A collection of places where art inspires and lives in each of us. Whether wandering a gallery or sitting on your front porch, art is there if you look closely. Let this inspire you to look a little longer at the beauty and awe in the everyday-ness of life.
January 14, 2023
Welcome 2023!
The Museum is OPEN on Monday
Image: John Woodrow Wilson, Martin Luther King, Jr., 2002, Etching and aquatint with chine colle, 29 x 27 1/4 in., William F. Brooks Fund, Dr. and Mrs. David Hickox, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Olson Jr., 2002.21
FREE Community Day | Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
In commemoration of Dr. King’s birthday, the NBMAA is partnering with the CT Center for Nonviolence (CTCN) to present an afternoon of art-making, music, and learning led by CTCN teaching artists and certified nonviolence trainers, including Shanna T. Melton, Adjovi Simpini, Gamaliel Moses, Melinda Alcosser, and Cherell Banks. Drop into activities to express love, practice empathy, and celebrate community.
Schedule: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Building the Beloved Community Art Project led by Shanna T. Melton and certified nonviolence trainers 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Dr. King film, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Drumming led by Gamaliel Moses
12:30 - 1:15 p.m. | Afro Beat Dance led by Adjovi Simpini
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY DAY
Monday, January 16, noon–4pm
Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through art making, performances, and tours for all ages. Explore The Amistad Center for Art & Culture’s exhibition Art and Activism at Tougaloo College during its final day in Hartford and learn how art can catalyze social justice. Free admission noon–5pm. Click here for tickets.
ART MAKING
Work alongside the Public Art for Racial Justice Education team in a portable mural highlighting national leaders of the civil rights movement.
Join muralists from RiseUp for Arts and add your mark to their "Piecing It Back Together" artwork.
Conversation Starters: Demonstrate the power of your voice and create a sign that showcases your unique opinion.
Soar Together: Did you know that the dove symbolizes peace? Use a variety of colors, shapes, and textures to decorate a dove ornament that carries your hopeful vision for the future.
PERFORMANCES
Enjoy a performance by singer Elizabeth Lyra Ross in The Amistad Center for Art & Culture. 1pm
A special recital by Dejavé Dance Company reveals collaborative choreography at work and inspires everyone to move. 2:30pm
Listen to an uplifting presentation by the Voices of Hartford vocal ensemble. 3:15pm
FAMILY TOUR
Eyes on Art | 12:15 pm, meet in the Main Street lobby
Presented in partnership with The Amistad Center for Art & Culture. Generously supported by Talcott Resolution.
Fired Up Film Series
$9; $7 seniors & students with ID; $6 members and Wadsworth Welcome. Tours are free with required reservation. *Museum admission not included
Real Art Ways will show three remarkable documentary films that explore the civil rights movement. These inspiring films demonstrate the potential for individuals to bring about positive social change and to serve as advocates and leaders in their communities.
Family friendly!
Come for one film or stay all day!
11AM
Mighty Times: The Children's March
The mostly unheard story of the youth of Birmingham, Alabama, who braved fire hoses, police dogs, and jail in 1963 to bring segregation to its knees. 40 mins.
12 Noon
Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot
On March 7, 1965, 600 civil rights activists left Selma, Alabama marching for dignity and equality. This film tells the story of a courageous group of students and teachers who, along with other activists, fought a nonviolent battle to win voting rights for African Americans in the South. 40 mins.
1PM
Guided Discussion Led by Film Field Trip Facilitator Derek Hall
Hall will lead those present in a discussion about Mighty Times: The Children's March and Selma: The Bridge to the Ballot.
2PM
Soundtrack for a Revolution
The story of the American civil rights movement through its inspiring and powerful music.
80 mins.
Creative Cocktail Hour
Thursday, 1/19 6pm
Experience Live Music with:
Habbina Habbina
A trio that channels the rare repertoire of Mediterranean guitar with music by giants such as Aris San and Omar Khorshid. Retro-Mediterranean-hits are brought to life with renditions to songs by Umm Kulthum, Ahuva Ozeri, Farid Al-Atrache, Tzlilay Ha’Oud, TLC, Daklon, Britney Spears, Margol, Blondie, and many more. Led by guitarist Amit Peled.
The band makes every concert turn into a celebration of life. Their dedication to the lineage of Mediterranean music along with their unstoppable live energy and one of a kind sound is what makes Habbina Habbina one of the most interesting bands to come out of New York City today.
