Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Winter Term 2025
Registration begins December 12th for new students!
Classes start Tuesday, January 7, 2024!
Enroll asap on 12/9/24 to hold your place in class!
If not already a member, please log into your account before Dec. 9 and pay for membership first to get tuition discount before registering for classes.
Log in to your account here to renew membership:
Register online for your favorite class or check out
our newer classes -- Classical Portrait Drawing,
Painting Classes, Beginning Drawing, and more!!!
Create your own account and then select and pay
for your classes!
Our Mission: "To enhance our legacy of personalized visual arts education, outstanding art exhibitions, and children's community outreach."
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Winter Term 2025 Registration
Heather Gaudio Fine Art is pleased to present The Space We Exist In, a ground-breaking exhibition curated by the renowned Ghanaian-American art curator Larry Ossei-Mensah. This is the first time the gallery invites a guest curator to organize an exhibition. The group show will open on November 16th and will run through January 18th, 2025. The public is invited to attend an opening reception and curator talk on Saturday, November 16, 4-6pm.
The Space We Exist In serves as a platform for rich dialogue and self-reflection for both the artists and viewers by questioning what it means to ‘Hold Space’ or ‘Exist Within a Space.’ This exhibition features a diverse ensemble of visual artists whose practices create visual poetry that invites viewers to actively engage with the artworks. The exhibition fosters a deeper connection between art and the audience by challenging viewers to redefine their perceptions of the world and their place within it.
Each artist in this exhibition employs a unique blend of techniques and media, ranging from vivid representational objects to evocative abstract paintings. Patrick Alston , based in Connecticut, creates bold abstractions with striking color palettes and dynamic forms to evoke powerful emotional responses, prompting viewers to confront their perceptions and biases. New York City artist Kim Dacres sources her materials from recycled tires and found objects to make powerful sculptures that are commentaries on strength, resilience and the human spirit, imbuing the discarded everyday material with profound significance. Deborah Dancy , also based in Connecticut, renders her paintings with intricate detail and an emotive use of color, delving into the complexities of personal and collective memory. Clara Nartey , the third artist based in Connecticut, transforms textiles and embroidery threads into expressive and tactile figurative narratives, bridging the gap between traditional craft and contemporary art. Los Angeles-based artist Shinique Smith often incorporates fabric, calligraphy, and collage to explore themes of consumption, identity and cultural history. Her dynamic compositions challenge viewers to consider the material and conceptual spaces they occupy. Patick Quarm , based in Ghana, uses mixed-media in his portraiture that challenge traditional notions of identity and culture, using vibrant patterns and textures to explore the intersection of past and present. Austin Uzor , who is based in upstate New York, explores liminal spaces and questions of identity, displacement and the quest for belonging in his paintings.
The Space We Exist In is not just a visual journey but an intellectual and emotional experience. The selected works act as mirrors and portals, reflecting personal and collective experiences while offering glimpses into diverse perspectives. This exhibition seeks to create a space where viewers can pause, reflect, and engage in meaningful conversations about the narratives articulated by the artists and those of others, ultimately fostering a sense of community and shared humanity.
By bringing together a rich tapestry of voices and visions, this exhibition underscores the power of art to transcend boundaries and connect us to our innermost selves and each other during a tumultuous time in our society. "The Space We Exist In," an exhibition that promises to challenge and transform how we perceive the world and our place within it.
Artists in the exhibition:
Patrick Alston
Kim Dacres
Deborah Dancy
Clara Nartey
Patrick Quarm
Shinique Smith
Austin Uzor
About the Curator :
Larry Ossei-Mensah is a Ghanaian-American curator and cultural critic reshaping our perceptions of art and society with a dynamic blend of innovation and inclusivity. Ossei-Mensah has leveraged his curatorial practice as a platform to establish a global footprint, having curated exhibitions from Manila to London to Athens and, most recently, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ossei-Mensah employs contemporary art and culture as a powerful medium for challenging norms and fostering a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world.
Formerly the Susanne Feld Hilberry Senior Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCAD), Detroit, and Curator-at-Large at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Ossei-Mensah catalyzes change. Co-founding the nonprofit ARTNOIR, he pioneers racial equity in the art world, amplifying the voices of creatives, curators, and communities of color. Ossei-Mensah's influence spans the globe, curating exhibitions in renowned spaces like MOAD in San Francisco, MASS MoCA, The Metropolitan Museum in Manila, The Seattle Art Museum, Ben Brown Fine Arts in Hong Kong and London, as co-curated of the 7th Athen Biennale in Athens, and most recently the Denver Art Museum where organized a multivenue solo museum debut for Amoako Boafo - Soul of Black Folks.
Recently, Ossei-Mensah curated with ARTNOIR and UBS Bank the groundbreaking multimedia presentation, "The Poetics of Dimensions," at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2023, hailed by Harper’s Bazaar Magazine as a standout exhibition. The presentation featured artists Nari Ward, Sonia Gomes, Melissa Joseph, Anthony Akinbola, and Julianknxx. Ossei-Mensah consistently pushes the boundaries of contemporary expression by collaborating with trailblazing artists such as Steve McQueen, Sanford Biggers, February James, Chase Hall, Catherine Opie, Firelei Baez, and Judy Chicago.
Heather Gaudio Fine Art specializes in emerging and established artists, offering painting, works on paper, photography, and sculpture. The gallery provides a full-range of art advisory services, from forming and maintaining a collection, to securing secondary market material, to assisting with framing and installation. The focus is on each individual client, selecting art that best serves his or her vision, space, and resources. The six exhibitions offered every year are designed to present important talent and provide artwork appealing to a broad range of interests. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday; 10:30am to 5:30pm; and by appointment. For more information and/or high-res images, please contact Rachael Palacios rachael@heathergaudiofineart.com
"The Space We Exist In" curated by Larry Ossei-Mensah
The Flinn Gallery is pleased to present Camera-less, featuring the work of Joanne Dugan, Amanda Marchand, Anne Arden McDonald and Liz Nielsen. The exhibition will introduce the public to four of the most innovative practitioners of camera-less photography working today. These artists challenge traditional expectations of photographic representation with experimental, process-driven works that push boundaries both technical and conceptual.
