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2025 Small Stones Festival of the Arts

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THIS WEB GALLERY SHOWS ALL SUBMITTED ARTWORK.  ARTWORK SELECTED BY OUR JURORS FOR EXHIBITION AND PUBLISHING ARE NOTED.

 

  1. VIEWING - Click on an image for a larger view.
  2. NAVIGATION - The images are sorted with prizewinners first (note that most prizes will be awarded on January 25), then alphabetically by artist last name. Note that there are multiple pages in the gallery - use the page selector to see more entries.
  3. SEARCHING - You can enter an artist's first or last name in the search box to find a given artist.
  4. FILTERING - You can create a filtered view to see only paintings or photography by selecting a choice in the Category Filter box. You can see only those entries selected by our jury for inclusion in our exhibition and printed catalog by using the Tag Filter.
  5. PURCHASING ARTWORK - Artwork on display at the in-person exhibition may be purchased if the artist has elected to make it available for sale.

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In The Weeds
In The Weeds
Jim Palace
$1,000.00


Artist statement: In the Weeds Is a drawing of an old truck abandoned in a pasture just asking to be drawn.
Specific medium: Colored pencil
We'll keep the lights on
We'll keep the lights on
Melissa Pandina
$800.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: Melissa is an award winning artist (BFA from MassArt) whose work has been internationally published and sold. Growing up as an Army Brat exposed Melissa to many cultures and instilled a great love of listening to peoples stories. This love shows in her work being dedicated to portraiture and bringing peoples’ stories to life. She has been featured in Professional Artist Magazine and had a piece hang in the Berkshire Museum of Art and Fitchburg Art Museum.
Specific medium: watercolor
the young squire
the young squire
Melissa Pandina
$800.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: Melissa is an award winning artist (BFA from MassArt) whose work has been internationally published and sold. Growing up as an Army Brat exposed Melissa to many cultures and instilled a great love of listening to peoples stories. This love shows in her work being dedicated to portraiture and bringing peoples’ stories to life. She has been featured in Professional Artist Magazine and had a piece hang in the Berkshire Museum of Art and Fritchburg Art Museum
Specific medium: scratchboard
Fire and Ice
Fire and Ice
Dimitry Papkov
$300.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: I am a travel and landscape photographer based in Clinton, MA. I moved to New England about three and a half years ago and am still exploring this amazing area, trying to bring its amazing landscape variety to life. There is nothing like climbing a mountain to watch the sun settling over the vista or enjoying the quiet of the early morning woods. As they say in Maine, it is the way life should be.
Specific medium: Photographic print on metal
Frozen Loneliness
Frozen Loneliness
Dimitry Papkov
$300.00


Artist statement: I am a travel and landscape photographer based in Clinton, MA. I moved to New England about three and a half years ago and am still exploring this amazing area, trying to bring its amazing landscape variety to life. There is nothing like climbing a mountain to watch the sun settling over the vista or enjoying the quiet of the early morning woods. As they say in Maine, it is the way life should be.
Specific medium: Photographic print
Rising from the Mists
Rising from the Mists
Dimitry Papkov
$400.00


Artist statement: I am a travel and landscape photographer based in Clinton, MA. I moved to New England about three and a half years ago and am still exploring this amazing area, trying to bring its amazing landscape variety to life. There is nothing like climbing a mountain to watch the sun settling over the vista or enjoying the quiet of the early morning woods. As they say in Maine, it is the way life should be.
Specific medium: Photographic print
The Cross Above the clouds
The Cross Above the clouds
Dimitry Papkov
$300.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: I am a travel and landscape photographer based in Clinton, MA. I moved to New England about three and a half years ago and am still exploring this amazing area, trying to bring its amazing landscape variety to life. There is nothing like climbing a mountain to watch the sun settling over the vista or enjoying the quiet of the early morning woods. As they say in Maine, it is the way life should be.
Specific medium: Photographic print
The Path to the Sveti Jacob Church
The Path to the Sveti Jacob Church
Dimitry Papkov
$400.00


Artist statement: I am a travel and landscape photographer based in Clinton, MA. I moved to New England about three and a half years ago and am still exploring this amazing area, trying to bring its amazing landscape variety to life. There is nothing like climbing a mountain to watch the sun settling over the vista or enjoying the quiet of the early morning woods. As they say in Maine, it is the way life should be.
Specific medium: Photographic print
Green Orchids & Grapes
Green Orchids & Grapes
Kristin Parone
$895.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: A still life artist recalling and honoring collected items and bringing them to life again. I surround these vessels with juicy flowers and fruit to suggest the fullness of life. I aim to spark joy!
Specific medium: Acrylic gouache on canvas
Green Orchid & Tea Treat Tray
Green Orchid & Tea Treat Tray
Kristin Parone
$895.00


Artist statement: A still life artists with a focus on tea, fruit, and collected vessels. I aim to spark joy and to honor memories and conversation with the women in my life.
Specific medium: Acrylic gouache on canvas
European Columbine & Grapes
European Columbine & Grapes
Kristin Parone
$895.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: A still life artist with a focus on blooms, fruit, and collected items. I aim to spark joy.
Specific medium: Acrylic gouache on canvas
Bird Picnic
Bird Picnic
Kristin Parone
$775.00


Artist statement: Still life artist with a focus on flowers, fruit, tea, and times gone by.
Specific medium: Acrylic gouache on canvas
Arundel Shadows
Arundel Shadows
Kristin Parone
$775.00


Artist statement: Still life artist capturing flowers, fruit, and moments captured.
Specific medium: Acrylic gouache on canvas
Wasp
Wasp
Benjamin Peck
$150.00


Artist statement: The photo shows a close-up of a wasp's face. The wasp has large, black eyes and a yellow and black striped head. The photo was taken using a macro stacking technique, which combines multiple images to create a deeper depth of field, allowing for a more detailed view of the wasp's features.
Snail
Snail
Benjamin Peck
$150.00


Artist statement: The photo showcases a stunning macro close-up of a snail's shell. The intricate patterns and textures of the shell are beautifully highlighted, revealing a mesmerizing natural artwork.
Thorns
Thorns
Benjamin Peck
$150.00


Artist statement: The photo showcases a close-up of thorns on a vine. The intricate details of the thorns are highlighted, evoking the image of a challenge or difficulty, similar to Paul's thorn in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9. However, the beauty and resilience of the vine remind us that challenges can coexist with strength and grace.
Final Snow
Final Snow
Benjamin Peck
$150.00


Artist statement: The photo depicts a desolate field blanketed in snow, with a winding path disappearing into the distance. The sky is heavy with clouds, casting a somber mood over the scene. The remnants of a wooden fence stand sentinel on the left, adding to the sense of isolation and quiet. This final snowfall of spring 2024 captures a moment of stark beauty and a hint of melancholy.
Empty Road
Empty Road
Benjamin Peck
$150.00

Selected for Exhibition
Artist statement: Route 9 in Westborough is a long, straight highway normally full of traffic. The road is flanked by grassy embankments and a clear blue sky. There are no visible cars on the road, which gives the impression of a peaceful and empty environment. This is all an illusion as this photo is a digital composite combining several shots, using a median stack to keep only the details that exist in all.
The yellow house
The yellow house
Jean Pellerin
$750.00


Artist statement: This is looking down the hill to the museum buildings at Fruitlands Museum I loved the tree.
Specific medium: Watercolor
The Old Barn
The Old Barn
Jean Pellerin
$750.00


Artist statement: This is an old barn that will probably come down sooner than later . They are to expensive to fix sometimes, and sadly.
Specific medium: Watercolor

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