Mail artists have sent in their creative post cards from 17 countries.
Snail mail has never been so creative and clever.
https://personaland.com/hut/exhibition/going-postal-2-gallery-1-of-2
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
Going Postal 2 (in a good way)
We want your wildest image, film, music or poem. NO ENTRY FEE
Deadline for submissions - June 30
https://personaland.com/submit/wearing-wild.php
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
Wearing Wild
CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!
Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!
Now accepting submissions!
Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)
Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7
Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm
Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!
We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.
Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford
Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14
All levels welcome
Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.
Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.
Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!
Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station
11 Railroad Street
New Milford, CT
A Call for Photographers @ Gallery 25 in Downtown New Milford
The Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery is pleased to present Restoration: Landscapes & Botanical Abstracts in Gouache, an exhibition of beautiful landscapes and botanicals by artist Susan Newbury, on view from April 5 through May 31.
Susan’s work is a celebration of nature’s depth and detail, drawing inspiration from the stunning landscapes, waterscapes, and gardens of her rural New York State roots and her home in Litchfield County. With a background in graphic and fashion design, her artistic practice has evolved into a dynamic exploration of color, pattern, and movement. She works primarily in gouache, acrylic, and mixed media on paper, canvas, and wood panel, using a bright, rich palette to create layered compositions that blend natural elements with abstract forms.
“Nature not only provides the subject matter but the solitude, joy, and purpose for my paintings, creating a place of quiet introspection and restoration,” she says. Her work reflects this philosophy, infusing familiar landscapes with energy and emotion while maintaining a sense of tranquility and balance. Inspired by both the botanical world and interior design elements such as fabric, wallpaper, and tilework, her paintings feature repeating shapes and striking color contrasts for an unexpected visual experience.
Her instinctive approach to painting allows her to let go of the rules, creating compositions that are both structured and free-flowing. She paints in her Litchfield County studio and accepts commission work.
Gunn Memorial Library is located at 5 Wykeham Road at the juncture of Route 47 opposite the Green in Washington, CT. Library hours may be found at gunnlibrary.org.
For more information call (860)868-7586 or email, adoerwald@gunnlibrary.org.
Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery: "Restoration: Landscapes & Botanical Abstracts in Gouache" by Susan Newbury
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!
Story and Music Time
The Cornwall Library is delighted to present Traces, Places, and Faces, an intriguing exhibition of photography and watercolor painting by Sari Goodfriend and Eddie Watkins. They are life partners, and exhibit their shared passion for people, nature, and art in this joint show.
From an early age, New Yorker Sari Goodfriend happily spent her childhood summers in Cornwall with her sister Jenny and her art dealer parents, Carol and Jim. For a few years after college she lived in East Cornwall, photographing for local newspapers from New Milford to Salisbury. Todd Piker (of Cornwall Bridge Pottery) provided her a first opportunity to exhibit (and sell!) her personal photos in a show he curated at the Silo Gallery in New Milford.
Moving back to New York, Sari has since worked as a commercial photographer, shooting assignments for corporations, magazines, non-profits, universities, and private individuals. She now does mostly portraits and events, but her youthful Cornwall summers are apparent in the landscape and nature-inspired images she is exhibiting at the library. Her part of the show also features some abstract photographs inspired by what she terms “bleak winter beauty” and “the wild, chaotic, post-tornado woods”. Many of her photographs are in frames that once held old master prints from her parents’ art dealership, C&J Goodfriend, Drawings and Prints.
Eddie Watkins is from Pittsburgh. After four years in the Navy stationed in Cuba and Newfoundland as a proud member of the Seabees (Construction Battalion), he moved to New York City and became a photographer of fine artwork. His clientele includes museums such as The Frick Collection, The Museum of Arts and Design, private art dealers, well known artists, and collectors. He also photographed the permanent collection of The Art Students League.
Eddie has been the drummer for many rock and blues bands, a sideline that provides subjects for personal photography seen in this show. When on the move, from 1980s city streets to rural landscapes, Eddie always carries either a camera or a set of watercolors. His painting style ranges from loose and interpretive to detailed and exacting, inspired by his naval engineering background. This show includes both his photography and watercolors.
Traces, Places, and Faces runs from April 19 to June 7. The artists’ reception is on Saturday, April 19, from 5 to 7 pm. Registration on the library website is requested for the reception.
Traces, Places, and Faces
In Ann Kraus’s new exhibition of paintings at David M. Hunt Library, vibrant skyscapes capture the feelings evoked by a specific time and place, constantly evolving as they are buffeted by the wind, adding drama and clarity to our world at sunrise and sunset. The artist said of her paintings, "While some may be serene, others may be electrifying and chaotic."
A reception for the artist will take place on Sat May 3, 5-7PM. In addition, Kraus will host an Art Talk on Thursday, May 22, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the artist about her inspirations, techniques, and the thought-provoking themes behind her collection.
I Collect Clouds will be on display from May 2 through May 30,
Ann Kraus: I Collect Clouds
You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!
Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.
Show dates: April 17-June 27
Flashes & Fragments Exhibit
Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!
Story Time
Tuesdays in May at 10:30 AM
Perfect for 0 - 12 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.
Baby Time
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!
Music & Rhyme Inside
HOTCHKISS-FYLER HOUSE MUSEUM
Torrington Historical Society
192 Main Street, Torrington, CT
2025 hours: Wednesday through Saturdays, April 16 - October 31, 2025
Guided tours at 1, 2 and 3 pm
Phone: (860) 482-8260 info@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org
Admission: Adults $10 per person; children under 8 free
The Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum (b. 1900) will open for the season Wednesday April 16th. The Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum is a Victorian mansion that was home to two generations of Torrington residents. Gertrude F. Hotchkiss, the last family member to occupy the home, bequeathed the house and contents to the Society in 1956. The interior of this grand house features mahogany paneling, ornate carvings, stenciled walls, murals, parquet floors and ornamental plaster treatments. Original family furnishings collections of fine and decorative arts. Artists represented are: Ammi Phillips, E.I. Couse, Winfield Scott Clime and George Lawrence Nelson.
Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum Opening for Season
“In Praise of Cities”, by Merrill French,
“Ongoing”, by Patricia Weise
& “ For Real”, featuring Peter Christ, Kathy Hodge, Brian McClear
Five Points Gallery presents three new exhibitions. In the Torrington Savings Bank Gallery, Merrill French paints intricate cityscapes from around the world. The Torrington Downtown Partners Gallery features gouache paintings by Patricia Weise that depict domesticity and daily life. For Real, a group exhibition in the West Gallery features three artists (Peter Christ, Kathy Hodge & Brian McClear) each of whom portray elements from the man-made world.
Three New Exhibitions
Exhibition at the Five Points Annex Gallery in Torrington Ct 06790
Go Figure Exhibition
Join local historical costuming enthusiast Abigail Yanaway to...
- Ask questions about 18th century sewing Access resources related to 18th century sewing
- Get help with your own 18th century projects
- Meet other people interested in historical sewing
- Join other historical sewing enthusiasts to work on projects together
18th Century Sewing Drop In Hours - Get ready for 2026!!
Young students will learn theatre basics, as well as music and choreography. This class is highly recommended before participating in other TW Kids’ Programs.
Showcase Performance on June 7th.
Rising Stars: Introduction to Musical theatre (Ages 5-8)
This class will give students the fun of playing the guitar, and with Musical Associates’ methods, a beginner learns how to play a tune in the very first lesson! Students will have the opportunity to perform for each other and for their parents in a recital at the end of the year.
All genres of music will be included as part of the program so that students get a well-rounded artistic experience. The music club will pick up where school music programs leave off, a chance for students to get that extra attention and increased opportunity to perform.
Instruments: K-2 children will need a half sized (30”-34”), nylon-strung acoustic guitar for the program, such as this:
ADM 30” Classical or a
one of these by Best Choice Products
Older children may need a three-quarter sized (36”-39”) nylon-strung acoustic guitar for the program such as this one: Pyle Beginner Acoustic Guitar
Please retain your receipts in the unfortunate case that the class does not meet our 4 student minimum.
Instrument rental for use during class is available. Rental fee is $20 for the 6 week session.
