Kristin Petrillo, one of our Curator’s Choice Awardees, embodies the rare balance of technical mastery, conceptual depth, and an unwavering commitment to craft. In a saturated art world, it’s the curator’s eye that elevates an artist’s brilliance, and Kristin’s work commands that recognition.

JUNIPER RAG has partnered with Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a leading nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment and behavioral health services to assemble an art collection to be displayed on the walls of the beautiful new treatment facility on Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The depth and overwhelming response to Artists Touched By Addiction has been wonderful and continues to grow, which is further proof of the healing powers of art, community and storytelling to bring us all together.

In a visionary initiative recognizing the healing power of art, Spectrum Health Systems and Juniper Rag are proud to announce an impactful partnership for "Artists Touched by Addiction”, sending ripples of positivity through the local community. This vibrant and uplifting collection with poignant artist statements will enliven Spectrum’s new state-of-the-art treatment facility at 1023 Main Street, Worcester.

Stephen DiRado’s work is so relevant today for his deeply personal, documentary-style approach, often rooted in long-term simultaneous projects that capture the passage of time, true intimacy, and abundant human connection. See Stephen DiRado, Better Together: Four Decades of Photographs at Fitchburg Art Museum until June 1, 2025.

Image: Stephen DiRado, Dinner Series: Monday Night Salon with Pedro Abascal, Worcester, MA, September 24, 2000, pigment print, printed 2024, 40” x 50.”

The art itself is truly unique to the artist and there can only be one buyer. Purchasing art is a magical human exchange on so many levels, especially when all parties are present. This exchange acknowledges the creator’s story, talent, and effort, infusing value into their craft and creating a shared sense of purpose and appreciation. [a 15 min read]

Virtual art exhibitions with platforms like Juniper Rag represent a forward-thinking approach to art viewing, aligning seamlessly with our increasingly digital world. In a time when technology is reshaping nearly every aspect of daily life, virtual exhibitions break down physical and geographical barriers, making art accessible to a global audience. Juniper Rag is co-founded by Atelier ID Global, marketing professionals that apply SEO and a strategic approach.

Create a rich and inspiring environment that nurtures creativity, learning, and emotional well-being. Original art and books add so much personality and a magical soul to you home. Learn some things you don’t need to know about my Zillow addiction and how you can improve the value of your environment with art.

In the next decade, Juniper Rag predicts that art is poised to transcend the boundaries currently defining it, reshaping not only how we experience it but how we create, share, and value it. The future of art will be dynamic, decentralized, and deeply intertwined with the digital world--participatory, immersive, and decentralized.

As creatives and consumers, we are in the tech age and progress is happening exponentially. There will be more virtual experiences in our future and they will be magnificent. Immersive art, immersive worlds, but for now, let’s get your art out in front of as many people as we can. When you work with us, you have a marketing team behind you for very little in expense. We love offering this to artists anywhere in the world. We present compelling information about platforms like Juniper Rag.

A solid marketing plan has always been crucial for artists, and in 2025 as the creative landscape becomes more competitive and digital platforms evolve rapidly an impactful plan could set you apart.

Friday evening, July 19, 2024 we welcomed hundreds of visitors to the 3rd annual Artists on Fire, our 35th exhibition! We appreciate each one of the talented artists, especially those who shipped art from the other side of the country to be a part of “The Smalls Show”. All artwork is under $500 and under 24 x 24 inches. Artists on Fire, Krikorian Gallery, 25 Sagamore Road, Worcester on view until August 10, 2024.

Collecting new works from Brenda Cirioni invites a wild celebration of color and texture into your home. Her work is bold and inviting to the viewer, who has a sophisticated eye. These are not so much entry level pieces. These are confident, celebratory and echo the deep textures and layers of not just her gardens, but the process of reflection. There is also a rugged edge to Brenda’s work.

Artists like Ingrid V. Wells increasingly use their platforms to challenge societal norms and advocate for mental and physical well-being through their work. With this collection of oil on linen, Ingrid V. Wells paints about the journey of radical self-compassion. It is a fierce rebellion, she considers “pretty punk rock”, to stay in your joy when blanketed in seemingly depressing circumstances. With this body of work she responds to her personal puzzles with the aim of inspiring the viewer to greet challenges with curiosity. Ingrid’s paintings serve as a visual respite for joyful rebellion in the face of obstacles.

Online original art sales are growing and the number of private collectors is up. An increase in buyers in the market comes the need for experts who can help them navigate the process. If you are considering adding original art to your home, Michelle May and Payal Thiffault from Juniper Rag can help. With over 25 years of experience, thousands of artists in their community and collaborative partnerships, Juniper Rag is the go-to source for art in central Massachusetts or around the US.

“I seek to spark an innate sense of curiosity and possibility. By harmonizing emerging digital capabilities with timeless values underpinning humanity’s appreciation of nature, I want my artwork to compassionately further dialogue on our shared ecological future – one where human creativity might thrive in unison with technology and our planet. Though anchored in tradition, I fuse the old and new, the natural and digital, in hopes of revealing our world anew.” —Colleen Hoffenbacker

Image: Roughan Interiors

Juniper Rag is celebrating another PRIDE month for 2023. We support LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities in our mission to elevate artists and share their work with the world. We are allies and we are your tribe every day. Our collaborative partner this month is Love Your Labels.

FOUNTAIN STREET’S ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, ABOUT FACE. Juried by Michelle May and Payal Thiffault, founders of JUNIPER RAG

For Worcester, this was our sixth Slow Art Day, held on April 16 at The White Room Gallery in Worcester, Massachusetts. The event was hosted by Payal Thiffault and Michelle May of Juniper Rag magazine, who are tow of the founding hosts from the very first Slow Art experiment of 2009. An in-person event was organized and the invitation was also extended to artists, whose work was on exhibition at TORRID | Abstract Impressions.