50 Arrow Gallery

10/27/2026

Our partners at Attack Bear Press have brought the Holyoke Community Ofrenda back for its ninth year, and we’re grateful to see this tradition continue at Wistariahurst Museum.

The ofrenda is a place to remember and honor the people and animals we carry with us. It holds photographs, flowers, candles, calaveras, and offerings from community members, each one a reminder of a life and a relationship that mattered.

Community members are welcome to visit and add a photograph or offering in honor of someone they love. If you would like your photograph or offering returned, please pick it up on November 4. Photographs left behind can become part of the ofrenda in future years.

Thank you to Attack Bear Press, Wistariahurst, and everyone who has helped care for this gathering place over the years.

Image descriptions: Three views of the community ofrenda at Wistariahurst Museum. An arch of orange marigolds frames tables and shelves filled with photographs, candles, colorful painted calaveras, and other offerings. Two black display stands on either side hold more photographs of loved ones.

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10/24/2026

Had a great time talking with the folks at The Fabulous 413 about Brett Kelly's Gourdfolk Fest, currently taking over 50 Arrow Gallery!

What started as a small thank you to folks who supported Brett's work has grown into something wonderfully strange and joyful. Now, more than 100 of his creations have found their way onto our gallery walls, and I couldn't be happier to help share them with the community.

One of the things I love most about running 50 Arrow is getting to celebrate artists who make work entirely their own. Brett is absolutely one of those artists. His work is funny, strange, imaginative, and full of personality.

The episode also features Richie Richardson talking about Fab Passion Fashion Week New England, along with designers Charlene Naylor and Miranda Askie, and a conversation with Congressman Jim McGovern.

Big thanks to The Fabulous 413 for continuing to make space for the artists, organizers, and creative weirdos who make Western Massachusetts what it is.

Give it a listen, and then come see the gourds in person!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD4FLzTe_9k

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This weekend sees the return of Fab Passion Fashion Week New Englan...

10/05/2026

Yesterday, 50 Arrow Gallery had the honor of hosting a day celebrating Stavros, and we are still feeling incredibly grateful for everyone who helped make it happen.

Thank you to the Gaon Soloists for filling the gallery with beautiful music, including this performance of “Jig from St. Paul’s Suite” by Gustav Holst. Thank you to Roxy Rocker for serving as our wonderful MC, and to everyone connected to White Nine for helping bring disability history and advocacy into the center of the day.

We are deeply thankful to the Stavros staff, board members, volunteers, community partners, artists, advocates, elected officials, friends, families, and neighbors who came through our doors and helped make the gallery feel alive.

And a huge thank you to the sponsors and partners who helped make this event possible: Greenfield Savings Bank, Intergrey Builders, Paycom, Wohl Family Dentistry, New England Foundation for the Arts, Hashi Pottery Plus, Stavros, and everyone who contributed time, resources, food, labor, and care.

50 Arrow has always been about making space for artists and community to meet each other. Yesterday was one of those days when that idea felt especially real.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, helped out, listened, celebrated, and shared the space with us.

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10/01/2026

We’ve heard a little confusion about Saturday’s schedule, so let’s clear it up.

There are TWO complete programs happening this Saturday, October 3, at 50 Arrow Gallery in Easthampton.

Each program includes BOTH a screening of White Nine AND a live concert by the Gaon Soloists from South Korea.

You do not need to choose between the film and the concert. They are part of the same program.

HERE’S THE SCHEDULE:

1:00 PM PROGRAM
1:00 PM: Welcome and screening of White Nine
2:30 PM: Gaon Soloists concert

5:00 PM PROGRAM
5:00 PM: Welcome and screening of White Nine
6:00 PM: Gaon Soloists concert

Doors open at noon.

White Nine is rooted in the history of Stavros and the Independent Living movement here in Western Massachusetts. We’ll be joined by Stavros founder Chris Palames and Kathy Edgell, speaking on behalf of Joe Tringali.

The Gaon Soloists are an inclusive professional classical ensemble visiting us from South Korea, and Roxy Rocker will be our MC for the day.

This whole event is about honoring Stavros, the people who built this movement, and the community carrying it forward.

Saturday, October 3
50 Arrow Gallery at Eastworks
116 Pleasant Street, Easthampton, MA

Suggested donation is $20, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Come at 1 PM or come at 5 PM. Either way, you get the full program: film and concert.

Please share this post and help us clear up any confusion. We want everyone to know exactly what is happening Saturday, and we want to fill the room.

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10/01/2026

This Saturday, October 3, we’re bringing together music, film, art, and community for a full day honoring Stavros and the Independent Living movement.

The GAON SOLOISTS 가온 솔로이스츠 are coming to 50 Arrow Gallery from South Korea for two live performances, alongside screenings of White Nine, a film rooted in the history, struggle, and lives of disabled people fighting for the right to live in our own communities.

There are two chances to join us:
1 PM
5 PM

This is a special one. Come fill the gallery. Come hear some extraordinary music. Come learn some history. Come celebrate the people who have spent decades insisting that disabled people belong in our communities, with autonomy, dignity, and control over our own lives.

Saturday, October 3, 2026
50 Arrow Gallery, Easthampton, MA
Performances at 1 PM and 5 PM

We would love to see you there.

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09/19/2026

Want a taste of what’s coming to 50 Arrow Gallery on October 3?

The Gaon Soloists are coming to Easthampton as part of their 2026 U.S. Tour, bringing live classical music into the gallery for two special performances honoring Stavros and the Independent Living movement.

Watch the 2026 Gaon U.S. Tour video here:
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Saturday, October 3
50 Arrow Gallery, Eastworks, Easthampton
Performances at 1 PM and 5 PM

The day will also include screenings of “White Nine”, bringing music, film, disability history, and community together in one space.

The event is free for Stavros staff and board members, with a suggested $20 donation for the public. Proceeds support the work of Stavros Center for Independent Living.

Come hear the music. Come learn some history. Come spend some time together.

https://youtu.be/JizKv9GnioY

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09/07/2026

50 Arrow Gallery is closed today for Labor Day.

We’re taking the day to honor the workers, organizers, artists, caregivers, builders, teachers, service workers, and everyone else whose labor keeps our communities moving.

We’ll be back soon. Until then, rest if you can. Organize when you need to. Take care of each other.

Image description: Light blue graphic reading “WE ARE Closed on Labor Day” in red and blue lettering. Red and navy starbursts decorate the background. In the lower right, an illustrated worker with brown skin wears a red headscarf and navy shirt, holding a large wrench with one arm raised.

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