West Hartford Art League
Saltbox Gallery
by Joe Sam
by Linda Martin
Celebrating Diversity
January 12 - February 12
Gallery hours: Thursday - Sunday, 1-4 pm
An invitational exhibit
Michael Borders
Stanwyck Cromwell
Linda Martin
Joe Sam
& EdJohnetta Miller
Opening reception & gallery talk:
January 22, 2-4 pm
Image above: Letitia and Daughter, Texas Respite Center, 2019
"A Suspension of Perception" works by Christine Breslin
January 12 – March 12
2023 is Clare Gallery’s 20th anniversary year! A Suspension of Perception is Clare Gallery’s new exhibition of large-scale photographs by Christine Breslin, a National Endowment for the Arts recipient and longtime Hartford, Connecticut, photographer and educator. Breslin’s images focus their attention on migrants and immigrants from areas south of our country’s border. Her work asks us to look and listen to her subjects’ stories. More importantly, it challenges us to reflect on our own understanding of collective humanity—who we are, where we come from, what we choose to do with our lives, and how we can help each other. Breslin wishes her audience to slow down and “suspend” their preconceived perceptions of others, trusting in the dignity
of being human together.
Virtual Panel Discussion
Tuesday, February 7
7–8:30 p.m. Via Zoom
Panelists include: Christine Breslin, artist; Fr. Julian Jagudillo, OFM, director of The Migrant Center of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in New York City; and Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley and the Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, Texas. The panel will be moderated by Nancy Wynn, Clare Gallery Committee chair and associate professor and chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Merrimack College. Registration is required for the virtual panel discussion. Please visit the Clare Gallery website for link registration.
In-person Artist Talk
Sunday, March 5
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Join Christine Breslin and Grannies Respond: Abuelos Responden as Breslin talks about her artwork, process, and meaning behind the work. Then learn about the organization Grannies Respond, their mission, and how you might get involved. We are collecting backpacks for the Migrant Center of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in New York City. Please contact the gallery if you would like to donate or visit the Migrant Center's website.
The Housatonic Museum of Art is honored to work with several organizations to bring two exhibitions to the Burt Chernow Galleries this semester.
Both exhibitions will be on view from Tuesday January 17, 2023 - Friday February 24, 2023. Read on to learn about each display and their related public programs.
The Bridgeport Portrait Project is a cultural heritage project that combines documentary-style photography and storytelling. It is a little bit current events mixed with a little history. Jay Misencik and Geralene Valentine have photographed more than 175 people who all have a connection to Bridgeport, Connecticut. Along with taking their photo portrait, Misencik and Valentine give each participant an opportunity to tell their story. The Bridgeport Portrait Project began in 2014 and is ongoing.
"HORIZONS" work by William Frucht, Ruth Sack, Michael Zack January 6 - 29, 2023. Artists' Reception Saturday Jan 28, 1 - 4 (rain date Sunday Jan 29) City Gallery: 994 State St, New Haven CT 06511 Hours: 1 - 4 pm Fri - Sun (or by apt.) tel: (203) 782.2489 Website: www.city-gallery.org Instagram: #city-gallerynewhaven Facebook: https:www.facebook.com/City-Gallery-17815898070
AT THE HALL ART FOUNDATION
7 January - 26 February 2023
A group exhibition that celebrates Vermont's longest season.
Including works by Georg Baselitz, Anna Bjerger, Peter Doig, Lee Friedlander, Neil Jenney, Dan McCarthy, Yutaka Sone and Neil Welliver.
Come see the work of the Mattatuck Museum’s artist members! This exhibition showcases the winners of our 8th annual juried competition. Works were selected by juror Elizabeth Thompson, Director of Anita Rogers Gallery in NYC.
Join us for a talk about art presented by CT-based artist Roberta Shea held on Wednesday, January 18 from 1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m. Roberta is a prolific and accomplished painter and printmaker. In addition to her steady output of work as an artist of many genres, she is also currently a docent at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Her life, embraced and dedicated as it is to the Arts, gives her a deep understanding as an 'Artist Talking About Art.’
Roberta Shea is a CT-based painter known for her highly-textured vibrant paintings of the natural world. Her abstracted paintings are about the physical process of painting inspired by Impressionism and Abstract Expressionism. She studied at Southern Connecticut State University, and is currently a member of Connecticut Women Artists, the Society of Creative Arts in Newtown where she served as a Board Member and Officer, the Ridgefield Guild of Artists, and the Washington Arts Association.
Getting bored with run-of-the-mill date nights? Sure, dinner and a movie is fine…but we’ve got something different. Here at the CHS, we’ve got a new exhibition whose story is told through games and puzzles. You and your partner will play trivia, dice and card games, shuffleboard, even a mini escape room. Compete to outscore the other teams and earn prizes, then relax with a glass of wine and light refreshments. Perfect for couples or bring a friend! Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!
