To order:
Email or call: justjoanDJ@gmail.com / 8572946067
or visit ETSY.com/shop/CaseyWilliamsArt
I am not taking any more map commissions at this time.
Digital Prints
Hand-sgned 8.5 x 11 postcard $24 / 4x6. $4 (plus tax & sh)
Some towns available in 11x14 and 12x16. Inquire with the artists.
Printed at Highland Press. Athol, Ma 01331
Thank you for your interest in my maps! And thank you to all who’ve bought them from me so far!
About the creation of the maps and why I only have what I have so far,:
I hand create each one with pencil, liquid acrylic, and paint pens, on paper. Nothing is done on the computer to begin with. They are then photographed, and printed digitally.
I am not a company of a group of people. It is just me. I make everything on this website personally.
Each map can take 2-4 weeks to complete. I began almost 8 years ago after my Mom passed away, with my own home town, ATHOL, and then did the other 8 towns in North Quabbin (a regional name given to the 9 towns in 1980). From there, I completed all the towns that surround the Quabbin Reservoir, which is of utmost interest to me personally. A store called LOOT Found+Made in Turners Falls began carrying my maps, and so I then made sure to create the towns in the Turners Falls area for her customers. I also hang out quite a bit in Amherst, Nothampton, and now live in Easthampton, where I also sell to stores. Years ago I used to live in the Boston neighborhoods Jamaica Plain and Roslindale, and still participate in the annual Open Studios weekends that take place there, so that's why I have those, and other Boston neighborhoods. And then there are a few randoms, like Lake Mattawa, which where the Garlic and Arts Festival in Orange takes place, and is one my best shows. Belfast ME, is where my cousin owns Three Tides and Marshall Wharf Brewery, so that's why I have that... and so on and so forth.
By no means am I intentionally *not doing certain towns. I hope, one day, to have them all, as well as all of the Boston Neighborhoods, and there are over 30 of those...
When I don't have a town done, it's simply because I just haven't done them yet. I am a full time painter and DJ. And although I love making the maps, I sometimes need a break from their technical nature. Plus, there are so many other types of painting I love to do and need to do for shows and stores; so I work in "spurts".
When I don't know much about a town, I usually reach out to the Historical Society members, town library people, or local long-time residents willing to chat and share information, to find out what makes the town unique. My parameters are not just "historical". I also aim to highlight any destinations or businesses that make that town tick. I do as much research as I can, and even try to visit places to see things with my own eyes. But I prefer getting first hand input from locals willing to connect on the phone.
In a nutshell, the majority of the maps I have represent the area where I currently live and do most of my business. As the years go by, I hope to explore vending in more areas. In the meantime, I have a running list of towns that have priority based on shows I have signed up to do. If I apply to be vender at a show in a town where I have no map, well, I then prioritize doing that town in time for the show, and maybe even a few around it if time permits.
I want them to look somewhat folk-art-like, or vintage. I want them to hold up in time. I know that businesses come and go, and so it is hard to not run into that issue from time to time. I at least want to pay homage to the ones that really matter or had/have some sort of positive impact on the community. But in some cases, I have taken artistic license and have needed something to fill in a hole, or balance the image visually, so yes, I'm sure there are things on each map that at least one person might question. But my thinking is, that, the more each map contains, the more people will connect to it.
The gathering of information for each town has been very different. The execution of the art work is always the same.
I get the shape of the town down, and then see what I have for space on the paper afterwards. Some towns are more vertical, some, horizontal. Some are plain, some are very ornate. Towns like Northampton are going to have 400x more information than a town like Oakham. And so on...
All these challenges determine how that maps come out looking. And I am getting more and more detailed with them as time goes on.
I really try to make my maps stand out from other maps, by going in as deep as I can into the minutiae of a town.
They are a labor of love and I hope folks realize that I am fully aware that they are a mere snap-shot of their home town. By no means am I claiming that the things depicted on my work are the only things that matter. Everything is hand-written by me, and I can’t write-in every business, park, road, brook, church, school and farm.
No business has ever paid me to be indicated on a map with the exception of a few commissioned edits.
I just want to celebrate the uniqueness each town possesses in my own little way and hope people enjoy them.
