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Lost Acres Vineyard
Sip N Shop
Put the FUN back in Holiday Markets!!!
Dec 5 from 5 to 8pm (I'll be here on Thurs. evening!)
Dec 6 from 3 to 8pm
Dec 7 from 10am to 4pm
| Enjoy a glass of wine, shopping with hand picked craft vendors...and appetizers and music upstairs!!!
Yes we are putting the fun back in holiday markets. Downstairs we will have a lively market filled with great gift ideas (maybe even one or 2 for you). Upstairs we will have beautiful relaxing seating with live Holiday music by John Mayock.
And on Thursday an added draw is appetizers hand made by the craft vendors for your enjoyment! 80 Lost Acres Road
North Granby, CT 06060
Telephone: 860. 324. 9481 |
(and here Fri and Sat.!)
Free Community Day | Holiday Celebration & Makers’ Market
Access for All Community Day | Holiday Makers Market at New Britain Museum of American ArtDec. 6 @ 5:30-8 pm and Dec. 7 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pmCelebrate the holiday season on December 7, 2024, with the Access for All Community Day | Holiday Makers Market at the New Britain Museum of American Art. From 11 am to 2 pm, enjoy free admission to the museum, where you can shop local artisans’ handmade and homemade creations, stroll through galleries filled with inclusive holiday displays, and experience live holiday music. This family-friendly event, made possible by the Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program, invites visitors of all ages to enjoy festive cheer, holiday shopping, and art appreciation in a welcoming atmosphere. The New Britain Museum of American Art is located at 56 Lexington St, New Britain, CT 06051.
ART AS ANCHOR: SUSTAINING THE SPIRIT IN A CHALLENGING WORLD
A Two-person Art Exhibit by:
Kristen Ambrosi
Dana Baldwin Naumann
The Naumann Gallery
279 Branford Road
North Branford, CT 06471 (map)
(203) 430-2179
Curated by Johnes Ruta
Meet the Artists Reception: Saturday, December 7, 2024, 3:00 to 6:00 pm.
Attachments:Kristen Ambrosi - BELIEVED - acrylic on canvas, 48" x 48" (Photo credit: Kristen Ambrosi, 2023) Kristen Ambrosi - RETROSPECT - acrylic on canvas, 30" x 40" (Photo credit: Kristen Ambrosi, 2023) Kristen Ambrosi - THE WAYS WE STAYED - acrylic on canvas, 24" x 30" (Photo credit: Kristen Ambrosi, 2023) Kristen Ambrosi - PAUSE - acrylic on canvas, 40" x 60" (Photo credit: Kristen Ambrosi, 2023) Dana Naumann - She Just Came to Me - 30lb wall sculpture, 18" x 18" (Photo credit: Johnes Ruta, 2024) Dana Naumann - Lightning Strikes - 40lb wall sculpture, 16" x 28" (Photo credit: Johnes Ruta, 2024) Dana Naumann - The Thought Just Came to Me - 35lb wall sculpture, 18" x18" (Photo credit: Johnes Ruta, 2024) Dana Naumann - The Baby - 40lb wall sculpture, 12" x 12" (Photo credit: Johnes Ruta, 2024)
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 | Encore In-store WorkshopThursday Dec. 12 6:00-8:30pm |
| Make a fabulous, framed collage or a beautifully unique charm bracelet, perfect for gift giving season.We will have jewelry to choose from or bring pieces from home and transform your own broken or unused jewels into something special.No jewelry is ever truly broken, and this evening will prove once again, that it just needs a little sprinkle of creative reuse. You've seen many fantastic 3D collage pieces on Etsy and Pinterest, now here's a chance to craft your very own. A simple method to repurpose those unmatched earrings is by creating a distinctive boho charm bracelet or necklace. Ticket price of $25.00 (plus $2.17 processing) includes oodles of select materials, yummy snacks and lots of inspiration. Seating is very limited, so reserve your spot by clicking the ticket link below today.
Can't attend in person but want to support us just because you'd like to see more of our upcycling magic turning the discarded into joy? Consider adding a gift via the donation button, always appreciated. |
| | |  | The first Jewelry Upcycling workshop in March was a rapid sell-out, so act fast and click today! Framed collages and charm bracelets make excellent holiday gifts - no limit on number of pieces you can create within the workshop session… |
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You're Invited! Art With A Twist Artini Party |
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The Greater Hartford Arts Council is bringing back Artini, but this time with a twist!
This creative event will feature craft martinis, wine, beer, and live jazz fusion from Blueprint. In addition, there will be mini-creation appetizers where flavor meets artistry. The night promises to elevate your creative senses with artistic surprises, an art gallery, and a celebration of the 2024 Leadership Visionary honorees.
- Experience the talents of local artists in the areas of music, dance, and visual arts.
- Enjoy an evening that seamlessly blends art, cocktails, and culinary delights.
- Celebrate those who have contributed their talents and time to the Greater Hartford arts community.
