Community Calendar

"Brass City, Grass Roots" explores the forgotten history of agriculture in Waterbury,

which persisted even after the factories came to town.

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present an art exhibition, “A Frayed Edge,” featuring the works of Stace Dillard. This show is on view beginning Friday, August 29.

An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, August 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Dillard’s collage work is composed of vibrant, abstract mixed-media compositions characterized by geometric structures, overlapping elements, and a layering of colors, patterns, and textures. 

This show will remain on view through Sunday, September 21. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on Instagram and Facebook.

The "Life at Sea" photo exhibition offers a powerful and intimate look at the lives of seafarers — those unsung heroes who work tirelessly to keep the global trade economy afloat. Through a series of poignant images taken by seafarers themselves, the exhibition presents an insider’s view of daily life on board ships, shedding light on the often-overlooked human side of this essential workforce.

Through these images, the exhibition highlights the resilience, isolation, camaraderie, and pride that define life at sea. Whether capturing moments of profound solitude, the joy of small victories, or the sacrifices made to ensure global supply chains run smoothly, each photograph tells a story of hardship and hope. For many, this exhibition is a powerful reminder of the seafarers’ vital contributions —often invisible to the wider public.

At CT State Northwestern, we are incredibly proud to host this exhibition and bring attention to the spectacular photography that captures the essence of life at sea. This collection offers a rare opportunity for those outside the maritime world to connect with the human lives behind the shipping containers, cargo holds, and vast oceans. It is our hope that by showcasing these images, we can bridge the gap between the shoreline and the ships, fostering greater appreciation for the sacrifices made by this dedicated workforce.

This exhibition serves not only as a tribute to seafarers but as an educational tool, giving non-maritime audiences an unprecedented insight into the complex realities of life on board. We invite you to take a moment to reflect on the power of these images and the lives they represent. The stories shared here are not just about the challenges of the past, but also the ongoing realities that seafarers face every day—sacrifices that continue to shape our global economy.

All images are sourced from the ITF Seafarers' Trust's digital photo gallery www.lifeatsea.co.uk

The Gunn Memorial Library is pleased to present the captivating floral photography of Nina McKitty, on view in the Stairwell Gallery from August 9th to October 4th.

Drawing inspiration from nature, travel, and the artistic traditions of both East and West, Nina McKitty brings a joyful and thoughtful lens to her digital photography. Her work explores the delicate beauty of flowers—each image carefully composed, captured, and refined in her studio to evoke both surprise and delight in the viewer.

Originally gifted a digital camera by her husband, McKitty transformed a curiosity into a profound creative journey. Over the past 15 years, she has immersed herself in the art and craft of digital photography, studying under acclaimed artists and continuously evolving her techniques. Her photographs are printed and framed by hand using archival materials, merging technical precision with artistic expression.

A former nurse practitioner and consultant, McKitty turned to photography in retirement, channeling her lifelong passions for nature and visual storytelling into a rich new chapter as a digital artist. Since 2019, her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, including shows at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Employee Gallery, Kent Art Association, and Washington Art Association.

The Morris Public Library offers Story and Music Time for participants ages 9 mo. - 5 y.o every Tuesday at 10 am.

Please call to ask if a spot is available: 860-567-7440.

Sing songs, read a story, do a craft!

DRIFTLINES, a dual exhibition featuring new works by painter Heather Neilson and photographer Babs Perkins, explores the meditative connections between memory, place, premonition, and afterthought.  The two artists are local to the Northwest Corner of Connecticut with studios at Whiting Mills in Winsted. DRIFTLINES will be on display through Friday, September 12.

A reception for the artists will take place on Saturday, August 16, 5-7PM and an artist’s talk featuring the two artists in conversation is scheduled for Thursday, September 4 at 5:30PM. 

Online exhibition curated by Lani Ming Holloway with artwork by Maya Tihtiyas Attean, Laura Barr, Jordann McKenna, and Benoît Trimborn

exhibition dates:  August 1 – September 30, 2025, on www.kbfa.com

Stories told in light and silence

Poetry will make me violent

Violets outside our yard…

Why does the world have to be so hard?

Encompassing the hidden truths

 Of things unseen in what we view.

-       LMH

Kenise Barnes Fine Art is pleased to present the online exhibition Stories told in light and silence curated by Lani Ming Holloway featuring Maya Tihtiyas Attean, Laura Barr, Jordann McKenna, and Benoît Trimborn.

Maya Tihtiyas Attean is a Wabanaki artist raised on the Penobscot Reservation in Maine. Excerpted from her artist statement: “Through the lens of Wabanaki history and culture, my photographs intertwine forgotten truths within the landscape of what is now called Maine. My work explores the deep, complex relationships between the land, its people, and the lasting impact of colonization. The energy embedded in the landscape reverberates through my creations and reveals the scars left on both the earth and our bodies. My work invites contemplation on occupation and ownership, prompting reflection on who exploits the land and how systems of oppression have disrupted its balance.”

Maya’s work expresses the dichotomy the artist exists within, marrying mediums and different cultural techniques. “Does the Land Remember?” is an ongoing series photographing landscapes that hold the history of devastating events of colonization. The power of that residuum is felt in the images in a supernatural way, as the dualism of her lived experience is pronounced in the contrast of light and dark. Sunlight shimmers through the leaves as bright stars overhead look down upon the land, a fire burns. Maya’s work calls us to remember that nature feels the spirits.

Maya Tihtiyas Attean lives and works in Portland, Maine or Machigonne. She earned a BFA in Photography from Maine College of Art & Design, Portland. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME and the Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor, ME.

Laura Barr’s work explores impermanence through oil paintings and oil pastel drawings on paper capturing passing moments in color, reflection on water, and light. Simplifying forms and illuminating the scale of special glimmers, her work considers the preservation of water and the protection of our environment. In Laura’s paintings in the exhibition, fireflies gleam in a starlit field and remind us that fireflies may not continue to glow on our planet, while a surfer catches the last evening wave the ocean offers, an Aurora Borealis dances in the night sky.

Laura Barr lives by the Thimble Islands in Branford, Connecticut. She earned her BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA and a BA in Fine Arts from Tufts University in Medford, MA and has studied at Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy.

From Ithaca, NY, Jordann McKenna paints and photographs the quiet beauty in everyday life in work that contemplates mundanity and the softly fleeting feeling within light and shadows around her. In lushly applied oil paint, flames flicker and shadows play across the scene. Jordann’s work in this exhibition reflects the peaceful, ephemeral moods of interiors and intimate still lifes, either staged or spontaneous. Jordann McKenna works from photographs and from memory to create images that serve to process rather than recreate, expressing not only what is seen but what is felt, and celebrating the beauty in the ordinary.

Jordann McKenna earned a BS in Visual Arts from State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY, and an MFA from Maine College of Art & Design in Portland, ME. She lives and works in Portland, ME.

Born in Strasbourg, France, and trained as an architect, Benoît Trimborn describes his work as “contemporary impressionism”. Viewing the world as an architect, Benoît’s large-scale oil paintings evoke what his artist statement calls the “morphology of the landscapes… like an architect, I see in it a breath, a light, a rhythm, which alone can constitute a principle of beauty. The elements represented compose atmospheres of which I try to faithfully convey the impression, as the musician faithfully follows the score. In this process, the contemplative attitude prevails, much more than the adventurous attitude. No message, no story should disturb the projection of the viewer...”

In Benoît’s meticulously painted large-scale landscapes, the absence of the figure instills a quietude in the story while light is the present form in all its magic. Reflections play like a musical score on the surface of the water and golden glimmers illuminate the forest and emanate from a sunset sky.

Benoît Trimborn’s work is in the permanent collection of Galerie Ariel Sibony in Paris, France, Absolute Art Gallery in Bruges, Belgium, and Galerie Bertrand Gillig in Strasbourg, France. He lives and works in Strasbourg, France.

Please contact Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085 with inquiries.

Shipping is available worldwide throughout the exhibition.  

Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!

Tuesdays at 10:30 AM - Beginning September 2

Perfect for Birth - 18 months, but fun for everyone!

Meet us in the Children's Room for Baby Time! This calm, cozy program is designed for pre-walkers who aren't quite ready for the high energy of Rhyme Time. We will focus on nursery rhymes, lullabies, and bonding with your baby.

Music and Rhyme for Children from Birth to 3s! A program for babies and their caretakers that incorporates music, rhythm, stories, and nursery rhymes to spur language development, body awareness, pre-reading skills, self-confidence, and cooperation. Gathering at 10:15, the program begins at 10:30.

Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome!

Kids Crafternoon | September 9, 12:00-2:00pm

It’s a special Makerspace Open Hours session for kids and families! Watch the 3D printer in action, build with Legos, play with robots, try one of our Monthly Makes kits, or bring imaginative ideas to life using any of the supplies from the craft wall and cardboard collection! Each month will also feature a special craft showcasing the Maker Machine of the Month. This month, we’re using the embroidery machine to make fall puppets! Ages 5+ with an adult.