All of my work is done with the same liquid acrylic paint; the maps, stones, wood blocks, paintings on wood, canvas, or burlap...everything.
Apologies for the varied levels of photography quality.
I am a painter. Not a photographer/web designer...
Please call or email directly, if you are interested in anything you see. I am willing to create second editions of any of the paintings that have sold. I feel that because everything is hand painted, each painting is one of a kind, even if it’s a replica or “sibling” of an older work.
Original has SOLD, but prints are available for $140
Acrylic on Canvas
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12”x12” Plywood “studies”
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On display at LOOT found+made in Turners Falls until March 2020
On display at LOOT found+made in Turners Falls until March 2020
On display at LOOT found+made in Turners Falls until March 2020
On display at LOOT found+made in Turners Falls until March 2020
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On display at LOOT found+made in Turners Falls until March 2020
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Artist’s own collection
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Artist’s own collection
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2023 HERE WE GO!
9/9/23 and 10/14/23 - AMHERST HISTORICAL SOCIETY ARTISTS on the LAWN, which is next to the Forbes Library in downtown Amherst. Weather permitting I’ll be setting up a table of Maps on these two Saturdays. Deals for STUDENTS!
9/17/23 - Arcadia Folk Festival 2023!
Vending with a sweet line up of artisans! And check out the musical guests!!! https://www.arcadiafolkfest.com/
9/23-9/24/23 - Jamaica Plain Open Studios! Vending with the other Kasey (Appleman) at the Lorring Greenough House on Centre Street in the heart of JP, near the beer tent! https://jpopenstudios.com/
9/30-10/1/23 - The North Quabbin GARLIC and ARTS FESTIVAL! My big return! Can’t wait to set up at this fantastic festival near my hometown turf! https://garlicandarts.org/
10/7/23 - FIRST FRIDAY in Turners Falls! I work at LOOT from 5-8, their extended fun hours. You can count on store sales, louder tunes, VEGAN PIZZA down at Upper Bend Cafe a few doors down, and other spontaneous happenings. Also check out Harvey’s, the new spot, and the Rendezvous too, for outdoor patio vibes. Follow @loottheshop on instagram for FIRST FRIDAY alerts. And/or sign up for the LOOT newsletter at info@loottheshop.com
10/7-10/8/23 - ASHFIELD FALL FESTIVAL - Vending once again in the lovely town hall of Ashfield MA for their BIG annual fall celebration. Packed with all the things! Apple stuff, pumpkin stuff, food galore, animals, kids activities, foliage, small town charm, beautiful art, gifts, and crafts…it’s such a nice weekend! https://www.ashfieldfallfestival.org/
10/21-10/22/23 - Roslindale OPEN STUDIOS! Such a great show in funky Rozzie Village! Great food, people and ART EVERYWHERE! I’m vending in the SUBSTATION this year which is a new spot for me! https://roslindaleopenstudios.org/2023-artist-gallery
11/6/23 - FIRST FRIDAY in Turners Falls! The 5-8 LATE LOOT hours! Look for the disco light and come shop to the sweet playlist of all your favorite LOOT crew members. There might be cookies….
11/4-11/5/23 - EASTWORKS OPEN STUDIOS in Easthampton. I’m looking for a spot to guest vend in. If you know anyone in the building with space to share, holler at me. I’ll pay a market rate booth fee.
11/11-11/12/23 - Arts and Industries OPEN STUDIOS in Florence. Vending in the BIG HALL! I’ll finally have a map of FLorence to offer locals! https://brushworksartsandindustry.com/
11/18-11/19/23 - MAKERS MARKET at the PARLOR ROOM in Northampton! Wehew! A snack sized market in Signature Sounds downtown, during the famous “Bag Day” Holiday shopping weekend! Deals Everywhere! https://www.facebook.com/MakersMarket.Noho
12/1/23 - FIRST FRIDAY in Turners Falls! The 5-8 LATE LOOT hours! Look for the disco light and come shop to the sweet playlists of all your favorite LOOT crew members. There might be Holiday Sales!
