I'm trying something new at the Blackstone Valley Art Association @bvartassoc.bsky.social It's good to expand your horizons! I hope you have something fun planned for the weekend! Who would like this sketch? #penandink #illustration #sketching

We had misread the judge's notes about which photo by Cheri Holland received which ribbon! It was the purple flowers which got second place. The blue flowers got the honorable mention. Congratulations Cheri! #art #photo #photography

One artist chose to decorate their pencil cup with butterflies! What will inspire you? We are having fun at a FREE pencil jar painting workshop with Laura Cenedella at ValleyCAST! It's today Wed Jan 14th from 10-11 and 1-2pm! All are welcome to join us! FREE! #art #artist #butterfly

The November 2025 theme was Happy Places! Our artists focus that places which bring them joy. Featured Artists: Bob Evans, Bob See, Carole Plante, Janet Hayes, Judy Murphy, Lisa Shea, Laura Cenedella, Mike Blake, Mike Zeis, Tom Brooks, Wendy Fulginiti youtu.be/3fwoWykLVCQ #art #artist #artists

We still have blank palettes available for our upcoming palette show! Come pick yours up for only $25 and decorate it any way you wish! All ages! All abilities! All styles! How will you decorate your palette? #art #creativity #inspiration

Release stress with this relaxing meditation on a blue and yellow mandala, accompanied with classical music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuJe... #art #mandala #meditation

Meditate and relax with classical music, poppies, and a hot air balloon :). www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZkE... #art #artist #meditation

It's a brand new year! 2026! ValleyCAST needs a Coordinator! Make a resolution to work somewhere fun, with art, music, and theater! Share the news! #art #artist #Massachusetts

One of my writing group teens wanted a spider, so I drew one for him :). Happy Twelfth Night!! #illustration #penandink #art

So Happy! My cyanotype art show is now live for the month of January at the Charlton Public Library. It's a gorgeous library with a slew of amazing events - check out their calendar and visit! #art #photography #cyanotype

Our sculptures celebrate winter! Snow adds sparkle to "Icarus Laughed" by Scott Keeley. Come out to see all our pieces! #art #sculpture #sculptor

So cute! When you pick up your blank palette to decorate for our community palette art show, your imagination can blossom! All ages and abilities encouraged to participate! #art #artist #mixedmedia

Show me what you can do with just a pen! I've been practicing drawing dragons as a way to avoid news doom scrolling at night.

Here's a whimsical magical palette to inspire you! How will you decorate your blank palette for our 2026 community palette art show? #art #artist #fantasyart

Talented artist Scott Nelson guides us through choosing the right angle, creating sketches, and doing a watercolor value study on site at the Willard House and Clock Museum in North Grafton! www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGCf... #art #artist #sketching

Talented artist Scott Nelson guides us through taking a starting sketch and creating a gorgeous pen and ink watercolor painting! This showcases the Willard House and Clock Museum in North Grafton! www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6OF... #art #watercolor #penandink

Merry Christmas! I hope today provides you with quiet moments to nurture and savor your inner peace :). #art #watercolor #cats

Happy Christmas Eve! Enjoy this delightful relaxing paint session with Laura Cenedella at the Triad Bridge in Millbury! There's a cool time lapse version too! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi8V... #art #artist #painting

Merry Christmas Eve! This lovely palette was painted by Linda Harrington. Every artist's creation is a gift to be treasured! #art #artist #christmas

Relax this holiday season by creating a sunflower! Here's my step by step guide. Ask with any questions! www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzwU... #art #artist #watercolor #penandink #sunflower

Find ways to protect your peace and serenity. Mine involves practicing drawing dragons :). Tonight's attempt. #art #dragon #penandink #fantasyart

So so cute! All ages and abilities are warmly encouraged to participate in our upcoming palette show! You need to pick up your palette NOW to participate - once they sell out, that's it! More details in the comments. Share the news! #art #artist #artsky

Want to learn more about taking lovely photos? Join us on Fri Dec 19 1-3pm for our photography workshop at the Worcester Art Museum! All levels of photographers warmly encouraged to participate. This event is open to the public. #art #photography #Worcester

Happy Monday! My Dragon and mushroom were too similar in shade so I added some color to differentiate them. I think I need to use a finer pen to help the details. Or draw bigger. #art #penandink #dragon

Now hiring! Do you love #art #music #theater and community? We are seeking an enthusiastic ValleyCAST Coordinator to join our team! We offer: ⛱️ Generous time off - 29 days in year 1! 👩‍🎓 Tuition reimbursement! 🧘 Wellness workshops & activities! One of Boston Globe's Top Places to Work of 2025!

