SSgt James G Wheeler Memorial Art Gallery

04/21/2026

03/25/2026

“Playing with Time” Opening Night April 25th 6pm

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Chris Bordenca is a painter who’s work focuses on a personal connection to objects and places from his youth in the 70’s and 80’s including paintings of action figures, toys, and video games from the era. Chris has shows his work around New England in various group and solo shows. Several paintings have been given awards, including most recently “Pink Pony Club” which won First Place for acrylic painting at the Northeast Fine Arts Exposition in 2025. He was the Amherst Public Art Commission’s featured artist for Nov/Dec 2020 and made his first appearance at the 2023 Spring Paradise City Arts Festival in Northampton, MA. His work can be found in shops in Amherst, Provincetown, and Hadley, MA. Numerous paintings are owned by collectors around the world.

“Almost nothing gets forgotten anymore. The past exists in the collective memory of the internet, and we can reach in and physically bring those memories into our present.” - Chris Bordenca

Chris is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree. He lives with his family in Ludlow, MA.

Watch time lapse videos of the painting process at on Instagram. Visit www.chrisbordenca.com for more original paintings and prints.

03/25/2026

SAVE THE DATE: April 25, 2026 at 6 PM — Join us for the opening reception of “Playing with the Past,” an exhibition showcasing the artwork of Chris Bordenca.

10/28/2025

Our Art Handlers are busy preparing for this Saturday’s Artist Opening Reception 4-6PM at the SSGT James Wheeler Art Gallery in partnership with Home Front Strong. We’ve recently added additional display tracks for even more artwork. Stop by the studio and gallery to take a look!

09/19/2025

Join us for an evening of creativity, storytelling and camaraderie! Member of our incredible training team will guide us through some simple drawing techniques to share pieces of our story through art while participants will have an opportunity to share the story behind the piece. If you've ever been interested in submitting a piece to the Shaped by Service art show, but haven't had the time, confidence, or opportunity to make something, this is for you! 🎨🎖

All service members, veterans, and their family members are encouraged to participate - children are welcome! Visit https://forms.gle/9RHbumXRrtupeYU46

09/03/2025

Respond to the call for artists and make sure your story is told!
https://homefrontstrongus.org/events/shaped-by-service/

09/03/2025

What's your of ? Share it with us by entering the Shaped by Service Art Show, hosted by Warrior's Art Room. Registration is open until October 20th, and remember, is for everyone! You can submit a registration form here: https://forms.gle/t1MPKADibcqM4tfT7

07/22/2025

Installation week sneak peek 👀🖼️ Stay tuned…the walls are coming to life!

07/14/2025

Artists, we want your work! Submit 1–2 pieces for our upcoming group show using the link below. Include title, medium, and price if it’s for sale.

Deadline is July 19

🔗 https://warriorsartroom.org/event/gallery-showing-new-england-light-warriors-art-room-is-excited-to-announce-an-open-call-for-artists/

Let’s see what you’ve been creating!

Please submit your info!