What is camera-less photography?
It might seem a contradiction in terms but actually, the very first photographic images were created without a camera. In this practice, images are captured on photo-sensitive paper without the use of a lens. Light, chemicals and a light-sensitive surface are its fundamental ingredients. Removing the camera means that light and chemicals interact directly without the intermediary of a camera or a negative.
The technique of making photographic images without a camera dates back to the early 18oos, at the dawn of photography. Rediscovered by the Surrealists in the 1920s, camera-less or direct photography is seeing a resurgence today, with a growing number of contemporary artists pushing the possibilities of this medium far beyond where their predecessors left off. This exhibition highlights the work of four groundbreaking artists who create powerful and highly original images by casting shadows and filtering light on photographic paper, or by chemically manipulating its surface. The striking works on display, ranging from figurative to abstract, represent the leading edge of what is possible in this emerging field.
Joanne Dugan is interested in the visual act as a dynamic, cognitive process that connects people through shared viewing experiences. Her one-of-a-kind images begin with cyanotype or silver gelatin photograms and light paintings, which are hand cut and collaged. Dugan is informed by Buddhist principles and meditation and interested in the physical qualities of photography as a medium.
Amanda Marchand works with lumen printing in which black & white photo papers are exposed to the sun to reveal latent color. Her images relate to the passage of time, the natural world and our changing climate. She utilizes books as mark makers, referencing endangered species and the practice of art.
Anne Arden McDonald employs an unorthodox collection of materials and methods from the domestic and scientific realms to create her chemigrams. Her highly experimental techniques involve altering the surface of silver gelatin paper and applying materials such as glue, bleach, broken glass, developer and fixer to produce images inspired by atoms and planets, exploring the microcosm and macrocosm of our experience.
Liz Nielsen has been systematically exploring the possibilities of camera-less photography, making vividly colored photograms in the color darkroom. Her large-scale compositions straddle the border between abstraction and figuration, recalling simple natural forms such as landscapes, arches or groupings of smoothly curved stones. She calls them “Light Paintings,” evoking the performative nature of their creation.
Caren Winnall is the curator for Camera-less. The exhibit runs through March 5, 2025.
Events:
Opening reception: Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 6-8pm
Artist Talk: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2 pm
The Flinn Gallery is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Library and is located on the second floor of the library at 101 Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT. The gallery welcomes visitors daily Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, Thursday until 8pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
camera-less
Exhibition Dates: November 17, 2024 - February 16, 2025
When Shelly Ramsay’s entry was awarded Best in Show in our 2023 Annual Members’ Exhibition, she immediately started preparing for her prize: a solo exhibition in 2024. Our gallery walls are now filled with her fresh and colorful prints, which wonderfully blend both the abstract and representational, with shapes both geometric and organic. In a world besieged by dichotomies, Shelly Ramsay's work shows us how to hold two things at once.
Shelly Ramsay: Stencils and Collage
Exhibition Dates: November 17, 2024 - February 16, 2025
This year’s Members Exhibition theme is Civic/Civil Engagement. Realizing that the election looms large this year, rather than trying to ignore it, we asked our artists to explore what civil civic engagement means to them and how they express their perspectives through printmaking. The work on view demonstrates their efforts to contribute to the discourse in a constructive way to bring about greater understanding.
Awards Juror: Carey Mack Weber – Executive Director, Fairfield University Art Museum
Annual Members Exhibition: Civic/Civil Engagement
The annual community art exhibition for the Kershner Gallery in the Fairfield Public Library is now on view through February 1. This exhibit features over 60 pieces of original art created by area artists in all mediums, sizes, and styles. The gallery is open during all library hours.
Community Art Exhibition
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
This January, Geary Gallery proudly presents "The Prismatic Palette" featuring the multi-hued, multi-faceted still lifes and seascapes of Ridgewood, NJ artist, Rebecca J. Leer. Her exhibit runs January 2-31. All are welcome and admission is free. The Geary Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. For more details, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our website: www.gearygallery.com.
Rebecca J. Leer: The Prismatic Palette at the Geary Gallery, Darien, CT
The Gallery at GFC welcomes Connecticut artist Marguerite Alpert, whose art is on display from December 12, 2014 to February 10, 2025. Working with dried plant material, Ms. Alpert creates framed pieces that are more than collages, photographs or paintings, yet contain elements of each of those mediums. Her designs run the gamut from quiet and peaceful to bold and energizing, every one a delightful arrangement of natural elements in patterns and shapes nature itself could only admire.
Please join us for a reception and demonstration on January 15, 2025 from 6-8 PM.
"A Garden in Winter"
Local artists who have asked to exhibit their works at Wilton Library will be showcased in "Through a Different Set of Eyes," the library's January art exhibition. This exhibition features artists from Wilton and surrounding towns who have submitted inquiries expressing an interest to display their works at the library. Their works represent a wide variety of styles, media, and subject matter. The artists include: Christopher Breining (Norwalk), Randy Carboni (Bethel), Runfang Cui (Wilton), Lorraine Gelard (Norwalk), Bob Leidner (Wilton), Leila Mgaloblishvili (Wilton), Beth Marie Reifers (Norwalk), Carolyn Reifers (Wilton), Christopher Seep (Ridgefield), Carole Southall (Wilton), and Katherine Southall (Norwalk).
The Opening Reception on Friday, January 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through January 30. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.
"Through a Different Set of Eyes" Art Exhibition
The Flinn Gallery is pleased to present Camera-less, featuring the work of Joanne Dugan, Amanda Marchand, Anne Arden McDonald and Liz Nielsen. The exhibition will introduce the public to four of the most innovative practitioners of camera-less photography working today. These artists challenge traditional expectations of photographic representation with experimental, process-driven works that push boundaries both technical and conceptual.
What is camera-less photography?
It might seem a contradiction in terms but actually, the very first photographic images were created without a camera. In this practice, images are captured on photo-sensitive paper without the use of a lens. Light, chemicals and a light-sensitive surface are its fundamental ingredients. Removing the camera means that light and chemicals interact directly without the intermediary of a camera or a negative.