12/1-12/3/23 - HOLIDAY MARKET at The Pushkin Gallery in Greenfield! I could walk to this show, which is so exciting because I’ve never been able to do that! I love an ondoor three day event! I’ll be vending the usual goods, with some new towns, and I’ll be djing music all weekend.
12/9/23 - I hope to return to Roslindale for one of the fun pop-up markets at the uber cool SUBSTATION. UBER cool because there’s beer and music and the space is to die for. And*** the other KASEY (Appleman) have a knack for creating a vibe! An infectious, fun, happy, festive community vibe! (if we do say so ourselves)
12/16/23 - Pioneer Valley Symphony Artisan Market at The Greenfield High School. 1st time show for me. The market is part of the Syphony’s pre-concert activities. It serves as a fundraiser too, which is always nice. https://www.pvsoc.org/tickets
12/17/23 - 2023 Northampton Holiday Artisan Fair in the newly renovated (again) Northampton Center for the Arts! I can’t wait to see what they’ve changed. I heard there’s a swanky new box office thingy! https://www.nohoarts.org/northampton-artisan-fair
12/23/23 - SUBSTATION AGAIN **IF** they have one this close the big day! And IF*** I can muster the energy!!
12/2-12/4 Greenfield Holiday Pop-Up Market at the Pushkin Gallery.
11/26 10-4 Northampton Holiday Artisan Fair @ Northampton Center for the Arts
11/19-11/20/22 10-5 11-4 Makers Market - Parlor Room -
Downtown Northampton destination spot. Home of Signature Sounds, sponsors of Riverfest, and label to too many talented musical acts to list. Multiple hand chosen artisans selling cool stuff!
https://www.facebook.com/MakersMarket.Noho
11/12-11/13/22 Nov You & ME Gallery Holiday Pop-up Market
A hand-selected group of artisans will set up shop with all their dazzling wares for your artsy hand-made needs, complete with music by yours truly, Just Joan, hosted by the super cool Scout Cuomo at her rad gallery. 10-4 Sat and Sun
11/6-11/7 10-5pm Eastworks Open Studios
My dear friend Bronwen of THREE POSIES (amazing jewelry), who will just be returning from London, is hosting me once again in her fabulous studio on the second floor! Come visit us and hundreds of other artists..
https://www.facebook.com/EastworksOpenStudios/photos/a.1715068655389414/3385607518335511/
10/22/22 12-8 Great Falls Pumpkin Fest!
My first time! I finally get to set up on AVENUE A! Right in front of one my very favorite places around…LOOT found + made. This is the last one! Unless another group picks up the torch!
https://www.facebook.com/greatfallsfestival/photos/a.308020349262221/5784198268311041
10/15-10/16/22 Roslindale Open Studios is BACK!!!!
I can’t wait to be in the Congregational Church again in Adams Park! It’s gonna be great!
https://roslindaleopenstudios.org/
10/8-10/9/22 ASHFIELD FALL FESTIVAL
Sat/Sun 10-5The Ashfield Fall Festival began in 1970. While it has grown since that time, the festival remains:
*A celebration of Ashfield
*A showcase for Ashfield artisans and businesses
*A place for Ashfield service organizations to raise funds
*A fundraiser for the Ashfield Citizens’ Scholarship Fund
*An opportunity for Ashfield youth to develop and use creative, social and business skills
I’ll be Vending in the upstairs of the beautiful Town Hall.
https://www.ashfieldfallfestival.org/about
6/24-25-26/22 GREEN RIVER FESTIVAL!!!
Can’t wait to VEND with all my creative pals!! Fingers crossed that a micro burst tornado doesn’t come for us again!!! xxoo
https://www.greenriverfestival.com/makers-market
6/11/22 CULTURAL CHAOS in Easthampton
5/7/22 Jamaica Plain’s “WAKE UP THE EARTH FESTIVAL”
https://www.spontaneouscelebrations.org/wake-up-the-earth
12.10/11/12 Greenfield Holiday Pop-Up Market at the Pushkin Gallery.
