William Blizard Gallery
The William Blizard Gallery is the primary art gallery of Springfield College. It is dedicated to showcasing the work of undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts as well as professional artists from the local community and beyond. The Gallery aims to be a creative community space which supports experimental work in the arts and fosters dialogue and programming in arts and culture.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in any gallery events, please contact the Office of Visual and Performing Arts as soon as possible, at (413) 748-3930 to discuss your accessibility needs.
"Colors of Grief: Shades of Love and Loss"
November 3-21
Opening Reception: Monday, November 3, 5:00 to 7:30 PM at the William Blizard Gallery
Rick’s Place, a beacon of support for children, teens, and families navigating grief, is proud to present this special gallery exhibit and opening reception in commemoration of National Children's Grief Awareness Month. We recognize this each November to normalize the conversation around grief and loss, and its impact on young people. In the United States, it is estimated that one in 12 youth will lose a parent or sibling by the time they reach 18 years of age. In Hampden County, there are more than 5,000 young people living with a death loss.
Rick’s Place artists were encouraged to reflect on their unique grief journeys and how these experiences have left an indelible mark. Each piece presented encapsulates an intimate, heartfelt narrative of personal journeys through grief.
We invite the community to join our Memory Wall Installation by contributing a photograph of a loved one who has died, along with a message or note in their memory.
Artwork by Jemma Thompson in remembrance of her son, Kenjamin
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