NICE!

My friend Marcy Gregoire is a genius….. Out in Turners Falls (or Great Falls), you’ll find Unity Park; a lovely open space for picnicking, dog walking, and biking, complete with an awesome skate ramp for all ages and skills levels, and it’s nestled along Barton’s Cove……Also there, you’ll find a bevy of cool business opening up. A brewery, a taco place (coming very very soon), a yoga place, and……Nova Motorcycles; a super cool custom bike shop that looks like something out of a 1960’s documentary about Route 66, which has been in operation a few years now. Out of the little side window of Nova, Marcy, partner to Nova owner, Sayre Anthony, sells homemade shaved ice and natural sodas. It’s called “Nice. Snack Parlor “. The “window” where you order, feels like it was always intended for handing out cold refreshments to kids, out of breath and over heated from practicing their Hippie Jumps and Ollies. Marcy also invites guest musicians to play outside on weekends, and I have the honor of being the only DJ, so far, to set up and play music to add to the already fun vibe for customers and park goers. …I’m sure there will be other DJs down the line… I also have the pleasure of being able to set up a small table of art work for sale, when I set up music. I make the most of of that tent. https://www.facebook.com/100063855481267/videos/371642544104531 The open seating area Marcy has created outside Nova, couldn’t be cuter, complete with a huge, bright colorful mural painted by artist Amy Chilton, sidewalk chalk and bubbles, setting the stage for family friendly good times,

My advice this summer? Make plans to have a day at Unity Park in Turners Falls (Great Falls).

For hours and scheduled musicians follow “NICE. SNACK PARLOR”:

Nice. Snack Parlor: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063855481267

Just Joan (me) DJ sets: June 12 2-4pm and July 10th 2-4pm (Rain-dates are Sundays same time)

https://www.facebook.com/JUST-JOAN-170829236345754

Nova Motorcycles: https://www.facebook.com/novamotorcycles

Santo Taco: https://www.facebook.com/Santotacomass

Pioneer Valley Brewery: https://www.facebook.com/pioneervalleybrew/about/?ref=page_internal

Fire & Embers Yoga Studio: https://www.facebook.com/fireandembers

Valentine's Day Deluxe Gift Boxes

SAVE $30 on my Deluxe Gift Boxes! Get $270 worth of Art for $240 with FREE shipping!

The boxes are artfully put together, and all 11 items are wrapped like individual gifts.

Each box comes complete with the 11 hand-made items seen in the photograph.
This would be perfect for that funky artsy person in your life who loves decorating all the small nooks and corners of their home.
OR - order this for yourself and break it up into gifts for multiple people
Or - keep it all for yourself!

1. An 8x10 framed and hand-embellished digital print of John Lennon and and Yoko Ono (for hanging only) in a
2. A hand embellished 8.5x11 Peace Bird Print on white card stock.
3. A 7' wooden Peace Sign
4. A 3.5x7'' hangable painted wooden block in my Sunflower motif
5. A hand-painted ocean stone paperweight
6. A hand-painted decorative wooden bird
7. A hand-painted decorative wooden circle in round red tile pattern
8. 3 hand-made red pom pom flowers with wire stems
9. A framed postcard from my "Defined" series, that stands or hangs
10. A hand-painted magnet in my "Love Birds" design
11. A hand-painted magnet in an abstract cactus flower design
....and
***They include a hand drawn gift card and free book mark***

I loved putting these boxes together, and really tried to fill them with positive peace and love vibes.
They are available in RED, YELLOW or TURQUOISE color ways
Please note there are slight differences within the boxes. Feel free to message me with any questions.

Order on ETSY:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/caseywilliamsart

Can we EXHALE yet?

Feels like we’ll all been in a bad relationship for 4 years…. But maybe we can start the healing?… Art helps me heal. Sharing ART can heal others, or at least bring a moment of joy, or spark a seed of positive inspiration. I created DEFINED, a new series of poster art using Dictionary pages as my paper with my friend Jean-Pierre Pasche, of Big Red Frame in Eashampton MA, where I live. He originated the idea, and we worked together throughout the pandemic, to bring these to our community and beyond. We will continue to bring new words as the months unfold into 2021….which will hopefully be a much more peaceful, healthy, safe, positive, productive, and prosperous year for every single human alive.

Nice. Shaved Ice Social - Featuring DJ/Artist Casey Williams

This Saturday, I'll be playing music with the infamous MONSTER CARL aka *"Stenzel Washington"*, from BOSTON, in Turners Falls at "NICE" Snack Parlor, which is housed at NOVA Motorcycles adjacent to the lovely Unity Park. Think ice cream window in a bad-ass garage for motorcycle heads...next to some skate ramps...