Registration Encouraged.

https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/kids-crafternoon-in-the-makerspace-3/

Join the Monthly Critique sessions at Five Points Arts Center – Bring in an original work for personal, constructive feedback and discussion with Founder and Executive Director, Judy McElhone. All skill levels and mediums are welcome!

Free and open to the public

Tuesday, September 9

2 – 3 PM

Five Points Arts Center

MORE INFO & RSVP

Children will explore with paint, oil pastels, clay and other medium to create their own masterpieces. They will complete and take home a different art project each week!

Requirements:

Clothes that you don't mind getting paint on!

Coordinator:

Roberta Baker

Join us at Honeybee Books and Tea for our weekly Open Mic Night!

With a full technical assortment of equipment, we are more than happy to welcome:

• Musicians
• Poets
• Stand-up Comedy
• Reading Excerpts
• Dance
• Puppetry
• Whatever Makes You Buzz

We ask that attendees arrive promptly at 6:00 pm to respect performers. For more information, check out our website or stop by in-store.

Join us as local author Jodiann Tenney discusses her debut novel, Carefully Vetted, a heartfelt story which blends small-town charm and a love for animals.

Dr. Maddy Moore has enough on her plate: two kids, a never-ending line of four-legged patients, and exactly zero interest in dating. Her idea of romance? A glass of wine on the porch, a hot bath, and an emptied dishwasher.

So, when an entitled, famous actor comes to town, sparks fly and headlines swirl in her sleepy Northwest Connecticut town. Maddy must decide: is this just another role he’s playing—or the start of something real?

Jodiann Tenney is a fiction lover, educator, and dedicated community volunteer. After raising two sons and earning a doctoral degree in educational administration, she decided it was finally time to try her hand at her favorite genre—romance. Carefully Vetted is her debut novel. Jodiann lives in Litchfield with her husband and mischievous dachshund, Fritz.

"Brass City, Grass Roots" explores the forgotten history of agriculture in Waterbury,

which persisted even after the factories came to town.

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present an art exhibition, “A Frayed Edge,” featuring the works of Stace Dillard. This show is on view beginning Friday, August 29.

An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, August 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Dillard’s collage work is composed of vibrant, abstract mixed-media compositions characterized by geometric structures, overlapping elements, and a layering of colors, patterns, and textures. 

This show will remain on view through Sunday, September 21. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on Instagram and Facebook.

The "Life at Sea" photo exhibition offers a powerful and intimate look at the lives of seafarers — those unsung heroes who work tirelessly to keep the global trade economy afloat. Through a series of poignant images taken by seafarers themselves, the exhibition presents an insider’s view of daily life on board ships, shedding light on the often-overlooked human side of this essential workforce.

Through these images, the exhibition highlights the resilience, isolation, camaraderie, and pride that define life at sea. Whether capturing moments of profound solitude, the joy of small victories, or the sacrifices made to ensure global supply chains run smoothly, each photograph tells a story of hardship and hope. For many, this exhibition is a powerful reminder of the seafarers’ vital contributions —often invisible to the wider public.

At CT State Northwestern, we are incredibly proud to host this exhibition and bring attention to the spectacular photography that captures the essence of life at sea. This collection offers a rare opportunity for those outside the maritime world to connect with the human lives behind the shipping containers, cargo holds, and vast oceans. It is our hope that by showcasing these images, we can bridge the gap between the shoreline and the ships, fostering greater appreciation for the sacrifices made by this dedicated workforce.

This exhibition serves not only as a tribute to seafarers but as an educational tool, giving non-maritime audiences an unprecedented insight into the complex realities of life on board. We invite you to take a moment to reflect on the power of these images and the lives they represent. The stories shared here are not just about the challenges of the past, but also the ongoing realities that seafarers face every day—sacrifices that continue to shape our global economy.

All images are sourced from the ITF Seafarers' Trust's digital photo gallery www.lifeatsea.co.uk

As fall arrives, birds undergo dramatic physical and behavioral changes. This program explores the science of how birds grow new feathers and molting patterns. Discover how birds’ natural history can influence navigation strategies, migratory stopover sites. We’ll start off in the classroom then head to the trails! This program meets at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784 

September 10, 10 a.m. to Noon 

$5 for members, 10$ non-members

To register for the Fall Bird Behaviors Class & Walk, visit https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/07/register-fall-bird-behaviors-class-walk/

Online exhibition curated by Lani Ming Holloway with artwork by Maya Tihtiyas Attean, Laura Barr, Jordann McKenna, and Benoît Trimborn

exhibition dates:  August 1 – September 30, 2025, on www.kbfa.com

Stories told in light and silence

Poetry will make me violent

Violets outside our yard…

Why does the world have to be so hard?

Encompassing the hidden truths

 Of things unseen in what we view.

-       LMH

Kenise Barnes Fine Art is pleased to present the online exhibition Stories told in light and silence curated by Lani Ming Holloway featuring Maya Tihtiyas Attean, Laura Barr, Jordann McKenna, and Benoît Trimborn.

Maya Tihtiyas Attean is a Wabanaki artist raised on the Penobscot Reservation in Maine. Excerpted from her artist statement: “Through the lens of Wabanaki history and culture, my photographs intertwine forgotten truths within the landscape of what is now called Maine. My work explores the deep, complex relationships between the land, its people, and the lasting impact of colonization. The energy embedded in the landscape reverberates through my creations and reveals the scars left on both the earth and our bodies. My work invites contemplation on occupation and ownership, prompting reflection on who exploits the land and how systems of oppression have disrupted its balance.”

Maya’s work expresses the dichotomy the artist exists within, marrying mediums and different cultural techniques. “Does the Land Remember?” is an ongoing series photographing landscapes that hold the history of devastating events of colonization. The power of that residuum is felt in the images in a supernatural way, as the dualism of her lived experience is pronounced in the contrast of light and dark. Sunlight shimmers through the leaves as bright stars overhead look down upon the land, a fire burns. Maya’s work calls us to remember that nature feels the spirits.

Maya Tihtiyas Attean lives and works in Portland, Maine or Machigonne. She earned a BFA in Photography from Maine College of Art & Design, Portland. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME and the Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor, ME.

Laura Barr’s work explores impermanence through oil paintings and oil pastel drawings on paper capturing passing moments in color, reflection on water, and light. Simplifying forms and illuminating the scale of special glimmers, her work considers the preservation of water and the protection of our environment. In Laura’s paintings in the exhibition, fireflies gleam in a starlit field and remind us that fireflies may not continue to glow on our planet, while a surfer catches the last evening wave the ocean offers, an Aurora Borealis dances in the night sky.

Laura Barr lives by the Thimble Islands in Branford, Connecticut. She earned her BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA and a BA in Fine Arts from Tufts University in Medford, MA and has studied at Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy.

From Ithaca, NY, Jordann McKenna paints and photographs the quiet beauty in everyday life in work that contemplates mundanity and the softly fleeting feeling within light and shadows around her. In lushly applied oil paint, flames flicker and shadows play across the scene. Jordann’s work in this exhibition reflects the peaceful, ephemeral moods of interiors and intimate still lifes, either staged or spontaneous. Jordann McKenna works from photographs and from memory to create images that serve to process rather than recreate, expressing not only what is seen but what is felt, and celebrating the beauty in the ordinary.

Jordann McKenna earned a BS in Visual Arts from State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY, and an MFA from Maine College of Art & Design in Portland, ME. She lives and works in Portland, ME.

Born in Strasbourg, France, and trained as an architect, Benoît Trimborn describes his work as “contemporary impressionism”. Viewing the world as an architect, Benoît’s large-scale oil paintings evoke what his artist statement calls the “morphology of the landscapes… like an architect, I see in it a breath, a light, a rhythm, which alone can constitute a principle of beauty. The elements represented compose atmospheres of which I try to faithfully convey the impression, as the musician faithfully follows the score. In this process, the contemplative attitude prevails, much more than the adventurous attitude. No message, no story should disturb the projection of the viewer...”

In Benoît’s meticulously painted large-scale landscapes, the absence of the figure instills a quietude in the story while light is the present form in all its magic. Reflections play like a musical score on the surface of the water and golden glimmers illuminate the forest and emanate from a sunset sky.

Benoît Trimborn’s work is in the permanent collection of Galerie Ariel Sibony in Paris, France, Absolute Art Gallery in Bruges, Belgium, and Galerie Bertrand Gillig in Strasbourg, France. He lives and works in Strasbourg, France.

Please contact Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085 with inquiries.

Shipping is available worldwide throughout the exhibition.  

This solo exhibition marks Brewster’s return to public exhibition after a significant studio hiatus, shaped by the pandemic and the arrival of his two young children.

Spanning two to six feet in width, Brewster’s latest works are immersive and meditative, exploring vast, perhaps virtual, landscapes. These meticulously layered oil paintings hint at human presence through subtle traces—a balanced stone, a resting stick—evoking a haunting stillness. In his signature style, Brewster uses old-master techniques and translucent glazes to explore the tension between presence and absence, clarity and ambiguity. “Some of these paintings verge on the apocalyptic while others suggest eerie calm or quiet hope,” Brewster notes. “They balance loneliness and community, action and avoidance. They are tightly tied to the physicality and geometry of the canvas itself.”

