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Get involved with us! Calls for Submissions
Words on Words community art show
Writers and visual artists are invited to submit work that in some way responds to language and/or writing. Examples can include poetry, prose or quotes, displayed visually; and visual art that incorporates words.
2nd Annual
LAVA Film Festival
A showcase of Massachusetts filmmaking talent, from students to professionals and everyone in between. Open to all Massachusetts filmmakers.
The festival will take place Sept. 8-11, 2022.
Yes, we’re open!
Saturdays, 11am–2pm
Saturday Salon
Every Saturday, stop by The LAVA Center in downtown Greenfield for an eclectic offering of local art and shopping. The Saturday Salon is a popup art salon and marketplace featuring art, poetry, music, video, local vendors, and more.
Thursdays, 5–8pm
Gallery Cafe
Come hang out in downtown Greenfield with us! Reasons why: 1) Art! Gallery show + other popup things happening sometimes. 2) Our staff is charming and winsome and highly entertaining. Sometimes we play cribbage.
LAVA Online
1st Mondays: Poets and Writers Virtual Café
2nd Mondays: Online Playwrights’ Circle
3rd Mondays: Online Book Club
4th Mondays: Online Fiction Critique Group
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Franklin County Arts Being the Change/ Black Lives Matter
