Holyoke Paper Festival is a celebration of arts and culture recognizing the historic significance of Holyoke, MA as The Paper City. During the late 1800s Holyoke produced an estimated 80% of the writing paper used in the U.S. Historically home to the Pocomtuc, Agawam, and Nonotuck people and nestled next to the Connecticut River, the imprint of its manufacturing history can still be found throughout the city.
In partnership with the Holyoke Local Cultural Council, Holyoke Community College, Holyoke Art, and local business and property owners Holyoke Paper Festival will hold a one-day exhibition this June of fine art and feature tours, workshops, and more in Downtown Holyoke.
Artists making work in, on, about, or of paper are encouraged to submit 1-3 works that highlight the significance and possibilities of paper. Submissions are also open for paper-related workshops, discussion, or talks.
All submissions due by April 14, 2025
$30 for 3 artwork entries
Notifications sent by May 1, 2025
Enter at holyokepaperfestival.com/enter
$30 for 3 artwork entries
Notifications sent by May 1, 2025
Enter at holyokepaperfestival.com/enter