Summer of Joy : Original Oil Paintings by Maggie Hodges

Jun 20, 2025

Summer of Joy: Original oil paintings by Maggie Hodges 
 
Inspired by the quiet beauty of Skinner Mountain and the shimmering Connecticut River, Maggie Hodge’s paintings reflect an emotional connection to the natural landscapes of this region. From sunlight filtering through the trees to the subtle sparkle of water, Maggie tries to capture not just the visual essence of these scenes but the feelings they evoke.
Through expressive color, depth, and movement, her work invites viewers into a rich, immersive experience that celebrates the serenity and energy of the outdoors.
 
 
About Maggie Hodges:
Maggie’s passion for the arts began in childhood and continued to grow throughout her life. In high school, she studied drawing, printmaking, and calligraphy, eventually earning a BFA with a concentration in Graphic Design. Her professional career began with design roles at Hasbro and Spalding Sports, followed by a venture in designing and selling children’s clothing. In recent years, Maggie has developed a deep interest in painting, particularly en plein air. She regularly participates in plein air events and is an active member of the Amherst Plein Air Society.
 
Summer of Joy is on view now through August 30th 
Closing Reception August 8th from 5 to 7:30 PM

June Newsletter

May 31, 2025

June’s Framing Project of the Month

A Woodstock ’69 poster and tickets

We love framing your concert memorabilia!

Maggie Hodges: Summer of Joy 

June 6th – August 30th

Closing Reception August 8th from 5 to 7:30 PM

H+F is a proud sponsor of theses upcoming events!

Join us at Green River Fest!

Come dance the weekend away with us at Green River Fest! Make sure to support local artists & check out the Makers Market!

Learn more at www.greenriverfestival.com

The Hadley Asparagus Festival

Find us at the Asparagus Fest! We will be hanging out by the stage & asparagus ice cream truck 🙂

The Battle of The Botanicals

Wednesday, June 18th from 6 PM to 9 PM At the PowerHouse at Amherst College

New prints online and in store!

Winter Walking

by Lena Mac $75

May Newsletter

May 2, 2025

May’s Framing Project of the Month

A pressed flower Ketubah

It was such a pleasure to help our customer create a unique ketubah featuring the beautifully pressed flowers from the bride’s bouquet. 

Pressed flowers are delicate and need a special type of adhesive to be framed. They are also sensitive to sunlight so UV glass is essential for longevity. 

Join us at Northampton Pride!

We will be handing out stickers and cheering with PRIDE for the wonderful parade marchers outside the shop on May 3rd at 11 AM!

The parade starts at Sheldon Field and ends at Craft Ave.

Learn more at www.northamptonma.gov
We will be opening for all framing and printing customers at 1pm.

 

 

Featured Vendor : Picture Woods

American Hardwoods from Colorado!

This frame is one of the many wood species we stock from Picture Woods in Boulder Colorado- They produce sustainable American hardwood moulding like this walnut frame. Crafted to last for generations, this exquisite frame is in stock and ready for your next project.

Picture Woods products set the highest standards of quality, beauty, and environmental stewardship. Using only sustainably harvested domestic hardwoods, Picture Woods mouldings are precisely milled to ensure that every frame goes together elegantly. Their hand-crafted finishes bring out the natural beauty of the highest grade North American hardwoods, including ash, cherry, maple, walnut, and white oak.

H+F is a proud sponsor of
Yet Another Queer Pop-Up Market!

May 10th from 11 AM – 6 PM shop more than 90 BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ vendors, makers, and artists at the Florence Civic Center!

 

April Newsletter

Apr 4, 2025

April’s Framing Project of the Month

Life in Post-Its

Romance is alive and well in the valley! We framed these 48 Post-It love notes with archival tape, laying each one in place to look like a quilt. Now these sweet notes are a work of art that will be preserved and enjoyed.
NOW ON VIEW
Bits and Places: Journeys Through Collage by Kristi Colbert

Show runs April 5th to March 31st
Join us at the
Opening Reception During Arts Night Out
April 11th from 5:30 to 7 PM!

Causes We Care About!

H&F is a proud supporter of
Amherst Survival Centers Empty Bowls Event
and
Tapestry Health’s 2025 Gala!

