Be sure to check out the Melrose Arts Festival this weekend at Memorial Hall (590 Main St, Melrose). ACW Members Jamie Gibbons, Beverly Hinckley, Elena Cronin, and Jonathan Remer got accepted to this prestigious show to display and sell their artwork. They will join the more than forty artists showcasing their works of fine arts and crafts. The Festival is truly a community event: the majority of artists exhibiting will be from Melrose and the neighboring cities. There will also be a Community Arts project coordinated by Follow Your Art Community Studios, live music, caricature drawings and more! For more information on the show, visit melrosearts.com/melrose-arts-festival

For more information on Jamie's work, check her out on Instagram @jamiegibbonsstudio or visit her website jamiegibbonsstudio.com

Elena Cronin has an Etsy Shop for her paintings: etsy.com/shop/ElenaCroninArt

Be sure to check out Jonathan Remer's Instagram @sasquatch_woodworks  featuring examples of his live edge homegoods.

ACW Member Kathy Frey will have a wide selection of Fiber Artworks on display and for sale at Inner Space Fine Arts at 189 Main St. (Route 28) in North Reading. Inner Space Fine Arts represents original works from accomplished artists and is dedicated to bringing the beauty of abstract and traditional fine art and objects to Reading, North Reading, and your home. Owner Allyson Paladino has created a uniquely welcoming and accessible space for experiencing art in the iconic, octagonal building. Hours for Inner Space are Thursday & Friday 1p–6p, Saturday & Sunday 12p-4p. For more information visit innerspace-fineart.com

Be sure to check out ACW Member Marsy Sumner's @indecision_studio participation in several shows over the next month. Marsy will be featured in the following art sales: 
April 27 – Artisan Asylum Spring Makers Mart  96 Holton Street, Boston 11-4
May 11- Andover Crafts in the Park  Andover, MA 10-4
May 25/26 Seaport Summer Market  88 Seaport Bvd, Boston 11-7

Keep and eye on Marsy's instagram account for updates as events get closer!

The Beebe Estate in Melrose (235 W. Foster St) will be home to ArtsMedford Create Spring show starting May 4th through May 25th. ACW Member Constance Festo Lafond @pilatesartist will have 3 pieces in this show. The opening reception for this show is Friday May 10th from 6:30p to 8:30p. The gallery is also open on Saturdays in May from 11a - 3p. For more information visit artsmedford.org

Come join ACW members and friends for some art time in the company of local artists. The sessions are held monthly at the Albion Cultural Exchange in Wakefield (9 Albion St) on the 2nd Tuesdays and Wednesdays of the month. Bring your own art supplies and hang out with other artists to chat, get inspired, help with a bit of creative block, or whatever!  

Adult artists are welcome to drop in for as little or as much of the session as they like. Media suggestions include, but are not limited to: drawing, stitching, knitting, sketch book/journaling, collage, dry felting, jewelry making, carving wood or linoleum, watercolor or acrylic painting.

The ACW's Drop In & Art May Schedule:
Wednesday May 8th  7p - 9p
Tuesday May 14th  10a -12p