About the Festival

The Spring Art Festival on the Reservoir, held on June 1-2, 2024, was a vibrant celebration of local artistry and community at the Mass Arts Center. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Norton Reservoir, the festival featured an array of art forms, including painting, illustration, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry, metal, and woodwork. Attendees enjoyed live acoustic music from Michele Saylors, Gary Faria, String Theory, and the Jon & Dave Duo. Food and drinks were available from Cap’n Mike’s, Great Grandma Flaherty’s food truck, Minuteman Kettle Corn, and The Friendly Fizz. Renowned illustrator Alison Kellom created a captivating ground mural, adding to the festive atmosphere. Despite the weather, the event successfully kicked off the summer season with art, music, food, and fun for all ages.

Special Highlights

Three Norton High School students won People’s Choice Awards at the Mass Arts Center’s Spring Art Festival on June 1 & 2 for their artwork in the exhibit titled “The Future Is Now.” 

Taking top prize was Julia Ng for her painting “Island Road.” Cailyn Buchanan won second prize with her painting “Autumn Colors,” and Emma Biron won third place with her painting “Curiosity through a Glass Tank.” Buchanan’s drawing “Carrion Crow” took the Curator’s Award as best in show. 

Students received gift certificates to Jerry’s Artarama, an art supply store in Providence, for their artwork. 

Artwork chosen for “The Future Is Now” exhibit:

“Beta,” Grace Binegar
“Curiosity through a Glass Tank,” Emma Biron (Third Prize)
“Carrion Crow,” Cailyn Buchanan (Curator’s Choice Award)
“Autumn Colors,” Cailyn Buchanan (Second Prize)
“Flowering Skull,” Lola D’Amore
“A Silent Symphony,” Lola D’Amore
“Orchard,” Emiliana Del Sesto
“Devoured Prey,” Jonah Ferraro
“Gone in the Wind,” Jonah Ferraro
“In the Pines,” Makayla Flynn
“Clifden Cows,” Makayla Flynn
“Blue Skull,” Madison Galante
“Study Buddy,” Daisy Harbour
“Flowers from Friends,” Daisy Harbour
“Glaring Gecko,” Ryan Krysko
“Bowne,” Melissa Neufell
“Lillian,” Melissa Neufell
“Island Road,” Julia Ng (First Prize)
“Melissa,” Julia Ng
“Mel-Bel,” Catherine Reiss
“Disassembled,” Lia Scagnoli

This Spring Art Festival was sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council and the local Cultural Councils of Attleboro, Easton, Mansfield, North Attleboro, and Sharon.