Front Window Gallery Exhibit: Femme Locale - Charmed

Reception at The Mill District Local Art Gallery: Friday, May 8, 2026, 5-7pm.

Exhibit Dates: Sunday, May 3, 2025-Thursday, June 25, 2026. Closed Mondays.

Charmed

This is the THIRD year of Femme Locale Western Mass and we are thinking “The third time’s a charm!”

Bringing up themes of controlling our world or achieving things as if by magic, we are keenly aware of how as women we need to walk a line and use our charms in the world that is designed for and by men.

Curated by Christine Texiera and Alexia Cota, this exhibition is in the spirit of the Thrive Together Network's encouragement for women to show all in the same month - Taking. Up. Space initiative.

“One of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is by building communities of resistance, places where we know we are not alone.” - bell hooks

The Mill District Local Art Gallery is donating space and sales commission to support this cause.

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Prizes

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Femme Locale included prizes.

Founder’s Exhibition Prizes:

Four artists from this exhibit have been invited to participate in a larger, more in-depth exhibition at 50 Arrow Gallery. The exhibition runs July 2 through August 14, 2026 with a reception during Eashampton's Arts Night Out July 11, 2026 from 4-7pm.

Winners: Caroline Ann James, Renee Pitre, Yeukai Chiroodza-Imeh and Sarah Gay

Curators Award:

A $100 gift certificate to The Mill District General Store will be awarded to one artist. This award is open to artists who may not yet have a full body of work or the availability to commit to a larger group exhibition.

Winner: Masha Attaran

The Founder’s Exhibition Prizes are made with the generous support of 50 Arrow Gallery and the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts. Femme Locale and the Curators Award is made with the generous support of The Mill District Local Art Gallery & General Store.

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About The Mill District General Store & Local Art Gallery: The Mill District Local Art Gallery features Massachusetts artists from within an hour drive of the gallery. We accept all forms of artwork, including, but not limited to painting, drawing, ceramics & pottery, fiber arts, photography, wood & metal work, digital work, jewelry, printmaking, and sculpture. The Local Art Gallery is a living, breathing space full of unique, vibrant artwork that also hosts pop-ups, classes, events, and conversations led by the artists themselves.

About 50 Arrow Gallery:

50 Arrow Gallery is a 2,000-square-foot curated gallery space in Easthampton dedicated to social equity, inclusion, and creative opportunity. This BIPOC-focused gallery provides a platform for historically marginalised communities and artists to share their work, ideas, and stories.

Alongside curated exhibitions, the gallery hosts community events, workshops, and collaborations that centre connection and accessibility. We maintain a “meet people where they are” philosophy, creating space for dialogue, visibility, and growth.

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