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April 24, 2025

 


all the April Love!








Happy Hour Piano Series

Music, Art, and Good Company

Pianist Michael Ford

Friday, April 25

Doors: 5pm | Music: 5:30pm

Admission: $8

Don’t miss this Friday's Happy Hour Piano Series with the incredible Michael Ford in AMP’s mural gallery. Michael blends elements of classical, jazz, experimental, and soundtrack into a genre he calls “third stream.” He has produced music for television, theater, and dance and released four albums, including Dream of the Wind and Simple Truth, both nominated for best contemporary classical album by the Independent Music Awards. 


Michael has also collaborated with the late Grammy-winning cellist David Darling and co-created platinum-certified children’s book/CD sets with author/illustrator Sandra Boynton. He continues to establish himself as a world-class pianist and composer.


Happy Hour doors open at 5pm with a cash/credit bar. Music at 5:30—or come early to explore the mural exhibit.


The Happy Hour Piano Series is sponsored in part by the Greenberg family.


Join us for music and community!

TICKETS

See all our events at:

americanmuralproject.org/all-events


















ALL WEEKEND LONG!

Included with admission


Artisan Boutique

Shop a curated selection of handcrafted goods and gifts from local vendors.


Live Entertainment

Immerse yourself in the ambiance of Fine Art & Flowers with live entertainment Friday, 1-4pm and Saturday & Sunday, 2-4pm.


Guided Tours

12:30pm Floral Highlights

2pm European Drawings


TICKETS

More Fine Art & Flowers

Skip the line, get tickets online

















Join me for a "Box 2 Book" upcycled workshop at Mill Street Marketplace, part of their Earth Day Celebration April 27th!



















HartfordPressCo-op Grand Opening!

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Join us for the grand opening of our studio space and open house! Drop in anytime between 12-6pm on April 26 to make your own book, print on one of our presses, make your own seed packet, see print artwork by more than 20 different artists, and more! There will prints, hand-bound books, and limited edition HPC merch for sale, plus a raffle and silent auction. All proceeds help fund our operating costs, sliding scale membership program, and community workshop series. RSVP here.




















Hours of Operation 

Closed Sunday & Monday | Tuesday-Friday: 11:00-5:00 | Saturday: 12:00-2:00


Location

The Institute Library, 847 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06510

(203) 562-4045
































William Baczek Fine Arts

JULIE BECK

LARRY PRESTON

SCOTT PRIOR


April 23 - June 14, 2025


Opening Reception

Saturday, April 26, 4-6 pm.




Julie Beck, Fox in the Hen Houses, oil on panel, 16 x 20", 40.64 x 50.8 cm.

Inquire about Fox in the Hen House


William Baczek Fine Arts in Northampton, Massachusetts is proud announce a three-person exhibition of oil paintings by three masters of realist art.


Julie Beck, Larry Preston, and Scott Prior all explore various subjects and themes in their oil paintings that are at once astonishing for their technical excellence, as well as their diverse methods for the examination of the physical world in paint.  


The exhibition is on exhibit from Wednesday, April 23 to Saturday, June 14, 2025. The public is invited to an opening reception on Saturday, April 23 from 4 – 6 p.m.

















UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

KAYLA FARNHAM:

April 26 at 3 PM  | $20.00 General | $15.00 Member
Hear Kala Farnham, 18th Connecticut State Troubadour, as she crafts folk songs with roots and wings, weaving age-old truths into modern grooves. Listeners are invited into conversation with an intimate, fireside-style performance. With soul-stirring vocals and mystical folk harp, piano, and guitar, she draws audiences into a transcendent journey—one that lingers long after the final note fades.

Sponsored by Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund
 

O'KEEFFE! ONE-WOMAN PERFORMANCE

May 3 at 7 PM & May 4 at 1 PM | $10
Step into the mind of Georgia O’Keeffe as she confronts the question: “Was it me, or was it Stieglitz?” This powerful, newly revised play explores the iconic artist’s rise, her struggles, and the shadow of the man behind the lens. Written and performed by Lucinda McDermott. Directed by Jan Powell. Soundscape by Jon Piro.
Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (with intermission)

Sponsored by Art Bridges Foundation
GET TICKETS
















On Saturday, April 26th we hope you'll join us for the opening reception for Karen Neems' exhibition Orchestrated Realities. The exhibition features digital and mixed-media collage artworks by Neems that combine and layer images to create "orchestrated realities and perceptual puzzles." 