Guitar Lessons - Grades K-5
The Next in this Three Part Series to Promote Positive Screen Use and Play-based Childhood
Gain the tools and support to navigate the turbulent waters of screen use and addiction.
How do parents/caregivers get help with managing screen use? Who can we turn to when things are feeling out of balance or out of control? Is screen use really an issue to be concerned about or is it overblown? Are there trends that we should be aware of happening in our community? All of these questions and more will be addressed by a panel which includes pediatricians, school social workers and other experts. Come with your questions/concerns and we will work toward solutions together.
Meet our Panelists:
Kate Litwin has practiced as a general pediatrician at Rocky Hill Pediatrics for more than 18 years. At work, she routinely counsels parents and patients regarding digital media use. At home, she is the mother of two teenagers and has, like most parents, struggled to set and enforce boundaries at the various stages of child and adolescent development. She has a particular interest in teen mental health and cares for many patients with anxiety, depression, ADHD and eating disorders.
Dr. Lucia Benzoni works in Bristol as a Pediatrician and has 34 years of experience. She lives in Litchfield and is married with five children. A lover of the outdoors, Dr. Benzoni finds joy in engaging in activities like gardening, hiking, and biking. “The struggle is real .... I went from having children that are older that did not have constant access to screens to my youngest child who had constant access.”
Sarah Bolton was born and raised in Woodbury. After graduating from Villanova University, she served a year in the Americorps program in Washington D.C., working for a non-profit agency that encourages adults experiencing homelessness to identify and achieve next steps in their lives. She then lived in New York City and New Haven, continuing her career in public service working for the City of New York and then the State of CT. She eventually made her way back to Litchfield County, settling in Litchfield ten years ago. She obtained her master's degree in social work from UConn in 2012 and has been working as a school social worker since 2013. Sarah, her husband Jay, and their two children enjoy being involved in the community.
Pizza will be served and activities will be available for kids guided by Miss Tricia!
Registration is required.
Panel Discussion: A Screenage Survival Kit for Parents/Caregivers
Join us in the Community Room for our monthly Fun Fiction Book Club! Refreshments and Ice Breaker Game from 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm. 7:00 pm we start chatting about the book! This program is free and open to the public. No registration required! The book is available at the Library Circulation Desk. Refreshments provided by The Friends of The Thomaston Public Library. This month we will be reading and discussing The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood.
Fun Fiction Book Club
The Popular Book Club will meet at the Morris Public Library on Tuesday, May 27 to discuss "Booth" by Karen Joy Fowler.
In 1822, a secret family moves into a secret cabin some thirty miles northeast of Baltimore, to farm, to hide, and to bear ten children over the course of the next sixteen years. Junius Booth—breadwinner, celebrated Shakespearean actor, and master of the house in more ways than one—is at once a mesmerizing talent and a man of terrifying instability. One by one the children arrive, as year by year, the country draws frighteningly closer to the boiling point of secession and civil war.
As the tenor of the world shifts, the Booths emerge from their hidden lives to cement their place as one of the country’s leading theatrical families. But behind the curtains of the many stages they have graced, multiple scandals, family triumphs, and criminal disasters begin to take their toll, and the solemn siblings of John Wilkes Booth are left to reckon with the truth behind the destructively specious promise of an early prophecy.
New registrations and book requests: 860-567-7440 or https://morrispubliclibrary.net/library-calendar-event.../
Popular Book Club
Mail artists have sent in their creative post cards from 17 countries.
Snail mail has never been so creative and clever.
https://personaland.com/hut/exhibition/going-postal-2-gallery-1-of-2
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
Going Postal 2 (in a good way)
We want your wildest image, film, music or poem. NO ENTRY FEE
Deadline for submissions - June 30
https://personaland.com/submit/wearing-wild.php
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
Wearing Wild
CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!
Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!
Now accepting submissions!
Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)
Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7
Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm
Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!
We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.
Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford
Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14
All levels welcome
Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.
Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.
Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!
Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station
11 Railroad Street
New Milford, CT
A Call for Photographers @ Gallery 25 in Downtown New Milford
The Merryall Center in New Milford, CT is now accepting submissions for Expressing Motherhood (Connecticut).
Expressing Motherhood is a stage show of personal stories, songs, and skits all about the journey of motherhood. Since 2008, moms have been sharing their stories at Expressing Motherhood performances across the country. Submissions from moms, dads, grandparents, and reflections about mothers are all welcome.
The show is built for the non-famous, non-published, and people who want to get out and express themselves. The average cast consists of ten people. Performers submit in advance and are chosen based on the power of their stories.
Submission deadline - June 30th, 2025. No auditions. Email Submissions to: aschuette@merryallcenter.org
Expressing Motherhood Call for Submissions
Open to all levels of experience, this workshop offers an in-depth exploration of oil painting techniques and traditional still life. Develop foundational painting skills, including glazing and layering oil paints to create luminosity and depth.
Oil Painting: Explorations in Still Life
with Sarah Paolucci
Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025
10 AM – 1 PM
Members: $162 / Non-Members: $180
Oil Painting: Explorations in Still Life
You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!
Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.
Show dates: April 17-June 27
Flashes & Fragments Exhibit
Landscapes: an exhibit of oil paintings by Pete Bergeron.
Connecticut artist Pete Bergeron has been painting since early childhood, inspired by the classic television instruction series "You Are an Artist", hosted by Jon Gnagy. Pete's formal art training began at Paier School of Art in Hamden, CT, studying illustration. Eventually he turned to large scale painting and, like artist James Rosenquist before him, he worked as a billboard painter, creating giant images of hamburgers, beer bottles, cars and other colorful oversized advertisements.
In 1990 he studied with Frank Covino of Waitsfield, VT, learning the Classical Academic approach to painting: a systematic method that begins with a detailed monochromatic under painting superimposed with many layers of thinly applied colored glazes. The resulting effect gives an overall luminous quality to the finished painting. His commitment to fine art was a natural direction that led to a consuming full-time passion for creating lasting and timeless works of art.
Pete’s paintings are reminiscent of the late nineteenth century American landscape painters of the Hudson River School, including John Frederick Kensett, Sanford Robinson Gifford and William Trost Richards, and of the Tonalist painters of that period.
His work hangs in many collections throughout the country.
“Landscapes” is an exhibition of paintings of unique locations the artist has visited many times, and through the use of strong composition, a wide range of values and a complex layering of color, the artist turns the otherwise commonplace – a crashing wave, the quiet of a passing cloud or the early light of a new day – into moments of awe and inspiration and creates a connection to the eternal beauty and reassuring qualities of Nature.
Landscapes by Pete Bergeron
Wednesdays in May at 10:30 AM
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.
Rhyme Time & Playgroup
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!
Music & Rhyme
Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through time? Introducing the Chabad of Northwest CT JLI Course: Colorful Profiles, where we will dive into the lives of twelve remarkable characters who shaped Jewish history in ways you never imagined! Over the course of four enlightening weeks, you'll meet a tapestry of personalities from courageous converts to wise royal advisors, from daring captives to inspiring philanthropists. Each story is a vibrant thread in the rich fabric of our heritage, offering you a kaleidoscope of experiences that will leave you captivated and craving more.
Discover the sacrifices that paved the way for future generations, the adventures that defied the odds, and the achievements that illuminate our collective past. This course is not just a lesson in history; its a celebration of resilience, identity, and the colorful spectrum of Jewish life. Don't miss out on this chance to enrich your understanding and appreciation of our peoples legacy come join us and let the stories unfold! After all, history is best told through the vivid colors of its characters!
Classes meet in-person on six Wednesday mornings at The Heritage Hotel.
RSVP: chabadNW.org/JLI (zoom option available)
Colorful Profiles
The Roger Sherman and Mary Floyd Tallmadge DAR Chapters have partnered with the Litchfield Historical Society to host the American Battlefield Trust's "American Revolution Experience" exhibit, a traveling educational exhibition on display May 28-June 8. Museum hours 11am-5pm Wednesday-Sunday.
American Revolution Experience at the Litchfield Historical Society
The Cornwall Library is delighted to present Traces, Places, and Faces, an intriguing exhibition of photography and watercolor painting by Sari Goodfriend and Eddie Watkins. They are life partners, and exhibit their shared passion for people, nature, and art in this joint show.