11.27 Northampton Holiday Artisan Fair 33 Hawley in Northampton 9-5pm. 30 Artists inside their super cool building!
11.20/21 - Makers Market in the Parlor Room Northampton. Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 11-4
https://www.facebook.com/MakersMarket.Noho
https://www.instagram.com/makersmarketnoho/
11.13/14.21 You & ME Gallery Holiday Pop-up Market - The incredible Scout Cuomo does it again! A hand-selected group of artisans will set up shop with all their dazzling wares for your artsy hand-made needs, complete with music by yours truly, Just Joan. 10-4 Sat and Sun
@youandmegallery
https://www.facebook.com/events/260843872492729/?event_time_id=260843872492729
https://www.instagram.com/p/CU_AlgLvo8W/
11.6.21 EASTWORKS OPEN STUDIOS 10-5 - My lovely and talented jewelry artist friend Bronwym Hodgkinson is hosting me in her THREE POSIES studio space in Eastworks Easthampton. She is suite 212, and I’ll be there selling maps and painting rocks. She’ll be there selling her gorgeous hand assembled jewelry. The whole building will be a-buzz with dozens and dozens of other resident potters, sculptors, painters, printmakers, writers, musicians, and more both Saturday and Sunday. Bronwyn and I are just set up on Saturday.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2335889009995907?ref=newsfeed
8.28/29/30 Greenfield RiverFest - This year's Green River festival line-up looks incredible and I can't wait to see you for 3 magical days at the Franklin County Fairgrounds! I personally can’t wait to hear JD McPhearson and ANTIBALAS, but everyone in the line-up will bring their talent and make this a special treat. The artisan market is right next to the stage!!!!!
#greenriverfest2021
https://www.greenriverfestival.com/
7.29/30/31 & 8.1. Northampton Annual SIDEWALK SALE Thur/Fri/Sat 11-7 Sun 12-5. ASSEMBLE made+curated is hosting me to come a DJ and sell me maps in their Sidewalk Sale Tent on Main St.Northampton, which will be right in front of Bueno y Sano. I’ll have special guests pop in with records all 4 days! DJs: BEX, MIKE, Rusty J, Bill Alatalo, and Studebaker Hawy and Bongohead of Peace & Rhythm record label. Disco, house, soul, funk, cumbia, Cuban Funk, Afrobeat etc…
July 10 2021 - Nice. Snack Parlor @ NOVA Motorcycles in Great Falls MA (Turners Falls) 1-5pm DJING & Selling Maps. Plus Kids Art - 5 young exhibitors also selling their works! Shaved Ice, Disco, sidewalk chalk, Skate ramps, and Motorcylces!
Nov 14 & 15 *GRAND OPENING of Me&You Gallery - 11-4 Sat. & Sun. My dear friend Scout Cuomo, an amazing artist!, is opening THEE COOLEST artist space in the giant carriage house behind her Greenfield home. She’s makin it cute for 5 artists, myself included, to set up and sell. So bop on over to Facebook for details. All you need to do is reserve a spot. Easy Peasey Go! Masks and 6 https://fb.me/e/1GssAzCox
Nov 14-22 *Winter Craft Fair hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters. This fantastic annual show can’t be held in it’s normal capacity, BUT it will still be a fabulous virtual event to check out, because it still supports the same great cause! Masks and 6 https://chd.org/2020/04/03/northampton-winter-craft-fair/
Nov 21 - MAKERS MARKET - I get to vend at this RAD limited event at The Parlor Room in downtown Northampton with a group of great artists. Another great option to Holiday shop while supporting your local makers. Nov 21 is the first market day. I’ll be there! Masks and 6 https://www.facebook.com/MakersMarket.Noho
Nov 27 - *Art Is A Gift group holiday sale. Hosted by Big Red Frame / Elusie Gallery in Easthampton MA Old Town Hall. Booths filled with Holiday shopping goodies, local art, and fine crafts will be set up in the FlyWheel ballroom space for the weeks leading up to Christmas. The other vendors, and myself, will all take turns playing shop-girl to assist with shopping visitors.
From 2019
Dec 7/8 - Winter Fair - Big Brothers Big Sisters - at Northampton High School.
Nov 16/17 Holiday Sampler at The BIG E !
Nov 10/11 2019 - Arts and Industries Open Studios. I’ll be in guest hall 2nd floor. 10-5pm both Sat. and Sun.
