WCA | Gallery Sitka® https://gallerysitka.com/tag/wca/ Support the Arts | ART Gallery | Shop Art Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:29:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://gallerysitka.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-GallerySitkaSquare-32x32.jpg WCA | Gallery Sitka® https://gallerysitka.com/tag/wca/ 32 32 PR: Gallery Sitka and WCA/MA Present Exhibition of Works by Denise Lafer at Smith Hill Tavern https://gallerysitka.com/pr-gallery-sitka-and-wca-ma-present-exhibition-of-works-by-denise-lafer-at-smith-hill-tavern/ Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:29:10 +0000 https://gallerysitka.com/?p=46395 Gallery Sitka and the Women's Caucus for Art Massachusetts Chapter (WCA/MA) are presenting an exhibition of artwork by Massachusetts artist Denise Lafer, now on view at Smith Hill Tavern in Ashby through September. The public is invited to attend an artist reception on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m., where guests can meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

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ASHBY, Mass. — Gallery Sitka and the Women’s Caucus for Art Massachusetts Chapter (WCA/MA) are presenting an exhibition of artwork by Massachusetts artist Denise Lafer, now on view at Smith Hill Tavern in Ashby through September. The public is invited to attend an artist reception on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m., where guests can meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

Lafer is a Massachusetts artist whose work celebrates the beauty, energy and emotion of the natural world. Through vibrant color, texture and expressive compositions, she creates pieces that invite viewers to slow down, observe and connect more deeply with their surroundings.

A member of the Women’s Caucus for Art Massachusetts Chapter, Lafer is part of a statewide network of artists committed to advancing opportunities for women in the visual arts. WCA/MA provides exhibition opportunities, professional development, advocacy and community-building initiatives that support artists throughout the commonwealth.

Presented by Gallery Sitka and WCA/MA, the exhibition reflects a shared commitment to fostering artistic expression and increasing public access to the arts. By partnering with community venues, both organizations create opportunities for audiences to discover local artists in welcoming and accessible settings.

“Denise’s work brings a vibrant sense of place and connection to the exhibition,” said a representative of Gallery Sitka. “We are excited to partner with WCA/MA and Smith Hill Tavern to share her artwork with the community and celebrate the important role the arts play in bringing people together.”

The exhibition is hosted at Smith Hill Tavern, an Ashby destination known for its historic character, warm hospitality and community atmosphere. Visitors can view Lafer’s artwork during regular restaurant hours through September.

The artist reception is free and open to the public.

Event Details

What: Artist Reception for the Denise Lafer Exhibition
When: Sunday, Aug. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Smith Hill Tavern, Ashby, Massachusetts
Admission: Free and open to the public
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be served
Exhibition Dates: On view through September during regular restaurant hours

About Denise Lafer

Denise Lafer is a Massachusetts artist whose work explores color, texture and the enduring beauty of the natural world. Through expressive compositions and a keen sense of observation, she creates artwork that celebrates landscape, movement and the emotional connections people have with place.

About Gallery Sitka

Gallery Sitka is a Central Massachusetts gallery and arts organization dedicated to showcasing exceptional artists and building meaningful connections between art and community. Through exhibitions, partnerships and special events, Gallery Sitka creates opportunities for artists and audiences to engage with contemporary art in accessible and inspiring settings.

About the Women’s Caucus for Art Massachusetts Chapter

The Women’s Caucus for Art Massachusetts Chapter (WCA/MA) is part of the national Women’s Caucus for Art, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women in the visual arts through advocacy, education, networking and exhibition opportunities. WCA/MA works to promote the visibility of artists throughout Massachusetts while fostering professional growth, collaboration and community engagement.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Clara Dennison Explores Nature and Memory in “Seen and Imagined”

ASHBY, Mass. — Seen and Imagined, a solo exhibition by Westminster-based artist Clara Dennison, is now on view at 873 Café, presented by Gallery Sitka. The exhibition features a curated collection of original monotypes and paintings created in oils, acrylics and watercolors, offering refined, nature-inspired artwork well suited for residential interiors, hospitality spaces and commercial environments.

Dennison’s work reflects an intuitive, layered approach to exploring landscape, memory and imagination. Known for richly textured surfaces and expressive, harmonious color palettes, her paintings appeal to interior decorators and designers seeking contemporary fine art that brings warmth, organic movement and a sense of place into thoughtfully designed interiors.

A member of the WCA, Dennison creates artwork informed by deep personal connections to nature and by environments that hold lasting emotional significance. Her paintings and monotypes resonate with collectors, design professionals and art consultants interested in elevated, timeless pieces that complement modern, transitional and nature-inspired design aesthetics.

Raised on a farm in a small New England town, Dennison draws inspiration from childhood memories spent among apple orchards, forests and wetlands. Those early experiences — exploring ravines, climbing lichen-covered rocks and creating hidden sanctuaries in the woods with her six siblings — continue to shape her creative practice and visual language.

“To me the forest was like an enormous haven full of endless secrets and mysteries,” Dennison said. “It was a place where imagination thrived and where I always felt safe, surrounded by nature’s warmth.”

Dennison now lives and works in Westminster, Massachusetts, where she spends many hours gardening, landscaping and hiking in nearby woods. These daily interactions with the natural environment inform work that translates beautifully into interior spaces, offering designers original artwork that evokes calm, connection and quiet sophistication.

For Dennison, the act of seeing is rooted in intuition. Through layered textures and nuanced color, her creative process allows for surprise and discovery, encouraging viewers to engage with both the visible and the imagined — qualities that make her work especially compelling for interior design projects seeking meaning as well as visual impact.

Exhibition Details

Seen and Imagined
Solo exhibition by Clara Dennison
On view in 2026, Friday, April 10 – Friday, June 5
873 Café, presented by Gallery Sitka
873 Main St., Ashby, MA

Artist Reception

Sunday, April 12
2–4 p.m.
873 Café, presented by Gallery Sitka
873 Main St., Ashby, MA

More information about the exhibition and available artwork can be found at:
https://www.artsy.net/show/gallery-sitka-seen-and-imagined-clara-dennison-873-cafe

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