From an early age, New Yorker Sari Goodfriend happily spent her childhood summers in Cornwall with her sister Jenny and her art dealer parents, Carol and Jim. For a few years after college she lived in East Cornwall, photographing for local newspapers from New Milford to Salisbury. Todd Piker (of Cornwall Bridge Pottery) provided her a first opportunity to exhibit (and sell!) her personal photos in a show he curated at the Silo Gallery in New Milford.
Moving back to New York, Sari has since worked as a commercial photographer, shooting assignments for corporations, magazines, non-profits, universities, and private individuals. She now does mostly portraits and events, but her youthful Cornwall summers are apparent in the landscape and nature-inspired images she is exhibiting at the library. Her part of the show also features some abstract photographs inspired by what she terms “bleak winter beauty” and “the wild, chaotic, post-tornado woods”. Many of her photographs are in frames that once held old master prints from her parents’ art dealership, C&J Goodfriend, Drawings and Prints.
Eddie Watkins is from Pittsburgh. After four years in the Navy stationed in Cuba and Newfoundland as a proud member of the Seabees (Construction Battalion), he moved to New York City and became a photographer of fine artwork. His clientele includes museums such as The Frick Collection, The Museum of Arts and Design, private art dealers, well known artists, and collectors. He also photographed the permanent collection of The Art Students League.
Eddie has been the drummer for many rock and blues bands, a sideline that provides subjects for personal photography seen in this show. When on the move, from 1980s city streets to rural landscapes, Eddie always carries either a camera or a set of watercolors. His painting style ranges from loose and interpretive to detailed and exacting, inspired by his naval engineering background. This show includes both his photography and watercolors.
Traces, Places, and Faces runs from April 19 to June 7. The artists’ reception is on Saturday, April 19, from 5 to 7 pm. Registration on the library website is requested for the reception.
Traces, Places, and Faces
HOTCHKISS-FYLER HOUSE MUSEUM
Torrington Historical Society
192 Main Street, Torrington, CT
2025 hours: Wednesday through Saturdays, April 16 - October 31, 2025
Guided tours at 1, 2 and 3 pm
Phone: (860) 482-8260 info@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org
Admission: Adults $10 per person; children under 8 free
The Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum (b. 1900) will open for the season Wednesday April 16th. The Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum is a Victorian mansion that was home to two generations of Torrington residents. Gertrude F. Hotchkiss, the last family member to occupy the home, bequeathed the house and contents to the Society in 1956. The interior of this grand house features mahogany paneling, ornate carvings, stenciled walls, murals, parquet floors and ornamental plaster treatments. Original family furnishings collections of fine and decorative arts. Artists represented are: Ammi Phillips, E.I. Couse, Winfield Scott Clime and George Lawrence Nelson.
Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum Opening for Season
In Ann Kraus’s new exhibition of paintings at David M. Hunt Library, vibrant skyscapes capture the feelings evoked by a specific time and place, constantly evolving as they are buffeted by the wind, adding drama and clarity to our world at sunrise and sunset. The artist said of her paintings, "While some may be serene, others may be electrifying and chaotic."
A reception for the artist will take place on Sat May 3, 5-7PM. In addition, Kraus will host an Art Talk on Thursday, May 22, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the artist about her inspirations, techniques, and the thought-provoking themes behind her collection.
I Collect Clouds will be on display from May 2 through May 30,
Ann Kraus: I Collect Clouds
“In Praise of Cities”, by Merrill French,
“Ongoing”, by Patricia Weise
& “ For Real”, featuring Peter Christ, Kathy Hodge, Brian McClear
Five Points Gallery presents three new exhibitions. In the Torrington Savings Bank Gallery, Merrill French paints intricate cityscapes from around the world. The Torrington Downtown Partners Gallery features gouache paintings by Patricia Weise that depict domesticity and daily life. For Real, a group exhibition in the West Gallery features three artists (Peter Christ, Kathy Hodge & Brian McClear) each of whom portray elements from the man-made world.
Three New Exhibitions
Each week, homeschoolers will focus on a different artist, art movement, or art medium. They will take a tour of the galleries and then creating original artwork. Students of all ages will enjoy being artistic, social, and learning new skills!
May 14: 3D Art
May 28: Sky paintings
Cost: $15 per participant
Home Away From Homeschool
One week a year, six local artists get together and paint at Onadune, a sprawling family house in Rhode Island. A giant porch, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic, serves as their studio. The painters ( insert names or list above?) met fifteen years ago at the Washington Art Association, in Ira Barkoff’s class, and have continued sharing their work and ideas ever since.
While the artists have very different styles, interpretations, and backgrounds in the arts, the artwork created at Onadune shares a singular flavor of salt air and light. This special place has given the artists the rare opportunity to paint from dawn to dusk, follow their instincts while supported by each other, and has cemented the bond forged at the Washington Art Association.
The exhibit brings the viewer to Onadune and shows how six different artists have used
the same place for inspiration and personal artistic growth.The artists:
Joanne Conant
A jeweler and recognized enamellist, Joanne brought her talent to seascapes fifteen years ago and never looked back. A resident of Newtown and a former teacher at Brookfield Craft center, she is well known for her cloisonné enamels and jewelry and brings much of that sensibility to her paintings.
Elizabeth MacDonald
After Elizabeth worked as an actor in Seattle, she moved to her Bridgewater residence and started her journey with clay. She is known for her vessels, large scale mosaics, sculptures, and paintings on clay. Her time at Onadune has expanded her paintings on slate as well as canvas.
Ronnie Maddalena
A graphic designer living in Warren, Ronnie contributes her graphics skills to many important corporate and local causes, including The Farmer’sTable. Ronnie creates brilliant and exuberant still lifes, both found and arranged.
Kathleen Love Mooney
A resident of West Cornwall, Kathleen started her career as a fashion designer in NYC designing clothing on silk that she hand-painted. Her focus is painting landscapes; she continues to paint everything she sees.
Karen Simmons
Was an architect in NYC, and in France, and joined WAA when she moved to Woodbury, CT. Her paintings, landscapes and still-lifes, reflect both her architectural and European background.
Wendy Walker
Has previously worked as both an illustrator and a scenic artist /designer in NYC. When she moved to Roxbury Ct, she started painting “a little smaller” and paints landscapes and subjects that inspire her emotionally.
Onadune - Six Litchfield County Painters Inspired by the Rhode Island Coastline
Exhibition at the Five Points Annex Gallery in Torrington Ct 06790
Go Figure Exhibition
Yarn Bomb Drop-in Sessions are taking place at Five Points Arts Center throughout the winter and spring - free and open to the public of all ages, skills and techniques welcome!
Wednesdays (weekly):
2 - 4 PM
Jan 8 - May 28
Saturdays:
2 -4 PM
January 11 & 25
February 8 &22
March 8 & 22
April 12 & 26
May 10
Yarn Bomb Drop-in Sessions
$5 Per Person, Waterbury public school, magnet school, and charter school students get in FREE, Kids Adventure Passholders get in FREE.
Hang out with friends, try a relaxing craft, get creative with graphic design, or chill on a beanbag! All teens grades 6-12, ages 12+ are welcome, with supplies and snacks provided.
To pre-register please call (203) 753-0381, extension 130
Support provided by United Way of Greater Waterbury and Elisha Leavenworth Foundation. .
Teen Time
May 28 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gain an inside look from the people who spend the most time in the Mattatuck Museum- our staff! Hear from Mattatuck Museum’s Art Fellow, Julie Francois, about her favorite works on display.
Non-Member: $10 Member: $5
Sponsored by Christine and Eugene Shugrue
Insights into the Mattatuck Collection
Come see the first exhibition of the New Hartford Artisans Guild. Multiple artist have come together to celebrate ate in various artistic styles.
Reception is April 5th 5-9pm.
Vernal Equinox Spring Art Exhibition
Join us every Friday night from 5-8 in the NHAG studio, at 37 Greenwoods Road, New Hartford CT - Floor 2 #9A for life model drawing. Participants must be 18+ to attend.
registar at nhagct.art or newhartfordartisansguild.com
Live Figure drawing
A Tasteful Event is a premiere food and wine tasting with a silent auction and entertainment!
