The Palace Theatre to feature works of Darien artist Jan Dilenschneider Jan Dilenschneider, a Darien landscape artist who has championed the cause of preserving our environment in exhibits worldwide, will display her paintings in a new show titled “Paint the Beautiful World” at Stamford’s Palace Theatre. More Sep 15, 2017 - 4:10:46 PM
Poets In Conversation at NPL October 5 Join NPL, once again, this fall for Poets In Conversation at the Norwalk Public Library. Each evening will feature two poets, who will read from their works and discuss the writing life with the audience. All programs, September through December, will take place the first Thursday of the month, at 7 p.m., in the Main Reading area of the library, located at 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk. For the second year, Norwalk’s Poet Laureate, Laurel Peterson, has brought together a diverse group of published poets for what promises to be an interesting series. More Sep 13, 2017 - 1:54:44 PM		Pequot Library calls for artists' entries for "The Story of Art" Pequot Library is seeking art submissions for the 20th Annual Art Show, “The Story of Art.” Online submissions must be received by midnight on September 15, 2017 in order to be considered for entrance in this juried exhibition. The exhibition will be held at Pequot Library October 14 – 22, 2017. More Aug 22, 2017 - 2:54:44 AM
Loft Artists Present 4th Annual Tri-State Juried Exhibition The Loft Artists Association announces its fourth annual Tri-state juried exhibition of work by artists from Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, to be held from August 26th to September 24th in their galleries at 575 Pacific Street in Stamford. $1,000 in cash prizes will be presented at an Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony on September 8th from 6 to 8 pm. More Jul 31, 2017 - 2:43:41 AM		Stamford's Franklin Street Works to Honor Connecticut’s Public Art Program Specialist Tamara Dimitri and Chicago Artist Cheryl Pope Franklin Street Works, a not-for-profit contemporary art space in Downtown Stamford, will honor Connecticut arts advocate Tamara Dimitri and Chicago artist Cheryl Pope at its benefit party, “Get Out! Making Art Public” on Saturday, September 16, 5:00-8:00 pm More Jul 26, 2017 - 8:34:20 AM
37th Faber Birren Color Show The Stamford Art Association will present the "37th Faber Birren Color Show" at its Townhouse Gallery September 24 through October 26, 2017 and the opening reception will take place on Sunday, September 24 from 4-6 pm. 45 national artists will present their interpretations of color in this juried multimedia art exhibit. The exhibit honors Faber Birren, world renowned color theorist and former Stamford, CT resident. This competition is the only artistic event devoted exclusively to the use of color. The juror for this exhibit is Devon Zimmerman, Ph.D. candidate, formerly Director's Assistant at Pace, Modern and Contemporary Art Department Research Assistant at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and researcher at MoMA. $2500 in cash awards will be presented at the opening reception. More Jul 6, 2017 - 9:00:42 AM		The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to present new works by artist Jan Dilenschneider Twenty new paintings by Connecticut artist Jan Dilenschneider will be featured at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in an exhibition entitled, Eco Visions, that opens on July 12, 2017, and runs through October 5, 2017, with a reception on Sept. 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The exhibition will be curated by Gail Ingis. More Jun 16, 2017 - 7:54:14 AM
Kellogg Environmental Center Hosts Art Show Opening Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will host an art show opening for a display of artwork from Blue Rock Studio, Oxford, on Tuesday, June 20 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Kellogg Environmental Center, Derby. The public is invited to attend the Opening and meet the artists. The exhibit is free and will be open to the public through July 23. More Jun 16, 2017 - 7:52:16 AM		Wilton Library pays tribute to Branchville SoHo Gallery June 9 They all use to hang decorously on the walls of the Branchville SoHo Gallery of Contemporary Art and now they have one more chance to be seen together before they move on to be cherished and loved in people’s homes. Paula Reens, who passed away last month, and her husband Lou Reens, Wilton residents for the past 49 years, made a decision to have the remaining paintings from their contemporary gallery they owned in Ridgefield, CT placed on display at Wilton Library and have the library be the beneficiary of one hundred percent of the proceeds. The public will be able to see fifty paintings of some of America’s well-regarded contemporary artists at the opening reception of “The Branchville SoHo Gallery Estate Art Exhibition” on Friday, June 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. Artists such as Ben Benn (1884-1983), Jack Youngerman (b. 1926), Marvin Hayes (b. 1939; lived in Wilton 1965 - 1991) and Robert Heindel (1938 – 2005), among others will be featured. More May 23, 2017 - 5:58:09 AM