The technique of making photographic images without a camera dates back to the early 18oos, at the dawn of photography. Rediscovered by the Surrealists in the 1920s, camera-less or direct photography is seeing a resurgence today, with a growing number of contemporary artists pushing the possibilities of this medium far beyond where their predecessors left off. This exhibition highlights the work of four groundbreaking artists who create powerful and highly original images by casting shadows and filtering light on photographic paper, or by chemically manipulating its surface. The striking works on display, ranging from figurative to abstract, represent the leading edge of what is possible in this emerging field.
Joanne Dugan is interested in the visual act as a dynamic, cognitive process that connects people through shared viewing experiences. Her one-of-a-kind images begin with cyanotype or silver gelatin photograms and light paintings, which are hand cut and collaged. Dugan is informed by Buddhist principles and meditation and interested in the physical qualities of photography as a medium.
Amanda Marchand works with lumen printing in which black & white photo papers are exposed to the sun to reveal latent color. Her images relate to the passage of time, the natural world and our changing climate. She utilizes books as mark makers, referencing endangered species and the practice of art.
Anne Arden McDonald employs an unorthodox collection of materials and methods from the domestic and scientific realms to create her chemigrams. Her highly experimental techniques involve altering the surface of silver gelatin paper and applying materials such as glue, bleach, broken glass, developer and fixer to produce images inspired by atoms and planets, exploring the microcosm and macrocosm of our experience.
Liz Nielsen has been systematically exploring the possibilities of camera-less photography, making vividly colored photograms in the color darkroom. Her large-scale compositions straddle the border between abstraction and figuration, recalling simple natural forms such as landscapes, arches or groupings of smoothly curved stones. She calls them “Light Paintings,” evoking the performative nature of their creation.
Caren Winnall is the curator for Camera-less. The exhibit runs through March 5, 2025.
Events:
Opening reception: Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 6-8pm
Artist Talk: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2 pm
The Flinn Gallery is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Library and is located on the second floor of the library at 101 Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT. The gallery welcomes visitors daily Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, Thursday until 8pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
camera-less
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Winter Term 2025
Registration begins December 12th for new students!
Classes start Tuesday, January 7, 2024!
Enroll asap on 12/9/24 to hold your place in class!
If not already a member, please log into your account before Dec. 9 and pay for membership first to get tuition discount before registering for classes.
Log in to your account here to renew membership:
Register online for your favorite class or check out
our newer classes -- Classical Portrait Drawing,
Painting Classes, Beginning Drawing, and more!!!
Create your own account and then select and pay
for your classes!
Our Mission: "To enhance our legacy of personalized visual arts education, outstanding art exhibitions, and children's community outreach."
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Winter Term 2025 Registration
Practice Your Performance Skills Or Simply Perform for Fun!!
The Schubert Club Juniors Recitals occur twice during the academic year and help acquaint young musicians with the skills required to perform. An especially great opportunity for those who are preparing for the Schubert Club's Young Musicians Festival (March 1 - March 2, 2025).
Participation is open to any school-age student (18 years and under).
Recital Date:
- Winter Recital: February 1 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Deadline for Application:
- January 18, 2025
More information can be found at https://schubertclub.org/schubert-club-juniors
Application Deadline for The Schubert Club Juniors Recital is January 18, 2025!
Heather Gaudio Fine Art is pleased to present The Space We Exist In, a ground-breaking exhibition curated by the renowned Ghanaian-American art curator Larry Ossei-Mensah. This is the first time the gallery invites a guest curator to organize an exhibition. The group show will open on November 16th and will run through January 18th, 2025. The public is invited to attend an opening reception and curator talk on Saturday, November 16, 4-6pm.
The Space We Exist In serves as a platform for rich dialogue and self-reflection for both the artists and viewers by questioning what it means to ‘Hold Space’ or ‘Exist Within a Space.’ This exhibition features a diverse ensemble of visual artists whose practices create visual poetry that invites viewers to actively engage with the artworks. The exhibition fosters a deeper connection between art and the audience by challenging viewers to redefine their perceptions of the world and their place within it.
Each artist in this exhibition employs a unique blend of techniques and media, ranging from vivid representational objects to evocative abstract paintings. Patrick Alston , based in Connecticut, creates bold abstractions with striking color palettes and dynamic forms to evoke powerful emotional responses, prompting viewers to confront their perceptions and biases. New York City artist Kim Dacres sources her materials from recycled tires and found objects to make powerful sculptures that are commentaries on strength, resilience and the human spirit, imbuing the discarded everyday material with profound significance. Deborah Dancy , also based in Connecticut, renders her paintings with intricate detail and an emotive use of color, delving into the complexities of personal and collective memory. Clara Nartey , the third artist based in Connecticut, transforms textiles and embroidery threads into expressive and tactile figurative narratives, bridging the gap between traditional craft and contemporary art. Los Angeles-based artist Shinique Smith often incorporates fabric, calligraphy, and collage to explore themes of consumption, identity and cultural history. Her dynamic compositions challenge viewers to consider the material and conceptual spaces they occupy. Patick Quarm , based in Ghana, uses mixed-media in his portraiture that challenge traditional notions of identity and culture, using vibrant patterns and textures to explore the intersection of past and present. Austin Uzor , who is based in upstate New York, explores liminal spaces and questions of identity, displacement and the quest for belonging in his paintings.
The Space We Exist In is not just a visual journey but an intellectual and emotional experience. The selected works act as mirrors and portals, reflecting personal and collective experiences while offering glimpses into diverse perspectives. This exhibition seeks to create a space where viewers can pause, reflect, and engage in meaningful conversations about the narratives articulated by the artists and those of others, ultimately fostering a sense of community and shared humanity.
By bringing together a rich tapestry of voices and visions, this exhibition underscores the power of art to transcend boundaries and connect us to our innermost selves and each other during a tumultuous time in our society. "The Space We Exist In," an exhibition that promises to challenge and transform how we perceive the world and our place within it.