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 | TRANSFORMATIONS ART EXHIBIT. The Crown Gallery at Metro Arts Studios is proud to present Transformations: Reimagining Earth and Waste, an immersive exhibition curated by renowned mixed media artist and independent curator Carla Goldberg. The exhibition brings together six visionary installation artists who transform discarded and natural materials into compelling works that provoke thought and inspire action. Participating artists include Deborah Hesse, Kamal Ahmad, Alison McNulty, Carla Goldberg, Suzan Shutan, and Sui Park. This exhibition is not just a visual experience—it is a call to action, encouraging us all to reconsider our role in sustainability and to see the potential in the discarded. Through the transformative visions of these six artists, Transformations offers a glimpse into a more hopeful, regenerative future. The exhibit runs through January 11, 2025 |
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ARTIST OPPS:
ONE WEEK LEFT TO SUBMITMIXMASTER 2025 |
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MIXMASTER 2025 SUBMISSIONS CLOSE ON NOVEMBER 18 Applications for the 2025 MIXMASTER Juried Show will open on October 21 and close on November 18. MIXMASTER is an annual juried exhibition that seeks to discover and recognize the talents of the Mattatuck Museum’s artist members working in New England and the Tri-State region. All artists over 18 and residents of New England, New York, and New Jersey are welcome to apply.
This year, we are thrilled to have Dr. Kalia Brooks, Director of Programs and Exhibitions at NXTHVN, as our juror. Selected works will be featured in a group show at the Mattatuck Museum in January, and the winner will receive $500 plus a solo exhibition in the fall.
Membership is required to apply. For all information regarding deadlines, awards, and applications, please visit mixmaster2025.artcall.org. |
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Entry Forms: Call for artists HERE |
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TOTALLY OPEN
An International Open-Theme Opportunity Exhibit Entry Fee: $10 per entry.
Works may be listed as not for sale. If offered for sale, the artist receives 70%.
Each exhibiting artist is awarded a $50 cash honorarium.
Each exhibited work is eligible for the $1,000 Grand Jury Award for the exhibition period. TOTALLY OPEN is a call without a specific theme—an open search for what will result from a process of inquiry and curiosity through a reversal of process. Manifest is known for its thoughtful thematic approaches to exhibitions. When we put out a call for works with a subject in mind, the resulting show serves as a survey of contemporary art made about that certain idea. The subjects span geographies, emotions, methods, ideas. Through our over 500 exhibit history Manifest has produced shows exploring hundreds of unique themes. And each work, each theme, has been documented through our exhibition catalogs and award-winning publications. The next creative research experiment we want to run is this: reverse the process and host an open call, then discover the theme (or multiple themes) through the curatorial process, and not before. With an eye still fixed on finding and showcasing exceptional quality visual art, we want to give the artists a chance to steer the epiphanies that a TOTALLY OPEN call will yield. Utilizing a reduced entry fee to lower certain barriers to access, this call is TOTALLY OPEN—completely open to any work, any media, and idea, under the umbrella of “visual art”. Deadline: November 24, 2024
For complete details and to apply online visit: http://www.manifestgallery.org/totally-open
BRIDGE TO BRIDGE
POETRY JOURNAL
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions of poetry and artwork are now being accepted.
The Journal will focus on the work of poets and artists from the 7 midshoreline towns between New Haven and the Connecticut River: East
Haven, Branford, Guilford, Madison, Clinton, Westbrook, and Old
Saybrook.
We also may publish a limited amount of photography or other visual art.
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Send up to 3 poems to guilfordyawp@gmail.com
Write “B2B Submission” in the Subject Line.
Send poems in a single Word document attachment.
Do not include your name or other identifying info
on the attachment.
For artwork, submit as a Word Doc or a JPEG.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS 1/15/25.
Metalsmithing Multi-Media Sculpture Flameworking Ceramics Stained Glass & Mosaics Painting & Drawing
For serious young artists from ages 14 - 18, Snow Farm Summer is an extraordinary invitation to explore new materials, use professional equipment, learn from working artists, and have long hours in the studio to explore ideas. Snow Farm Summer is part summer camp and part arts intensive. Past participants say that spending two weeks, 24/7 in a community of passionate, creative peers is a life-changing experience.
Applications are now open for Snow Farm Summer 2025! |
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13th Annual Photography Exhibit
Each year, Arts Center East dedicates an exhibit to the art of photography. Open to photographers ages 18 and older who work in digital and film photography. All subjects are welcome, whether nature photography, architecture, close-ups of small details, portraits, etc. This exhibit is to showcase the unique ways photographers view and capture the world around us.
NEW for 2025, Art Center East is also hosting a juried photography exhibit for artists 18 years old and younger. The exhibit will be shown at the same time as our 13th Annual Juried Photography Exhibit, in our Eureka Gallery. The winning piece will be given a spot in the 13th Annual Juried Photography Exhibit in the main gallery.
Submission Deadline: Friday, December 27, 2024
Jury Results: Friday, January 3, 2025
Accepted Artwork Drop Off: Friday, January 10, 3:00–6:00pm & Saturday, January 11, 1:00–5:00pm
Juror: TBD
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Exhibit Dates: January 18–February 15, 2025 Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 1:00–5:00pm
Pick Up: Sunday, February 16, 11:00am–2:00pm & Monday, February 17, 3:00–6:00pm
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