Last Saturday May 19th Simsbury, Connecticut welcomed local artists onto their main street and into their shops for the Simsbury ArtWalk. It was a gorgeous, sunny day, perfect for the artists that hope to make the event an annual celebration of the arts. The diversity of the event made it enjoyable for all ages, and allowed many to experience local fine art, music, dance, and craft. A wide array of styles and …more…
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ArtWalk Simsbury! on May 19, 2012
May 15, 2012 by
This weekend the Simsbury ArtWalk will take place from 11am-5pm in the center of the town on Hopmeadow Street (Route 10). This will be the first ever ArtWalk, and will not only display the talent of local artists but also will benefit the Simsbury ABC House, a nonprofit that provides education and aid to young men in disadvantaged school districts. Not only can you experience the wonderful work of local …more…
Simsbury Open Studio Tour: Catherine Elliott & Mandy Adendorff
April 30, 2012 by
On April 14 and 15 this year the Third Annual Simsbury Open Studios weekend was held. Artists opened up their homes and personal studios to the public, a rare and wonderful opportunity that I was very happy to be able to attend. There were a huge number of artists and this will be the second post in the series about the Open Studio Tour. The focus this week is …more…
Simsbury Open Studio Tour: Julie Parker-Post & Jacie Jakubowski
April 18, 2012 by
On April 14 and 15 this year the Third Annual Simsbury Open Studios weekend was held. Artists opened up their homes and personal studios to the public, a rare and wonderful opportunity that I was very happy to be able to attend. There were a huge number of artists and so I will be devoting a couple of blog posts to their work, this week to Julie Parker-Post and Jacie …more…
Simsbury Open Studios
April 13, 2012 by
The Simsbury Open Studio Tour is set for this weekend, on April 14th and 15th from 10am-4pm. Artists are opening their home studios for the public to see, and it is only a once-a-year opportunity! I will be attending the tour and will write a post about all of the beautiful work, but for those who are interested in seeing it themselves you can find a map and more information …more…
Gallery Spotlight: Gallery on the Green (Canton)
April 1, 2012 by
Gallery on the Green in Canton, CT was founded in 1960, “becoming one of Connecticut’s longest running artists cooperatives”. It serves as a place for artists to gather and exhibit their work, as well as a place for appreciation and education about the Fine Arts.
The gallery can be found in the center of Collinsville, a census-designated place in Canton. The quaint center is a historic district, complete with a beautifully …more…
New Britain Museum of American Art
March 25, 2012 by
The New Britain Museum of American Art holds one of the most fascinating collections of American art in the country. Located on Lexington Street in New Britain, the museum has free parking for guests as well as free admission every Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon. Not only is the museum an excellent source for information about American art, it was “designated the first museum of strictly American Art in the Country”. …more…
Gallery Spotlight: Arts Exclusive (Simsbury)
February 29, 2012 by
Arts Exclusive Gallery in Simsbury, CT was founded by Phillip M. Janes in 1974 and represents thirty artists working in various media throughout the United States. The gallery is devoted to its artists and is a treasure trove of paintings, sculpture, and mixed media pieces. ...more...