Brewster studied at Yale University and received his MFA from the Hoffberger School of Painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art. He has held solo exhibitions in New York City, North Carolina, and Newfoundland, and has participated in numerous curated group shows including Icons of the 21st Century in New York and Academy 2003 at Conner Contemporary in Washington, D.C. His work has been featured in New American Paintings and reviewed in publications such as ForbesLife and The National Post.

Wednesdays at 10:30 AM - Beginning September 3

Perfect for 18 - 36 months, but fun for everyone!

Lots of rhymes, a sprinkling of songs, and one or two shared board books round out this library program that is perfect for little ones who need to get those wiggles out. Stay to PLAY! After the rhymes, stay for some unstructured play time with other kiddos.

Music and Rhyme for Children from Birth to 3s! A program for babies and their caretakers that incorporates music, rhythm, stories, and nursery rhymes to spur language development, body awareness, pre-reading skills, self-confidence, and cooperation. Gathering at 10:15 on the green behind the Visitor Center, the program begins at 10:30.

In case of inclement weather or other adverse conditions, this event will move inside to the Junior Room.

Registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome!

The Story of Ruby Bridges: Presented by Effie from Our Culture is Beautiful (OIC)

Join us for a powerful storytelling experience honoring Ruby Bridges, a courageous six-year-old who made history in 1960 by becoming the first Black child to integrate an all-white elementary school in the South. Through engaging storytelling, we’ll reflect on her bravery, the strength of her family, & the impact her story continues to have on future generations.

Let’s come together to honor history, uplift our youth, & celebrate the beauty of our culture as we head into the new school year.

FREE / Donations Welcome

* PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

DRIFTLINES, a dual exhibition featuring new works by painter Heather Neilson and photographer Babs Perkins, explores the meditative connections between memory, place, premonition, and afterthought. The two artists are local to the Northwest Corner of Connecticut with studios at Whiting Mills in Winsted. DRIFTLINES will be on display through Friday, September 12.

A reception for the artists will take place on Saturday, August 16, 5-7PM and an artist’s talk featuring the two artists in conversation is scheduled for Thursday, September 4 at 5:30PM. 

The final offering of the National Council on Aging's Aging Mastery Program, a 10-week series that focuses on 10 topics such as nutrition, financial fitness, exercise, sleep, healthy relationships, and more. With a different guest speaker each week. Limited to 20. Light supper served.

Meets Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Runs until 6:15-6:30 p.m.

$25 for the series. Payment received confirms RSVP.

For more information, call 860-355-6075.

Senior center is located at 40 Main St.

CT State Northwestern Entrepreneurial Center presents the high-demand redux Small Business Seminar: The Marketing Guru II

Want to see growth in your business? You may need more help from our marketing guru. Join us as we continue to learn important skills, practical strategies, and actionable tips from marketing expert Sarah Blecher, so you can boost your brand, attract more customers, and increase sales.

Topics will include maximizing your marketing budget, using AI for content creation, understanding and developing your local SEO, and working through your sales process from leads to paying customers.

This seminar will be taught by Sarah Blecher, former digital strategy leader for a top NYC agency, working with iconic brands like Lancome, L'Oreal, Pfizer, Quest, and Make-A-Wish. As a consultant for CEDF and a SCORE mentor, she guides small businesses and entrepreneurs to unlock their potential through strategic digital marketing.

If you have any questions about the event, please email Entrepreneurial Center Director John Fiorello at John.Fiorello@CTState.edu.

If you're a startup or small business looking for support or would like to pitch and get great mentor help at a Northwest Startup Community Night, schedule a meeting with John at www.calendly.com/nwcc

This free event is sponsored by Eversource and the Northwest CT Chapter of SCORE. The event is also supported by Market Street Creatives and The Northwest Chamber of Commerce. A light dinner will be provided.

L'Elisir d'Amore on our Theater Screen

Doors Open:5:30

Join fellow opera lovers to view and discuss L'Elisir d'Amore.

Running time is approx. 3 hrs and there will be one short interval when coffee will be available.

FREE, Donations Welcome

* Pre-registration encouraged

The Mystery Book Club will meet at the Morris Public Library on Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30 PM to discuss "The Coldest Case" by Martin Walker.

After attending an exhibit on the facial reconstruction of ancient skulls, Bruno wonders if this technology might provide an invaluable clue to a thirty-year-old cold case. But learning the identity of the murder victim is only the beginning.

The investigation quickly turns thorny and leads Bruno to a reclusive vintner, Henri Bazaine, whose education at a vocational school in a formerly Communist region has raised some eyebrows. An inquiry into the defunct school turns up shadowy reports of possible connections and funding from the Stasi, the repressive police agency of the former East Germany. The scrutiny on Henri intensifies once Bruno discovers that he was declared dead thirty years ago and has been living under an assumed name ever since.

New registrations and book requests: 860-567-7440 or https://morrispubliclibrary.net/library-calendar-event.../

Using a variety of techniques and tools, you will create beautiful, functional, and decorative ceramics from clay.

Working with slabs, coiling, pinch pots, and sculpting tools you will transform clay into of beautiful, useful and decorative ceramics from Stoneware clay.

Over the course, you will learn the basics of hand-building along with studio maintenance, how to properly wrap projects for even drying and successful bisque firing.

We will also cover: working with templates, pinch method, slab building, coiling, creating foot rings, proper storage, and glaze techniques.

Included:

6 weeks of instruction (4 weeks building of projects / 2 weeks of project fine-tuning and glazing instruction)

Stoneware Clay (up to 20lbs)

Stoneware Clay (up to 20lbs)

Firing (up to 6 pieces)

Glazing

Storage for WIP

Additional pieces can be fired for an additional fee calculated by the square inch of the piece

Ages 16+

"Brass City, Grass Roots" explores the forgotten history of agriculture in Waterbury,

which persisted even after the factories came to town.

Driving Economic Vitality Through Culture & Innovation

📅 Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025

🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Location: Five Points Art Center. 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT

🎟 Tickets: $25 (includes networking breakfast and full program)

Join us for a half-day summit focused on spotlighting the creative economy in Northwest Connecticut. Hosted by the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council and the Northwest Hills Council of Governments, this event brings together artists, cultural leaders, municipal officials, funders, and business professionals to explore the role of creativity in economic and community development.

Panels & Panelists:

Creative Economy Panel:

• Rista Malanca of the NW Hills Council of Governments (Moderator)
• Michelle McCabe of CT Main Street
• Kristy Barto of Nutmeg Fudge Co.
• Nils Johnson of Little Red Barn Brewing
• Michelle Gorra of the Community & Economic Development of Washington

Creative Tourism Panel: 

• Tara Marie Lynch Bares of the Litchfield Economic Development Commission (Moderator)
• Alex Page-Hately of the Bushnell/Warner Theatre
• Amy Wynn of American Mural Project

Presenters:

Resource Roundtable Presenters:

• Steph Burr of the NWCT Arts Council
• John Fiorello of the Entrepreneurial Center of Northwest CT
• Ted Shafer of NW CT Chamber of Commerce
• Cyndi Tolosa of CT Humanities
• Erin Mercede of the Women's Business Development Council

Creative Presenters:

• Matt Conway of RiseUP for the Arts
• Evan Dobos of CivicLift
• Kimberly Parsons Whitaker of the CT Office of the Arts 

Schedule:

• 8:30 - 9 am: Networking Breakfast
• 9 - 9:15 am: Introductions & Welcoming Remarks
• 9:15 - 9:45 am: Creative Economy Discussion Panel
• 9:45 - 10:15 am: Resource Roundtable Presentations
• 10:15 - 10:30 am: Innovation Spotlight Video: Market Street Creatives
• 10:30 - 10:45 am: Placemaking & Public Art with Matt Conway
• 10:45 - 11 am: CivicLift Presentation with Evan Dobos
• 11 am - 11:35 am: Networking & Refreshment Break
• 11:35 am - 12:05 pm: Creative Tourism Discussion Panel
• 12:05 - 12:35 pm: Cultural District Presentation with Kimberly Parsons Whitaker
• 12:35 - 1 pm: Takeaways & Closing Remarks

Who Should Attend:

Artists and creatives across disciplines, nonprofit cultural organizations, town planners, chamber and tourism professionals, and policymakers interested in collaboration, capacity building, and sustaining vibrant communities through culture.

Details:

• Registration deadline: Friday, September 5
• Parking available on-site
• Venue is fully handicapped accessible

For questions or special accommodations, please contact Steph Burr at steph@artsnwct.org or (860) 618-0075.

You and the members of your organization are cordially invited to attend the

twenty fifth anniversary of our 9 - 11 - 2001 Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony

will take place on Thursday, September 11, 2024 at Patriots Way Plaza in the New

Milford Railroad Station parking area.

We will gather around the 9 - 11 Monument at 8:00 a.m. The service will

commence at 8:46 a.m. and is open to the public. We look forward to your

support.

The Memorial Service program:

The apparatus bell will toll at 8:46 a.m.

Our first responders, EMTs, Police and Fire Depts. will raise the flag.

The National Anthem will be sung.

The invocation will be offered.

