The Northampton Banner Project celebrates local artistic talent by bringing vibrant artwork into the heart of Northampton. In 2025, the inaugural Main Street Banner Project featured 50 images on 25 colorful banners along Main Street. In 2026, the project expanded with a new call for submissions, adding 40 artworks to display on 20 additional banners extending down Pleasant Street and New South Street. Finalists are selected by a jury dedicated to highlighting a diverse range of media and experiences, ensuring this opportunity is shared with as many artists as possible. This initiative not only beautifies downtown Northampton but also serves as a fundraiser for the Barn Door Gallery at 33 Hawley, helping us further our mission of supporting the local creative community. We look forward to seeing this project continue to grow in the years ahead!

NORTHAMPTON BANNER PROJECT: 2026 ARTISTS

Aaron Wood

Aisha Sanders

Allie Martineau

Amy Dawn Kotel

Anna Alter

Annamarie Hoey

Autumn Guntor

Bonnie Druschel

Bonnie Lambourn

Cai Vail

Cindy Chandler-Guy

Danielle Brown

Deb Lohmeyer

Denise M Riggs

The Main Street Banner Project is made possible through the generous support and vision of Craig Stevens of LandScapes Inc., a dedicated design/build landscape company working in Western Mass for the past 25 years. Craig has been a steadfast supporter of NCFA and our community, working with local residents and recovery clients to build sustainable landscaping projects. His contributions also include the collaboration with colleagues who donated the large River Birch downtown pots, support for Habitat for Humanity and Hairston Recovery House, and organizing community events throughout Northampton, including a free movie night at the Academy.

Financial support for the Northampton Banner Project is being provided by LandScapes and Paradise Copies, which provides full-service printing and design solutions for our community.