Artists in the exhibition:
Patrick Alston
Kim Dacres
Deborah Dancy
Clara Nartey
Patrick Quarm
Shinique Smith
Austin Uzor
About the Curator :
Larry Ossei-Mensah is a Ghanaian-American curator and cultural critic reshaping our perceptions of art and society with a dynamic blend of innovation and inclusivity. Ossei-Mensah has leveraged his curatorial practice as a platform to establish a global footprint, having curated exhibitions from Manila to London to Athens and, most recently, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ossei-Mensah employs contemporary art and culture as a powerful medium for challenging norms and fostering a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world.
Formerly the Susanne Feld Hilberry Senior Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCAD), Detroit, and Curator-at-Large at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Ossei-Mensah catalyzes change. Co-founding the nonprofit ARTNOIR, he pioneers racial equity in the art world, amplifying the voices of creatives, curators, and communities of color. Ossei-Mensah's influence spans the globe, curating exhibitions in renowned spaces like MOAD in San Francisco, MASS MoCA, The Metropolitan Museum in Manila, The Seattle Art Museum, Ben Brown Fine Arts in Hong Kong and London, as co-curated of the 7th Athen Biennale in Athens, and most recently the Denver Art Museum where organized a multivenue solo museum debut for Amoako Boafo - Soul of Black Folks.
Recently, Ossei-Mensah curated with ARTNOIR and UBS Bank the groundbreaking multimedia presentation, "The Poetics of Dimensions," at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2023, hailed by Harper’s Bazaar Magazine as a standout exhibition. The presentation featured artists Nari Ward, Sonia Gomes, Melissa Joseph, Anthony Akinbola, and Julianknxx. Ossei-Mensah consistently pushes the boundaries of contemporary expression by collaborating with trailblazing artists such as Steve McQueen, Sanford Biggers, February James, Chase Hall, Catherine Opie, Firelei Baez, and Judy Chicago.
Heather Gaudio Fine Art specializes in emerging and established artists, offering painting, works on paper, photography, and sculpture. The gallery provides a full-range of art advisory services, from forming and maintaining a collection, to securing secondary market material, to assisting with framing and installation. The focus is on each individual client, selecting art that best serves his or her vision, space, and resources. The six exhibitions offered every year are designed to present important talent and provide artwork appealing to a broad range of interests. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday; 10:30am to 5:30pm; and by appointment. For more information and/or high-res images, please contact Rachael Palacios rachael@heathergaudiofineart.com
"The Space We Exist In" curated by Larry Ossei-Mensah
Curated by 2024-25 Korry Fellow Juanita Sunday and featuring regional artists Carl Bocicault, Tyler Goldchain, Imo Nse Imeh, Iyaba Ibo Mandigo, Tea Montgomery, Saint Phifer, Andre Rochester, Bizzie Ruth, Dario Tejada, Kamar Thomas, and Yves Wilson. MASC explores the intricate intersections of masculinity and Blackness, illuminating the complex layers of identity, expression, and societal expectation.
FREE OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY JAN 17th 6PM - 8PM
With performances by multi-instrumentalist and composer Tyler Goldchain, Poet AJoe Saint, and New Haven Poet Laureate Sharmont “Influence” Little.
Free Opening Reception for MASC: Unmasking Identity, Redefining Masculinity
Come and vibe with the most harmonious sounds of the millennium. Anthem Band’s live shows rank with the best in the business. It’s a truly original sound that is creating a big wave. From roots to dance hall, Anthem can play it all and with their own diversity. This is truly a treat for all music lovers. Anthem has appeared with Sister Carol on the Conan O’Brien show & and has played at the Ronald Reagan center in Washington DC for the NBC, NBA All Star Game after party. Anthem has toured Korea, Japan, Guam, Hawaii, Bermuda, Canada, St. Croix, etc. Anthem has also performed on shows with Third World, Yellow man, Jimmy Cliff, Big Mountain, The Wailers, Burning Spear, Black Uhuru, The Neville Bros, The Temptations, Freddy Jackson, George Benson, The Isley Brothers, Maxi Priest, Buju Banton, Capleton, John Holt, Ken Booth, Dennis Brown, Super Cat, Gyptian and many more.
Free Concert: Anthem Reggae Band Presented by The Klein and Bridgeport Public Library
Don’t miss the Cabaret Comedy Series—exclusive nights of stand-up comedy featuring a rotating lineup of top-notch comedians. Each show brings a unique blend of wit and humor to the stage, promising unforgettable evenings of laughter and good times. Grab your tickets now and join us for a comedy experience like no other!
Cabaret Comedy Series
Exhibition Dates: November 17, 2024 - February 16, 2025
When Shelly Ramsay’s entry was awarded Best in Show in our 2023 Annual Members’ Exhibition, she immediately started preparing for her prize: a solo exhibition in 2024. Our gallery walls are now filled with her fresh and colorful prints, which wonderfully blend both the abstract and representational, with shapes both geometric and organic. In a world besieged by dichotomies, Shelly Ramsay's work shows us how to hold two things at once.
Shelly Ramsay: Stencils and Collage
Exhibition Dates: November 17, 2024 - February 16, 2025
This year’s Members Exhibition theme is Civic/Civil Engagement. Realizing that the election looms large this year, rather than trying to ignore it, we asked our artists to explore what civil civic engagement means to them and how they express their perspectives through printmaking. The work on view demonstrates their efforts to contribute to the discourse in a constructive way to bring about greater understanding.
Awards Juror: Carey Mack Weber – Executive Director, Fairfield University Art Museum
Annual Members Exhibition: Civic/Civil Engagement
The annual community art exhibition for the Kershner Gallery in the Fairfield Public Library is now on view through February 1. This exhibit features over 60 pieces of original art created by area artists in all mediums, sizes, and styles. The gallery is open during all library hours.
Community Art Exhibition
Curated by 2024-25 Korry Fellow Juanita Sunday and featuring regional artists Carl Bocicault, Tyler Goldchain, Imo Nse Imeh, Iyaba Ibo Mandigo, Tea Montgomery, Saint Phifer, Andre Rochester, Bizzie Ruth, Dario Tejada, Kamar Thomas, and Yves Wilson.
MASC explores the intricate intersections of masculinity and Blackness, illuminating the complex layers of identity, expression, and societal expectation.