Local and state officials will offer brief memorials.

God Bless America will be sung.

EXHIBIT TO FEATURE THREE LOCAL ARTISTS

(New Preston, Connecticut) – The Smithy Café & Market is pleased to announce an art exhibit to be displayed September 1 to October 31, 2025, titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont.

Join us for a collaboration of three women and their varying forms of artwork, style, and perspectives.

The three artists have painted together for several years using a variety of mediums.They have formed friendships and enjoy working together while sharing ideas and support.

Becky Butler founded the not-for-profit, Arts Escape in Southbury in 2012. Arts Escape’s mission was to focus on arts education for adults. After witnessing firsthand how art created camaraderie and joy with those who participated, it was time for Becky to do the same. She retired in 2022 to follow her own art journey. She has been taking painting classes in Abstract, Pastel and Acrylics for the past two years and is excited to keep learning and exploring new mediums. Her pastel, Tethered Beauty, was accepted into a National Pastel show and she also won Best in Show for mixed media in Roxbury’s Art at the Meeting House show in 2024 for Somewhere Out There. Becky lives in Woodbury, Connecticut with her husband Paul.

“I love working in pastels – the colors are limitless and immediate. My pastel paintings are primarily painted realistically. Breaking the barriers of painting realistically has been a challenge. My love for color has recently launched my exploration in creating abstract work. Using color and mark making intuitively is exciting and challenging as well as inspiring. During my exploration I found the medium of oil and cold wax. While having no expectations as to the outcome of my work, my eyes have opened to a whole new world of creativity. I love the freedom of experimentation and the joy of playing. I want my work to reflect my emotional insight into today’s world while uncovering the beauty that still exists,”  explains Becky.

Sandra Daignault, a Woodbury resident, was the Fine Arts Director at Arts Escape, Inc in Southbury, CT and teaches classes in acrylic painting. Her artwork has been shown in galleries and organizations across CT (Stamford, Litchfield, Washington, New Milford, Brookfield, Bantam, Ridgefield, West Hartford, Southbury, Rowayton, Newtown), as well as having a permanent piece at the US Headquarters of Jägermeister in Westchester County. In addition, she has published two books of poetry with illustrations and has recently published a climate change fiction novel. Visit her website at sdaignaultfineart.com.

“My painting process is all about creating an open mind and letting go. While I often do not have a predetermined subject I am always influenced by my fascination with our place in the universe. Letting go of preconceived forms allows for the mystery and essence that makes up everything around us. While my influences are abstract artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, contemporary Peter Wileman as well as English romantic artist (JW Turner) I strive to create from the words of favorite poets (Pablo Neruda, Wislawa Szymborska, Mary Oliver). It will please me if viewers respond with wonder and wanting( not knowing what),” states Sandra.

Woodbury resident, Lucy C. Pierpont has worked in the marketing/graphic design field ever since graduating from Hartwick College as an art major. She has created art her whole life and has had her photographs and paintings displayed in exhibits at the Mattatuck Museum, Majors Inn, Hartwick College, Oneonta Art Association, Kent Art Association, Washington Art Association, Burnham Library, Kent Memorial Library Art at the Meetinghouse, Ridgefield Art Walk, Flanders Nature Center and now, The Smithy. She currently works part-time with the Kent Memorial Library and the Washington Depot Office of Klemm Real Estate doing graphic design & public relations. Her artwork can be viewed at lucypierpont.carrd.co. Her graphic designs for the Kent Memorial Library have been the recipient of eight Connecticut Library Association Publicity Awards in recognition of design, marketing, and publicity created to promote a Library service or event.

“From my earliest recollections, art has always been in the forefront. I chose the graphic design route and spent my career in it. Now art embodies my life- through friends, work, play, and travel!” claims Lucy.

Please join us for a reception on Saturday, October 11 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, please call the Smithy at (860) 868-9003 or go to their website at thesmithymarket.com.

10 Main Street New Preston CT 06777

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caption: Heat by Lucy C. Pierpont, Parade by Sandra Daignault, and Opening Night by Becky Butler are a few of many paintings in an exhibit titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont. The show will be on display from September 1 to October 31, 2025.

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present an art exhibition, “A Frayed Edge,” featuring the works of Stace Dillard. This show is on view beginning Friday, August 29.

An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, August 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Dillard’s collage work is composed of vibrant, abstract mixed-media compositions characterized by geometric structures, overlapping elements, and a layering of colors, patterns, and textures. 

This show will remain on view through Sunday, September 21. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on Instagram and Facebook.

The "Life at Sea" photo exhibition offers a powerful and intimate look at the lives of seafarers — those unsung heroes who work tirelessly to keep the global trade economy afloat. Through a series of poignant images taken by seafarers themselves, the exhibition presents an insider’s view of daily life on board ships, shedding light on the often-overlooked human side of this essential workforce.

Through these images, the exhibition highlights the resilience, isolation, camaraderie, and pride that define life at sea. Whether capturing moments of profound solitude, the joy of small victories, or the sacrifices made to ensure global supply chains run smoothly, each photograph tells a story of hardship and hope. For many, this exhibition is a powerful reminder of the seafarers’ vital contributions —often invisible to the wider public.

At CT State Northwestern, we are incredibly proud to host this exhibition and bring attention to the spectacular photography that captures the essence of life at sea. This collection offers a rare opportunity for those outside the maritime world to connect with the human lives behind the shipping containers, cargo holds, and vast oceans. It is our hope that by showcasing these images, we can bridge the gap between the shoreline and the ships, fostering greater appreciation for the sacrifices made by this dedicated workforce.

This exhibition serves not only as a tribute to seafarers but as an educational tool, giving non-maritime audiences an unprecedented insight into the complex realities of life on board. We invite you to take a moment to reflect on the power of these images and the lives they represent. The stories shared here are not just about the challenges of the past, but also the ongoing realities that seafarers face every day—sacrifices that continue to shape our global economy.

All images are sourced from the ITF Seafarers' Trust's digital photo gallery www.lifeatsea.co.uk

The Gunn Memorial Library is pleased to present the captivating floral photography of Nina McKitty, on view in the Stairwell Gallery from August 9th to October 4th.

Drawing inspiration from nature, travel, and the artistic traditions of both East and West, Nina McKitty brings a joyful and thoughtful lens to her digital photography. Her work explores the delicate beauty of flowers—each image carefully composed, captured, and refined in her studio to evoke both surprise and delight in the viewer.

Originally gifted a digital camera by her husband, McKitty transformed a curiosity into a profound creative journey. Over the past 15 years, she has immersed herself in the art and craft of digital photography, studying under acclaimed artists and continuously evolving her techniques. Her photographs are printed and framed by hand using archival materials, merging technical precision with artistic expression.

A former nurse practitioner and consultant, McKitty turned to photography in retirement, channeling her lifelong passions for nature and visual storytelling into a rich new chapter as a digital artist. Since 2019, her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, including shows at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Employee Gallery, Kent Art Association, and Washington Art Association.

Get ready to go big! The New Hartford Artisans Guild is thrilled to announce our upcoming Big

Works Art Show, celebrating artwork that makes a bold statement. This is your chance to showcase

your largest, most impactful pieces—the only requirement is that one dimension must be at least

24 inches. Whether it’s towering canvases, sweeping landscapes, or grand sculptural forms, we

want to fill the gallery with work that commands attention. Don’t miss this opportunity to take up

space and let your creativity shine on a larger scale!

DRIFTLINES, a dual exhibition featuring new works by painter Heather Neilson and photographer Babs Perkins, explores the meditative connections between memory, place, premonition, and afterthought. The two artists are local to the Northwest Corner of Connecticut with studios at Whiting Mills in Winsted. DRIFTLINES will be on display through Friday, September 12.

A reception for the artists will take place on Saturday, August 16, 5-7PM and an artist’s talk featuring the two artists in conversation is scheduled for Thursday, September 4 at 5:30PM. 

Online exhibition curated by Lani Ming Holloway with artwork by Maya Tihtiyas Attean, Laura Barr, Jordann McKenna, and Benoît Trimborn

exhibition dates:  August 1 – September 30, 2025, on www.kbfa.com

Stories told in light and silence

Poetry will make me violent

Violets outside our yard…

Why does the world have to be so hard?

Encompassing the hidden truths

 Of things unseen in what we view.

-       LMH

Kenise Barnes Fine Art is pleased to present the online exhibition Stories told in light and silence curated by Lani Ming Holloway featuring Maya Tihtiyas Attean, Laura Barr, Jordann McKenna, and Benoît Trimborn.

Maya Tihtiyas Attean is a Wabanaki artist raised on the Penobscot Reservation in Maine. Excerpted from her artist statement: “Through the lens of Wabanaki history and culture, my photographs intertwine forgotten truths within the landscape of what is now called Maine. My work explores the deep, complex relationships between the land, its people, and the lasting impact of colonization. The energy embedded in the landscape reverberates through my creations and reveals the scars left on both the earth and our bodies. My work invites contemplation on occupation and ownership, prompting reflection on who exploits the land and how systems of oppression have disrupted its balance.”