As always, we will have art, conversation, and light refreshments. Please feel free to pass on the invitation to friends, as the reception is free and open to the public. We strive to create welcoming events that help connect people to the artistic community in the area.  
 

Karen Neems: Orchestrated Realities
Exhibition reception
Saturday, April 26th, 2 pm - 4 pm

Free and open to the public

Daydream © Karen Neems

Visit Karen Neems' website at karenneems.com

Regular hours for the exhibition:  weekdays M-F 8:30 am - 5 pm, through July 3d. Closed Memorial Day. 














Alex Ferrone Gallery


Contemporary fine art.



Arborescent III: honoring trees


Reception & Artist Talks: Saturday, April 26 4-7pm


Artist Talks: 4:00-5:30pm - Limited seating, LAST CALL TO RESERVE

631-734-8545


Public Reception follows at 5:30pm, no reservations needed.


Exhibition extended through June 22, 2025

Our third edition of this exhibition presents photography, painting, mixed media works, and printmaking in celebration of trees by nine regional and national artists. 

Donna Corvi

Tessa Gibbons

Seung Lee

Kathleen Massi

Roy Nicholson

Andreas Rentsch

Kerry Sharkey-Miller

David Underwood

Constance Sloggatt Wolf

Andreas Rentsch, The Wanderer, Nr. 1, Lumen print

A portion of Gallery commissions from Arborescent III sales

will be donated to the Long Island Pine Barrens Society (LIPBS).



Click to visit Arborescent online.


















CitySpace 50 Payson Ave Building location: 43 Main Street Easthampton, MA 01027 USA
















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This Earth Day, Mama Earth might need a hug…


















A fresh new contemporary art space, 68 Prince Street Gallery, owned by David and Paula Kucera and curated by Alan Goolman (of Lockwood Gallery fame), 
will be opening in Kingston, NY with a solo exhibition Francine Tint
There will also be a smaller, more intimate space for books, which is curated by Maureen Cummins - Carole Kunstadt will have her PRESSING ON Series included.
An adjacent space, for book-inspired collage, is curated by Andrea Burgay. 

The inaugural opening for 68 Prince is this Saturday, April 26th from 5 - 8 pm





























 
 

Edible Book Tea Returns for its 22nd Year!

Get ready to eat your words at CAW’s 22nd Annual Edible Book Tea! Join us on April 27 from 1–4 pm in the Hilles Gallery for this fun, free event where culinary and literary creativity collide.
​Inspired by the International Edible Book Festival, this annual celebration invites cooks and bakers to craft edible "books"—delicious creations that look like books, reference literature, or play on book titles with clever (and often punny) designs. From sweet to savory, these masterpieces will be on display at 1 pm and then—true to tradition—devoured at 3 pm!

Visitors are welcome to come admire, sip tea, and enjoy the feast—no need to bring an entry, just a love of books, food, and creativity. Whether you’re a first-time guest or a longtime attendee, this beloved community event is not to be missed!

Come hungry for art, words, and whimsy—we’ll see you there!

Creative Arts Workshop
80 Audubon Street
New Haven, CT 06510 - USA
Telephone: 203-562-4927





























OBSERVER


DOCUMENTARY SCREENING & IMMERSIVE

EXPERIENCE


Sunday, Apr. 27, 12:30 PM


This is a one-time-only, special experience!


Filmmaker Ian Cheney embarked on an experiment in which he brought a series of keen-eyed observers—including scientists and artists—to various locations around the world, without telling them where they were going. He asked them simply to describe what they saw. 


The result is a new documentary that encourages us to see with fresh eyesScreenings are taking place at select locations around the country. Real Art Ways is one!


The experience: After the screening, Dr. Susan Masino of Trinity College will guide us with Observer kits (only a handful left) at an outdoor location. You can purchase tickets for the screening + experience, or get a ticket for the screening only.

SAVE YOUR SPOT(S) TODAY!

REALARTWAYS.ORG

INFO@REALARTWAYS.ORG

(860) 232-1006














Please join us Sunday, April 27th, from 2-4 pm.


CT+6 Opening Reception

Clubhouse and Saltbox Galleries


Award presentation by Juror Erin Monroe

3 p.m Clubhouse Gallery



The exhibit is on display through Sunday June 1st


Gallery hours: Thursday -Sunday, 1-4 pm.



