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The LAVA Center

a community arts space in Greenfield, MA

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About Local Access

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Local Access to Valley Arts, or LAVA, is a nonprofit arts organization based in Greenfield, MA. LAVA began as Local Access in the early ’90s in Seattle—its history is rich!

Who we are:

Theatre artists, writers and educators who believe in the arts as pathways to and expressions of powerful learning.

What we do:

Performances, residences, classes, workshops, staff development, in-service programs, and curriculum development.

Local Access is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Washington and registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts doing business as Local Access to Valley Arts. Tax deductible donations supporting our work are welcomed.

Our Coordinators

Jan Maher

Lucinda Kidder

Vanessa Query

Our Board

Doug Selwyn

Jan Maher

Lucinda Kidder

Steve Goldenberg

Josh Ackerman

Judy Raper

Leo Hwang

Lindy Whiton

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The LAVA Center

The LAVA Center is a community arts space, arts incubator, and black box theater in downtown Greenfield, MA. We are focused on making The LAVA Center a space where all artists, including marginalized communities and individuals, can have their voices heard.

Visit Us

324 Main Street
Greenfield, MA

(btwn TD Bank & Pushkin)

Mondays: 11am-2pm
Tuesdays: 4-6pm
Wednesdays: 11am-2pm
Thursdays: 5-8pm
Fridays: 5-8pm
Saturdays: noon-3pm
+ special events

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  • now open: LAVA Cafe
  • current exhibit: Black Families of Greenfield
  • current art: Gerard McGovern
  • get involved: Playwrights Circle
  • submit to: Community Art Show
  • upcoming events: Holiday Salon

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