The exhibition examines the metaphorical "masks" worn to navigate a world rife with stereotypes and cultural pressures. MASC challenges monolithic notions of masculinity, offering a nuanced exploration of strength, vulnerability, and self-reclamation. Each piece invites audiences to witness the delicate balance between the external personas shaped by societal expectations and the authentic selves seeking liberation and visibility.
MASC: Unmasking Identity, Redefining Masculinity
This January, Geary Gallery proudly presents "The Prismatic Palette" featuring the multi-hued, multi-faceted still lifes and seascapes of Ridgewood, NJ artist, Rebecca J. Leer. Her exhibit runs January 2-31. All are welcome and admission is free. The Geary Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. For more details, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our website: www.gearygallery.com.
Rebecca J. Leer: The Prismatic Palette at the Geary Gallery, Darien, CT
The Gallery at GFC welcomes Connecticut artist Marguerite Alpert, whose art is on display from December 12, 2014 to February 10, 2025. Working with dried plant material, Ms. Alpert creates framed pieces that are more than collages, photographs or paintings, yet contain elements of each of those mediums. Her designs run the gamut from quiet and peaceful to bold and energizing, every one a delightful arrangement of natural elements in patterns and shapes nature itself could only admire.
Please join us for a reception and demonstration on January 15, 2025 from 6-8 PM.
"A Garden in Winter"
Local artists who have asked to exhibit their works at Wilton Library will be showcased in "Through a Different Set of Eyes," the library's January art exhibition. This exhibition features artists from Wilton and surrounding towns who have submitted inquiries expressing an interest to display their works at the library. Their works represent a wide variety of styles, media, and subject matter. The artists include: Christopher Breining (Norwalk), Randy Carboni (Bethel), Runfang Cui (Wilton), Lorraine Gelard (Norwalk), Bob Leidner (Wilton), Leila Mgaloblishvili (Wilton), Beth Marie Reifers (Norwalk), Carolyn Reifers (Wilton), Christopher Seep (Ridgefield), Carole Southall (Wilton), and Katherine Southall (Norwalk).
The Opening Reception on Friday, January 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through January 30. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.
"Through a Different Set of Eyes" Art Exhibition
The Flinn Gallery is pleased to present Camera-less, featuring the work of Joanne Dugan, Amanda Marchand, Anne Arden McDonald and Liz Nielsen. The exhibition will introduce the public to four of the most innovative practitioners of camera-less photography working today. These artists challenge traditional expectations of photographic representation with experimental, process-driven works that push boundaries both technical and conceptual.
What is camera-less photography?
It might seem a contradiction in terms but actually, the very first photographic images were created without a camera. In this practice, images are captured on photo-sensitive paper without the use of a lens. Light, chemicals and a light-sensitive surface are its fundamental ingredients. Removing the camera means that light and chemicals interact directly without the intermediary of a camera or a negative.
The technique of making photographic images without a camera dates back to the early 18oos, at the dawn of photography. Rediscovered by the Surrealists in the 1920s, camera-less or direct photography is seeing a resurgence today, with a growing number of contemporary artists pushing the possibilities of this medium far beyond where their predecessors left off. This exhibition highlights the work of four groundbreaking artists who create powerful and highly original images by casting shadows and filtering light on photographic paper, or by chemically manipulating its surface. The striking works on display, ranging from figurative to abstract, represent the leading edge of what is possible in this emerging field.
Joanne Dugan is interested in the visual act as a dynamic, cognitive process that connects people through shared viewing experiences. Her one-of-a-kind images begin with cyanotype or silver gelatin photograms and light paintings, which are hand cut and collaged. Dugan is informed by Buddhist principles and meditation and interested in the physical qualities of photography as a medium.
Amanda Marchand works with lumen printing in which black & white photo papers are exposed to the sun to reveal latent color. Her images relate to the passage of time, the natural world and our changing climate. She utilizes books as mark makers, referencing endangered species and the practice of art.
Anne Arden McDonald employs an unorthodox collection of materials and methods from the domestic and scientific realms to create her chemigrams. Her highly experimental techniques involve altering the surface of silver gelatin paper and applying materials such as glue, bleach, broken glass, developer and fixer to produce images inspired by atoms and planets, exploring the microcosm and macrocosm of our experience.
Liz Nielsen has been systematically exploring the possibilities of camera-less photography, making vividly colored photograms in the color darkroom. Her large-scale compositions straddle the border between abstraction and figuration, recalling simple natural forms such as landscapes, arches or groupings of smoothly curved stones. She calls them “Light Paintings,” evoking the performative nature of their creation.
Caren Winnall is the curator for Camera-less. The exhibit runs through March 5, 2025.
Events:
Opening reception: Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 6-8pm
Artist Talk: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2 pm
The Flinn Gallery is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Library and is located on the second floor of the library at 101 Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT. The gallery welcomes visitors daily Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, Thursday until 8pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
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The Greenwich Art Society has Children's Classes on Saturdays!
YOUNG ARTISTS IN THE STUDIO, AGES 6-8
11 SATURDAYS
Jan. 11 – March 22
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
This class will explore new approaches to creativity with children. Using drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and sculpture children will learn new skills and improve on old ones as they experiment with new media and different techniques. To reinforce their understanding, children will learn about important artists who are either historically significant or are forerunners in contemporary art. Come join in and stretch your imagination in a relaxed, fun environment. Materials supplied.
DRAWING AND PAINTING FOR THE JUNIOR ARTIST – AGES 9-12
11 SATURDAYS
Jan. 11 – March 22
12:30 to 2:00 pm
Learn about drawing from observation by exploring form, shape, space and composition. Learn about materials and how to use them to create space in your drawings. Learn about painting techniques, color mixing and more. To reinforce their understanding, children will learn about important artists who are either historically significant or are forerunners in contemporary art. Materials used will be pencil, charcoal, pen and ink and paint.
The Greenwich Art Society Children's Classes on Saturdays!
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Winter Term 2025
Registration begins December 12th for new students!
Classes start Tuesday, January 7, 2024!
Enroll asap on 12/9/24 to hold your place in class!
