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      • Ceramics >
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      • Drawing
      • Fiber Arts
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      • Printmaking, Screen Printing & Dyeing
    • Literary Arts at Featherstone
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    • CHILDREN'S AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES
    • ONLINE CLASSES
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    • Book Panel with Julia Blanter
    • Seconds Pottery Sale
    • Music at Featherstone
    • PHOTOGRAPHERS SALON
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    • ANONYMOUS ART
    • Islanders Write
    • POTTERS BOWL
    • HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW
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      • Rob Macaisa Colgate Poetry Reading
      • RASA STRING QUARTET
      • YARN IN THE ART BARN
      • Patricia Williams & Teju Cole Book Reading
      • Carole Hopson Book Reading
      • Alice Randall Book Reading
      • Fan Ogilvie & Friends Book Reading
      • Literary Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer & Ursula Goodenough
      • POETRY READING
      • BOOK READING & SIGNING
      • Poetry Cafe
      • Outdoor Summer Film Series
      • POETRY READING
      • BILLY COLLINS
      • THE ART OF CHOCOLATE
      • THE YARD'S PRIDE DANCEHALL
      • #MVDailyDraw
      • VIRTUAL POETRY READING
      • Fall for the Arts
      • "Art of the Seasons" Outdoor Show
      • Alice Randall Book Launch
      • Jennifer Smith Turner Book Launch
      • #ArtWeekAtHome
      • Winter Walk & Create
      • SUMMER FESTIVAL OF POETRY
      • SOUND SERIES
      • Mathea Morais Book Launch
      • Natalie Lurie Harp Concert
      • Justen Ahren Book Launch
      • Tarot in Motion
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IN THE NEWS

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Callie Crossley from Under the Radar with Callie Crossley on WGBH was here at Featherstone to interview two of the artists part of our "Conversations in Art" exhibit. Hear the interview from the show here: Food for Thought at Featherstone's 'Conversations in Art' Show


Press

Francine Kelly Gallery Shows
Love Lives Here
The Art of Love takes many forms
By Elizabeth Bennett,  February 9, 2023
A Photo Review of Love Lives Here by the Vineyard Gazette
Defining "The Fall":
One theme with many meanings
By Gwyn McAllister,  October 12, 2022
Featherstone's 20th Annual Holiday Gift Show:
Handcrafted holidays
By Abby Remer,  November 21, 2022
The Art of William Blakesley: A Retrospective
From the Vineyard Gazette: Seeing the Island Through an Artist's Eyes
By Peggy Sturdivant, Thursday, September 8, 2022
From the MV Times: Scenes of Island Life Come Alive
​By Abby Remer, September 28, 2022
​Imagine: Celebrating Black Female Creativity with Guest Curator Adrienne L. Childs
By Abby Remer, MV Times, August 3, 2022
Final Weekend for the A Gallery Pop Up Show
By Brooks Robards, MV Times, June 28, 2022

MV Film Center Artists
Eleanor Hubbard
By Gwyn McAllister, September 28,2022
Alejandro Carreño
By Abby Remer, August 31, 2022
Kate Feiffer
By Gwyn McAllister, June 21, 2022

Poetry
Billy Collins

The MV Times, August 31, 2022

Events
The 11th Annual Potters Bowl
The MV Times, September 14, 2022

Garden Gate
A New Place to Explore

MV Times: By Lucas Thors, September 28, 2022
Garden Gate Gets a New Permanent Home
MV Times: September 21, 2022

Islanders Write
Islanders Write: A Program Guide
MV Times: July 27, 2022

Portraits Unveiled
Sweet Inspiration
By Abby Remer, September 7, 2022
Artist Elizabeth Whelan Presents: Inspiration
MV Times, August 31, 2022

