Since early 2024, Mass Cultural Council has been proud to partner with the Office of Governor Maura Healey to exhibit Massachusetts artists in the Governor’s reception area in the State House. The current exhibition features three artists from Western Massachusetts: Adam Brown, Shelsy Rodriguez, and Sarah Sutro. The gallery embedded above features a sampling of their art on display.
The exhibition is on display until Friday, September 12, 2025, in the Governor’s Reception area located on the third floor of the Massachusetts State House, Suite 360. The State House is open to the public from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Ani Rivera says
We are currently preparing for the opening reception titled “Listen to My Photographs”, which was was a four-week workshop designed to teach young women the art of storytelling through photography, language, and writing. Organized by Ani Rivera, Executive Director of AIRSpace Gallery, along with Mari Jean Champaigne and Madeline Keating, the workshop took place at The Care Center in Holyoke, Massachusetts, in July 2025.
The reception is Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at AIRSpace Gallery in Amherst, MA. (12-3pm)
The workshop was designed to teach young women the art of storytelling through photography, language, and writing. Organized by Ani Rivera, Executive Director of AIRSpace Gallery, along with Mari Jean Champaigne and Madeline Keating, the workshop took place at The Care Center in Holyoke, Massachusetts, in July 2025.
Participants were introduced to the tools of photographic image-making, providing them with new ways to express themselves while also developing skills in camera work. Over 10 enthusiastic students took part, gaining valuable experience in using D-SLR and film cameras, creating cyanotype prints, writing about their photographs, and editing digital files on Canva.
This exhibition serves as a powerful platform to foster community and provide young mothers with essential exposure. It empowers them in their personal lives and careers, helping them transition successfully after their time at The Care Center.
We are incredibly grateful for the unwavering support from The Care Center, Northampton Open Media, Archival Matters, Inc., The Amherst Cultural Council, A.P.E. Ltd. Gallery, the GCC print lab, Lindy Whiton (writing workshop), Joan O’Bierne (editing workshop) and everyone who contributed to the GoFundMe campaign, making this exhibition a reality.
You can find more information on our site:
airspace gallery.net
Contact: info@airspacegallery.net
Ani Rivera,
Executive Director
AIRSpace Gallery
413.835.5072