The theme for this year's annual Palmer Public Library Poetry Pageant is 'Rivers'. In addition to making a $25 donation to the library, readers are asked to choose a poem about rivers to read aloud. Interested in reading, or sponsoring a student who would like to read? Contact me.

Read more about our annual Poetry Pageant here.

This month, check out the Westfield Poetry Trail presented by Artworks Westfield! I'm one of 6 artists who donated visual art to their Images & Words Poetry contest. Stop by Circuit Coffee on Elm Street to see my assemblage piece entitled, Too Much for a Haiku, or visit Blue Umbrella Books, Skyline Trading Company, Mama Cakes, Two Rivers Burrito Company , or Blended Village Marketplace to see the entire exhibit.

Poets and writers are invited to compose a poem they feel best reflects the emotions of the piece or works best with the art work. Entries should be dropped off where the artwork is located. Winners will be notified by May 12th. An artist and poet reception will be held in late May to announce the winners, award the pieces of art, and read the winning poems. Visit Artworks Westfield to stay updated on this event.

Please join me on Friday, April 6th @ 7pm for my artist reception at:

Iconic Social Club
One Amber Lane
Northampton, MA 

My work will be on exhibit here throughout the month of April. If you haven’t been to this new venue yet, you’re in for a treat!

Building Literacy Through Music & Poetry
A Workshop for Librarians and Early Childhood Educators

Presented by Denise Fontaine-Pincince, MFA

Friday, April 13, 2018: Poetry in the Preschool
Friday, May 11, 2018: Drumming with Young Children

9:00-11:30AM
@ The Mason Square Branch of the Springfield City Library

Free of charge.

To register, contact Caitlin Kelley: ckelley@springfieldlibrary.org

Introduce yourself to haiku and other short poems in this 'Art with Poetry' workshop with me, and create a tiny book or two.

Thursday, April 26th, 6:00-8:30PM
Iconica Social Club
1 Amber Lane
Northampton, MA

No art or poetry experience necessary. The $25 fee includes all materials and refreshments. Designed for adults but teens are welcome. Pre-registration required: 413-244-3290.

Building Literacy Through Music & Poetry
A Workshop for Librarians and Early Childhood Educators

Presented by Denise Fontaine-Pincince, MFA

Friday, May 11, 2018:
Drumming with Young Children
9:00-11:30AM
@ The Mason Square Branch of the Springfield City Library

Free of charge.

To register, contact Caitlin Kelley: ckelley@springfieldlibrary.org

Join me tomorrow evening, May 16th, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Cowls Building Supply in North Amherst for the annual FEAST for Habitat, a fun after-work party where you can enjoy delicious food, meet new people, hear some jazz provided by local musicians, and bid on my birdhouse and /or many others decked out on the auction table. Support this worthy organization, and celebrate the good work of their many volunteers!

Hosted by the Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity. Click here for tickets and further information.

My ‘P-town Pier’ artwork represents Quabbin Art Associations’s exhibit on display throughout October at the Amherst Visitor’s Information Center, 35 South Pleasant Street, Amherst. Join us October 4th from 5 to 8 p.m. for our reception and enjoy the town wide ‘Arts Night Plus’ celebration!

A Memory in Mixed Media

Saturday February 2, 2019
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
@ The Interactive School House
2055 Main St, Three Rivers, MA

Inclement weather date: Saturday, February 9th

Introduce yourself to assemblage with Denise Fontaine-Pincince and create a new piece of wall art. No art experience necessary. The $50 fee includes all materials, morning muffins, coffee, tea, & lunch. Designed for adults but teens are welcome. Pre-registration required:

www.interactiveschoolhouse.com or Nancy Roy at interactiveschoolhouse@gmail.com