“SHEDDING LAYERS” paintings by Elayna Sturm of The Fantasies of Youth - Opening Reception
"SHEDDING LAYERS" paintings by Elayna Sturm of The Fantasies of Youth at the Amherst Town Hall Gallery, on show March 4th 2025 through the end of April 2025.
Reception will be Friday March 7th at 6pm.
Shedding Layers explores both what we can shed to feel lighter, and what we can transform to create the lives and worlds we want to be a part of. Venturing to get to the core of what matters, Shedding Layers seeks to cultivate brighter joy and deeper roots.
Elayna Sturm is a lover of singing, a friend of trees, a hopeful curious witch, realm traveler, and an interdisciplinary artist. Elayna resides in Western Massachusetts, with ties to the North Shore of Massachusetts, the Bay Area of California, and the Olympic forests of Washington state.
Ball for All: Auction & Celebration
Enjoy a spread of local desserts and treats, wine, Progression’s iconic brews, music from local DJ BFG, and event emcee DJ Mapes! Come be part of this vibrant tapestry of shared experiences:
Live & Silent Auctions, with bidding opportunities to spend time with local artists and makers to learn new skills! Hyperlocal featured artists will include ceramicists, photographers, fiber artists, printmakers, jewelry makers, and more
Raffle prizes from local businesses, plus original artworks
Participate in on-site art-making at the Ball to celebrate what makes our artistic valley so special: Resiliency and Inclusion.
Have your photo taken on the RED CARPET!
Dress Code: Come SPARKLE & SHINE in your hand-made fashions! Please wear at least one handmade item, whether crafted by you or a local artist and feel free to incorporate some SPARKLE to dance under the mirrorball! Think dressed up, festive, and uniquely you—glitter, shine, and originality are all encouraged! Let’s make this a night to remember, reflecting the art, resilience, and individuality that make our community so special.
Your participation truly makes a difference!
RCA needs to raise $20,000 by January 1st to continue offering accessible arts programming into 2025 and beyond -- additional tax-deductible donations can be made at Patronicity: Resilient Futures
Registration
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