In the 2022 News
In The Vine: The Face of Featherstone
By Sissy Biggers, Thursday, June 30, 2022
Live Music on the Vineyard, Summer 2022
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Outdoor Movies at Featherstone
By Brooks Robards, MV Times, June 28, 2022
A Gallery Pop-up Show
By Gwyn Mc Allister, MV Times, Jun 28, 2022
MV Magazine: Runner-up for Best Art Gallery
Cape Cod Life
Cape Cod Life: Best Local Crafts - Gold Winner
Cape Cod Life
Partnership with Fellow Oak Bluffs Art Galleries
By Gwyn McAllister, MV Times, May 31, 2022
The Davin A. Tackabury Show Honors Young Artists
Vineyard Gazette, June 6, 2022
Thank you to all who visited our Joyful Geometrics Show!
By Abby Remer, MV Times, April 19, 2022
Featherstone's ceramics instructors and their class offerings
By Abby Remer, MV Times, February 7, 2022
Children's art classes have been in full swing since mid-January. 
By Abby Remer, MV Times, January 18, 2022

Older News
Holiday Markets Showcase Local Talent
Vineyard Gazette, December 9, 2021
Hands-on Holiday Shopping
Martha's Vineyard Times, November 28, 2021
Edgartown: That snuck up on me pretty quickly
Martha's Vineyard Times, November 16, 2021
Literary Arts at Featherstone and Slough Farm partner for writing residency
Martha's Vineyard Times, November 8, 2021
Featherstone features important Black illustrator exhibit
Martha's Vineyard Times, August 25, 2021
​Experience Bryan Collier’s illustrations in Featherstone’s Exhibit
Martha's Vineyard Times, August 18, 2021
Three Gallerists in Oak Bluffs
   
Martha's Vineyard Arts & Ideas, July 15, 2021
More than a few surprises 'pop up' at Featherstone's A Gallery exhibit
   Martha's Vineyard Times, July 14, 2021
From painting to pottery at Featherstone
    Martha's Vineyard Times, July 14, 2021
Capturing the City During Covid
    Vineyard Gazette, July 8, 2021
Paintings that pack an emotional punch
    Martha's Vineyard Times, July 7, 2021
A summer of fun films outdoors at Featherstone
    Martha's Vineyard Times, July 7, 2021
Arts for Everyone
    Martha's Vineyard Times, June 24, 2021
The Art of Conservation
    Martha's Vineyard Times, June 16, 2021
Art and Nature Join Forces at Featherstone
    Martha's Vineyard Times, June 19, 2021
The Art of Libby Ellis
    New England Home, June 4, 2021
Flowers Flourish at Featherstone (and beyond)
    Martha's Vineyard Times, April 28, 2021
Silver Linings
    Martha's Vineyard Times, April 14, 2021
12 Days of Shopping
   
Martha's Vineyard Times, December 9, 2020
2020 Holiday Happenings on Martha's Vineyard
    MVY VisitMV, December 7, 2020
Shop the Pop-Ups
    Martha's Vineyard Times, December 2, 2020
"Noepe at Featherstone offers Writers in Conversation"
   
Martha's Vineyard Times, December 2, 2020
"Handcrafted Holidays"
    Martha’s Vineyard Times, November 20, 2020
"Featherstone’s Holiday Gift Show Returns"
    Martha’s Vineyard Times, October 14, 2020
"Fall for the Arts" 
   
MVY Visit MV, Fall 2020
"Eight Women Bring Their Own Style to Exhibit"
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Martha’s Vineyard Times, October 7, 2020
“Firing Up the Kiln at Featherstone”
    Martha’s Vineyard Times, September 30, 2020
“For Ann Smith, Arts are in the DNA”
    Vineyard Gazette, September 10, 2020
“Writing Scholarships Offered”
    Vineyard Gazette, July 30, 2020
“Letting the Creative Process Absorb and Reflect Troubles Times”
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Vineyard Gazette, July 30, 2020
“Films in the Field”
    Martha’s Vineyard Times, July 29, 2020
“How to Support Island Nonprofits”
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Martha’s Vineyard Times, July, 29, 2020
“Down but not out, Vineyard Arts Community Bands Together”
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Vineyard Gazette, July 20, 2020
“Featherstone Announces a $25,000 Matching Gift Challenge”
    Martha’s Vineyard Times, July 15, 2020
“Featherstone Tour of Island-inspired Art”
    Martha’s Vineyard Times, April 27, 2020