If not already a member, please log into your account before Dec. 9 and pay for membership first to get tuition discount before registering for classes.
Log in to your account here to renew membership:
Register online for your favorite class or check out
our newer classes -- Classical Portrait Drawing,
Painting Classes, Beginning Drawing, and more!!!
Create your own account and then select and pay
for your classes!
Our Mission: "To enhance our legacy of personalized visual arts education, outstanding art exhibitions, and children's community outreach."
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Winter Term 2025 Registration
In conjunction with our current exhibition, Greenwich During the Revolutionary War: A Frontier Town on the Front Line, the Time Travelers KidStudio returns through March 2025! Step back in time and learn how kids lived in Greenwich 250 years ago. Every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon will feature a new guided craft or activity inspired by the colonial era. Children up to age 12 are welcome to attend with an accompanying adult.
On Saturday, January 18 the KidStudio will offer making a “quill”! Use paper and a pencil to create your own quill and write a letter with colonial flair.
Colonial Crafts: Make a “Quill” in the Time Travelers KidStudio
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
Hold onto your hats and buckle up for a purr-fectly exciting adventure as DCT brings the timeless tale of Puss in Boots to life like never before! Get ready to meet the coolest cat in town—Puss in Boots! With a twinkle in his eye and style for miles, this cunning feline is ready to charm audiences of all ages with his quick wit, killer fashion sense, and oh-so-savvy schemes. Join Puss in Boots on a wild ride as he outsmarts everyone in his path, from bumbling ogres to tricky trolls. But watch out, because this clever kitty might just find himself in some hairy situations along the way!
With dazzling costumes, toe-tapping tunes, and laugh-out-loud moments, this TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) adaptation is a must-see for kids and parents alike. So grab your popcorn, settle into your seats, and get ready to embark on a magical journey filled with adventure, friendship, and plenty of feline fun!
Our Theatre for Young Audiences shows are recommended for ages 3 to 10, but all ages are welcome!
Puss in Boots
Join New York Times bestselling author Anna Marie Tendler for an important and timely discussion regarding gender, mental health, and more. Her new memoir, Men Have Called Her Crazy, was recently released to rave reviews from New York Magazine, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.
Tendler will be in conversation with Shannon Kelley, who is Director of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Fairfield University.
This program is free and open to the public. Please consider making a $10 donation to keep Pequot Library running strong. Click here to learn about the benefits of becoming a Friend of Pequot Library.
Anna Marie Tendler is a writer and visual artist. Her artistic journey spans textiles, photography, drawing, painting, and interior design. Her debut photo series “rooms in the first house,” has been exhibited across the country to wide acclaim. This grouping of highly stylized self-portraits, taken against the backdrop of her hauntingly curated home, chronicles the nonlinear experience of loss, anger, powerlessness, and the reclamation of identity that so often characterizes womanhood. She holds an M.A. in fashion and textile history from NYU’s Costume Studies program and lives in the woods with her three cats Chimney, Moon, and Butter.
Meet the Author: An Afternoon with Anna Marie Tendler
CALLING ALL YOUNG MUSICIANS!!!
The Schubert Club's Young Musicians Festival (YMF) provides adjudicated performance opportunities for students under 18 years of age who receive private instrumental and/or voice instruction. Show off your hard work and receive a gold cup!
Important Dates:
Deadline for applications: January 31, 2025.
Young Musicians Festival: March 1-2, 2025
For more information or to register: www.schubertclub.org/YMF
Application Deadline for the The Young Musicians Festival (YMF) is January 31, 2025!
Experience the highlights of the Bruce Museum’s exhibitions during a guided tour that is free with museum admission. No reservations are required but capacity is limited to twenty people on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in with the front desk if you wish to join. Tours depart from the bottom of the staircase in the Grand Hall.
Exhibitions Highlights Tours - Saturdays
Hold onto your hats and buckle up for a purr-fectly exciting adventure as DCT brings the timeless tale of Puss in Boots to life like never before! Get ready to meet the coolest cat in town—Puss in Boots! With a twinkle in his eye and style for miles, this cunning feline is ready to charm audiences of all ages with his quick wit, killer fashion sense, and oh-so-savvy schemes. Join Puss in Boots on a wild ride as he outsmarts everyone in his path, from bumbling ogres to tricky trolls. But watch out, because this clever kitty might just find himself in some hairy situations along the way!
With dazzling costumes, toe-tapping tunes, and laugh-out-loud moments, this TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) adaptation is a must-see for kids and parents alike. So grab your popcorn, settle into your seats, and get ready to embark on a magical journey filled with adventure, friendship, and plenty of feline fun!
Our Theatre for Young Audiences shows are recommended for ages 3 to 10, but all ages are welcome!
Puss in Boots
Heather Gaudio Fine Art is pleased to present The Space We Exist In, a ground-breaking exhibition curated by the renowned Ghanaian-American art curator Larry Ossei-Mensah. This is the first time the gallery invites a guest curator to organize an exhibition. The group show will open on November 16th and will run through January 18th, 2025. The public is invited to attend an opening reception and curator talk on Saturday, November 16, 4-6pm.
The Space We Exist In serves as a platform for rich dialogue and self-reflection for both the artists and viewers by questioning what it means to ‘Hold Space’ or ‘Exist Within a Space.’ This exhibition features a diverse ensemble of visual artists whose practices create visual poetry that invites viewers to actively engage with the artworks. The exhibition fosters a deeper connection between art and the audience by challenging viewers to redefine their perceptions of the world and their place within it.