A Tasteful Event, 2025
Join us for a very special community rehearsal! Be the first participants in our new interactive performance and help shape the piece with your feedback! Then, catch a sneak peek of Lamentation Variations—a Pilobolean interpretation of Martha Graham’s seminal work, Lamentation—before it makes its NYC debut on The Joyce Theater stage this summer. The evening will culminate with a meet-and-greet with Pilobolus dancers and staff over light snacks and drinks. We hope to see you there!
When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 5:30 - 7PM
Where: The Washington Club, 92 Green Hill Rd., Washington, CT
Ticket Info: FREE! Registration required.
Pilobolus Community Rehearsal
Need a laugh? Join author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin for a funny program about funny programs! Marty will talk about the evolution of sitcoms over the decades, from I Love Lucy to The Big Bang Theory. Test your knowledge of sitcom trivia and enjoy hilarious clips from some of your favorite shows at this fun and interactive program. This program is suitable for teens and adults. Please register @harwintonlibrary.org/events
Greatest Sitcoms of All Time
Mail artists have sent in their creative post cards from 17 countries.
Snail mail has never been so creative and clever.
https://personaland.com/hut/exhibition/going-postal-2-gallery-1-of-2
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
Going Postal 2 (in a good way)
We want your wildest image, film, music or poem. NO ENTRY FEE
Deadline for submissions - June 30
https://personaland.com/submit/wearing-wild.php
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
Wearing Wild
CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!
Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!
Now accepting submissions!
Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)
Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7
Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm
Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!
We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.
Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford
Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14
All levels welcome
Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.
Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.
Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!
Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station
11 Railroad Street
New Milford, CT
A Call for Photographers @ Gallery 25 in Downtown New Milford
The Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery is pleased to present Restoration: Landscapes & Botanical Abstracts in Gouache, an exhibition of beautiful landscapes and botanicals by artist Susan Newbury, on view from April 5 through May 31.
Susan’s work is a celebration of nature’s depth and detail, drawing inspiration from the stunning landscapes, waterscapes, and gardens of her rural New York State roots and her home in Litchfield County. With a background in graphic and fashion design, her artistic practice has evolved into a dynamic exploration of color, pattern, and movement. She works primarily in gouache, acrylic, and mixed media on paper, canvas, and wood panel, using a bright, rich palette to create layered compositions that blend natural elements with abstract forms.
“Nature not only provides the subject matter but the solitude, joy, and purpose for my paintings, creating a place of quiet introspection and restoration,” she says. Her work reflects this philosophy, infusing familiar landscapes with energy and emotion while maintaining a sense of tranquility and balance. Inspired by both the botanical world and interior design elements such as fabric, wallpaper, and tilework, her paintings feature repeating shapes and striking color contrasts for an unexpected visual experience.
Her instinctive approach to painting allows her to let go of the rules, creating compositions that are both structured and free-flowing. She paints in her Litchfield County studio and accepts commission work.
Gunn Memorial Library is located at 5 Wykeham Road at the juncture of Route 47 opposite the Green in Washington, CT. Library hours may be found at gunnlibrary.org.
For more information call (860)868-7586 or email, adoerwald@gunnlibrary.org.
Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery: "Restoration: Landscapes & Botanical Abstracts in Gouache" by Susan Newbury
Basic Italian I, a 13-session beginner class, will be held on Thursdays, May 8 to July 31, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The class will cover pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and culture. The required text is Learn Italian the Fast and Fun Way by Marcel Danesi, Barron's Publisher, any edition, available online at abebooks.com and other retailers.
Italian class- beginner
In Ann Kraus’s new exhibition of paintings at David M. Hunt Library, vibrant skyscapes capture the feelings evoked by a specific time and place, constantly evolving as they are buffeted by the wind, adding drama and clarity to our world at sunrise and sunset. The artist said of her paintings, "While some may be serene, others may be electrifying and chaotic."
A reception for the artist will take place on Sat May 3, 5-7PM. In addition, Kraus will host an Art Talk on Thursday, May 22, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the artist about her inspirations, techniques, and the thought-provoking themes behind her collection.
I Collect Clouds will be on display from May 2 through May 30,
Ann Kraus: I Collect Clouds
You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!
Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.
Show dates: April 17-June 27
Flashes & Fragments Exhibit
Join us for Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 for new books, free play, and fun crafts!
Story Time
Thursdays in May at 10:30 AM
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 literary skills, social connections, and fun! We will focus on one special picture book author each week.
Preschool Storytime
The Souterrain Gallery invites you to view and pruchase the current works by Ken Krug .
Open Th-Su 11-5 and by appointment
more info at www.souterraingallery.net
About the Artist
Ken Krug is a fine artist, illustrator, and author. He illustrated Michele Obama’s book about the
White House Garden and wrote and illustrated the children’s book, No, Silly! which was on the
Bank Street College Best Books of 2016 list. His paintings have been exhibited in numerous art
shows and were featured on the set of the movie “You Can Count on Me.” Ken Krug is also an
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY
Ken spends much of his weekends , summers and other times with his wife Liz Van Doren in Cornwall where the family is deeply rooted .
Art exhibit - Ken Krug - Country Roads & City Streets
on display at the Souterrain Gallery through July :
“Frank Rosen a nontraditional woodworker who also uses wood for painting and sculpture. His work moves in different directions: geometric to flowing, flat to textural, colorful to subdued. Surprise and humor are also media in which he dabbles.”
more info at www.souterraingallery.net
open Th-Su 11-5
Frank Rosen , Wood/Art
Kenise Barnes Fine Art is honored to present an exhibition featuring hand-painted cyanotypes by Julia Whitney Barnes and drawings by Sarah Morejohn.
Julia Whitney Barnes is well known for her innovations in Cyanotype (camera-less photographic printing process) paintings. Whitney Barnes’ multi-step process includes harvesting flora (flowers and weeds being equally important) and combining several species into a single composition on photo sensitive cotton paper. After exposing the work to UV light, the resulting blue and white image is carefully hand-painted in many layers of watercolor, gouache, and ink, reanimating the vitality to the ghost of the objects. The artist is most interested in creating work that feels both beautiful and mysterious. Her artwork symbolizes resilience and are the records of the historical moment in which they were made, the process, and the artist’s will and interest in reasserting the presence of the image.
Whitney Barnes recently completed permanent public installations in The Botanist’s Mural, Vassar College/Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Poughkeepsie, NY, Brooklyn Botanical: PS 253 (glass commission), Public Art in Public Schools/Percent for Art, Brooklyn, NY, Planting Utopia (interior installation), Albany International Airport, Albany, NY, Planting Utopia (interior and exterior installation), Shaker Heritage Society, Albany, NY. The artist has received the following honors and awards; Maker-Creator Research Fellowship, Winterthur Museum, Library & Garden (2024-25), Individual Artist Grant, (partnering with Shaker Heritage Society), New York State Council on the Arts (2018), Individual Artist Commission, NY State Decentralization Grant, Arts Mid-Hudson, Poughkeepsie, NY (2015), Gowanus Public Arts Initiative Grant (ArtsGowanus, The Old Stone House & District 39), Brooklyn, NY, Residency with Site-Specific Installation & Fellowship, Fjellerup I Bund I Grund, Fjellerup, Denmark, to name a few. Her work has been featured in Architectural Record, Times Union, The B Magazine, The Jealous Curator, Create Magazine, American Art Collector Magazine and many other publications and podcasts. Julia Whitney Barnes earned her BFA Fine Arts, Painting, Parsons the New School for Design, New York, NY and her MFA Fine Arts, Painting & Combined Media, Hunter College, CUNY, New York, NY. The artist lives and works in NY.
Sarah Morejohn’s fascination with non-linear patterns in nature drives her work. Through drawing, she considers how the relationship to nature is mediated both by objective understanding and subjective imagining of it. Considering the symbolic connections between nature, the body, and climate change Morejohn draws partial six-fold symmetries. By building a drawing line by line, sharp angles soften and wiggle, cell-like shapes minnow along while branches and flowers become a part of the flotsam disconnected from the earth. Figurative snow crystals become interlaced with one another and their environment, jumbling towards their own future transformations. Morejohn’s drawing process is intuitive and organic, artifacts of the process, drips, spills, flaws and mistakes are embraced. By collaging the imperfect pieces of her drawings together the work becomes a metaphor for the ever-changing uncertainties of life.
