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The LAVA Center

a community arts venue in Greenfield, MA

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  • Events
    • Cafe & Activities
    • About our Event Pricing
    • On the Boards: New Play Fest
    • Film Festival
  • Art Gallery
    • Exhibits
    • Display Your Work
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  • current project: RE-ART
  • current art: Christine Miarabal
  • Rising River’s Edge
  • Submit to Film Festival
  • Submit to Community Art Show

Black Families of Greenfield

A Brief Historical Snapshot

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This exhibit has been researched and designed by Carol Aleman, president of the Board of the Historical Society of Greenfield, and will serve as an introduction to some of the history of African-American families in Greenfield as it points to contributions in such areas as music, sports, business and military service.

The exhibit will be on display through October. Developed from both public and private sources, it will showcase the faces, energy and achievements that helped to shape the town’s identity and creative pulse.

The LAVA Center is dedicated to drawing attention to voices rarely heard in our histories and exploring them further, strengthening and expanding our understanding of their fabric and function. Please come and view our humanities wall during gallery hours.

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Visit The LAVA Center

324 Main Street, Greenfield, MA
(btwn TD Bank & Pushkin)

cafe/activities/gallery hours:
Mondays, 11am-2pm
Thursdays, 11am-2pm
Thursdays, 5-8pm
Fridays, 5-8pm
Saturdays, 11am-2pm
+ special events

Current & Upcoming Offerings

  • current project: RE-ART
  • current art: Christine Miarabal
  • Rising River’s Edge
  • Submit to Film Festival
  • Submit to Community Art Show

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The LAVA Center stays open, and keeps our programming free or affordable, because of our generous sponsors!

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Accessibility

We are partially ADA compliant: Our entire facility (including accessible, gender-inclusive bathroom) is on the ground floor. We strive to make our programming and events accessible to the widest possible range of community members. To inquire about accessibility, click here to contact our staff.

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