Each artist in this exhibition employs a unique blend of techniques and media, ranging from vivid representational objects to evocative abstract paintings. Patrick Alston , based in Connecticut, creates bold abstractions with striking color palettes and dynamic forms to evoke powerful emotional responses, prompting viewers to confront their perceptions and biases. New York City artist Kim Dacres sources her materials from recycled tires and found objects to make powerful sculptures that are commentaries on strength, resilience and the human spirit, imbuing the discarded everyday material with profound significance. Deborah Dancy , also based in Connecticut, renders her paintings with intricate detail and an emotive use of color, delving into the complexities of personal and collective memory. Clara Nartey , the third artist based in Connecticut, transforms textiles and embroidery threads into expressive and tactile figurative narratives, bridging the gap between traditional craft and contemporary art. Los Angeles-based artist Shinique Smith often incorporates fabric, calligraphy, and collage to explore themes of consumption, identity and cultural history. Her dynamic compositions challenge viewers to consider the material and conceptual spaces they occupy. Patick Quarm , based in Ghana, uses mixed-media in his portraiture that challenge traditional notions of identity and culture, using vibrant patterns and textures to explore the intersection of past and present. Austin Uzor , who is based in upstate New York, explores liminal spaces and questions of identity, displacement and the quest for belonging in his paintings.
The Space We Exist In is not just a visual journey but an intellectual and emotional experience. The selected works act as mirrors and portals, reflecting personal and collective experiences while offering glimpses into diverse perspectives. This exhibition seeks to create a space where viewers can pause, reflect, and engage in meaningful conversations about the narratives articulated by the artists and those of others, ultimately fostering a sense of community and shared humanity.
By bringing together a rich tapestry of voices and visions, this exhibition underscores the power of art to transcend boundaries and connect us to our innermost selves and each other during a tumultuous time in our society. "The Space We Exist In," an exhibition that promises to challenge and transform how we perceive the world and our place within it.
Artists in the exhibition:
Patrick Alston
Kim Dacres
Deborah Dancy
Clara Nartey
Patrick Quarm
Shinique Smith
Austin Uzor
About the Curator :
Larry Ossei-Mensah is a Ghanaian-American curator and cultural critic reshaping our perceptions of art and society with a dynamic blend of innovation and inclusivity. Ossei-Mensah has leveraged his curatorial practice as a platform to establish a global footprint, having curated exhibitions from Manila to London to Athens and, most recently, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Ossei-Mensah employs contemporary art and culture as a powerful medium for challenging norms and fostering a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world.
Formerly the Susanne Feld Hilberry Senior Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCAD), Detroit, and Curator-at-Large at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Ossei-Mensah catalyzes change. Co-founding the nonprofit ARTNOIR, he pioneers racial equity in the art world, amplifying the voices of creatives, curators, and communities of color. Ossei-Mensah's influence spans the globe, curating exhibitions in renowned spaces like MOAD in San Francisco, MASS MoCA, The Metropolitan Museum in Manila, The Seattle Art Museum, Ben Brown Fine Arts in Hong Kong and London, as co-curated of the 7th Athen Biennale in Athens, and most recently the Denver Art Museum where organized a multivenue solo museum debut for Amoako Boafo - Soul of Black Folks.
Recently, Ossei-Mensah curated with ARTNOIR and UBS Bank the groundbreaking multimedia presentation, "The Poetics of Dimensions," at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2023, hailed by Harper’s Bazaar Magazine as a standout exhibition. The presentation featured artists Nari Ward, Sonia Gomes, Melissa Joseph, Anthony Akinbola, and Julianknxx. Ossei-Mensah consistently pushes the boundaries of contemporary expression by collaborating with trailblazing artists such as Steve McQueen, Sanford Biggers, February James, Chase Hall, Catherine Opie, Firelei Baez, and Judy Chicago.
Heather Gaudio Fine Art specializes in emerging and established artists, offering painting, works on paper, photography, and sculpture. The gallery provides a full-range of art advisory services, from forming and maintaining a collection, to securing secondary market material, to assisting with framing and installation. The focus is on each individual client, selecting art that best serves his or her vision, space, and resources. The six exhibitions offered every year are designed to present important talent and provide artwork appealing to a broad range of interests. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday; 10:30am to 5:30pm; and by appointment. For more information and/or high-res images, please contact Rachael Palacios rachael@heathergaudiofineart.com
"The Space We Exist In" curated by Larry Ossei-Mensah
The Easton Arts Council is hosting a Winter Celebration of the Arts Reception on January 18, 2025, at 7 PM. This event will celebrate the artists presenting in the Members Art Show. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet local artists, enjoy their work, and socialize with others who appreciate the arts. The reception will feature live music and refreshments.
Easton Arts Council - 2025 Winter Celebration of the Arts
One of today's greatest R&B vocal talents performs at Tbe Klein on January 18th. Stay after the concert for dancing to the beats by DJ Al Taylor
Will Downing in concert
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
The annual community art exhibition for the Kershner Gallery in the Fairfield Public Library is now on view through February 1. This exhibit features over 60 pieces of original art created by area artists in all mediums, sizes, and styles. The gallery is open during all library hours.
Community Art Exhibition
Curated by 2024-25 Korry Fellow Juanita Sunday and featuring regional artists Carl Bocicault, Tyler Goldchain, Imo Nse Imeh, Iyaba Ibo Mandigo, Tea Montgomery, Saint Phifer, Andre Rochester, Bizzie Ruth, Dario Tejada, Kamar Thomas, and Yves Wilson.
MASC explores the intricate intersections of masculinity and Blackness, illuminating the complex layers of identity, expression, and societal expectation.
The exhibition examines the metaphorical "masks" worn to navigate a world rife with stereotypes and cultural pressures. MASC challenges monolithic notions of masculinity, offering a nuanced exploration of strength, vulnerability, and self-reclamation. Each piece invites audiences to witness the delicate balance between the external personas shaped by societal expectations and the authentic selves seeking liberation and visibility.
MASC: Unmasking Identity, Redefining Masculinity
The Gallery at GFC welcomes Connecticut artist Marguerite Alpert, whose art is on display from December 12, 2014 to February 10, 2025. Working with dried plant material, Ms. Alpert creates framed pieces that are more than collages, photographs or paintings, yet contain elements of each of those mediums. Her designs run the gamut from quiet and peaceful to bold and energizing, every one a delightful arrangement of natural elements in patterns and shapes nature itself could only admire.
Please join us for a reception and demonstration on January 15, 2025 from 6-8 PM.