Sarah Morejohn’s work in in the collections of Heustis Hall, 1% for Art Oregon Arts Commission, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, Echo Laboratory, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, Ursell Laboratory, Physics Department, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, Project Art & Medical Museum, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA. She was awarded residencies at Jentel Artist Residency, Banner, WY and Playa Art and Science Residency, Summer Lake, OR. Morejohn earned her BFA in Painting and Drawing, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR. The artist lives and works in CA.
Please contact Lani Ming Holloway, Associate Director, Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085 with inquires or to arrange a preview of the exhibition.
Convert Light Energy
Embellished Notifications by British textile designer and fiber artist Kate Lewis offers an analog interpretation of the messages and notifications we receive digitally from various apps, brands and the outside world in general.
Conceived as an “antidote to the news” this series of work aims to capture the good feelings and happiness these digital messages offer, carrying those emotions and momentary dopamine triggers into the future.
“I thought about the relationship our phones have with brands, how we receive information digitally and which brands and phrases exactly gave me that hit of dopamine,” Kate says. “These notifications have become integral to our modern lives, with food deliveries, take out, online dating, transport...”
With a nod to traditional cross-stitch samplers, these colorful and slightly subversive hand made works aim to lift your spirits, and will look great in your kitchen.
For more information about the opening and exhibit email hithere@peggymercury.com or send us a DM on Instagram
@itspeggymercury
For more information about Kate Lewis:
@katelewisstudio
katelewisstudio.com
Embellished Notifications by Kate Lewis
The Roger Sherman and Mary Floyd Tallmadge DAR Chapters have partnered with the Litchfield Historical Society to host the American Battlefield Trust's "American Revolution Experience" exhibit, a traveling educational exhibition on display May 28-June 8. Museum hours 11am-5pm Wednesday-Sunday.
American Revolution Experience at the Litchfield Historical Society
The Cornwall Library is delighted to present Traces, Places, and Faces, an intriguing exhibition of photography and watercolor painting by Sari Goodfriend and Eddie Watkins. They are life partners, and exhibit their shared passion for people, nature, and art in this joint show.
From an early age, New Yorker Sari Goodfriend happily spent her childhood summers in Cornwall with her sister Jenny and her art dealer parents, Carol and Jim. For a few years after college she lived in East Cornwall, photographing for local newspapers from New Milford to Salisbury. Todd Piker (of Cornwall Bridge Pottery) provided her a first opportunity to exhibit (and sell!) her personal photos in a show he curated at the Silo Gallery in New Milford.
Moving back to New York, Sari has since worked as a commercial photographer, shooting assignments for corporations, magazines, non-profits, universities, and private individuals. She now does mostly portraits and events, but her youthful Cornwall summers are apparent in the landscape and nature-inspired images she is exhibiting at the library. Her part of the show also features some abstract photographs inspired by what she terms “bleak winter beauty” and “the wild, chaotic, post-tornado woods”. Many of her photographs are in frames that once held old master prints from her parents’ art dealership, C&J Goodfriend, Drawings and Prints.
Eddie Watkins is from Pittsburgh. After four years in the Navy stationed in Cuba and Newfoundland as a proud member of the Seabees (Construction Battalion), he moved to New York City and became a photographer of fine artwork. His clientele includes museums such as The Frick Collection, The Museum of Arts and Design, private art dealers, well known artists, and collectors. He also photographed the permanent collection of The Art Students League.
Eddie has been the drummer for many rock and blues bands, a sideline that provides subjects for personal photography seen in this show. When on the move, from 1980s city streets to rural landscapes, Eddie always carries either a camera or a set of watercolors. His painting style ranges from loose and interpretive to detailed and exacting, inspired by his naval engineering background. This show includes both his photography and watercolors.
Traces, Places, and Faces runs from April 19 to June 7. The artists’ reception is on Saturday, April 19, from 5 to 7 pm. Registration on the library website is requested for the reception.
Traces, Places, and Faces
Landscapes: an exhibit of oil paintings by Pete Bergeron.
Connecticut artist Pete Bergeron has been painting since early childhood, inspired by the classic television instruction series "You Are an Artist", hosted by Jon Gnagy. Pete's formal art training began at Paier School of Art in Hamden, CT, studying illustration. Eventually he turned to large scale painting and, like artist James Rosenquist before him, he worked as a billboard painter, creating giant images of hamburgers, beer bottles, cars and other colorful oversized advertisements.
In 1990 he studied with Frank Covino of Waitsfield, VT, learning the Classical Academic approach to painting: a systematic method that begins with a detailed monochromatic under painting superimposed with many layers of thinly applied colored glazes. The resulting effect gives an overall luminous quality to the finished painting. His commitment to fine art was a natural direction that led to a consuming full-time passion for creating lasting and timeless works of art.
Pete’s paintings are reminiscent of the late nineteenth century American landscape painters of the Hudson River School, including John Frederick Kensett, Sanford Robinson Gifford and William Trost Richards, and of the Tonalist painters of that period.
His work hangs in many collections throughout the country.
“Landscapes” is an exhibition of paintings of unique locations the artist has visited many times, and through the use of strong composition, a wide range of values and a complex layering of color, the artist turns the otherwise commonplace – a crashing wave, the quiet of a passing cloud or the early light of a new day – into moments of awe and inspiration and creates a connection to the eternal beauty and reassuring qualities of Nature.
Landscapes by Pete Bergeron
Bring your lunch, listen to stories, and enjoy a fun craft! All are welcome, this program is intended for preschool-aged children. This event will be offered in person in the Junior Room of the Library.
Registration is appreciated but not required.
Lunch Bunch Storytime
HOTCHKISS-FYLER HOUSE MUSEUM
Torrington Historical Society
192 Main Street, Torrington, CT
2025 hours: Wednesday through Saturdays, April 16 - October 31, 2025
Guided tours at 1, 2 and 3 pm
Phone: (860) 482-8260 info@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org
Admission: Adults $10 per person; children under 8 free
The Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum (b. 1900) will open for the season Wednesday April 16th. The Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum is a Victorian mansion that was home to two generations of Torrington residents. Gertrude F. Hotchkiss, the last family member to occupy the home, bequeathed the house and contents to the Society in 1956. The interior of this grand house features mahogany paneling, ornate carvings, stenciled walls, murals, parquet floors and ornamental plaster treatments. Original family furnishings collections of fine and decorative arts. Artists represented are: Ammi Phillips, E.I. Couse, Winfield Scott Clime and George Lawrence Nelson.
Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum Opening for Season
“In Praise of Cities”, by Merrill French,
“Ongoing”, by Patricia Weise
& “ For Real”, featuring Peter Christ, Kathy Hodge, Brian McClear
Five Points Gallery presents three new exhibitions. In the Torrington Savings Bank Gallery, Merrill French paints intricate cityscapes from around the world. The Torrington Downtown Partners Gallery features gouache paintings by Patricia Weise that depict domesticity and daily life. For Real, a group exhibition in the West Gallery features three artists (Peter Christ, Kathy Hodge & Brian McClear) each of whom portray elements from the man-made world.
Three New Exhibitions
One week a year, six local artists get together and paint at Onadune, a sprawling family house in Rhode Island. A giant porch, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic, serves as their studio. The painters ( insert names or list above?) met fifteen years ago at the Washington Art Association, in Ira Barkoff’s class, and have continued sharing their work and ideas ever since.
While the artists have very different styles, interpretations, and backgrounds in the arts, the artwork created at Onadune shares a singular flavor of salt air and light. This special place has given the artists the rare opportunity to paint from dawn to dusk, follow their instincts while supported by each other, and has cemented the bond forged at the Washington Art Association.
The exhibit brings the viewer to Onadune and shows how six different artists have used
the same place for inspiration and personal artistic growth.The artists:
Joanne Conant
A jeweler and recognized enamellist, Joanne brought her talent to seascapes fifteen years ago and never looked back. A resident of Newtown and a former teacher at Brookfield Craft center, she is well known for her cloisonné enamels and jewelry and brings much of that sensibility to her paintings.
Elizabeth MacDonald
After Elizabeth worked as an actor in Seattle, she moved to her Bridgewater residence and started her journey with clay. She is known for her vessels, large scale mosaics, sculptures, and paintings on clay. Her time at Onadune has expanded her paintings on slate as well as canvas.