Connecticut Historical Society · One Elizabeth Street · Hartford · CT · 06105
New Exhibit at Heather Gaudio Fine Art, New Canaan
Heather Gaudio Fine Art is delighted to present an exhibit titled “The Joy of Living” from Dec 2-Jan 21, 2023, featuring original works by artist Clara Nartey. An opening reception will be held on Friday Dec 2 from 5 - 7 pm to coincide with the Holiday Stroll in New Canaan.
35 pieces by 30 artists selected from some 400 submissions:
Inez Andrucyk | Jan Baracz | Jill Bell | Anita Bracalente | Jodi Colella | Jaynie Crimmins | Adrienne Cullom | Sandi Daroza | Natasha Das | Sherry Davis | Sophia DeJesus-Sabella | Donise English | Philippe Halaburda | Jill Kerttula | Natalya Khorover | Barbara Korman | Carole P. Kunstadt | Lori Lawrence | Nicole Mazza | Sharon Pierce McCullough | Patricia Miranda | Elizabeth Morisette | Ellie Murphy | Diana Noh | Erik Jon Olson | Karla Rydrych | Michael Seri | Arlé Sklar-Weinstein | Mary Tooley Parker |
Building Books: New England Book Artists’ Members Exhibition
Exhibition: January 19 - April 29, 2023 Artists' Reception: April 1, 2023 2-4 pm USM Book Arts Bazaar: April 2, 2023 10 am- 3 pm
University of Southern Maine Kate Cheney Chappell ’83 Center for Book Arts Special Collections Reading Room, 6th floor 314 Forest Ave., Portland, Maine
Chatham Place Open Studio & Art Sale
You are invited to meet the artists of Chatham Place at Mary Wade at our Open Studio. Experience transformation in our space and walls which display unique wall murals and designs from independent artists: STEPHEN J. BALKUN (Woodcarver), ROSALYN CAMA (CAMA Inc), IAN CHRISTMANN (Photographer), CHRIS RANDALL (Photographer), David Weinreb (PEZ Collector).
Light refreshments and drinks provided.
February 4, 2023 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
138 CLINTON AVENUE NEW HAVEN CT 06513
chathamplace.org/events/open-studio-art-sale
JANUARY RECEPTION
Saturday, January 28th | 1PM-3PM | Fuller Craft Museum
Join us as we celebrate the recent openings of these three exciting exhibitions. Stroll the current exhibitions, join in on casual Artist Talks in the galleries, and experience contemporary craft with us. We're celebrating:
- Daniel Jocz: Permission Granted
- Creative Alloys: The Boston Metals Scene
- Riotous Threads: Fiber Works from Gateway Arts
FREE museum admission (suggested donation $12)
Open to the public
Registration required
Fuller Craft with Room & Board, Meet the Maker: Kelli Nyman
Thursday, February 9th | 2PM-4PM | Room & Board Showroom
Meet representatives from Fuller Craft Museum as well as origami artist Kelli Nyman. Learn Kelli’s origami technique and make your mark on a large collaborative origami project! Food and beverages will be served.
“Life can often seem like a contained, predictable, and familiar loop. Located on the corners of our daily life are moments of respite from the chaos. Food, work, people, rest, dreams, truths. These exist as checkpoints that ground us in our own lived experience.
Garrett brings together materials, craft, and humor to create unique, exaggerated objects that up-end the logic of this cycle. Food that can be played, tools that can be eaten.
All of them invite the viewer to experience in unison, the edges of the day.
Anna Leigh Clem:
“Tucked into the Garden Bed”
Inspired by my childhood garden, which no longer exists physically, I searched to rediscover lost innocence. Using my parents’ present-day garden as my guide, I witnessed the full cycle—from the first spears of growth until their inevitable demise. I took photos of what I saw there, trying to capture the essence of place, and myself in it.
Entranced by the vibrancy of the summer season, I turned to the anthotype photographic process. Using the flower’s pigment to make light-sensitive emulsions, my garden photographs were impressed upon the botanical distillations by the sun’s rays. The results are like jars of preserves, emphasizing the photograph’s inherent stillness and marked "death" of the subject. This act of collection and preservation initially transformed the garden's passing into something more lasting than a bloom, yet due to the instability of both anthotypes and life alike, became an exercise in acceptance—of petals falling to the ground.
Continuing in the Gilbert Gallery through January 28th are paintings by Kamini Avril. Her work can be seen here in the Gilbert Gallery. You can toggle the icons at right for different viewing formats.
Kamini (Pamela) Avril began training in art at Interlochen Arts Academy, and continued with a BFA from the California Institute of the Arts and an MFA from Bennington College. She received a Guggenheim Fellowship in Painting and the Yale at Norfolk Summer Art Program Fellowship. She has exhibited in solo and group shows in the US and India and has been an invited lecturer and teacher.
