Artists in Residence (AIR) Program 2026
2026-01-17 - 2026-02-21 | Fivesparks
For what has now become an annual tradition, Fivesparks is thrilled to invite artists into our historic building for 6 weeks of communal creativity for our Artists in Residence (AIR) Program. We also welcome the public to observe, visit and interact with artists while they work.
AIR26 runs from Saturday, January 17 – Saturday, February 21, 2026. The multi-week event will kick off with a reception, open to all on January 17, 2-4pm.
In addition to interaction and observation, all artists will have art to sell, arranged as the Artists in Residence Exhibition.
Stop in often to see what’s happening: Tuesdays-Fridays 10am-4pm and Saturdays 12-4pm

Pastel Painting with Ann Gillespie - Winter Session
2026-02-11 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Fivesparks Gallery, 7 Fairbank Street, Harvard, MA, 01451, United States
Pastel painting with a focus on local landscape.
Ann will go over the basics of her process along with exploring composition, values, color and mark-making. She will have a combination of weekly demos and exercises at the beginning of class, followed by plenty of one-on-one feedback at your easel.
All pastel levels are welcome but some previous drawing or painting experience is necessary.
Contact agillespieart@gmail.com to register and for a supply list or any questions you have. This class is appropriate for adults. $330/participant.
This class series is now full. Please contact Ann at the email above to learn about future classes.
