Friends of The Great Falls Discovery Center

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The Great Falls Discovery Center hosts community programs and events, rotating art exhibits in our Great Hall and a Coffee House hosted by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center.

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  • Ongoing Great Hall Exhibit— Cameron Schmitz: Where We Are, Together

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA), in partnership with Montague Public Libraries, celebrates its eighth National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read. Focused on Ross Gay’s book of poetry, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, exhibits and events explore this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” Enjoy the paintings of Greenfield artist, Cameron Schmitz, who uses […]

    Free

  • Indigo Dyeing & Shibori with Gail Callahan *

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Learn about the art of Shibori and experience the magic of indigo dyeing during this hands-on workshop for adults and children, ages six and up accompanied by an adult. This NEA Big Read workshop will celebrate the poem written by Naomi Shihab Nye, “Dear Sky.” Participants each receive a white cotton square to dye, but […]

    Free

  • Ongoing – Great Hall Exhibit: Ways of My Ancestors — We Are Still Here

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Scott Strong Hawk Foster is a Native American photographer whose proud roots include Hassanamisco Nipmuc, Mohegan, and Cherokee lineage. His exhibit captures travels throughout the ancestral homelands of the Native American Peoples of New England. While attending powwows, cultural events, workshops, and Indigenous practices that span millennia, Scott’s passion highlights the rich, resilient, diverse cultures […]

    Free

  • Needle-Felting for Teens and Tweens

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    For ages 11-19, Learn tips and tricks for needle felting while making a 2D monarch butterfly. Visit montaguepubliclibraries.org to sign up or call 413-863-3214. Sponsored by the Montague Public Libraries. This program is supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Meet […]

    Free

  • DINO TRAIL WEEK: * Art Naturally: Gel Printing Trace Fossils

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Discover nature and pre-history through story, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. Create an art piece inspired by the valley’s fossilized dinosaur footprints using paint, paper and gel, with instruction and techniques. For adults, teens and children ages 6 and up. All art materials provided. Arrive at 2:00 p.m. for complete […]

    Free

  • Gel Printing for Teens and Tweens

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    For Ages 11-19, try your hand at gel printing, a fun way to explore color, texture, and layers. The process is fairly easy. No experience needed! Dress for a mess. Sponsored by the Montague Public Libraries. No registration needed. This program is supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as […]

    Free

  • Great Hall Artist Talk and Reception: Ways of My Ancestors — We Are Still Here  

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Starting at 2 p.m. Native American photographer Scott Strong Hawk Foster presents a talk about his exhibit, Ways of My Ancestors—We Are Still Here, which captures his travels throughout the ancestral homelands of the Native American Peoples of New England. Come early to see the photography and stay for the talk and refreshments. All ages. […]

    Free

  • Ongoing – Great Hall Exhibit: The Towns of Franklin County— by the Springfield Photographic Society

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Find out what makes our Franklin County communities so special through the eyes of avid photographers! This exhibit features a photograph of each of the communities in Franklin County by members of the Springfield Photographic Society. Founded in 1937, the club is made up of enthusiasts from photographic novices to professionals who have in common […]

    Free

  • Pocumtuck Homelands Festival: Fish Printing

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    A free two-day celebration at Unity Park on First Street in Turners Falls, sponsored by the Nolumbeka Project and RiverCulture. This festival is the perfect combination of live music, drumming, dancing, storytelling, native crafts and food. On Saturday August 2, 10 a.m.— 5 p.m., families may visit the Northfield Mountain & Great Falls Discovery Center […]

    Free

  • Art Naturally: Source to Sea Mosaics

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    Discover nature through story, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. With instruction and technique, you create an art piece to take home from tile, pebbles, marble and glue, inspired by the Connecticut River’s annual Source to Sea Clean-up in late September. For adults, teens, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied […]

    Free

  • Ongoing – Great Hall Exhibit: Day of the Dead Altar

    Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States

    View a Day of the Dead Altar built by local families with support from the Heartwing Center. Learn about the tradition of leaving messages of love to honor and commemorate loved ones. For all ages.

    Free