Join us at An Evening Under The Stars Tonight from 5:30-8:30
& Empty Bowls this Saturday from 12-4

Bits and Places: Journeys Through Collage by Kristi Colbert

Mar 22, 2025

Bits and Places: Journeys Through Collage
by Kristi W. Colbert
 
“Bits and Places” is an exhibition of painted paper collage landscapes by Kristi W. Colbert, a Leverett-based mixed media artist inspired by country life in Western Massachusetts, as well as travels and wanderlust beyond. Composed of snippets from the recycle bin and bits of junk mail painted with gouache, colored pencil, and neocolor crayon, Kristi’s work explores and evokes a palpable sense of place, as transportive landscapes, seascapes, and cityscapes emerge from reclaimed paper fragments. As a self-identified perfectionist with the world closing in around her at the onset of the pandemic, Kristi turned to collage as an experimental means of breaking out – outside the lines, out of her perfectionism, out of the confines of her home. Right away, she fell in love with the freedom and duality of collage, in both process and aesthetic. It is painterly and sculptural; deconstructive and reconstructive; realistic and abstract; intricate and unfussy. Her work is a record of places traveled, and a map to what lies ahead. And, situated in a time of such global heartbreak and destruction, Kristi’s work is a meditative practice in, and energetic manifestation of, hopefulness and repair – gluing together pieces of a broken world to help remind us all of the beauty that surrounds us. Ultimately, through her work, Kristi invites viewers to revel in multiplicity, sink into the wonder of place, and make meaning from scrap.

 

March Newsletter

Mar 7, 2025

March’s Framing Project of the Month

A Pinball Light Box

Last month we built a lightbox for this rare pinball machine cover.
Whether you’re a collector looking to showcase a favorite game, or just looking to bring some attention to a piece, a well-built frame with backlighting can bring the piece to life.

Small Works Feb 14 – March 31

Featuring over 70 local artists
and 100+ pieces

This show changes daily!

As work sells we replace the piece with something new.

Get to know talented local artists by checking out our daily Small Works feature on Instagram! 

Printing Projects From Melissa’s Desk!

Restoration of a bubble glass portrait. 

Bubble glass portraits, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, were often housed in convex glass frames, giving them a distinctive curved appearance. While these portraits hold immense sentimental and historical value, they are also susceptible to fading, cracking, and other damage over time. Digital photo restoration offers a way to preserve and restore these treasured images without compromising the original.

February Newsletter

Feb 28, 2025

February’s Framing Project of the Month
A Grandmother’s Gloves

This frame design started with a beautiful set of vintage gloves and a few handkerchiefs. As we began the design process we asked our client if she had any other objects that belonged to her grandmother. She went home and found a fantastic collection of items including hair combs, an embroidered pouch and an oval portrait. We love guiding our customers towards a one of a kind design.

This Friday don’t miss our 12th Annual
Small Works Opening Reception

We will be featuring over 70 local artists 
Join us from 5 – 7:30 PM

Just In!
New Art from Aaron Becker available on our site.

The Last Zookeeper Cover

From Aaron Becker’s new Book, The Last Zoo Keeper
$75

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January Newsletter

Jan 21, 2025

Framing Project of the Month

Staff Picks: Some of our favorite framing projects of 2024!

1. A bracelet of siblings’ profiles. Each one engraved with their name and birthday

2. A Mr. T Paint-by-Number in a awesome gold frame.

3. A collection of arrowheads and beads carefully installed into a shadowbox.

4. A mosaic by the incredible Isabel Margolin!

We are now accepting small works submissions through Feb 7th!

Art should be 6×6″ or 5×7″ 
All type of media are welcome!
Paper, ceramic, fabric, collage, paintings, photography and sculpture. 

Find Local Art on Our Site

 

The Visibility Project
by Malaika Ross

November Newsletter

Oct 22, 2024

Framing Project of the Month

We had a great time designing this heirloom piece for a fantastic customer who trusted us with family photos and keepsake objects, including earrings that can be easily removed if ever someone wants to wear them.
Let us get creative with your collection!

Now Framing for the Holidays!

The Hoppers are getting festive. Stop in to see oversized Hopper and IRL Hopper and don’t forget your holiday projects!

Small Works Show Returns in February!

We are excited to invite our local community to submit work for our 12th Annual Small Works Show.
We will be hosting a chocolate-themed opening party on Feb 14th.
Check out all the details!

Before and After Photo Restoration

Bring us your photos! We can repair and restore photos digitally, all done in house by Melissa our talented printmaker. Come in soon with holiday projects.

September Newsletter

Aug 22, 2024

Framing Project of the Month

Framing a stained glass panel!
Check out this family heirloom Ashley just framed up!
We can frame stained glass many ways! This piece will be hanging on a wall, but we can also install glass into double-sided frames to hang in a window!

If its not alive we can frame it!!

Isabel Margolin: Closing Reception

August 29th from 6 to 7:30

Hope and Feathers has moved their Framing and Printing Services to Northampton MA

Isabel will be here to chat about her unique process.
Come see this twinkling collection of abstract mosaics!

Up Next in September

 

Novel Botanical 

new work from 
 

 Malaika Ross

Tax Free Saturday

We are thrilled to show this new series of original work from Malaika! 

Opening Reception
Friday, September 13th, from 6 to 7:30 PM

Show dates September 5th – November 2nd
 

Sneak peak of the series on our website!