I'll be setting up to sell art work too! Maps, stones, funky smalls etc... $3-$45 range...

Unity Park sits right on Barton's Cove, a big open green space with playground, picnic area, and bike paths...plus the skate park... Plenty of parking. Fresh Air. Water. Foliage. Loveliness.

*NICE. Snack Parlor will be there with their home-made shaved ice, and natural sodas!

It also happens to be a Birthday hang-out for me and Monster Carl (Oct 1 and 2).

SO!

come for "nice." snacks, local ART, funky tunes, motorcycle vibes, skateboarding, strolling, and more all under the umbrella of LIBRA MOON energy, which is the best kind....

Venture out of the house while you can while supporting local culture xxoo

*masks and 6 of course xxoo

1-5pm

love you all

https://www.facebook.com/events/354906755653189

COVID - 19 will not kill ART

Friends, most shows planned for the summer, fall, and holiday season for 2020, are either cancelled, or doomed to not get off the ground in the first place. Right now I’d normally be filling out applications, and sending pictures to juries; I’d be planning my booth displays, and stocking up on supplies, and map inventory. But of course THAT has all come to a bit of a halt…..or has it? I kind of feel obligated to carry on as if things might pick up again, because if they do, I want to be ready to jump on the train. So I am still painting, and working on new towns. And I hope I get to set up shop again soon at craft fair near you. Until then, please have a look around in here and let me know if there’s anything of interest. Feel free to call me any questions or requests. I’m willing to edit or personalize just about anything at this time, while I can. If you want a bird in a different color? Done. If you want me to do a drawing of your cat? Done. If you want me to make a sign with your family names on it, or some painted stones with personal messages on them? Done. Just ask me. And thank you for visiting. Love to all of you - Casey

LOOT SALESPIN 2020!

Once again the fabulous store, LOOT found + made, is having their annual huge sale and I get to DJ! 25% off everything, including a wide range of my works.

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=loot%20salespin%202020%20and%20downtown%20fun!&epa=SEARCH_BOX

https://www.facebook.com/RiverCulture/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARAaTJ6fRz3eEutKYPZ_B0_eSXtlcO8ZNj-sB9zMe9mFDFnoCNmjCv4VPwZg4EQ9_Ulig7TPiDFwHaQq

LOVE THY NEIGHBORS

A group show of 20+ artists displaying work in the Elusie Gallery @ Big Red Frame in the old Town Hall building of Easthampton MA.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2760002500750099/

FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR / GREENFIELD Sept 5-8 2019

Vending Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 10-5 at this long running fall fair! Come say hi!

WINDOWS on MAIN reception

WINDOWS ON MAIN –Athol Bird and Nature Club President David Small announced the grand opening and dedication of the new art installation and accessible lift on Friday, June 7, at Millers River Environmental Center (MREC), 100 Main St., Athol, from 6 – 8pm.  At 7 there will be a brief dedication and introduction of the contributing artists. “A dream for over 2 years, this is a celebration event!  A celebration of accessible space and the diverse natural world of the North Quabbin Region.  “Windows On Main” was developed and funded through the cooperation of The Athol Bird & Nature Club, The Town of Athol, and Mass Development through the “Patronicity” matching grant. We want everyone to know about this special place and the quality programs right in the center of Athol.” Small continued that many volunteers have worked tirelessly toward this unique event that make it so special.   Music will be provided by local entertainers Legacy and Sweeteuphoria. This event will be held rain or shine. 

Local artists have been selected to present original works of art that reflect the diversity of our natural world, historical context of this region and our promise for the future.

The artists are Justin Beatty, Bonnie Benjamin, Kim Bolton, David Brothers, Bill Fournier, Susan Paju, Richard Salvucci, Kerry Stone, David Small, Heidi Strickland, Susan Marshall, Casey Williams, and Tom Wyatt.  

The original art work has been preserved in the original colors through a process where it is transferred to a metal surface for durability in an outdoor environment. Local business Lyman Signs has produced these panels for the ground level windows of the Millers River Environmental Center. 

Members of the Athol Bird and Nature Club have worked to prepare the window spaces, gardens, and MREC for this dedication event. 