Fairfield Students District-wide Art Show at Pequot Library Pequot Library is honored to host Fairfield Public Schools’ 43rd Annual District-wide Art Show, from Friday, May 26 - Friday, June 2, 2017 in the Auditorium and Reading Room. The opening reception will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. To better facilitate the town’s participation, encouraged viewing times for elementary schools are between 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. and for secondary schools from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. More May 20, 2017 - 5:52:25 AM		Franklin Street Works presents a group exhibition exploring queerness through the lens of class and vice versa “The Work of Love, The Queer of Labor” opens with a free, public reception on Sunday, May 21, 4:00-7:00 p.m. There will also be a pre-reception panel from 3:00-4:00 pm. The group exhibition is on view through August 27. Franklin Street Works, a not-for-profit art space in Stamford, presents its new exhibition, “The Work of Love, The Queer of Labor.” More May 15, 2017 - 8:04:47 AM
The Loft Artists Association presents "Organic Metropolis" works by Yuko Ike and Lucienne Buckner “Organic Metropolis” is a collaborative exhibition of two different genres by two diverse artists. Yuko Ike, a painter, and Lucienne Buckner, a sculptor, will combine, contrast and collaborate their talents in a "dual solo" show. The exhibit will run from May 6 through June 11 in the Loft Artists Association East Gallery at 575 Pacific Street in Stamford, CT. An Opening Reception will be held on Saturday May 6, from 6 to 8 pm. More May 1, 2017 - 10:54:53 AM		Highlight: New Canaan, a special, limited-engagement exhibition of emerging artists from Los Angeles and New York City at Silvermine through May 7 Artists, gallerists, and art luminaries from the New York, Connecticut, and Northeast regional art worlds packed Silvermine’s historic galleries for the opening of Highlight: New Canaan. The reception on the evening of April 22nd garnered impressive sales as well as widespread support from the community. Featuring nationally and internationally-known contemporary artists based in New York City and Los Angeles, this special exhibition will be on view through Sunday, May 7. More Apr 26, 2017 - 7:55:26 AM
Rowayton Arts Center Announces Winners of “Abstraction” The winners, selected by juror Riad Miah, an educator and award-winning abstract painter from New York City, were announced at Sunday’s opening reception of Abstraction at the Rowayton Arts Center. Norwalk artist Katharine Draper won Best In Show for her abstract in mixed media, “Entwine,” and was also awarded the Hu Lindsay cash award of $250. This memorial award honors the legacy of Hu Lindsay, a longtime RAC president and graphic designer who died last year. The Lindsay family was at the reception to present the award. The show runs from April 2 through April 23. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday: 11-5pm, Sunday: 1-4 pm. (Closed Monday.) More Apr 4, 2017 - 12:34:55 AM		Slow Art Day in Rowayton The Norwalk Arts Commission, in partnership with the Rowayton Arts Center is hosting this year’s SLOW Art Day program on Saturday, April 8th from 10 AM – 12 PM at the Rowayton Arts Center. Riad Miah, an award-winning New York artist and educator, will lead participants in a conversation about artwork he judged for RAC’s Abstraction – Abstracts exhibit*. The SLOW art experience offers an intimate, guided look at just a few pieces, along with engaging dialog over light refreshments. Space is limited, and advance registration is required with a $5 per person fee. Tickets available https://norwalkslowart17.eventbrite.com More Mar 30, 2017 - 6:46:54 AM
