Justin Norris & Sam Hollier: Student Loans
May 10th – June 11th at UNITE
Opening Friday May 10th, 6-9pm
202 Main St. Northampton MA
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At UNITE, Northampton, MA: Friday April 12th-May 7th
Opening Reception: Friday, April 12th, 6pm to 9pm
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Easthampton-based collage artist Michael Sjostedt presents his first solo show, VANDAL, at Unite (202 Main St., Northampton) from March 8 to April 9, 2013. The show kicks off with an opening reception on Friday, March 8, from 6pm to 9pm. The featured DJ is Northampton’s Thorian Maxwell, host of WMUA’s Space Out Radio.

“VANDAL is inspired by the collage process, which can be a disruption of order,” said Sjostedt. “I enjoy subverting the intended message of an image to tell a different story, often in a tongue-in-cheek way.”

Sjostedt’s work gravitates toward the tricky dynamics of relationships between strangers from different backgrounds or perspectives. His pieces also focus on perceived internal dialogues of the “characters.”

He’s open to using a variety of paper sources for his work, but prefers books and magazines produced during mid-Century America. His work is often produced on small wood cubes using Mod Podge. He’ll also produce small poster-sized reproductions for the Unite show.

About Michael Sjostedt
Michael Sjostedt has lived in the Pioneer Valley for over 10 years. He works as PR/social media manager for a local publisher, author and interior designer. In 2012 he launched LOOP, an occasional pop-up shop and gallery featuring local artists and crafters whose work is both stylish and sustainable. Michael will continue producing collages for shows and possible editorial work in 2013. He’s also exploring screen-printing his images on t-shirts and tote bags.

On display: Jan. 11th – Feb 5th
Opening: Friday Jan. 11 6pm-9pm
UNITE 202 Main Street Northampton MA

Joshua Dietz is a sixteen year old artist who lives in Northampton. He currently studies painting under the illustrious Vitek Kruta and also apprentices for him at the new Gateway City Arts in Holyoke. Joshua uses his immense amount of childhood wonder to create these surrealistic animals and scenes. He draws inspiration from great surrealist artists such as Dali and Magritte, along with modern surrealism. Joshua works in acrylic paints on wood, often using shellac to seal his works.

For more information, speak to Joshua directly by contacting him, or meeting him at this once in a lifetime event.

EVERY ENDING BEGINS: New work by Michael Crigler
WHEN: Friday, September 14th, 2012 6-9PM
WHERE: UNITE – 202 Main Street, Northampton MA
Contact: Michael Crigler // michael@prankdesign.com // www.michaelcrigler.com
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Exhibition from Friday August 10th – Wednesday September 12th

What: Artist reception on Friday August 10th, 6-9pm

Where: UNITE, 202 Main St. Northampton MA

UNITE will host a gallery reception for local artist, David Andrews on Friday August 10th, from 6-9pm; refreshments will be served. David’s work will be on display during the months of August and September.

David is a Chicago born artist currently living and working in Western Massachusetts. He began drawing in 2007 as a “time-killer” while working at the Smith College Museum of Art. Guests and staff began noticing and encouraging his drawing, which he has turned into a full-time passion while still working for the museum. After taking a CAD class he chose to use that as a basis for his work, canceling out much of the exact measurements and letting his shapes take on an organic form. He calls his work a “fluid elegance,” turning 2 dimensional drawings into sculpture on paper. The title for the show “What Do You See” invites viewers to see and interpret his images for themselves. He has two sons that are14 and 19. David is a familiar persona on the Smith College Campus in Northampton.

Don’t miss this chance to experience Arts Night Out to support local artists.