"Through an Artists' Eyes"
    Martha's Vineyard Times, March 11, 2020
"Creating Stained Glass Art at Featherstone"
     Martha's Vineyard Times, March 11, 2020
"Counting on Featherstone"
    Martha's Vineyard Times, February 26, 2020
"From Zero to Infinity, Numbers Star in Featherstone Art Show"
     Vineyard Gazette, February 21, 2020
"Art by The Numbers at Featherstone"

    Vineyard Gazette, February 20, 2020
“Peter Temple left his mark on Island nonprofits”
    Martha’s Vineyard Times, January 28, 2020
“Happy holidays from Featherstone”
    Martha’s Vineyard Times, November 20, 2019
“Chocoholics, rejoice this weekend”
    Martha’s Vineyard Times, October 9, 2019
“Featherstone’s latest exhibit finds art in the elements”
    Martha’s Vineyard Times, September 4, 2019
“Teaming Up for Artistic Conversation”
    Vineyard Gazette, August 14, 2019
“Fans fill Featherstone for Horwitz, McCullough”
    Martha’s Vineyard Times, August 12, 2019
“Food For Thought At Featherstone's 'Conversations In Art' Show”
    WGBH News, August 2, 2019
“Featherstone Annual Gala”
    Martha’s Vineyard Times, July 17, 2019
"Featherstone’s ‘Community Youth Art Show’ showcases local talent"
    Martha’s Vineyard Times, June 12, 2019
"Creativity Blooms at Art of Flowers Show"
    Vineyard Gazette, May 18, 2019
"Noepe Center for Literary Arts Reopens at Featherstone."
    Martha's Vineyard Times, March 27, 2019
"Writing and Art Contest Open to Vineyard Teens." 
    Martha's Vineyard Times, March 27, 2019
"Islanders Write is Moving."
  
  Martha's Vineyard Times, February 19, 2019
"Featherstone Opening Embraces the New and Unusual."
    Vineyard Gazette, February 13, 2019
"Featherstone Exhibit Features Work Never Before Shown at the Gallery."
    Martha's Vineyard Times, February 12, 2019
"Featherstone Reopens for Winter."
    Martha's Vineyard Times, January 9, 2019
"Donated Steinway Celebrates its Centennial with Holiday Concert."
    Vineyard Gazette, December 20, 2018
"When Form and Function Sail Together."
    Vineyard Gazette, November 2, 2018
"The Art of Boat Building Honors an Island Art Form."

     Martha's Vineyard Times, October 18, 2018
"Featherstone Center for the Arts Selected for Statewide Arts Initiative."
     Martha's Vineyard Times, October 10, 2018

"When the Art Work Speaks Louder Than the Artist."
     