***NOV 3 2019- Sunday Art Reception at LOOT found + made in Turners Falls. New series of framed paintings, as well as other smalls. In store Cider Tasting! 12-4PM***
Oct 31 - Thursday Halloween at GIGANTIC bar in Easthampton TBD
Oct 26/27 2019- World Language Club Holiday Craft Fair at Easthampton High School. 9-3:30pm Saturday.
Oct 19/20 2019 - Roslindale Open Studios. I’m in the Congregational Church on Cummins Hwy, right off village center.
Oct 12/13 2019 - Ashfield Fall Festival. I’m upstairs in the Town Hall! 10-5pm both Sat and Sun.
Sept. 28/29 Jamaica Plain OPen Studios 2019! This year I’m on the Lawn of the Lorring Greenough House on Centre Street. 11am-6pm both Saturday and Sunday!
Sept. 21/22 - PVMA Fall Festival at The Old Historic Deerfield Village. I’m booth B-16. Saturday and Sunday 10-5pm both days. Long running fantastic craft fair. Big! Fun!. Food, music, tours, arts, crafts, agriculture and more!
Sept. 7/8 2019 - Franklin County Fair in Greenfield MA. Sat 10-7pm - Sun. 10-5pm. In the Craft Tent near the Derby Track!
July 12 2019 - Djing in Polaski Park, downtown Northampton, in partnership with the Northampton Arts Council for their summer concert series. 4-5pm next to the Academy of music.
June 20 2019 - Djing Battle of the Botanicals at Power House building on Amherst College campus. 6-9pm. Hitchcock Center benefit. Local restaurants battle for bragging rights with 1 cocktail and 1 hors d'oeuvres.
June 8 2019 - I’ll be Djing a Jack and Jill party in Springfield for a lovely young couple getting married in August. But if I wasn’t doing that I would be selling my stuff in Easthampton at Cultural Chaos on Cottage Street 10-5pm. However, The Waters Fine Cafe’, right on “Nash” Pond on Cottage Street, will have a supply of my Easthampton Maps for sale. It’s a lovely cafe slash boutique.
June 1 2019- Hadley Asparagus Festival on the town common of Hadley MA Route 9. 10-5pm. Dozens of artists, food trucks, bands, beers, wellness, local community organization info booths, and Eric Carle!!! oh and of course Asparagus! Already reserved an order of tempura fried…make that 2…https://wgby.org/asparagus
June 7 2019 - Friday 6-8 pm Miller River Environmental Center “Windows on Main” reception, Main Street Athol MA. I painted one of the 54” x 54” panels that were installed around ground floor of building.
June 7 2019 - Friday - Athol Junior Hight School 12:30-1:30. I will be hosting an artist’s talk for kids who are members of the Arms Leadership Club.
May 25 2019 - 2 Year Birthday for Assemble made + curated by Justin Brown in Thornes Marketplace downtown Northampton. 3-8pm. I will be DJing in store. And my new works on wood and canvas will be on display behind the DJ booth! Of course my maps will also fully be stocked, and the store has tons of other vintage and stylish goodies; locally made jewelry and ceramics, mixed in with Justin’s own upcycled furniture, and other retro treasures.
May 18 2019 - ART FARM at Captain Jack’s Roadside Shack in Easthampton MA 10-5pm
May 11 2019 / 10-4pm On Trend Craft Fair at the Hadley Meeting House Hadley MA http://ontrendcrafts.com/upcoming-fairs-2/
From 2018:
May 12 10-5pm JP Community Craft and Yard Sale
https://www.facebook.com/events/781631342030738/
MAY 19 9-3pm Handmade Makers Market Greenfield MA
https://www.facebook.com/events/247805039087335/
May 26 10-5pm ART FARM at Captain Jack's Roadside Shack in Easthampton. THIS MIGHT BE THE LAST ART FARM!!
