ArtWorks Westfield

09/07/2026

After a 90-day "Summer In The Sun" hiatus to enjoy the easy livin' of summertime and to restore & recharge, our monthly Artists Sharing & Discussion meetings are back in session on Tuesday SEP 8th at 6pm! Follow the event page link for the details: 👇👇👇

Artist Sharing & Discussion Group ~ Moderated by Regional Artist Alexandra Walters
📅 When: Tuesday September 8, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Westfield Athenaeum, Committee Room, 6 Elm Street, Downtown Westfield.

💖 Everyone is welcome and urged to join the conversation and the creative hive of Westfield and the Pioneer Valley!

What to Expect?
✅ Showcase your art if you wish
✅ Engage in meaningful conversation about the arts, the creative community and feedback if you wish
✅ Connect & collaborate
✅ Celebrate the diversity of the creative space
✅ Sit back and enjoy!

No judgement. No performance. No suffocating structure!
💖 YES .. a very positive, respectful, informative and encouraging environment for all participants.

We have fun! 🎉 🎊💯🎇

09/06/2026

🎨🍂 ARToberFEST IS COMING! 🍂🎨

Oh the Things You'll See & Experience. 👀

More than 85 fine artists, artisans & authors from across New England will be bringing their creativity, talent and imagination to the Downtown Westfield Cultural District!

🖌️ Original artwork
🎨 Unique artisanal creations
📚 Books & literary works
✨ One-of-a-kind treasures for your home and ... holiday gifts!
…and SO much more!

As you stroll through three downtown Westfield city blocks, walkways and green spaces, you’ll experience an amazing mix of artistic styles, mediums and creative voices — with plenty of opportunities to meet the creators and take a little bit of that creativity home with you! 🛍️

These images are just a tiny glimpse of the talent waiting for you…

🍂 ARToberFEST 2026 ~ Art. Literature. Live Music. Shopping. Dining ~ Downtown Westfield! 🍂
⬆ ⬆ ⬆ Hop over to the event page for all the details!
📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 10am–4pm
📍 Downtown Westfield Cultural District
All works available for purchase!

FREE ADMISSION. SO MUCH TO SEE. SO MANY CREATORS TO DISCOVER! ❤️

👉 Follow us and stay tuned as we introduce more and more of the amazing artists and authors who will be joining us!

SAVE THE DATE ~ SEPT 26 ... See you then!


Downtown Westfield Cultural District Bridget Matthews-Kane, Westfield City Councilor, Ward 3 Go Westfield Westfield State University English Department Westfield MA Community Programming Joe Adomavicia Harold J Dumas Art Keila's

09/05/2026

🍂🎨 THIS is what a perfect autumn Saturday looks like! 🎨🍂

Imagine this…

A beautiful fall day. ☀️
A stroll through downtown. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️
Color and creativity around every corner. 🎨
Live music in the air. 🎶
Artists and authors sharing the things they love. ❤️
A little shopping. 🛍️
Something delicious to eat. 😋
And plenty of unexpected discoveries along the way! ✨

THAT’S ARToberFEST 2026 ~ Art. Literature. Live Music. Shopping. Dining ~ Downtown Westfield! ⬆ ⬆ ⬆ Click through to the event page for all the details!

It’s a very cool urban art festival - it’s a downtown Westfield experience in the❤️of the Downtown Westfield Cultural District

Come wander the streets, browse the artwork, chat with the creators, listen to live music, meet friends, grab a bite, explore the shops and restaurants, and simply enjoy being part of something wonderfully creative and distinctly Westfield. ❤️

These images represent a tiny sample of what you'll see and experience ... over 85 artists and authors from around New England will have a lot to show you!

And who knows… you might discover that must-have piece of art, a new favorite artist, a great book, or something completely unexpected that makes you smile. 😉

🎨 ARToberFEST 2026
🍂 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 10am–4pm
📍 Downtown Westfield Cultural District
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING • FREE FUN!

Bring the family. Bring your friends. Bring your curiosity.

Come for the art. Stay for the experience. Leave with a smile. 😊

🍂🎨 ARToberFEST 2026 — We can't wait to see you downtown! 🎨🍂


Bridget Matthews-Kane, Westfield City Councilor, Ward 3 Go Westfield Westfield Bank Bananalovemuffin Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce Community Initiative - Mass Cultural Council Mass Cultural Council

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

🎨🍂 ARE YOU READY FOR THIS? 🍂🎨

SAVE THE DATE! 📅✨

ARToberFEST 2026 ~ Art. Literature. Live Music. Shopping. Dining ~ Downtown Westfield! is coming to the Downtown Westfield Cultural District ... you do NOT want to miss it!

📍 Downtown Westfield, MA
🗓️ Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 10am–4pm
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION! FREE PARKING! FREE FUN!
Make it a day out in downtown Westfield and experience the unique urban setting of this expansive art festival .

Get ready to experience one of Western Massachusetts’ most anticipated outdoor urban art festivals - right in the ❤️ of downtown Westfield!

Over 85 fine artists, artisans and authors from across New England will fill three city blocks, walkways and green spaces with creativity, color and artistic expression. Add live music 🎶, street performers, food trucks 🌮, downtown shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants and, of course, YOU — and you've got the makings of one unforgettable autumn celebration!

✨ This is just a tiny sample of what you'll see and experience!

Come stroll, explore, discover something new, meet the artists & authors, enjoy the music and soak up the incredible creative energy that makes ARToberFEST such a special Westfield tradition.

🛍️ And yes… the artwork and literary creations will be available for purchase!
👀 Hint, hint, hint… the holiday shopping season is right around the corner! 🎁😉

So mark those calendars, tell your friends and get ready…

🍂🎨 ARToberFEST 2026! 🎨🍂

Saturday, September 26 | 10am–4pm
Downtown Westfield Cultural District
In the ❤️ of downtown Westfield!

❤️ SAVE THE DATE — WE'LL SEE YOU THERE! ❤️

09/03/2026

If you're a western MA artist or art aficionado, you know this place!

09/02/2026

Fall has arrived and that means we are back from our summer recess and diving back into the Artist Sharing & Discussion Group ~ Moderated by Regional Artist Alexandra Walters. Follow the event page link for all the details!

Let's Talk Art! Everyone is welcome!!

🌞🍉🏖️This is our first meeting since our summer break began back in June. We are so excited to see you & hear all about your creative adventures and inspiration! 🍦☀️🕶️

Of course this is a FREE experience!

ArtWorks Westfield invites local and regional artists, authors & creators of all stripes to our monthly Artists Sharing & Discussion Group - a welcoming space to connect, share, and celebrate creativity together in the heart of the Downtown Westfield Cultural District

Let's Talk & Connect Through Art!
📅 When: Tuesday September 8, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Westfield Athenaeum, Committee Room, 6 Elm Street, Downtown Westfield

Westfield State University The Valley Arts Newsletter Westfield Athenaeum POMA Kids & Teens Studio

09/01/2026

Thinking about last years ARToberFest 🎨 🎵 📖
Looking forward to this year!
Saturday September 26th
10 am - 4 pm
Downtown Westfield Cultural District

08/31/2026

A little reminder that the work itself is part of the success. ✏️ Happy Monday 🎨

08/26/2026

The end of August is here,
… and we are already missing our Friday Nights in the Plaza.
Thank you all again for an amazing season!