Vineyard Gazette, August 28, 2018
"Featherstone Celebrates 'The Beautiful Difference in Latest Exhibit."
     Martha's Vineyard Times, August 22, 2018
"Artists Make Up a Community at Harthaven."
    Martha's Vineyard Times, July 25, 2018
"Timeless Times in Harthaven."
    Vineyard Gazette, July 12, 2018
"Featherstone's New Art Palace."
    Vineyard Style Magazine, Winter 2018
"Featherstone's Going All Female."
     Martha's Vineyard Times, February 27, 2018.
"Dogs Have their Day at Featherstone Art Exhibit."
     Vineyard Gazette, February 13, 2018.
"Painted Puppies."
     Martha's Vineyard Times, February 13, 2018.
"Featherstone Flying."
     Martha's Vineyard Magazine, December 1, 2017.
"14th Annual Chocolate Festival."
    Cape Air's Bird's Eye View Magazine, Fall 2017
"Get Your Chocolate Fix." 
     Martha's Vineyard Times, October 4, 2017.
"Gazette Photography Exhibit Draws a Crowd."
     Vineyard Gazette, September 28, 2017.
"Featherstone's 'Big' Opening Featured New Gallery Space and Plenty of Visitors."
     Martha's Vineyard Times, August 17, 2017.
"A Flight of Fancy Landing at Deep Insight."
     Vineyard Gazette, August 17, 2017.
"Featherstone's Art Barn Opens; Let the Creativity Shine On."
     Vineyard Gazette, August 17, 2017.
"It's Big, and So Is the First Show, Featherstone Unveils New Art Barn."
     Vineyard Gazette, August 13, 2017.
"Stan Murphy at Featherstone: Landscapes, Nudes and a Bit of Fancy."
     Martha's Vineyard Times, July 25, 2017.
"Featherstone Center for the Arts Opens New Chapter."
     Vineyard Gazette, June 15, 2017.
"Faith in Creativity..."
     Vineyard Gazette, June 15, 2017.
"Featherstone Begins Expansion Process with New Pottery Studio." 
     Martha's Vineyard Times, June 14, 2017.
"Featherstone Opens New Pottery Studio."
     Vineyard Gazette, June 12, 2017.
"Featherstone Lands Coveted Grant."
     Martha's Vineyard Times, May 24, 2017.
"Major State Cultural Grants Go to Museum, Featherstone."
     Vineyard Gazette, May 24, 2017.
"Art of Flowers."
     Martha's Vineyard Times, May 10, 2017.
"Poetry Inspires Art at Featherstone."
     Martha's Vineyard Times, April 18, 2017.
"Conservation Walk Leads to Art."
     Vineyard Gazette, March 8, 2017
​"Francine Kelly: The First Lady of Featherstone."
     Martha's Vineyard Times, January 17, 2017.
"Francine Kelly Led Featherstone into New Era."
     Vineyard Gazette, January 9, 2017.
"Featherstone Breaks Ground on Expansion."
     Vineyard Gazette, December 16, 2016.
"Featherstone Charts Course for Future."
     Vineyard Gazette, September 12, 2016.
"Featherstone Receives Whopping $2.9M Gift."
     Martha's Vineyard Times, July 16, 2016.
"Featherstone Announces $2.9 Million Gift, Capital Campaign."
     
Vineyard Gazette, July 14, 2016.
"
Twenty Years of Creative Community..."
     Vineyard Gazette, June 9, 2016.
"'Art on the Avenue' Revives Shuttered Storefronts." 
     Martha's Vineyard Times, February 9, 2016.
"Featherstone to Curate M.V. Film Center's Feldman Family Artspace." 
     Martha's Vineyard Times, January 19, 2016.

Magic Moments on MVYRadio

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Listen to Featherstone "Magic Moments" on MVYRadio's weekly public affairs show, "The Vineyard Current" with Laurel Redington. "Magic Moments" with Featherstone is an ongoing feature that celebrates the spirit of discovery, featured on air each Sunday at 10AM. Weekly episodes below!


April 7th 2019:
Spring
April 14th, 2019: 
​Connections


March 24th, 2019:
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Summer Festival of Poetry 

March 10th, 2019: 
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Feather & Stone Exhibit

February 17th, 2019: Jewelry Studio Programming 
March 31st, 2019:
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Silver & Gold Exhibit

March 3rd, 2019: 
​
Featherstone Uke Jam

February 10th, 2019: "My One and Only" Community Art Show
March 17th, 2019: Children's Summer Art Camp

February 24th, 2019: Partnership with Islanders Write and the Gift Shop

February 3rd, 2019: Ceramics Studio Activities and Classes
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Featherstone Center for the Arts Selected for the Barr-Klarman Massachusetts Arts Initiative
A $25 million investment in 29 arts organizations from across Massachusetts over six years to strengthen their financial health and “adaptive capacity.”

We are pleased to announce that Featherstone Center for the Arts was selected to participate in the Barr-Klarman Massachusetts Arts Initiative – as announced on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 on the Barr Foundation’s blog. A partnership between two Boston-based foundations - Barr and The Klarman Family Foundation – the initiative is a $25 million, six-year investment in 29 arts and cultural organizations from across Massachusetts. Participating organizations receive flexible, multi-year operating support grants, in addition to training and technical assistance from TDC, a nonprofit consulting and research firm. Featherstone’s engagement in the initiative begins with two grants totaling $225,000 from Barr and the Klarman Family Foundation over three years - the largest grant award Featherstone has received. Read the full announcement at: www.barrfoundation.org
Learn more about the Barr-Klarman Massachusetts Arts Initiative.

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