JUNE 9 Pints in the Park - Energy Park Greenfield MA
https://www.facebook.com/events/2485773601647848/
June 16 Sunderland MA 300th Anniversary
https://www.facebook.com/sunderland300/
JUNE 23rd rain or shine “Amherst Crafts on the Common” 9:00-4:00
https://www.facebook.com/events/170403076962188/
August 19th “A Diggable Marketplace” 10am-5pm 5-11+ more music
(most of the marketplace vendors will be broken down by 5 or 6 pm, but the dj sets and other music will continue plus the drinks and tacos!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1016072068541307/
SEPTEMBER 22/23 Jamaica Plain Open Studios
http://jpopenstudios.com/jamaica-plain-open-studios
SEPTEMBER 29/30 Garlic and Arts
https://www.facebook.com/events/196906574396374/
OCTOBER 20/21 Roslindale Open Studios
https://www.facebook.com/RoslindaleOpenStudios/
November 10,11 2018 Sat, Sun 10-5pm both days - Arts & Industries Open Studios Open Studios 50+ artists in a huge industrial building in Florence MA. Tons of cool studios to see.
November 17, 18 2018 Sat Sun 10-4 both days - Red Apple Farm Thanksgiving Festival. Beer Barn! Food, cider, animals, crafters, huge fire place to sit and eat donuts in front of.
December 1,2 2018 Sat 9:30-4:30, Sun 9:30-4 - 37th Annual Northampton Winter Craft Fair Northampton High School 380 Elm St. $5.00 Admission fee, but worth it!!! HUGE fun show!
December 7, 8, 9 - Greenfield Holiday Pop-up Market in the Pushkin Gallery. Fri. 4-8, Sat. 11-6, Sun 1-4.
December 15 - Saturday 9-5pm Northampton Record Fair 9-5pm at theWorld War II Club aka The Deuce!
Nov 20 10-5 Nov 21 11-4
If interested in anything seen in these photos, please email.
$12 email justjoanDJ@gmail.com or call 857-294-6067
$65 email justjoanDJ@gmail.com or call 857-294-6067
Painting on burlap is a challenge. But I love it. The meditative "dabbing" of the paint color into the open weave is so satisfying. Not filling in every single square with paint is the key...
It is hard, as an artist who makes things constantly, to keep a running list of inventory on a website. To post of photo of everything born in the studio, would be a full time job in itself.
So! I hope that by posting pictures of my displays, that people who visit the site can get a sense of the things I create on an ongoing basis, and can REcreate if sold.
I highly encourage people to email me with any inquiries about the things they see in photos.
“DEFINED” is a collaboration between artist, Casey Williams, and Jean-Pierre Pasche of Big Red Frame in Easthampton MA. JeanPierre had the idea to use dictionary pages containing positive words as a back drop for Casey to paint said word in larger font, as a way to spread inspiration. Casey did so , and added people and symbols relevant to the word. The originals were created using pencil and acrylic. They were then scanned and printed in an open edition, sold here, and at Casey’s own shows. They come in 4x6 postcards, and 8.5x11 and 11x14 hand-signed prints, just like her maps.
*The images with borders, depict the 11x14 versions. Postcards and 8.5x11 size options do not have the black borders.
4x6 Postcards - $4.00 each (plus tax and shipping)
8.5x11 Prints- $24.00 each (plus tax and shipping)
11x14 Prints - $35.00 each (plus tax and shipping)
“ACTIVISM” featuring Greta Thunberg
“CHANGE” - featuring Janaya Khan
“EDUCATE” - featuring Jane Elliot
“EQUALITY” - featuring Ruth Bader Ginsberg
“JUSTICE” - featuring Breonna Taylor
“PEACE” - Weapons Ban
“RESIST” - Revolution Fist
“RISE” - White Poppy growing out of the White House
“TRUTH” - Peaceful Protestor
“VOTE” - featuring Ida B. Wells
TO ORDER: visit etsy.com/shop/caseyWilliamsART (prices there will reflect that shipping is included)
or direct email Casey @ caseyWilliamsART@gmail.com
857-294-6067
For limited edition archival pigment prints with hand embellished gold-details, contact Jean-Pierre at jean-pierre@bigredframe.com
To order a special Deluxe Gift Box for Valentine’s Day, or any occasion, in your choice of RED, TURQUOISE, or YELLOW, visit my ETSY Page: www.etsy.com/shop/caseywilliamsart
$240 for all 11 items depicted in photo, plus FREE shipping with hand-made gift card and book mark included. Valued at $270, for a savings of $30.00!