Ronnie Maddalena
A graphic designer living in Warren, Ronnie contributes her graphics skills to many important corporate and local causes, including The Farmer’sTable. Ronnie creates brilliant and exuberant still lifes, both found and arranged.
Kathleen Love Mooney
A resident of West Cornwall, Kathleen started her career as a fashion designer in NYC designing clothing on silk that she hand-painted. Her focus is painting landscapes; she continues to paint everything she sees.
Karen Simmons
Was an architect in NYC, and in France, and joined WAA when she moved to Woodbury, CT. Her paintings, landscapes and still-lifes, reflect both her architectural and European background.
Wendy Walker
Has previously worked as both an illustrator and a scenic artist /designer in NYC. When she moved to Roxbury Ct, she started painting “a little smaller” and paints landscapes and subjects that inspire her emotionally.
Onadune - Six Litchfield County Painters Inspired by the Rhode Island Coastline
Exhibition at the Five Points Annex Gallery in Torrington Ct 06790
Go Figure Exhibition
Come see the first exhibition of the New Hartford Artisans Guild. Multiple artist have come together to celebrate ate in various artistic styles.
Reception is April 5th 5-9pm.
Vernal Equinox Spring Art Exhibition
On Exhibit in the Jamie Gagarin Gallery: May 27 - July 10
"Impermanence" - Mixed Media
ARTIST STATEMENT:
“My work is driven by experimentation, essential for my growth as an artist. I explore shape, texture, and color using various media, finding inspiration in unexpected materials like rusted metal or beach debris. I create interesting textures with coal, tissue paper, eggshells, and more, utilizing quick-drying acrylics and latex paints for spontaneity. My style blends conceptualism, minimalism, and abstract expressionism, reflecting impermanence and the beauty of contrasts. The seemingly chaotic final result embodies my mind transitioning to calm, capturing fleeting moments before they take shape, free from expectations and regrets.”
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Erika Larskaya is an abstract artist who specializes in acrylics and mixed media. Originally hailing from St. Petersburg, Russia, she made the journey to New York City in the late 1980s at the age of 21, eager to learn English and build a new life for herself. After studying design at the American Business and Fashion Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina, she briefly pursued a career as an interior designer. However, her true passion lay in being at home with her children and dedicating time to painting. She began exhibiting her work in 2008. While she has received formal training and appreciates traditional foundational skills like figure drawing, her love for experimentation and pushing artistic boundaries has led her to develop a unique methodology and technique that allows her to express the emotions that are felt but not easily seen. Inspired by other female artists who have overcome adversity and societal challenges, she creates her art from her studio in northwestern Connecticut.
For more information about Erika, visit her website at https://www.erikalarskaya.art/
Art Opening - Erika Larskaya
Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show
Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color and inspired by the warmth and energy of summer.
Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!
New Milford is an exciting destination, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Enjoy well-reviewed restaurants, pubs, and unique shops, take in a film at our charming Art Deco movie theater, or catch a live performance at the innovative TheatreWorks playhouse. Stroll through our beautiful historic New England Green, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the town’s charm.
Experience Gallery 25
Gallery 25 is an artist-run gallery featuring 25 members working across all genres. Along with our exciting exhibitions, we invite you to take part in our workshops, live demonstrations, artist discussions, and photography walks!
We welcome you to explore, create, and be inspired!
Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues
Feeling stressed? Visit the Makerspace to relax and unwind at this calming craft night. Work on a project from home or make a collage as you listen to tranquil music and spend time with friends.
Ages 18+
Registration Required: https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/peaceful-palettes-collage/
Gunn Memorial Library Adult Makerspace Workshop - Peaceful Palettes
Attorney Levine has represented individuals going through family court struggles for approximately five years. Through that experience, she is hoping to bring some guidance and relief to those pursuing family court battles on their own. Come, bring your questions, and be ready for an open discussion regarding Connecticut family court processes and laws.
Family Law Open Discussion with Attorney Rachael Levine
Thursday, May 29th, Pat Marafiote & Danny Draher are back at 2nd Home. It has been a while since Pat and Danny were here, but not so long as to not remember what a great evening it was, and this is certain to be an other evening of great Blues! Great music, food, drinks, and fun. Come down and enjoy.
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/
Pat Marafiote & Danny Draher at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge
Join our FREE block party concert series downtown with live music on Bank Street, street games, local eats, sidewalk sales and fun! Grab your chairs and join us downtown for an evening of safe and community-involved entertainment:
May 29, with a Rain Date of May 30: 100 Proof
+ Henna By Elyse
June 19, with a Rain Date of June 26: Anchor Management
+ 9-Hole Mini Golf
July 17, with a Rain Date of July 18: Nashville Drive
+ Cotton Candy Cart
August 21, with a Rain Date of Aug 28: Pop Rocks
+ Henna By Elyse
Sept 18, with a Rain Date of Sept 19: Struggle Monkey
Rock The Block
Mark your calendars! Jay will be hosting Open Mic Night on Thursday May 29th.
Open Mic Night
Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through time? Introducing the Chabad of Northwest CT JLI Course: Colorful Profiles, where we will dive into the lives of twelve remarkable characters who shaped Jewish history in ways you never imagined! Over the course of four enlightening weeks, you'll meet a tapestry of personalities from courageous converts to wise royal advisors, from daring captives to inspiring philanthropists. Each story is a vibrant thread in the rich fabric of our heritage, offering you a kaleidoscope of experiences that will leave you captivated and craving more.
Discover the sacrifices that paved the way for future generations, the adventures that defied the odds, and the achievements that illuminate our collective past. This course is not just a lesson in history; its a celebration of resilience, identity, and the colorful spectrum of Jewish life. Don't miss out on this chance to enrich your understanding and appreciation of our peoples legacy come join us and let the stories unfold! After all, history is best told through the vivid colors of its characters!
Classes meet in-person on four Thursday evenings at the Interlaken Inn.
RSVP: chabadNW.org/JLI (zoom option available)
Colorful Profiles
Mail artists have sent in their creative post cards from 17 countries.
Snail mail has never been so creative and clever.
https://personaland.com/hut/exhibition/going-postal-2-gallery-1-of-2
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
Going Postal 2 (in a good way)
We want your wildest image, film, music or poem. NO ENTRY FEE
Deadline for submissions - June 30
https://personaland.com/submit/wearing-wild.php
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
Wearing Wild
CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!
Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!
Now accepting submissions!
Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)
Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7
Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm
Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizes—including a $350 First Place Award!
We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.
Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford
Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14
All levels welcome
Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.
Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.
Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!
Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station
11 Railroad Street
New Milford, CT
A Call for Photographers @ Gallery 25 in Downtown New Milford
The Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery is pleased to present Restoration: Landscapes & Botanical Abstracts in Gouache, an exhibition of beautiful landscapes and botanicals by artist Susan Newbury, on view from April 5 through May 31.
Susan’s work is a celebration of nature’s depth and detail, drawing inspiration from the stunning landscapes, waterscapes, and gardens of her rural New York State roots and her home in Litchfield County. With a background in graphic and fashion design, her artistic practice has evolved into a dynamic exploration of color, pattern, and movement. She works primarily in gouache, acrylic, and mixed media on paper, canvas, and wood panel, using a bright, rich palette to create layered compositions that blend natural elements with abstract forms.
“Nature not only provides the subject matter but the solitude, joy, and purpose for my paintings, creating a place of quiet introspection and restoration,” she says. Her work reflects this philosophy, infusing familiar landscapes with energy and emotion while maintaining a sense of tranquility and balance. Inspired by both the botanical world and interior design elements such as fabric, wallpaper, and tilework, her paintings feature repeating shapes and striking color contrasts for an unexpected visual experience.
Her instinctive approach to painting allows her to let go of the rules, creating compositions that are both structured and free-flowing. She paints in her Litchfield County studio and accepts commission work.
Gunn Memorial Library is located at 5 Wykeham Road at the juncture of Route 47 opposite the Green in Washington, CT. Library hours may be found at gunnlibrary.org.
For more information call (860)868-7586 or email, adoerwald@gunnlibrary.org.
