HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Downtown’s Paper Metropolis Clothes Firm is bringing vacation cheer to Holyoke with free print-your-own-gift occasions on December 8 and December 15.
The initiative, known as Recent Pressed, welcomes everybody to expertise the distinctive pleasure of making customized gadgets utilizing authentic artwork designs, and can happen at 358 Dwight Road, from 4 to 7 p.m. on December 8, and 15.
Carlos Peña, the enterprise proprietor, expressed his hope that residents from the area would discover downtown outlets along with the Holyoke Mall. The Recent Pressed occasions goal to highlight native artists and provide a festive expertise that helps Holyoke’s artistic group.
Paper Metropolis Clothes Co., recognized for customized screen-printing, is internet hosting these pop-ups as a part of its mission to uplift Holyoke youth and artists by way of tradition and entrepreneurship. Attendees can select from a wide range of clean clothes and home items, pairing them with authentic artwork created by Paper Metropolis Clothes Co. and native designers.
The December Recent Pressed occasions characteristic limited-edition prints from three native artists:
- Flylife (Jex R): Springfield-based youth advocate and motivational model creator, Jex R, presents an authentic print from her fashionable model Flylife: a model above the affect.
- Joel Farms: Holyoke illustrator recognized for psychedelic-inspired mixed-medium works.
- Hasani Picasso: Unbiased hip-hop artist and clothes designer born and raised in Holyoke, inspiring others to beat challenges.
Carlos Peña emphasised the collaborative nature of the Recent Pressed occasions, bringing collectively native companies and artists to create a vibrant and supportive group. The pop-ups encourage creativity, entrepreneurship, and group engagement, embodying the spirit of the vacation season.
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