Westport Arts Center Announces Martini Madness Gala in May 2017 The Westport Arts Center has announced the theme of Martini Madness for its annual fundraiser gala that will take place on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, CT. Tickets will go on sale March 2, 2017. More Feb 24, 2017 - 5:36:15 AM		World Renown Photographer Steve McCurry Donates Photograph To Housatonic Museum of Art World renown photographer Steve McCurry generously donated one of his favorite photographs to the Housatonic Museum of Art. The piece, which was part of the museum’s recent exhibition, Steve McCurry: India, is named ‘Dust Storm.’ The photograph depicts a group of women huddling together during a sudden dust storm, protecting themselves against blowing wind and sand. Taken in Rajasthan, India in 1983, the picture appears in his book, Steve McCurry: The Iconic Photographs, which gathers many of his most beautiful photographs from around the globe. More Feb 16, 2017 - 5:09:07 AM
Winners Annouced at the Rowayton Arts Center Weston resident Joel Sobelson won Best in Show at the Rowayton Arts Center’s opening reception of the Beyond Brushwork Exhibit. The winning work was his pastel drawing, “Spotted Owl.” In mixed media, Susan Acker’s “Shore Finds” won 1st place as well as the Gale Parsons Award. More Jan 31, 2017 - 5:24:08 AM		Rendezvous In Black: HMA Exhibition Draws Large Crowd An enthusiastic crowd turned out Thursday evening to attend the opening reception of Rendezvous In Black, a new exhibit at the Housatonic Museum of Art. Approximately 100 people, including artists, arts and culture enthusiasts, film aficionados and members of the community came to immerse themselves in a film noir experience, complete with Cindy Sherman photographs, Ann Chernow lithographs and a noir movie viewing. More Nov 15, 2016 - 6:57:33 AM
Iconografix: Larger than life portraits by Paul Larson at the Loft Artists Gallery Greenwich artist Paul Larson brings to the Loft Artists Gallery his latest collection of paintings entitled ‘ICONOGRAFIX’ a portrait exhibition of pop culture giants who have been of significant importance in our time. An artist’s reception is scheduled for Friday October 7th 2016 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Normal gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 to 4:30 pm. The Loft Artists Gallery is located at 575 Pacific Street, Stamford CT. For directions and more information visit www.loftartists.com or call 203-247-2027. More Oct 3, 2016 - 5:07:56 AM		Darien artist to exhibit at Sill House Gallery in Lyme, CT Darien artist Jan Dilenschneider will exhibit more than 20 of her paintings at the Sill House Gallery here from October 7 to November 12. More Sep 27, 2016 - 8:43:36 AM
Sue Barrasi: Passion for Light This October, the Geary Gallery of Darien is proud to present “Passion for Light” featuring the reflective landscape and still life paintings of Tappan, NY painter, Sue Barrasi. Her exhibit runs October 1 – 29 at the Geary Gallery located at 576 Boston Post Road in Darien. More Sep 27, 2016 - 7:24:58 AM		Ann Magnuson, genre bending and pioneering actress, musician, artist, will be at Franklin Street Works As part of Franklin Street Works’ programming for their current exhibition Danger Came Smiling: Feminist Art and Popular Music, curated by Maria Elena Buszek, the contemporary art space will host genre-bending, counter-culture legend Ann Magnuson for a casual conversation about her work. The event is free to the public and takes place at Franklin Street Works on Saturday, October 15 from 4:00 – 6:30 pm. Magnuson will talk with Franklin Street Works Creative Director, Terri C. Smith, and those in attendance from 4:15 – 5:15 followed by social time where beer, wine, coffee and snacks will be available for sale at the Franklin Street Works Café. Those attending will enjoy post-talk tunes spun by WPKN DJ Douglas Hovey, who will design a special set inspired by Magnuson and her work. WPKN 89.5 listener supported community radio is the media sponsor for this event. More Sep 20, 2016 - 5:37:37 AM
Artists at Grove Street Plaza- Outdoor art show More than 20 Fairfield County artists will stage an outdoor art show in downtown Darien at the Grove Street Plaza all day Saturday September 24. More Sep 19, 2016 - 4:39:01 PM		Xiomaro’s “Weir Farm - Restored” Photographic Exhibit at the Connecticut State Capitol The Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford presents “Weir Farm – Restored,” a solo photographic exhibit by Xiomaro, on view October 3-28, 2016, revealing the dramatic before-and-after restoration of artist Julian Alden Weir’s house and painting studio at Weir Farm National Historic Site. The exhibit also celebrates the Centennial of the National Park Service as Weir Farm, which is located in the towns of Ridgefield and Wilton, is Connecticut’s first national park unit and the only one in the country dedicated to American Impressionist painting. More Sep 19, 2016 - 5:24:53 AM

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