860-231-8019 | westhartfordart.org

37 Buena Vista Road, West Hartford.





























"CAN YOU FREE A MIND?"  Photographs by Phyllis Crowley
April 4 - April 27 Artist in Gallery Sunday April 27, 12 - 4 pm
City Gallery: 
994 State St. New Haven, CT 06522 tel: 203.782.2488
Hours: Friday - Sunday 12 - 4 pm or by appt.
For more info: info@city-gallery.org   www.city-gallery.org





































Connecticut  River  Museum

67 Main Street
Essex, CT 06426
860.767.8269
crm@ctrivermuseum.org

Barbara Hocker

"River Ballads"
March 18 - May 18, 2025
Mallard's Dream I  . photograph and encaustic on panel . 36" x 48" x 2" . 2025































 
 
Print Day in May @ Creative Arts Workshop 
Mark Your Calendar! May 3 / 10am- 4 pm

Join a global celebration of printmaking on the first Saturday in May! At CAW, experienced printmakers are invited to work independently in our fully equipped studio—home to five professional presses and tools for relief, intaglio, screen printing, and monotype.

Creative Arts Workshop
80 Audubon Street
New Haven, CT 06510 - USA
Telephone: 203-562-4927































In Pegasus Gallery at CT State Middlesex
 
“Feeling the Invisible”
April 2 – May 5, 2025
Reception on Tuesday, April 15, 1-3 pm.
 
"Feeling the Invisible” is a group exhibition by students in Professor Khanlar Gasimov’s spring semester Sculpture 1 course at CT State Middlesex.  Artists were challenged to contemplate the underlying forces of nature present in all living things.  Their project responses were drawn from individual and collective introspection, observation, and conceptual interpretations of environmental interconnectedness.

Natalia Amenta
Kacie Clark
Ariana Concepcion
Ava Gagliardi
Syrus Gatt
Mike Lally
Ashley Mendoza
Aidan Miller
Jacob Rubin
Sasha Garcia Sagrero
Beth Ware
 




image: Installation by Mike Lally, plaster, threads, wood, animal skeleton, 2025.

Pegasus Gallery is located within the library on the first floor of Chapman Hall
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30 am - 7 pm; Friday: 8:30 am - 4 pm.
 
CT State Community College – Middlesex
100 Training Hill Road
Middletown, CT 06457






























Curator Talk

Virtual Curator Talk | Blue Grass, Green Skies with Dr. Shannon Vittoria
Thursday, May 1, 6-7 p.m.

Join us for an evening at the NBMAA starting with a 5-5:45 p.m. Docent Led tour of Blue Grass, Green Skies: American Impressionism and Realism from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The Virtual Curator Talk with Dr. Shannon Vittoria will begin at 6 p.m. Join us in person as Dr. Shannon Vittoria Zooms in with us for a discussion on the NBMAA's Special Exhibition Blue Grass, Green Skies. Light refreshments will be provided for the evening. 













BREATH AND BONE
New work by Meg Bloom and Cyra Levenson
Fiber, Weaving and Sculpture

May 2 - June 1 at City Gallery
Reception Saturday May 10, 2 - 5 pm
















Secrets...


A group exhibit

of Artists revealing their secrets...


May 3 - May 31 Artists Reception: May 3, 4-7pm


Secrets… we all have them, we keep them, we share them. They fascinate us, they haunt us, they distress us, they bond us to each other, or they divide us. They can be wonderful, tragic, humorous, devastating, or sources of renewed energy.


Big Red Frame | The Old Town Hall 43 Main St. | Easthampton, MA 01027 US


This interactive exhibit (there will be a confessional booth...) will feature artwork by Valley artists inspired by the term “secrets”, inspired by their 











secrets, or by what the word “secrets” represents to them.













Black Men Reading
Artworks by Larry Morse

  
In the Jim Crow South of the U.S.
a black person seen reading a book in public
would attract aggressive attention.
From the 1700s to 1865 it was illegal to teach
reading & writing to enslaved individuals.

Poetry Reading by Iyaba Ibo Mandingo

Art exhibition Curated by Johnes Ruta

In the Gallery/Activities Room of the
Mitchell Public Library
37 Harrison Street, Westville, New Haven  CT 06515  (map)
Monday May 5th 5:00 pm













 

The Artful Alchemy exhibition features work by Gallery One artists as they celebrate the fusion of styles, techniques, and artistic traditions. Each artist channels their inner alchemist, blending materials, experiences, and ideas to create rich visual narratives. 