Her work has been used by the charitable organization, “Embracing the World”, on the world tours of humanitarian and contemplative, Mata Amritanandamayi. Her paintings are in collections worldwide.
Join Susan Godshall and Jack Tripp for a discussion of their new book published by the New Haven Preservation Trust. This unique take on New Haven focuses on the often unknown men— and one woman— who built houses, commercial and academic buildings, monuments, and other historic structures. Advanced registration is recommended.
For more information, contact Allison Botelho at 203-946-8130, ext. 245
Susan Godshall has worked at 4 major New Haven institutions including City Hall & Yale University. Most recently, she retired as Senior Vice President of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce where she worked on economic development, state and local government affairs, and transportation investment. Susan holds degrees from Yale Law School and Yale School of Architecture. She is a long-time board member of the New Haven Preservation Trust.
Jack Tripp is a senior at Yale University from Westport, Massachusetts. His studies focus on English and political science, concentrating on the Romantic poets and political philosophy. Besides research for the New Haven Preservation Trust's Builder Book, he has also spent time writing for the Yale Daily News and The New Journal, serving on the executive board of the Yale Dramatic Association, and working as a President’s Public Service Fellow at the Arts Council of Greater New Haven.
Chan Chao, Karenni Girl, 1997, Chromogenic print, Frame Dimension: 39 x 25 in. (99.1 x 63.5 cm), In memory of the Honorable John Normandy Reynolds and his wife Ann McMenamin Reynolds, 2021.29.8
In Focus: Photographs from the O’Neil Collection December 8, 2022 — June 4, 2023
At the Delamar West Hartford
This winter, the NBMAA presents two exhibitions inspired by a major donation of important contemporary photographs by Baltimore-based collectors Nancy and Tom O’Neil: Edward Burtynsky: Earth Observed and In Focus: Photographs from the O’Neil Collection.
In Focus: Photographs from the O’Neil Collection represents the newest exhibition in a series of curated shows that the NBMAA has presented for the hotel since 2016. The Delamar’s ground floor will feature significant works by Rocky Schenck (b. 1955), Abelardo Morell (b. 1948), and Richard Kagan (b. 1945), whose innovative depictions of landscapes and interiors showcase diverse photographic techniques and transport one’s imagination. On the second floor, a group of works by George Tice (b. 1938) highlight the photographer’s mastery and wide range of quintessentially American subject matter.
WPKN Independent Community Radio and The Gallery Upstairs at The Institute Library are collaborating on an event to celebrate Women’s History Month, and we want YOU to participate!
How?
By making art for an exhibition of fake album covers celebrating women.
Imagine bands we'd like to see, rework one that exists, or make up an all-new album and performer. Protest, celebrate, rewrite history,
imagine a future, dream a dance craze...
The idea is to create a visual and sonic tribute to musical women everywhere. This is a unique celebration of women’s history month through images words and music. We consider “women” to be all who wish to identify as such, and we celebrate by creating an inclusive space for breadth and diversity of vision.
We invite you to apply to Peters Valley School of Craft’s 53rd Annual Juried Craft Fair that will be held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ. This fully accessible venue is located less than 60 miles from NYC in the beautiful Sussex Skylands region, and conveniently located off of Route 206. The show receives approximately 5,000 attendees mainly from NJ, NY, PA, CT. The show is advertised extensively throughout the tri-state area and on social media. There is a web page featuring all participating artists with links to individual websites. Cash prizes will be awarded.
Good to Great 2.0 Grants of up to $500,000 fund capital projects for nonprofit arts, cultural, or history organizations that connect art, history, and tourism to enhance visitors’ experience of an arts or cultural venue and/or historic site.
These grants are intended for capital projects that not only look beyond basic facilities repair, rehabilitation, or expansion but also towards new means of sharing and telling the stories of our cultural and historic sites in engaging, meaningful, and relevant ways.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations that own or operate an arts/cultural venue or historic site in Connecticut and that promote the art, culture and/or history of the state. While organizations of all sizes are eligible, we particularly encourage small to medium-sized organizations with an operating budget of under $500,000 to apply for these funds, as a portion of total allocated funds will be reserved for this constituency.
Important Dates:
Letter of Interest: February 3, 2023
Application Deadline: March 3, 2023 by 11:59pm
Award Notification: June 12, 2023
Grant Period: 2 years
Good to Great 2.0 is a program of the Department of Economic and Community Development in partnership with Connecticut Humanities. For more information, visit theCT Humanities website.
OPEN CALL The Short Shift Application deadline: February 15
Artspace New Haven invites artist collectives to apply for a residency, which will grant a stipend, space, time, and artist development opportunities for a project to result in a pop-up exhibition.