Gunn Memorial Library Stairwell Gallery: "Restoration: Landscapes & Botanical Abstracts in Gouache" by Susan Newbury
You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!
Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.
Show dates: April 17-June 27
Flashes & Fragments Exhibit
Landscapes: an exhibit of oil paintings by Pete Bergeron.
Connecticut artist Pete Bergeron has been painting since early childhood, inspired by the classic television instruction series "You Are an Artist", hosted by Jon Gnagy. Pete's formal art training began at Paier School of Art in Hamden, CT, studying illustration. Eventually he turned to large scale painting and, like artist James Rosenquist before him, he worked as a billboard painter, creating giant images of hamburgers, beer bottles, cars and other colorful oversized advertisements.
In 1990 he studied with Frank Covino of Waitsfield, VT, learning the Classical Academic approach to painting: a systematic method that begins with a detailed monochromatic under painting superimposed with many layers of thinly applied colored glazes. The resulting effect gives an overall luminous quality to the finished painting. His commitment to fine art was a natural direction that led to a consuming full-time passion for creating lasting and timeless works of art.
Pete’s paintings are reminiscent of the late nineteenth century American landscape painters of the Hudson River School, including John Frederick Kensett, Sanford Robinson Gifford and William Trost Richards, and of the Tonalist painters of that period.
His work hangs in many collections throughout the country.
“Landscapes” is an exhibition of paintings of unique locations the artist has visited many times, and through the use of strong composition, a wide range of values and a complex layering of color, the artist turns the otherwise commonplace – a crashing wave, the quiet of a passing cloud or the early light of a new day – into moments of awe and inspiration and creates a connection to the eternal beauty and reassuring qualities of Nature.
Landscapes by Pete Bergeron
Senior Clay Hand-building
Friday, MAY 9th - 6 weeks
10:00-12:00PM 60+
We're excited to offer another chance for you to enjoy the relaxing and creative world of clay hand-building!
Join us in a welcoming, inspiring atmosphere where you can explore pottery sculpture—no experience needed. Our expert instructor, Andrea, will guide you step-by-step as you bring your artistic visions to life.
Class Details:
- Cost: $70 (includes instruction, all supplies, glazing, and firing)
- Location: Pottery Studio, 1 Church Street – fully handicap accessible
- Instructor: Andrea, experienced and encouraging!
Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!
To sign up, complete the registration form and submit payment.
Need more info? Call us at (860) 354-4318. We’d love to hear from you!
Senior Clay Hand-building
For preschool children and their caregivers. A cheery program of stories, music, rhymes and crafts designed for busy toddlers.
No registration required
Preschool Storytime
The Souterrain Gallery invites you to view and pruchase the current works by Ken Krug .
Open Th-Su 11-5 and by appointment
more info at www.souterraingallery.net
About the Artist
Ken Krug is a fine artist, illustrator, and author. He illustrated Michele Obama’s book about the
White House Garden and wrote and illustrated the children’s book, No, Silly! which was on the
Bank Street College Best Books of 2016 list. His paintings have been exhibited in numerous art
shows and were featured on the set of the movie “You Can Count on Me.” Ken Krug is also an
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY
Ken spends much of his weekends , summers and other times with his wife Liz Van Doren in Cornwall where the family is deeply rooted .
Art exhibit - Ken Krug - Country Roads & City Streets
on display at the Souterrain Gallery through July :
“Frank Rosen a nontraditional woodworker who also uses wood for painting and sculpture. His work moves in different directions: geometric to flowing, flat to textural, colorful to subdued. Surprise and humor are also media in which he dabbles.”
more info at www.souterraingallery.net
open Th-Su 11-5
Frank Rosen , Wood/Art
Kenise Barnes Fine Art is honored to present an exhibition featuring hand-painted cyanotypes by Julia Whitney Barnes and drawings by Sarah Morejohn.
Julia Whitney Barnes is well known for her innovations in Cyanotype (camera-less photographic printing process) paintings. Whitney Barnes’ multi-step process includes harvesting flora (flowers and weeds being equally important) and combining several species into a single composition on photo sensitive cotton paper. After exposing the work to UV light, the resulting blue and white image is carefully hand-painted in many layers of watercolor, gouache, and ink, reanimating the vitality to the ghost of the objects. The artist is most interested in creating work that feels both beautiful and mysterious. Her artwork symbolizes resilience and are the records of the historical moment in which they were made, the process, and the artist’s will and interest in reasserting the presence of the image.
Whitney Barnes recently completed permanent public installations in The Botanist’s Mural, Vassar College/Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Poughkeepsie, NY, Brooklyn Botanical: PS 253 (glass commission), Public Art in Public Schools/Percent for Art, Brooklyn, NY, Planting Utopia (interior installation), Albany International Airport, Albany, NY, Planting Utopia (interior and exterior installation), Shaker Heritage Society, Albany, NY. The artist has received the following honors and awards; Maker-Creator Research Fellowship, Winterthur Museum, Library & Garden (2024-25), Individual Artist Grant, (partnering with Shaker Heritage Society), New York State Council on the Arts (2018), Individual Artist Commission, NY State Decentralization Grant, Arts Mid-Hudson, Poughkeepsie, NY (2015), Gowanus Public Arts Initiative Grant (ArtsGowanus, The Old Stone House & District 39), Brooklyn, NY, Residency with Site-Specific Installation & Fellowship, Fjellerup I Bund I Grund, Fjellerup, Denmark, to name a few. Her work has been featured in Architectural Record, Times Union, The B Magazine, The Jealous Curator, Create Magazine, American Art Collector Magazine and many other publications and podcasts. Julia Whitney Barnes earned her BFA Fine Arts, Painting, Parsons the New School for Design, New York, NY and her MFA Fine Arts, Painting & Combined Media, Hunter College, CUNY, New York, NY. The artist lives and works in NY.
Sarah Morejohn’s fascination with non-linear patterns in nature drives her work. Through drawing, she considers how the relationship to nature is mediated both by objective understanding and subjective imagining of it. Considering the symbolic connections between nature, the body, and climate change Morejohn draws partial six-fold symmetries. By building a drawing line by line, sharp angles soften and wiggle, cell-like shapes minnow along while branches and flowers become a part of the flotsam disconnected from the earth. Figurative snow crystals become interlaced with one another and their environment, jumbling towards their own future transformations. Morejohn’s drawing process is intuitive and organic, artifacts of the process, drips, spills, flaws and mistakes are embraced. By collaging the imperfect pieces of her drawings together the work becomes a metaphor for the ever-changing uncertainties of life.
Sarah Morejohn’s work in in the collections of Heustis Hall, 1% for Art Oregon Arts Commission, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, Echo Laboratory, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, Ursell Laboratory, Physics Department, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, Project Art & Medical Museum, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA. She was awarded residencies at Jentel Artist Residency, Banner, WY and Playa Art and Science Residency, Summer Lake, OR. Morejohn earned her BFA in Painting and Drawing, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR. The artist lives and works in CA.
Please contact Lani Ming Holloway, Associate Director, Lani@kbfa.com, 860 560 3085 with inquires or to arrange a preview of the exhibition.
Convert Light Energy
Embellished Notifications by British textile designer and fiber artist Kate Lewis offers an analog interpretation of the messages and notifications we receive digitally from various apps, brands and the outside world in general.
Conceived as an “antidote to the news” this series of work aims to capture the good feelings and happiness these digital messages offer, carrying those emotions and momentary dopamine triggers into the future.
“I thought about the relationship our phones have with brands, how we receive information digitally and which brands and phrases exactly gave me that hit of dopamine,” Kate says. “These notifications have become integral to our modern lives, with food deliveries, take out, online dating, transport...”
With a nod to traditional cross-stitch samplers, these colorful and slightly subversive hand made works aim to lift your spirits, and will look great in your kitchen.
For more information about the opening and exhibit email hithere@peggymercury.com or send us a DM on Instagram
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@katelewisstudio
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Embellished Notifications by Kate Lewis
The Roger Sherman and Mary Floyd Tallmadge DAR Chapters have partnered with the Litchfield Historical Society to host the American Battlefield Trust's "American Revolution Experience" exhibit, a traveling educational exhibition on display May 28-June 8. Museum hours 11am-5pm Wednesday-Sunday.