Tiny dragons need many naps :). Happy Saturday! #art #penandink #dragon

Open Sky is seeking a ValleyCAST Coordinator: * development and successful execution of ValleyCAST online and in-person community engagement strategies * assist in the development and execution of all programing and events. jobs-openskycs.icims.com/jobs/10450/v... #art #artist #Massachusetts

This is so cool! "Weaving Community" by Ed McAloon. Part of our incoming New England Sculptors Association (NESA) show - come visit ValleyCAST to see what we have installed so far! #art #sculpture #sculptor

A new arrival in our Sculpture garden! "Swan Lake" by Madeleine Lord! Part of our upcoming New England Sculptors Association (NESA) show! #art #sculpture #sculptor

All of our Welcome Blanket donations are now on their way to the Worcester Refugee Assistance Project (WRAP) - thank you to everyone who participated! This is by Kathy! #art #artsky #fabricarts

I've finished another pen and ink dragon for the Saturday extravaganza at the Blackstone Valley Art Association Uxbridge Community Art Gallery! We are there 10am to 7pm! This is 6"x8" framed only $10! Stop by to enjoy the festivities! @bvartassoc.bsky.social #art #penandink #dragon

Another framed dragon for the gallery on Saturday. $10. There will be bunches of kids there so I'm aiming for inexpensive and kid friendly :) #art #penandink #dragon

Tonight's dragon is for sale! I'm bringing it to the Uxbridge gallery on Saturday. $10 in a 5x7 frame. I'm getting some dragon sketches ready for the parade visitors. #art #penandink #dragon

This colorful quilt is by Cristi! Part of our Welcome Blanket project to support Worcester Refugee Assistance Project (WRAP) - stop by the ValleyCAST gallery by end-of-day Thu Dec 4th to see the show! #art #quilting #fabricarts

Yes I definitely needed to draw a dragon tonight to avoid reading news. I'm liking the head better and the neck spines but I need to work on the neck shape. It needs more S. #art #penandink #dragon

It is Giving Tuesday! Please support ValleyCAST and our wealth of community activities! From summer concerts to free art workshops, from film festivals to sculpture exhibits, we have something to enjoy every week of the year! #art #artist #music

Here's a colorful quilt to take your mind off the icy snow! This is by Elaine. Come by ValleyCAST to see the full Welcome Blanket show before it comes down at the end of Thu Dec 4th! #art #quilting #fabricarts

The perfect way to embrace calm during a busy holiday season! Sign up for our relaxing freestyle Weaving sessions! Thu Dec 4, 11, 18 at 6:30pm - register today! #art #artist #weaving

One of the teens in my writing class wanted me to draw a fox for him. I did my best! Every day is an opportunity to be the change. #art #artist #illustration

I had a lovely day at the Blackstone Valley Art Association art gallery today. Two people came in to paint with me, I got to chat with amazing watercolor painter Steve Paulson, and I drew a dragon card for one of my teen writing workshop students. @bvartassoc.bsky.social #art #penandink #dragon

All ages can participate in our palette show! You need to buy the palette at the Whitin Mill to officially register. Then your creativity is unleashed! Here are some inspiring ideas from 2017. youtu.be/8bydHCidV6Q?... #art #artsky #Massachusetts

Dragon Drawing to deter DoomScrolling. I found one of my Pigma pens. #art #penandink #dragon

I had a fantastic time today at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill !! Get out to see the gnomes!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGkx... #art #sculpture #Massachusetts

Dragon day 3, to avoid news scrolling at night. I was fairly sleepy so I did a quick cute dragon. #art #artsky #Dragon #penandink

Dragon 2 in my quest to wind down each day without news scrolling. So far so good. #art #artsky #Dragon #penandink

Ok new plan. Draw a dragon a day. The only way I can improve is to practice. It's a better way to unwind before sleep than scrolling news feeds. #art #penandink #dragon

Our Welcome Blanket art show is live through Thu Dec 4th! Stop by during our open hours to enjoy this gorgeous show! #quilting #art #fabricarts

Did you get your palette yet for our palette show? All are welcome to participate! Supplies are limited and when they sell out, that's it! Here's a look at our 2023 palette show to inspire you! youtu.be/IVNlMqWfJkQ?... #art #artsky #Massachusetts

Both of these quilts are folded for display. Come enjoy all of the quilts in our Welcome Blanket art show - they are live until Dec 4th! #quilting #art #Massachusetts

Share kind thoughts with those you care for. Join us Wed Nov 12th from 7-8:30 to create gratitude cards of your very own. Link in comments to reserve your spot! #art #gratitude #Massachusetts