Join us for the opening reception on Friday, May 9 from 5pm – 7pm at the La Grua Center for inspiring art, refreshments, and lively conversation. The exhibition is on view May 9 through July 2.


















Recycled Runway

Saturday, May 10 I 7pm

An event like no other! The Recycled Runway is AMP’s signature benefit event—a showcase of “trashion fashion” created by designers who have transformed repurposed materials into original, wearable art.

Join Us! 

  • Live fashion runway emceed by comedic playwright Jacques Lamarre
  • Dessert reception and dance party after the show
  • Eco-friendly prizes, a cash/credit bar, and time to take in the art



It’s All on Purpose...

Your ticket to this zero-waste event supports AMP’s community education programs—bringing in-demand opportunities to kids and teens. Thank you for helping us reach our goal! 


Be part of the celebration—show your support for AMP today.
















Greetings from I-Park,

On Saturday, May 17, we will be hosting Memory Reconsidered – A Modest Proposition, an experimental art-nature project set within a lush woodland setting. The various works will be sensitively integrated into the landscape. 


Guests are invited to arrive at I-Park at one of the following time slots: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and again from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm.


After checking in and receiving a map and program guide, you will be transported to the exhibition site, about a 5-minute drive. Guided walks will be on offer or you may simply use your map to explore the trails and installations.


This event is both a free community engagement initiative as well as an I-Park fundraiser. While there is no admission fee per se, a free will offering of $15 per adult is suggested. All proceeds will benefit our 2026 Composers + Musicians Collaborative Residency.


At the end of your visit, we will return you to I-Park – or if you’re up for it, you’re welcome to cross the Eightmile River bridge and walk back to the I-Park campus to collect your vehicle.



If you cannot join us on Saturday, you are welcome to visit on Sunday, May 18 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. However, we are not planning to offer guided walks on Sunday.


If you have any questions, please contact us at events@i-park.com or 860-873-2468.

Click Here for the Saturday Event
Click Here for the Sunday Event





























 State of the Arts & Manchester Arts Hall of Fame Celebration 2025
Tuesday, May 20 | 5:00 – 7:30 PM | Manchester Country Club | 305 S. Main Street
Get your free ticket: https://bit.ly/ManchesterArts2025
Don't miss Manchester's Annual State of the Arts and Hall of Fame Celebration where we gather to recognize and enjoy our creative community.
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Celebrate the individuals and organizations who bring creativity, connection, and culture to life in Manchester. Enjoy live music, close-up magic, poetry, and an inspiring Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
  • 5-5:30 PM Music, mingling, close-up magic, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and no-host bar 
  • 5:30 PM State of the Arts update, performances by Town Troubadour Christian Loftus and Poet Laureate Nadia Sims & Hall of Fame ceremony 
Know someone who deserves to be honored? Nominate them here: https://bit.ly/ManchesterHallOfFameNomination2025

Manchester Artists & Arts Organizations:
We’re creating a community slideshow and would love to feature your work! Submit one PowerPoint or Google Slide with your logo, mission, events, images, or contact info to manager@workspacemanchester.com by Thursday, May 2.



































The Farmington Cultural District Committee has their district's first event, a Live Art Walk, which will take place on Saturday, May 31 on Main Street in Farmington. Approximately 30 Main Street residents will open their porches and front lawns to allow artists of all kinds to make and create "live" for visitors to see. The idea is to create an outdoor and temporary living gallery where visitors can walk the one mile route and experience tons of art all in one afternoon. It's a great event for all ages! With 30 hosts, we have room for up to 100 artists! 

visit the website to learn more.

Farmington Cultural District Live Art Walk 

Hosted by the Farmington Cultural District  Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM  Location: Main Street, Farmington Village

Experience Creativity in Action

Join us for a vibrant celebration of art and community at the Live Art Walk! Throughout the day, artists of all ages and mediums will bring Farmington Village to life as they create stunning works of art live for all to see. Stroll along Main Street, explore the artistic process up close, and enjoy the creative energy of this unique event.

What to Expect:

  • Live Art Stations: Watch talented artists as they draw, paint, sculpt, and create along the walk.
  • Family-Friendly Fun: A perfect outing for visitors of all ages to connect with the arts and create themselves
  • Local Charm: Discover the beauty of Farmington Village and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of our cultural community.

Calling All Artists!

Are you an artist interested in showcasing your skills? We’re looking for creators of all mediums to join the Live Art Walk. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your talents and connect with art enthusiasts in a supportive and inspiring environment. Submit your application here.