Maya’s work expresses the dichotomy the artist exists within, marrying mediums and different cultural techniques. “Does the Land Remember?” is an ongoing series photographing landscapes that hold the history of devastating events of colonization. The power of that residuum is felt in the images in a supernatural way, as the dualism of her lived experience is pronounced in the contrast of light and dark. Sunlight shimmers through the leaves as bright stars overhead look down upon the land, a fire burns. Maya’s work calls us to remember that nature feels the spirits.

Maya Tihtiyas Attean lives and works in Portland, Maine or Machigonne. She earned a BFA in Photography from Maine College of Art & Design, Portland. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME and the Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor, ME.

Laura Barr’s work explores impermanence through oil paintings and oil pastel drawings on paper capturing passing moments in color, reflection on water, and light. Simplifying forms and illuminating the scale of special glimmers, her work considers the preservation of water and the protection of our environment. In Laura’s paintings in the exhibition, fireflies gleam in a starlit field and remind us that fireflies may not continue to glow on our planet, while a surfer catches the last evening wave the ocean offers, an Aurora Borealis dances in the night sky.

Laura Barr lives by the Thimble Islands in Branford, Connecticut. She earned her BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA and a BA in Fine Arts from Tufts University in Medford, MA and has studied at Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy.

From Ithaca, NY, Jordann McKenna paints and photographs the quiet beauty in everyday life in work that contemplates mundanity and the softly fleeting feeling within light and shadows around her. In lushly applied oil paint, flames flicker and shadows play across the scene. Jordann’s work in this exhibition reflects the peaceful, ephemeral moods of interiors and intimate still lifes, either staged or spontaneous. Jordann McKenna works from photographs and from memory to create images that serve to process rather than recreate, expressing not only what is seen but what is felt, and celebrating the beauty in the ordinary.

Jordann McKenna earned a BS in Visual Arts from State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY, and an MFA from Maine College of Art & Design in Portland, ME. She lives and works in Portland, ME.

Born in Strasbourg, France, and trained as an architect, Benoît Trimborn describes his work as “contemporary impressionism”. Viewing the world as an architect, Benoît’s large-scale oil paintings evoke what his artist statement calls the “morphology of the landscapes… like an architect, I see in it a breath, a light, a rhythm, which alone can constitute a principle of beauty. The elements represented compose atmospheres of which I try to faithfully convey the impression, as the musician faithfully follows the score. In this process, the contemplative attitude prevails, much more than the adventurous attitude. No message, no story should disturb the projection of the viewer...”

In Benoît’s meticulously painted large-scale landscapes, the absence of the figure instills a quietude in the story while light is the present form in all its magic. Reflections play like a musical score on the surface of the water and golden glimmers illuminate the forest and emanate from a sunset sky.

Benoît Trimborn’s work is in the permanent collection of Galerie Ariel Sibony in Paris, France, Absolute Art Gallery in Bruges, Belgium, and Galerie Bertrand Gillig in Strasbourg, France. He lives and works in Strasbourg, France.

Please contact Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085 with inquiries.

Shipping is available worldwide throughout the exhibition.  

Sewing school is back in session at the Makerspace! Sign up today and learn the basics of machine sewing as you make your own apron in this two part workshop series. Whether you’ve never sewn before or it’s been a while since you last used a sewing machine, this workshop will give you the skills you’ll need to take on future sewing projects with confidence. 

Week 2 will focus on assembling the apron. You’ll learn how to sew with an accurate seam allowance, topstitch a pocket and hem, and finish raw edges with a zig zag stitch.

All supplies, including fabric and sewing machines, will be provided. If you’d like to bring your own fabric, please reach out to the Makerspace Specialist at create@gunnlibrary.org for more information. 

Please note that this is a two part workshop. Participants must attend both sessions.

Ages 18+. Registration Required.

https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/sewing-101-make-an-apron-week-2

This body of work emphasizes the land as an active participant in cultural memory and belonging. The paintings feature energetic gestures and colors that evoke sacred geographies and spiritual resonance. The stone sculptures, carved from found stone, act as carriers of ancestral memory. Together, these works represent land not as a backdrop, but as a keeper of identity and spirit.

Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!

Thursdays at 10:30 AM - Beginning September 4

Perfect for 3 - 5 year olds, but fun for everyone!

Join Mrs. Tricia for a classic library storytime--books, songs, bubbles, and more! Come for early literacy skills, social connections, and fun! We will focus on one special picture book author each week.

Two-part Financial Series!×

• Protecting your retirement portfolio: Never lose

money due to market downturn.

• Guaranteed Lifetime Income: Never outlive your

retirement funds.

• Tax Strategies for Retirement: Leveraging tax-

saving techniques.

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Enjoy the works of

Photographer Sarah Blodgett & Basket Weaver Tina Puckett

About the Artists 

Sarah Blodgett

Sarah Blodgett is a photographer from the Hudson Valley in New York. Born in New York City, daughter of a professional advertising photographer, she bought her first camera at the age of ten and has been shooting ever since. A commercial & portrait photographer professionally since 1993, her passion now lies with creating images of wildlife and natural areas. Her primary focus is on birds as well as landscapes, seascapes, still lives and florals. She also offers speaking programs to accompany her work with a focus on ecology and preservation of the natural world around us.

 https://westernconnecticut.blogspot.com/2025/07/art-lovers-covered-bridge-woven-hand_30.html

Tina Puckett

American Master Weaver Tina Puckett is a self-taught Artist. who has been weaving since 1981. For over 40 years the woven arts have been evolving and each one is indescribably dynamic and colorful. The character of each piece is an expression of Tina's imagination and her sense of color that she applies to the weaving and structural form. Throughout Tina’s career she has exhibited her woven arts at museums, art galleries, libraries and art shows. Also, has been featured in magazines, books, newspapers, TV and on different platforms on the web.

Artist Statement

My woven pieces from baskets to wall sculptures, ceiling hangers, to furniture has evolved and is the way I define myself as an artist, and as a woman. I am fulfilling my dreams that started out with my imagination as a set designer. My creative path took a turn. It was not set design—but the woven arts with its many forms and functions where I found the passion for my life’s work.

The natural beauty of Bittersweet always sparks my imagination and is at the heart of the many pieces I weave. My imagination guides all that I do and it has become very attuned to the harmony of shapes, forms, and colors of the vines and reeds. I am also influenced by the beauty of our natural world and wonder how to weave it.

My palette for color is very much influenced by this experience of growing up in South America. I mix my own dyes and enjoy building a palette for the reeds that will shape textures and forms with color into a

​ one of a kind woven art!

Bismuth is a Boston-based artist known for her self-portrait photographs. Her work explores and challenges ideas surrounding identity and its fragile nature, politics and trans expression through a satirical and spontaneous approach. 

Recently, Bismuth has taken up oil painting as her primary medium, in which she creates numeric and interactive landscapes. 

Dismembered, showing at Peggy Mercury, will be her debut solo exhibit and will showcase her self-portrait images alongside painted works. Co-curated with James Boehmer and Gregory Fricke, the show will display Bismuth's current fascination with fragmentation and isolation, and so much more.

Peggy Mercury

Kent Barns

9 Maple Street, Unit 2

Kent, CT 06757

IG @itspeggymercury

For more information email us at hithere@peggymercury.com

Spend an afternoon writing poetry that draws on your own work experiences, surrounded by AMPs monumental artistic tribute to workers.

About the Workshop

Write about the work that shaped your life—surrounded by an indoor mural that honors it. This half-day workshop invites older adults to explore their own stories of work, purpose, and identity through poetry.

Guided by poets Steve Straight and Elizabeth Thomas, you will reflect on personal experiences, draw inspiration from AMP’s mural, and craft original poems in a relaxed, artistic setting. No prior writing experience is needed.

Who It’s For

Adults ages 55+ who are interested in exploring creative writing, whether you’re a longtime journaler or trying poetry for the first time, you'll find resonance with others in a group where every story matters.

What to Expect

• A guided creative poetry writing workshop designed for older adults
• Inspiration drawn from AMP’s 120-foot indoor mural of American workers
• Supportive instruction from two respected poet-educators
• Opportunities to explore, create, share, and connect
• Time to explore AMP’s inspiring mural gallery

Meet the Instructors

Steve Straight is a poet and retired professor of English and director of the poetry program at Manchester Community College. His book Affirmation received the 2023 William Meredith Award for Poetry.

Elizabeth Thomas is a poet, educator, and founder of UpWords Poetry. A Master Teaching Artist for the Connecticut Office of the Arts and The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, she leads poetry workshops nationwide.

About the Mural Gallery at AMP

AMP’s spacious mural gallery, set in a renovated historic mill building, combines industrial charm with a distinctive artistic atmosphere. Its centerpiece is the incredible indoor mural—120 feet long and five stories high—that celebrates American workers on a grand scale.

With the mural as the backdrop to the workshop—and three levels for viewing and reflecting—you'll have a rare opportunity to write in a space that honors creativity, work, and the stories that shape us.

You will leave with new poems, fresh inspiration, and a deeper appreciation for your own work stories—and how those stories connect to others and to the mural.

Register today!