Speaking for ARMS LEADERSHIP CLUB

I am an Athol native and am invested in supporting the North Quabbin community in any way that I can through my art. I was asked to speak at the Athol Junior Hight School Friday June 7th to a group a students in the club. I’m nervous yet excited to speak in front of a group of young local kids who have an interest in the creative world. The club aims to teach values I strongly believe in: empathy for others, standing up to bullying, kindness, tolerance, and being helpful.

Vending at the Asparagus Festival 6.1.19

I’ll have a booth among many other artists and farmers!

10-4pm Saturday June 1 2019

https://wgby.org/asparagus

May - July 2019 NEW PAINTINGS AT Small Oven Bakery

First of all, forget about my paintings…if you haven’t visited Small Oven Bakery in Easthampton for their goodies, you need to. I’d bet my life that even the most technically snobby baked good enthusiasts couldn’t find one single flaw in anything they make here. Everything is to die for.

Back to me: I’m finishing a new series of small paintings to show and they go up the first week in May. So stop in, or come the reception at the end of the show. Details on that to come.

Small Oven

36 Union St. Easthampton, Massachusetts

Hours of Operation   Mon-Sat 7am-3pm, Sun 8am-3pm

(413) 527-1785

ART FARM MAY 18 2019

It’s Back! Shack Attack! Artists, crafters, junkers and shackies descend upon the lawn of Captain Jacks Roadside Shack in Easthampton MA 11-5pm May 18th 2019. Vending local vintage, hand-mades, junk, gems, jewels, paintings, and other stuff!. DJ JUST JOAN plays music all day from disco-funk-soul-reggae-punk-ska-80s etc….

It’s the same date as the Easthampton town-wide Yard Sale! Double incentive to hang out in town that day, grab a clam roll shop at the Shack then go dig for deals.

On Trend Spring Craft Fair

Vending at the Hadley Farms Meeting House on route 9 May 11, 10-4pm

Wake up the Earth Festival

Vending at Jamaica Plain’s annual Spring event on the green corridor. I’ll be vending all my JP stuff: Maps, totes, tee’s and tanks, plus colorful peace signs, and other funky small decorative hand-mades! Price range is $2-$65.

Saturday May 4 12-5 (rain date is Sunday May 6).

Over 10,000 people, dozens of bands, food trucks, and art and craft vendors. Family / pet friendly.

NYE DJ gig at Hope & Olive Greenfield

So excited to be a part of New Years Eve at Hope & Olive again. It’s a favorite spot of mine. The people are great. Jim, Maggie and the whole crew know how to make a good time happen, and they trust me to come in and do my thing along side them. It’s gonna be fuuuuuun!

Dinner seating ends at 9pm. I’m djing from 9:30-11:30. Band plays from 11:30-12:30. Then I close out the party!

Northampton Winter Craft Fair

https://chd.org/event/2018-northampton-winter-craft-fair/

Saturday Dec 1 9:30-4:30 / Sunday December 2 9:30-4:00

I’ll be vending in the upper level with TONS of other artists and crafters. Hillside Organic Pizza will be in the house! There is a $5 cover to get in which benefits the Big Brother and Sisters Organization, which is a really good thing! Come say Hi

No More Map Commissions

Hey friends! At this time I can not take on any more map commissions. It has taken me 7 years to do the 50 towns I have in my catalog so far. That’s because I do lots of other things, and don’t focus all my time on map creation. That averages about 7 new towns a YEAR. Sometimes I can get a few done in a month. And sometimes I go months with nothing new (for maps.) But I always have a running list.

The list right now, in no particular order is: Ashfield, Colrain, Shelburne, Hatfield, Southampton, Leominster, Fitchburg, Pittsfield, Springfield, Worcester, Brookline, Somerville, Cambridge, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Becket, Great Barrington, Lenox, Tully, Westminster, 9 Lakes, 10 more Neighborhoods of Boston, Quincy, Rowe, Brattleboro, Portsmouth and 5 surrounding, Providence RI, and 5 surrounding, P-town and 3 surrounding….etc……

That’s another 50 right there, and I need to focus on those before any other projects are taken on. I hope it does not take me another 7 years to get through the above list. I plan to hire an assistant in 2019 to help speed up the process and lighten my load so more maps come out of the studio, faster. But in the meantime I want to thank every single person who has ever expressed interest in my work so far. It means the world.

Red Apple Farm Thanksgiving Festival

Arts & Industries 26th Annual Open Studios

over 50 Artist spaces open to the public Sat Nov 10 10-5pm and Sun Nov 11 10-5pm. I’ll be in on of the common space hallways with other artists who don’t rent there but love this building and want to sell our stuff. So Come! 221 Pine Street Florence MA.