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Explore Vibrant Art: Free mural tour being offered throughout Springfield and Holyoke

Explore Vibrant Art: Free mural tour being offered throughout Springfield and Holyoke

by: John Budenas Posted: Sep 26, 2023 / 04:14 PM EDT Updated: Sep 26, 2023 / 04:14 PM EDT   HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Art enthusiasts and culture admirers have a golden opportunity […]

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Town by Town: Beyond Walls murals, College for Kids, and identity theft prevention

Town by Town: Beyond Walls murals, College for Kids, and identity theft prevention

Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT Western Mass News is taking you town by town Holyoke, Springfield, and Granville.

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New murals in Holyoke, Northampton reflect local communities

New murals in Holyoke, Northampton reflect local communities

New England Public Media | By Nancy Eve Cohen Published July 11, 2023 at 10:21 AM EDT LISTEN • 2:53 1 of 6 Rochelle Shicoff, Nancy Meagher and Deborah Sacon work on a new mural […]

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Murals in gateway cities eyed as a way to boost economic development

Murals in gateway cities eyed as a way to boost economic development

Published: Jul. 08, 2023, 6:52 a.m. By Jeanette DeForge | jdeforge@repub.com Murals popping up on large buildings in Springfield, Holyoke and now Chicopee are beautifying their downtowns, recognizing different cultures and […]

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Beyond Walls Summer Mural Tour comes to Western Mass with amazing artwork

Beyond Walls Summer Mural Tour comes to Western Mass with amazing artwork

  https://www.wwlp.com/massappeal/beyond-walls-summer-mural-tour-comes-to-western-mass-with-amazing-artwork/ by: Patrick Berry Posted: Jul 5, 2023 / 12:25 PM EDT Updated: Jul 5, 2023 / 12:25 PM EDT   (Mass Appeal) – This summer, the Beyond Walls Summer Mural Tour is bringing […]

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Town by Town: Beyond Walls street art tour, Shriners Hospital receive donation, Mandati Jewelers opening

Town by Town: Beyond Walls street art tour, Shriners Hospital receive donation, Mandati Jewelers opening

Town by town is taking you to Chicopee, Springfield and Holyoke. By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: John O’Donoghue, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse Published: Jun. 28, 2023 at 9:15 PM EDT (WGGB/WSHM) […]

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Epic murals spring to life: Beyond Walls artists return to paint 13 new pieces that celebrate city’s culture, history

Epic murals spring to life: Beyond Walls artists return to paint 13 new pieces that celebrate city’s culture, history

Artists Case Maclaim and Alexis Diaz, two of a dozen artists participating in Holyoke’s Beyond Walls street art project, talk about the mural in process at 284 Maple St. The […]

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Global street artists showcasing Holyoke history through Beyond Walls mural tour

Global street artists showcasing Holyoke history through Beyond Walls mural tour

Street artists from around the world are turning brick canvases into murals that capture Holyoke’s diverse communities and rich history. By Glenn Kittle, Samantha O’Connor and Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa Published: Jun. 24, 2023 at […]

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2nd $200K ‘casino effect’ grant boosts Holyoke’s efforts to revitalize tourism, economic growth

2nd $200K ‘casino effect’ grant boosts Holyoke’s efforts to revitalize tourism, economic growth

Published: Jun. 22, 2023, 12:48 p.m. Aaron Vega, director of the Holyoke’s Office of Planning and Economic Development, said a new $200,000 grant derived from casino impact fees will help advance […]

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