This solo exhibition marks Brewster’s return to public exhibition after a significant studio hiatus, shaped by the pandemic and the arrival of his two young children.

Spanning two to six feet in width, Brewster’s latest works are immersive and meditative, exploring vast, perhaps virtual, landscapes. These meticulously layered oil paintings hint at human presence through subtle traces—a balanced stone, a resting stick—evoking a haunting stillness. In his signature style, Brewster uses old-master techniques and translucent glazes to explore the tension between presence and absence, clarity and ambiguity. “Some of these paintings verge on the apocalyptic while others suggest eerie calm or quiet hope,” Brewster notes. “They balance loneliness and community, action and avoidance. They are tightly tied to the physicality and geometry of the canvas itself.”

Brewster studied at Yale University and received his MFA from the Hoffberger School of Painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art. He has held solo exhibitions in New York City, North Carolina, and Newfoundland, and has participated in numerous curated group shows including Icons of the 21st Century in New York and Academy 2003 at Conner Contemporary in Washington, D.C. His work has been featured in New American Paintings and reviewed in publications such as ForbesLife and The National Post.

Immerse Yourself in an Hour of French Conversation at the Gunn Memorial Library

If you are an intermediate or fluent French speaker, join us for an hour of stimulating and immersive French Conversation. 

Over the hour, participants will read articles from French magazines covering cultural topics and current events. Guided conversations will encourage lively exchanges, helping participants refine their French while deepening their appreciation for Francophone culture.

This program is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Francophiles, share perspectives, and experience the richness of the French language in a welcoming environment.

Join us for a meaningful cultural and linguistic experience! 

Registration is required:

www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/french-club-for-adults-4/

Or call 860-868-7586

This month’s selection is The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

Meeting is held in the Jamie Gagarin Community Room:

Book to be discussed: Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward

The author lost five young men to drugs, accidents, suicide, and the bad luck following people in poverty, particularly Black men. Dealing with these losses, she asks, Why?

Books are available to borrow at the library. Book groups are free and open to all

All are welcome to join us for relaxing and reflective music to close the day.

Performances are followed by a reception with refreshments.

Starting at age 4, the piano has been Michael Ford's voice throughout his life. He was trained classically and has been a student of all genres to this day. Michael is also a composer with many of the “greats” from all musical backgrounds, including Yo -Yo Ma, B. B. King, Alison Krauss and David Darling. When performing at the piano, his touch is both expressive, nuanced and inspiring.

Meeting is held in the Jamie Gagarin Community Room.

Book to be discussed: The Mere Wife by Maria Dahvana Headley

A reimagining of Beowulf, this novel invokes the emotions of the epic while remaining true to contemporary strife, addressing social justice issues and social commentary.  

Books are available to borrow at the library. Book groups are free and open to all.

Our first meeting with our book discussion group will take place-in person at the Library! We are excited to celebrate over 25 years of this book group meeting with Betty Krasne.

Come in to discuss the first book, It Can’t Happen Here by Sinclair Lewis, 1935. Refreshments will be served. The remaining discussions will take place over Zoom.

 To register, please email kla-bmcallister@biblio.org

Featuring The Farmington Valley Band - the public is invited to bring lawn chairs and a picnic supper to listen to Patriotic Music from 5pm to 7pm. The Monument will have all 3 floors open between 4pm-7pm for exploration. The park grounds are always open during daylight hours and you will find 2 picnic tables, a drinking fountain, and a wonderful Victorian garden.

The Creative Writing Group, part of the Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston, Inc. will meet on Thursday, September 11th from 5:00-6:15 pm in Meeting Room 1 at Thomaston Town Hall, 158 Main St., Thomaston. Planned activities include working on bios for our upcoming literary magazine, working on submissions for same, and having a photo taken of the group. New writing prompts will also be available soon.

Newcomers are always welcome! Think you might like to try your hand at setting words to paper? Join us and give it a try - we're all learning and help each other!!

Hello! Practice speaking English in a casual setting at the library. Tutors from Literacy Volunteers on the Green will be on hand to keep the conversation flowing.

Did you know, coffee can awaken your creative senses as well? It's true! Coffee can be used as a painting medium which gives out these really wonderful sepia tones to render your art, while also taking in the coffee aroma as you work. Using a lot of techniques similar to watercolors, from creating transparency to blending to bringing out the details, explore and learn a fun new way of painting. Who knows, this might become your daily dose of creativity! Perfect for beginners, hobbyists and enthusiasts. Participants are welcome to walk in with their coffee cups and select from a range of ready references that they can start to paint in. As a bonus, connect with fellow participants who share your passion for art and coffee. An excellent opportunity to unwind, socialize, and make new friends in a cozy and inspiring environment.

Thursday, September 11 | 6–8 PM

Gallery 25 | Historic Train Station, New Milford, CT

Back by popular demand! Join local favorite Liz for a fun-filled evening of painting, sipping, and creativity as we bring the iconic New Milford Bandstand to life on canvas. This class was a hit at the last convention—and now it’s your turn to paint this beloved local landmark!

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned painter, Liz will guide you step-by-step in a relaxed and welcoming setting. All materials are provided—and yes, so is the wine! Just come ready to create, sip, and have a great time.

🎟️ Space is limited—reserve your seat now at Gallery25CT.com.

Come for the wine. Stay for the art. Paint the town—literally!

Join Us for Bourbon, Brews & Bluegrass!

Celebrate National Assisted Living Week with us at Brandywine Living at Litchfield for an evening of great music, local flavors, and community spirit!

📅 Thursday, September 11

🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📍 19 Constitution Way, Litchfield, CT 06759

Enjoy a lively evening featuring:

• Food Trucks
• Tastings from Litchfield Distillery & Norbrook Farm Brewery
• Live music by the "Wires & Wood" Band
• A raffle benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association

Don’t miss this fun-filled event combining bourbon, brews, and bluegrass—all for a great cause!

RSVP: Call 860-567-9500

Learn to paint on Glass! Create a lovely Autumn flowers, leaves, and pumpkins on a set of wine glasses or pint glasses.

This body of work emphasizes the land as an active participant in cultural memory and belonging. The paintings feature energetic gestures and colors that evoke sacred geographies and spiritual resonance. The stone sculptures, carved from found stone, act as carriers of ancestral memory. Together, these works represent land not as a backdrop, but as a keeper of identity and spirit.

Light refreshments from Wisdom's Kitchen will be served.

In Celebration of the Weekend in the Life Convention coming to New Milford, CT, we have prepared some wonderful opportunities for you to take a Break and come create with us!

It's more than a souvenir... It's an experience. Enjoy creating Gilmore-inspired art in our comfortable and welcoming DIY art studio. Located just a few blocks from the downtown green, in the beautiful and Historic Bleachery, Create Escape Studio welcomes "A Weekend in the Life" visitors to come in and create your own Gilmore-inspired pottery, mosaic, canvas, and glass projects.

Yes… We can ship them to your homes!

Create Escape Studio will be open:

Thursday 6 - 9 pm, Friday from 11 am - 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am - 4 pm 143 West Street, Unit U, New Milford, CT (in the Historic Bleachery)

203-456-6196

Refreshments are welcome! Grab a coffee and some refreshments, and come make some Gilmore-inspired art at Create Escape Studio. Individual workshops will also be happening throughout the weekend.

Thursday, September 11th, at 6:30 PM, 2nd Home welcomes back Ramblin' Dan Stevens (https://www.danstevens.net/) . Dan plays an eclectic mix of acoustic finger style blues. His show is versatile and he has played almost every type of room from nice background music to concerts to houserockin' clubs. He has played all over the Eastern US, Europe, Canada and the Virgin Islands for many years and was a finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN. He was also was recently inducted into the CT Blues Hall of Fame.

For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

See our complete event list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/events/

2nd Home Lounge

524 Main Street, Winsted

2ndhomelounge.com

Join our mailing list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/email-sign-up/

Come to Bad Dog to show off your karaoke skills with the new equipment starting on Wednesdays at 6:30! Doors open at 6 pm.

"Brass City, Grass Roots" explores the forgotten history of agriculture in Waterbury,

which persisted even after the factories came to town.

Inspired by the iconic Dragonfly Inn of Stars Hollow, this playful and creative painting experience lets you pour your heart into a one-of-a-kind abstract dragonfly!

Using fluid acrylics and pour painting techniques, you'll create your own vibrant and whimsical dragonfly masterpiece—no experience needed. This drop-in event is perfect for Gilmore Girls fans, art lovers, and anyone who just wants to have some colorful fun.

✨ All materials provided

💫 All Ages Welcome!

🎟️ Register now at https://square.link/u/xZ7hzdl5 or visit  Gallery25CT.com for more info.

Drop in anytime 9 AM–Noon

🖌️ Registration required | $35 per person

Swing by between 9 AM and noon—paint at your own pace and let the colors fly!

EXHIBIT TO FEATURE THREE LOCAL ARTISTS

(New Preston, Connecticut) – The Smithy Café & Market is pleased to announce an art exhibit to be displayed September 1 to October 31, 2025, titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont.

Join us for a collaboration of three women and their varying forms of artwork, style, and perspectives.