Artist Opps:


Call to Artists: Juried Art Show at Hygienic Art

Rotary Club of New London invites artists to participate in Opus for Peace, a juried exhibition at Hygienic Art exploring the theme of PEACE. In a world often divided, art has the power to unify, heal, and inspire. This exhibition is part of the Rotary district’s initiative, Opus for Peace—creating harmony, inspiring wellness, and embracing diversity through the fusion of the arts.

Submission Guidelines:

Artists may submit one piece reflecting the theme PEACE.

Artwork must be 24x36 inches.

One piece per artist $20 submission fee.

Receiving Dates: April 24 & 25, 12-7 PM at Hygienic Art, 79 Bank St, New London, CT.

Prizes:

1st Place: $1,000

2nd Place: $500

3rd Place:$250

Juror: Esteemed Artist and Rotary Member Marvin Espy.

Exhibition Opening: Saturday, May 3rd | 6-9 PM at Hygienic Art

Join us in using art as a catalyst for peace and connection. Let’s create a visual dialogue that inspires harmony and understanding. Throughout the month of May, there will be more events that unite communities, art installations that spark reflection, and performances that honor our shared humanity.














DEADLINE: MAY 2, 2025
(gallery exhibition - a group show of paired works by artist peers)

BUDDY SYSTEM
An Exhibition of Paired Works by Peers, Colleagues, Friends

Entry Fee: $45 for up to three entries. $5 per each additional 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.

Please Note - this is NOT a call for collaborative works. BUDDY SYSTEM will feature works made by distinct individuals. Each person's works need not be similar in any way.

Whether through developing a kindred association across hundreds of miles over time, or discovering a harmonizing relationship by chance through sharing an exhibition, a workshop, a studio facility, or a college office, artists connect. And often they develop special bonds supporting, critiquing, challenging, and celebrating each other's works over years and lifetimes, all while maintaining an informal peer relationship. Or maybe, sometimes, they just maintain a strong affinity for one another's work—one of the best forms of support and critical validation there is, respect by a peer one respects in-turn.

Most working artists have this kind of peer network, and special connections with a few select fellow creatives.

Out of respect for this artist-artist relationship—perhaps the most vital force in supporting quality and achievement in the visual arts—we offer BUDDY SYSTEM* for the first time ever, aiming to exhibit paired works of art by artists who share mutual respect and participate in this important peer support system.

It is important to note that this project is open to any artist at any level. The sole criteria for the pairing is that the relationship between the two is one of admiration, respect, support, friendship, or other positive peer engagement.

*This project is based on Manifest's popular fifteen-years running TAPPED exhibit model which focuses solely on pairings by artists and their current or former teachers. Based on positive feedback we have created BUDDY SYSTEM to open this process up to all artists associated in other ways. Therefore, as with the former exhibit, this process will involve a 'tagging' of artists to indicate who each would like to be paired with.

Deadline: May 2, 2025
For complete details and to apply online visit: 
http://www.manifestgallery.org/buddy-system













Artist Mentorship Program (AMP) 2025-26

Application Deadline June 30th!


Click Here to View the Application











SUMMER 2025 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

Museum Registration, Decorative Arts Cataloging Internship


Approximately 35 hours per week, for 12 weeks

Stipend: $7,560

Application deadline: Thursday, May 1, 10am


Interested in pursuing a career in decorative arts or collection management? Apply for this unique internship position assisting with a complete inventory of one of our furniture storage rooms containing mainly 18th-19th century American furniture. The project will involve object handling, capturing cataloguing information, photography, and completing condition reports. The intern will work under the direction of a member of the museum’s leadership team and also collaborate with our curatorial division, primarily the Associate Curator of American Decorative Arts, in collection research and documentation. 


This internship is generously sponsored by the American Association of Art Museum Directors.

Apply









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March 2024 Artist-in-Residence Andrea Ferrero. Photograph by Luiza Folegatti.

Applications For January - June 2026 Residencies Are Due Soon!

FELLOWSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE!


Applications for two- and four-week residencies from January - June 2026 are due in one month on May 1st.  Applications are available in English and Spanish.


Our Fellowship opportunities for this open call include:


In addition to our full fellowships, we also offer robust, partial financial aid to all attendees who need it. Simply fill out the quick financial questions at the bottom of your application and indicate whether you would like to be considered for partial need-based aid if you are not awarded a fellowship.


Apply by May 1st!