The time is right to send a handwritten letter orcard to the people you love. Show you care beyond text or email.The Gallery@57 has hundreds of beautiful,handcrafted note cards, both online and in-store. Let us be your Card Central! https://the-gallery.mybigcommerce.com/artisan-note-cards/ We recently restocked many existing favorites,and we will be adding new note card…
Sunday, October 11, 2020Noon – 4:00 PM57 Pleasant Street, Malden& Facebook/Instagram @thegalleryat57 Join The Gallery@57 artists as they demonstrate their craft, and see their beautiful creations inside the store. Watch jewelry making, watercolor painting, pop art drawing, mosaic, felt and brooch art making, and hear live classical guitar music. 12:00 Handmade Jewelry Ginny Remedi-Brown 12:30…
We are delighted to announce that we have reopened our physical store! We have been too long away from face to face connection with you. We hope you will feel comfortable to visit us and see new artwork as well as old favorites. Please wear a mask. We will provide hand sanitizer and limit the…
As Mother’s Day approaches, we asked some of our artists to share stories about their mothers and motherhood. This is what they had to say. I am the youngest of ten children. My mother taught me many lessons. She is kind, thoughtful, and also very strong. When I was a child, I saw two vases on the…
Please support The Gallery@57 and our artists by shopping on our brand new online shopping site! Last month, The Gallery@57 temporarily closed its doors due to COVID-19. As a new small business, just five months old, we are at great financial risk of not being able to reopen. We are aware that many other local small…
Putting the “Up” in Upcycling By Preeti Mehta Upcycling is all the rage these days. You may not have heard of it yet, but if you’re an artist, quilter, crafter, or maker of any kind, you may be doing it already! What is Upcycling? So, what is upcycling? And how is it different from recycling?…
Art connects us with others across space, time and culture. It teaches, entertains and inspires. It helps us understand that we are not alone — that others have felt the same way that we do, even if that feeling is one of loneliness or isolation. I lost my mother several years ago. Seeing the work of some…
We need true art in our lives because the creative process draws out our better selves, creates connections, deepens our appreciation of ourselves and others, and makes us happier. Engaging in the creative process in community is life giving, healing and peacemaking. I believe everyone is born with a innate ability to be creative. With…
I find art to be a solace to me in trying times, both creating and viewing. I believe that we share part of our spirit when we create art that resonates with others. Art connects us, and that is something we all need in times of crisis — to feel connected. I remember hearing the WWII era story of the French people…
Art offers a sense of community and connectivity in times of solitude. Art has the ability the change how you feel. There have been numerous scientific studies that show the arts enhance levels of serotonin, which balances mood and anxiety. Whether you are reading your favorite book, dancing, laughing during your favorite episode of “Friends”,…