The three artists have painted together for several years using a variety of mediums.They have formed friendships and enjoy working together while sharing ideas and support.

Becky Butler founded the not-for-profit, Arts Escape in Southbury in 2012. Arts Escape’s mission was to focus on arts education for adults. After witnessing firsthand how art created camaraderie and joy with those who participated, it was time for Becky to do the same. She retired in 2022 to follow her own art journey. She has been taking painting classes in Abstract, Pastel and Acrylics for the past two years and is excited to keep learning and exploring new mediums. Her pastel, Tethered Beauty, was accepted into a National Pastel show and she also won Best in Show for mixed media in Roxbury’s Art at the Meeting House show in 2024 for Somewhere Out There. Becky lives in Woodbury, Connecticut with her husband Paul.

“I love working in pastels – the colors are limitless and immediate. My pastel paintings are primarily painted realistically. Breaking the barriers of painting realistically has been a challenge. My love for color has recently launched my exploration in creating abstract work. Using color and mark making intuitively is exciting and challenging as well as inspiring. During my exploration I found the medium of oil and cold wax. While having no expectations as to the outcome of my work, my eyes have opened to a whole new world of creativity. I love the freedom of experimentation and the joy of playing. I want my work to reflect my emotional insight into today’s world while uncovering the beauty that still exists,”  explains Becky.

Sandra Daignault, a Woodbury resident, was the Fine Arts Director at Arts Escape, Inc in Southbury, CT and teaches classes in acrylic painting. Her artwork has been shown in galleries and organizations across CT (Stamford, Litchfield, Washington, New Milford, Brookfield, Bantam, Ridgefield, West Hartford, Southbury, Rowayton, Newtown), as well as having a permanent piece at the US Headquarters of Jägermeister in Westchester County. In addition, she has published two books of poetry with illustrations and has recently published a climate change fiction novel. Visit her website at sdaignaultfineart.com.

“My painting process is all about creating an open mind and letting go. While I often do not have a predetermined subject I am always influenced by my fascination with our place in the universe. Letting go of preconceived forms allows for the mystery and essence that makes up everything around us. While my influences are abstract artists such as Richard Diebenkorn, contemporary Peter Wileman as well as English romantic artist (JW Turner) I strive to create from the words of favorite poets (Pablo Neruda, Wislawa Szymborska, Mary Oliver). It will please me if viewers respond with wonder and wanting( not knowing what),” states Sandra.

Woodbury resident, Lucy C. Pierpont has worked in the marketing/graphic design field ever since graduating from Hartwick College as an art major. She has created art her whole life and has had her photographs and paintings displayed in exhibits at the Mattatuck Museum, Majors Inn, Hartwick College, Oneonta Art Association, Kent Art Association, Washington Art Association, Burnham Library, Kent Memorial Library Art at the Meetinghouse, Ridgefield Art Walk, Flanders Nature Center and now, The Smithy. She currently works part-time with the Kent Memorial Library and the Washington Depot Office of Klemm Real Estate doing graphic design & public relations. Her artwork can be viewed at lucypierpont.carrd.co. Her graphic designs for the Kent Memorial Library have been the recipient of eight Connecticut Library Association Publicity Awards in recognition of design, marketing, and publicity created to promote a Library service or event.

“From my earliest recollections, art has always been in the forefront. I chose the graphic design route and spent my career in it. Now art embodies my life- through friends, work, play, and travel!” claims Lucy.

Please join us for a reception on Saturday, October 11 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. For more information, please call the Smithy at (860) 868-9003 or go to their website at thesmithymarket.com.

10 Main Street New Preston CT 06777

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caption: Heat by Lucy C. Pierpont, Parade by Sandra Daignault, and Opening Night by Becky Butler are a few of many paintings in an exhibit titled Perception and Perspective: Three Artists-Becky Butler, Sandra Daignault and Lucy C. Pierpont. The show will be on display from September 1 to October 31, 2025.

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present an art exhibition, “A Frayed Edge,” featuring the works of Stace Dillard. This show is on view beginning Friday, August 29.

An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, August 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Dillard’s collage work is composed of vibrant, abstract mixed-media compositions characterized by geometric structures, overlapping elements, and a layering of colors, patterns, and textures. 

This show will remain on view through Sunday, September 21. Check our social media for weekly open hours: @judyblackpark on Instagram and Facebook.

The Gunn Memorial Library is pleased to present the captivating floral photography of Nina McKitty, on view in the Stairwell Gallery from August 9th to October 4th.

Drawing inspiration from nature, travel, and the artistic traditions of both East and West, Nina McKitty brings a joyful and thoughtful lens to her digital photography. Her work explores the delicate beauty of flowers—each image carefully composed, captured, and refined in her studio to evoke both surprise and delight in the viewer.

Originally gifted a digital camera by her husband, McKitty transformed a curiosity into a profound creative journey. Over the past 15 years, she has immersed herself in the art and craft of digital photography, studying under acclaimed artists and continuously evolving her techniques. Her photographs are printed and framed by hand using archival materials, merging technical precision with artistic expression.

A former nurse practitioner and consultant, McKitty turned to photography in retirement, channeling her lifelong passions for nature and visual storytelling into a rich new chapter as a digital artist. Since 2019, her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, including shows at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Employee Gallery, Kent Art Association, and Washington Art Association.

Get ready to go big! The New Hartford Artisans Guild is thrilled to announce our upcoming Big

Works Art Show, celebrating artwork that makes a bold statement. This is your chance to showcase

your largest, most impactful pieces—the only requirement is that one dimension must be at least

24 inches. Whether it’s towering canvases, sweeping landscapes, or grand sculptural forms, we

want to fill the gallery with work that commands attention. Don’t miss this opportunity to take up

space and let your creativity shine on a larger scale!

Online exhibition curated by Lani Ming Holloway with artwork by Maya Tihtiyas Attean, Laura Barr, Jordann McKenna, and Benoît Trimborn

exhibition dates:  August 1 – September 30, 2025, on www.kbfa.com

Stories told in light and silence

Poetry will make me violent

Violets outside our yard…

Why does the world have to be so hard?

Encompassing the hidden truths

 Of things unseen in what we view.

-       LMH

Kenise Barnes Fine Art is pleased to present the online exhibition Stories told in light and silence curated by Lani Ming Holloway featuring Maya Tihtiyas Attean, Laura Barr, Jordann McKenna, and Benoît Trimborn.

Maya Tihtiyas Attean is a Wabanaki artist raised on the Penobscot Reservation in Maine. Excerpted from her artist statement: “Through the lens of Wabanaki history and culture, my photographs intertwine forgotten truths within the landscape of what is now called Maine. My work explores the deep, complex relationships between the land, its people, and the lasting impact of colonization. The energy embedded in the landscape reverberates through my creations and reveals the scars left on both the earth and our bodies. My work invites contemplation on occupation and ownership, prompting reflection on who exploits the land and how systems of oppression have disrupted its balance.”

Maya’s work expresses the dichotomy the artist exists within, marrying mediums and different cultural techniques. “Does the Land Remember?” is an ongoing series photographing landscapes that hold the history of devastating events of colonization. The power of that residuum is felt in the images in a supernatural way, as the dualism of her lived experience is pronounced in the contrast of light and dark. Sunlight shimmers through the leaves as bright stars overhead look down upon the land, a fire burns. Maya’s work calls us to remember that nature feels the spirits.

Maya Tihtiyas Attean lives and works in Portland, Maine or Machigonne. She earned a BFA in Photography from Maine College of Art & Design, Portland. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Portland Museum of Art, Portland, ME and the Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor, ME.

Laura Barr’s work explores impermanence through oil paintings and oil pastel drawings on paper capturing passing moments in color, reflection on water, and light. Simplifying forms and illuminating the scale of special glimmers, her work considers the preservation of water and the protection of our environment. In Laura’s paintings in the exhibition, fireflies gleam in a starlit field and remind us that fireflies may not continue to glow on our planet, while a surfer catches the last evening wave the ocean offers, an Aurora Borealis dances in the night sky.

Laura Barr lives by the Thimble Islands in Branford, Connecticut. She earned her BFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA and a BA in Fine Arts from Tufts University in Medford, MA and has studied at Tyler School of Art in Rome, Italy.

From Ithaca, NY, Jordann McKenna paints and photographs the quiet beauty in everyday life in work that contemplates mundanity and the softly fleeting feeling within light and shadows around her. In lushly applied oil paint, flames flicker and shadows play across the scene. Jordann’s work in this exhibition reflects the peaceful, ephemeral moods of interiors and intimate still lifes, either staged or spontaneous. Jordann McKenna works from photographs and from memory to create images that serve to process rather than recreate, expressing not only what is seen but what is felt, and celebrating the beauty in the ordinary.

Jordann McKenna earned a BS in Visual Arts from State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY, and an MFA from Maine College of Art & Design in Portland, ME. She lives and works in Portland, ME.

