A Paint & Poetry Open Mic to benefit the Amherst Survival Center will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at The Mill District Local Art Gallery (91 Cowls Rd, Amherst). Participants are invited to share poetry or other writings and create acrylic paintings in response.
The free event is for ages 16 and older. Light refreshments will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to wear clothes that can get paint on them and to consider a direct donation to the Amherst Survival Center.
RSVP is required due to limited seating. Contact Shannon Borrell at Gallery[at]cowls.com or 413-835-0966 to reserve a spot.