American Revolution Experience at the Litchfield Historical Society
The Cornwall Library is delighted to present Traces, Places, and Faces, an intriguing exhibition of photography and watercolor painting by Sari Goodfriend and Eddie Watkins. They are life partners, and exhibit their shared passion for people, nature, and art in this joint show.
From an early age, New Yorker Sari Goodfriend happily spent her childhood summers in Cornwall with her sister Jenny and her art dealer parents, Carol and Jim. For a few years after college she lived in East Cornwall, photographing for local newspapers from New Milford to Salisbury. Todd Piker (of Cornwall Bridge Pottery) provided her a first opportunity to exhibit (and sell!) her personal photos in a show he curated at the Silo Gallery in New Milford.
Moving back to New York, Sari has since worked as a commercial photographer, shooting assignments for corporations, magazines, non-profits, universities, and private individuals. She now does mostly portraits and events, but her youthful Cornwall summers are apparent in the landscape and nature-inspired images she is exhibiting at the library. Her part of the show also features some abstract photographs inspired by what she terms “bleak winter beauty” and “the wild, chaotic, post-tornado woods”. Many of her photographs are in frames that once held old master prints from her parents’ art dealership, C&J Goodfriend, Drawings and Prints.
Eddie Watkins is from Pittsburgh. After four years in the Navy stationed in Cuba and Newfoundland as a proud member of the Seabees (Construction Battalion), he moved to New York City and became a photographer of fine artwork. His clientele includes museums such as The Frick Collection, The Museum of Arts and Design, private art dealers, well known artists, and collectors. He also photographed the permanent collection of The Art Students League.
Eddie has been the drummer for many rock and blues bands, a sideline that provides subjects for personal photography seen in this show. When on the move, from 1980s city streets to rural landscapes, Eddie always carries either a camera or a set of watercolors. His painting style ranges from loose and interpretive to detailed and exacting, inspired by his naval engineering background. This show includes both his photography and watercolors.
Traces, Places, and Faces runs from April 19 to June 7. The artists’ reception is on Saturday, April 19, from 5 to 7 pm. Registration on the library website is requested for the reception.
Traces, Places, and Faces
Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show
Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color and inspired by the warmth and energy of summer.
Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!
New Milford is an exciting destination, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Enjoy well-reviewed restaurants, pubs, and unique shops, take in a film at our charming Art Deco movie theater, or catch a live performance at the innovative TheatreWorks playhouse. Stroll through our beautiful historic New England Green, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the town’s charm.
Experience Gallery 25
Gallery 25 is an artist-run gallery featuring 25 members working across all genres. Along with our exciting exhibitions, we invite you to take part in our workshops, live demonstrations, artist discussions, and photography walks!
We welcome you to explore, create, and be inspired!
Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues
HOTCHKISS-FYLER HOUSE MUSEUM
Torrington Historical Society
192 Main Street, Torrington, CT
2025 hours: Wednesday through Saturdays, April 16 - October 31, 2025
Guided tours at 1, 2 and 3 pm
Phone: (860) 482-8260 info@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org
Admission: Adults $10 per person; children under 8 free
The Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum (b. 1900) will open for the season Wednesday April 16th. The Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum is a Victorian mansion that was home to two generations of Torrington residents. Gertrude F. Hotchkiss, the last family member to occupy the home, bequeathed the house and contents to the Society in 1956. The interior of this grand house features mahogany paneling, ornate carvings, stenciled walls, murals, parquet floors and ornamental plaster treatments. Original family furnishings collections of fine and decorative arts. Artists represented are: Ammi Phillips, E.I. Couse, Winfield Scott Clime and George Lawrence Nelson.
Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum Opening for Season
In Ann Kraus’s new exhibition of paintings at David M. Hunt Library, vibrant skyscapes capture the feelings evoked by a specific time and place, constantly evolving as they are buffeted by the wind, adding drama and clarity to our world at sunrise and sunset. The artist said of her paintings, "While some may be serene, others may be electrifying and chaotic."
A reception for the artist will take place on Sat May 3, 5-7PM. In addition, Kraus will host an Art Talk on Thursday, May 22, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the artist about her inspirations, techniques, and the thought-provoking themes behind her collection.
I Collect Clouds will be on display from May 2 through May 30,
Ann Kraus: I Collect Clouds
“In Praise of Cities”, by Merrill French,
“Ongoing”, by Patricia Weise
& “ For Real”, featuring Peter Christ, Kathy Hodge, Brian McClear
Five Points Gallery presents three new exhibitions. In the Torrington Savings Bank Gallery, Merrill French paints intricate cityscapes from around the world. The Torrington Downtown Partners Gallery features gouache paintings by Patricia Weise that depict domesticity and daily life. For Real, a group exhibition in the West Gallery features three artists (Peter Christ, Kathy Hodge & Brian McClear) each of whom portray elements from the man-made world.
Three New Exhibitions
Yarn Bomb Drop-in Sessions are taking place at Five Points Gallery throughout the spring - free and open to the public of all ages, skills and techniques welcome!
Fridays (weekly):
1 - 2:30 PM
April 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Yarn Bomb Drop-in Sessions
One week a year, six local artists get together and paint at Onadune, a sprawling family house in Rhode Island. A giant porch, surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic, serves as their studio. The painters ( insert names or list above?) met fifteen years ago at the Washington Art Association, in Ira Barkoff’s class, and have continued sharing their work and ideas ever since.
While the artists have very different styles, interpretations, and backgrounds in the arts, the artwork created at Onadune shares a singular flavor of salt air and light. This special place has given the artists the rare opportunity to paint from dawn to dusk, follow their instincts while supported by each other, and has cemented the bond forged at the Washington Art Association.
The exhibit brings the viewer to Onadune and shows how six different artists have used
the same place for inspiration and personal artistic growth.The artists:
Joanne Conant
A jeweler and recognized enamellist, Joanne brought her talent to seascapes fifteen years ago and never looked back. A resident of Newtown and a former teacher at Brookfield Craft center, she is well known for her cloisonné enamels and jewelry and brings much of that sensibility to her paintings.
Elizabeth MacDonald
After Elizabeth worked as an actor in Seattle, she moved to her Bridgewater residence and started her journey with clay. She is known for her vessels, large scale mosaics, sculptures, and paintings on clay. Her time at Onadune has expanded her paintings on slate as well as canvas.
Ronnie Maddalena
A graphic designer living in Warren, Ronnie contributes her graphics skills to many important corporate and local causes, including The Farmer’sTable. Ronnie creates brilliant and exuberant still lifes, both found and arranged.
Kathleen Love Mooney
A resident of West Cornwall, Kathleen started her career as a fashion designer in NYC designing clothing on silk that she hand-painted. Her focus is painting landscapes; she continues to paint everything she sees.
Karen Simmons
Was an architect in NYC, and in France, and joined WAA when she moved to Woodbury, CT. Her paintings, landscapes and still-lifes, reflect both her architectural and European background.
Wendy Walker
Has previously worked as both an illustrator and a scenic artist /designer in NYC. When she moved to Roxbury Ct, she started painting “a little smaller” and paints landscapes and subjects that inspire her emotionally.
Onadune - Six Litchfield County Painters Inspired by the Rhode Island Coastline
Exhibition at the Five Points Annex Gallery in Torrington Ct 06790
Go Figure Exhibition
Come see the first exhibition of the New Hartford Artisans Guild. Multiple artist have come together to celebrate ate in various artistic styles.
Reception is April 5th 5-9pm.
Vernal Equinox Spring Art Exhibition
Join us on the only rooftop terrace in downtown Waterbury for a night full of dance, music, and fun, with Alisa of Alisa’s House of Salsa! With over 20 years of experience as a certified dance instructor, Alisa will lead a free lesson for all, followed by dancing the night away!
General: $15
Member: $10
Salsa Night
Friday, May 30th, at 7PM, West Hill Two returns to 2nd Home. West Hill Two is an acoustic duo based in New Hartford, CT. They cover a range of music featuring Joe Nerney on Sax/Keys/Vocals/Harmonica/Recorder and Eric Budney on Guitar/Vocals. They are a fun duo with a great sense of humor. Great music, food, drinks, and fun. Come down and enjoy!
For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com
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