Born in Strasbourg, France, and trained as an architect, Benoît Trimborn describes his work as “contemporary impressionism”. Viewing the world as an architect, Benoît’s large-scale oil paintings evoke what his artist statement calls the “morphology of the landscapes… like an architect, I see in it a breath, a light, a rhythm, which alone can constitute a principle of beauty. The elements represented compose atmospheres of which I try to faithfully convey the impression, as the musician faithfully follows the score. In this process, the contemplative attitude prevails, much more than the adventurous attitude. No message, no story should disturb the projection of the viewer...”

In Benoît’s meticulously painted large-scale landscapes, the absence of the figure instills a quietude in the story while light is the present form in all its magic. Reflections play like a musical score on the surface of the water and golden glimmers illuminate the forest and emanate from a sunset sky.

Benoît Trimborn’s work is in the permanent collection of Galerie Ariel Sibony in Paris, France, Absolute Art Gallery in Bruges, Belgium, and Galerie Bertrand Gillig in Strasbourg, France. He lives and works in Strasbourg, France.

Please contact Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085 with inquiries.

Shipping is available worldwide throughout the exhibition.  

This solo exhibition marks Brewster’s return to public exhibition after a significant studio hiatus, shaped by the pandemic and the arrival of his two young children.

Spanning two to six feet in width, Brewster’s latest works are immersive and meditative, exploring vast, perhaps virtual, landscapes. These meticulously layered oil paintings hint at human presence through subtle traces—a balanced stone, a resting stick—evoking a haunting stillness. In his signature style, Brewster uses old-master techniques and translucent glazes to explore the tension between presence and absence, clarity and ambiguity. “Some of these paintings verge on the apocalyptic while others suggest eerie calm or quiet hope,” Brewster notes. “They balance loneliness and community, action and avoidance. They are tightly tied to the physicality and geometry of the canvas itself.”

Brewster studied at Yale University and received his MFA from the Hoffberger School of Painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art. He has held solo exhibitions in New York City, North Carolina, and Newfoundland, and has participated in numerous curated group shows including Icons of the 21st Century in New York and Academy 2003 at Conner Contemporary in Washington, D.C. His work has been featured in New American Paintings and reviewed in publications such as ForbesLife and The National Post.

This body of work emphasizes the land as an active participant in cultural memory and belonging. The paintings feature energetic gestures and colors that evoke sacred geographies and spiritual resonance. The stone sculptures, carved from found stone, act as carriers of ancestral memory. Together, these works represent land not as a backdrop, but as a keeper of identity and spirit.

A Weekend in the Life – September 12-14, 2025

Join The Garden Club of New Milford for a special weekend event and step into a scene straight out of the show!

Our beautifully decorated gazebo (bandstand), featuring this year’s daisy theme, will be the perfect photo backdrop for your visit.

 Photo Opportunity

The Garden Club will again be on hand to take photos of your group in front of the gazebo — making sure everyone is included! Our friendly volunteers will keep the process quick and easy so you can enjoy the rest of your day.

 Watercolor Keepsakes for Sale

Local artist Andrea Price Johnson has created exclusive watercolor prints of the daisy-themed gazebo. These lovely keepsakes will be available for purchase throughout the event.

 Meet the Artist

Have your print personally autographed by Andrea — a perfect souvenir or thoughtful gift!

Come celebrate with us and take home a beautiful memory of this special weekend.

Paint a Bandstand Picture Frame

September 12, 13, & 14

10:30-12:30 / 1:00-3:00 / 3:30-5:30

Paint a handmade bandstand picture frame the Gilmore Girls would be proud of.

This comes with everything you need to paint and create a memory of your time in Stars Hollow!

Each one is a hand made ceramic bandstand ready to put your picture in!

You pick a date and time and register. $40 ea.

Located at 1 Church Street, New Milford, CT.

Call to register (860) 354-4318

Enjoy the works of

Photographer Sarah Blodgett & Basket Weaver Tina Puckett

About the Artists 

Sarah Blodgett

Sarah Blodgett is a photographer from the Hudson Valley in New York. Born in New York City, daughter of a professional advertising photographer, she bought her first camera at the age of ten and has been shooting ever since. A commercial & portrait photographer professionally since 1993, her passion now lies with creating images of wildlife and natural areas. Her primary focus is on birds as well as landscapes, seascapes, still lives and florals. She also offers speaking programs to accompany her work with a focus on ecology and preservation of the natural world around us.

 https://westernconnecticut.blogspot.com/2025/07/art-lovers-covered-bridge-woven-hand_30.html

Tina Puckett

American Master Weaver Tina Puckett is a self-taught Artist. who has been weaving since 1981. For over 40 years the woven arts have been evolving and each one is indescribably dynamic and colorful. The character of each piece is an expression of Tina's imagination and her sense of color that she applies to the weaving and structural form. Throughout Tina’s career she has exhibited her woven arts at museums, art galleries, libraries and art shows. Also, has been featured in magazines, books, newspapers, TV and on different platforms on the web.

Artist Statement

My woven pieces from baskets to wall sculptures, ceiling hangers, to furniture has evolved and is the way I define myself as an artist, and as a woman. I am fulfilling my dreams that started out with my imagination as a set designer. My creative path took a turn. It was not set design—but the woven arts with its many forms and functions where I found the passion for my life’s work.

The natural beauty of Bittersweet always sparks my imagination and is at the heart of the many pieces I weave. My imagination guides all that I do and it has become very attuned to the harmony of shapes, forms, and colors of the vines and reeds. I am also influenced by the beauty of our natural world and wonder how to weave it.

My palette for color is very much influenced by this experience of growing up in South America. I mix my own dyes and enjoy building a palette for the reeds that will shape textures and forms with color into a

​ one of a kind woven art!

🎨 Art Show @ White Silo Winery in Sherman, CT

🗓 On view: September 5–28

🥂 Opening Reception: Sunday, September 7 | 2–4 PM

Get ready for a burst of bold color and creative energy in “Pouring with a Purpose”—a showcase of abstract acrylic art and photography by Christy Bonaiuto.

Christy’s work is all about movement, mood, and vibrant spontaneity, using poured acrylics, resin, and layered textures to create immersive, one-of-a-kind pieces that flow with emotion. Her abstract photography adds another dynamic layer to the show—capturing moments that feel both fleeting and timeless.

Stop by White Silo Winery, enjoy a glass of wine, and explore a diverse art show featuring local artist, Christy Bonaiuto. Come for the view—and leave with something beautiful.

✨ Free & open to the public

🛍️ Artwork available for purchase

Come for the pour. Stay for the art.

White Silo Winery

32 Rt. 37 East

Sherman, CT 06784

860.355.0271

Friday 11-6 PM | Saturday 11-6 PM | Sunday 11-6 PM

Bismuth is a Boston-based artist known for her self-portrait photographs. Her work explores and challenges ideas surrounding identity and its fragile nature, politics and trans expression through a satirical and spontaneous approach. 

Recently, Bismuth has taken up oil painting as her primary medium, in which she creates numeric and interactive landscapes. 

Dismembered, showing at Peggy Mercury, will be her debut solo exhibit and will showcase her self-portrait images alongside painted works. Co-curated with James Boehmer and Gregory Fricke, the show will display Bismuth's current fascination with fragmentation and isolation, and so much more.

Peggy Mercury

Kent Barns

9 Maple Street, Unit 2

Kent, CT 06757

IG @itspeggymercury

For more information email us at hithere@peggymercury.com

In Celebration of the Weekend in the Life Convention coming to New Milford, CT, we have prepared some wonderful opportunities for you to take a Break and come create with us!

It's more than a souvenir... It's an experience. Enjoy creating Gilmore-inspired art in our comfortable and welcoming DIY art studio. Located just a few blocks from the downtown green, in the beautiful and Historic Bleachery, Create Escape Studio welcomes "A Weekend in the Life" visitors to come in and create your own Gilmore-inspired pottery, mosaic, canvas, and glass projects.

Yes… We can ship them to your homes!

Create Escape Studio will be open:

Thursday 6 - 9 pm, Friday from 11 am - 9 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11 am - 4 pm 143 West Street, Unit U, New Milford, CT (in the Historic Bleachery)

203-456-6196

Refreshments are welcome! Grab a coffee and some refreshments, and come make some Gilmore-inspired art at Create Escape Studio. Individual workshops will also be happening throughout the weekend.

🎨 Paint Your Own Watercolor Bookmark!

September 12, 13 & 14 | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Drop in any time and get creative at this free, all-ages event—no experience needed!

Design a one-of-a-kind bookmark that even Rory Gilmore would love to tuck into her latest read. Choose your own theme, colors, and style—make it as cozy, whimsical, or bold as you like.

Our friendly artists will be there to offer tips and inspiration as you paint.

Just walk in, grab a brush, and let your imagination flow!

Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT

Weekend in the Life blowout sale!

DRIFTLINES, a dual exhibition featuring new works by painter Heather Neilson and photographer Babs Perkins, explores the meditative connections between memory, place, premonition, and afterthought. The two artists are local to the Northwest Corner of Connecticut with studios at Whiting Mills in Winsted. DRIFTLINES will be on display through Friday, September 12.

A reception for the artists will take place on Saturday, August 16, 5-7PM and an artist’s talk featuring the two artists in conversation is scheduled for Thursday, September 4 at 5:30PM.