"A Garden in Winter"
Exhibition Dates: November 17, 2024 - February 16, 2025
When Shelly Ramsay’s entry was awarded Best in Show in our 2023 Annual Members’ Exhibition, she immediately started preparing for her prize: a solo exhibition in 2024. Our gallery walls are now filled with her fresh and colorful prints, which wonderfully blend both the abstract and representational, with shapes both geometric and organic. In a world besieged by dichotomies, Shelly Ramsay's work shows us how to hold two things at once.
Shelly Ramsay: Stencils and Collage
Exhibition Dates: November 17, 2024 - February 16, 2025
This year’s Members Exhibition theme is Civic/Civil Engagement. Realizing that the election looms large this year, rather than trying to ignore it, we asked our artists to explore what civil civic engagement means to them and how they express their perspectives through printmaking. The work on view demonstrates their efforts to contribute to the discourse in a constructive way to bring about greater understanding.
Awards Juror: Carey Mack Weber – Executive Director, Fairfield University Art Museum
Annual Members Exhibition: Civic/Civil Engagement
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Winter Term 2025
Registration begins December 12th for new students!
Classes start Tuesday, January 7, 2024!
Enroll asap on 12/9/24 to hold your place in class!
If not already a member, please log into your account before Dec. 9 and pay for membership first to get tuition discount before registering for classes.
Log in to your account here to renew membership:
Register online for your favorite class or check out
our newer classes -- Classical Portrait Drawing,
Painting Classes, Beginning Drawing, and more!!!
Create your own account and then select and pay
for your classes!
Our Mission: "To enhance our legacy of personalized visual arts education, outstanding art exhibitions, and children's community outreach."
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Winter Term 2025 Registration
Local artists who have asked to exhibit their works at Wilton Library will be showcased in "Through a Different Set of Eyes," the library's January art exhibition. This exhibition features artists from Wilton and surrounding towns who have submitted inquiries expressing an interest to display their works at the library. Their works represent a wide variety of styles, media, and subject matter. The artists include: Christopher Breining (Norwalk), Randy Carboni (Bethel), Runfang Cui (Wilton), Lorraine Gelard (Norwalk), Bob Leidner (Wilton), Leila Mgaloblishvili (Wilton), Beth Marie Reifers (Norwalk), Carolyn Reifers (Wilton), Christopher Seep (Ridgefield), Carole Southall (Wilton), and Katherine Southall (Norwalk).
The Opening Reception on Friday, January 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through January 30. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.
"Through a Different Set of Eyes" Art Exhibition
The Flinn Gallery is pleased to present Camera-less, featuring the work of Joanne Dugan, Amanda Marchand, Anne Arden McDonald and Liz Nielsen. The exhibition will introduce the public to four of the most innovative practitioners of camera-less photography working today. These artists challenge traditional expectations of photographic representation with experimental, process-driven works that push boundaries both technical and conceptual.
What is camera-less photography?
It might seem a contradiction in terms but actually, the very first photographic images were created without a camera. In this practice, images are captured on photo-sensitive paper without the use of a lens. Light, chemicals and a light-sensitive surface are its fundamental ingredients. Removing the camera means that light and chemicals interact directly without the intermediary of a camera or a negative.
The technique of making photographic images without a camera dates back to the early 18oos, at the dawn of photography. Rediscovered by the Surrealists in the 1920s, camera-less or direct photography is seeing a resurgence today, with a growing number of contemporary artists pushing the possibilities of this medium far beyond where their predecessors left off. This exhibition highlights the work of four groundbreaking artists who create powerful and highly original images by casting shadows and filtering light on photographic paper, or by chemically manipulating its surface. The striking works on display, ranging from figurative to abstract, represent the leading edge of what is possible in this emerging field.
Joanne Dugan is interested in the visual act as a dynamic, cognitive process that connects people through shared viewing experiences. Her one-of-a-kind images begin with cyanotype or silver gelatin photograms and light paintings, which are hand cut and collaged. Dugan is informed by Buddhist principles and meditation and interested in the physical qualities of photography as a medium.
Amanda Marchand works with lumen printing in which black & white photo papers are exposed to the sun to reveal latent color. Her images relate to the passage of time, the natural world and our changing climate. She utilizes books as mark makers, referencing endangered species and the practice of art.
Anne Arden McDonald employs an unorthodox collection of materials and methods from the domestic and scientific realms to create her chemigrams. Her highly experimental techniques involve altering the surface of silver gelatin paper and applying materials such as glue, bleach, broken glass, developer and fixer to produce images inspired by atoms and planets, exploring the microcosm and macrocosm of our experience.
Liz Nielsen has been systematically exploring the possibilities of camera-less photography, making vividly colored photograms in the color darkroom. Her large-scale compositions straddle the border between abstraction and figuration, recalling simple natural forms such as landscapes, arches or groupings of smoothly curved stones. She calls them “Light Paintings,” evoking the performative nature of their creation.
Caren Winnall is the curator for Camera-less. The exhibit runs through March 5, 2025.
Events:
Opening reception: Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 6-8pm
Artist Talk: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2 pm
The Flinn Gallery is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Library and is located on the second floor of the library at 101 Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT. The gallery welcomes visitors daily Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, Thursday until 8pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
camera-less
Hold onto your hats and buckle up for a purr-fectly exciting adventure as DCT brings the timeless tale of Puss in Boots to life like never before! Get ready to meet the coolest cat in town—Puss in Boots! With a twinkle in his eye and style for miles, this cunning feline is ready to charm audiences of all ages with his quick wit, killer fashion sense, and oh-so-savvy schemes. Join Puss in Boots on a wild ride as he outsmarts everyone in his path, from bumbling ogres to tricky trolls. But watch out, because this clever kitty might just find himself in some hairy situations along the way!
With dazzling costumes, toe-tapping tunes, and laugh-out-loud moments, this TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences) adaptation is a must-see for kids and parents alike. So grab your popcorn, settle into your seats, and get ready to embark on a magical journey filled with adventure, friendship, and plenty of feline fun!
Our Theatre for Young Audiences shows are recommended for ages 3 to 10, but all ages are welcome!
Puss in Boots
The annual community art exhibition for the Kershner Gallery in the Fairfield Public Library is now on view through February 1. This exhibit features over 60 pieces of original art created by area artists in all mediums, sizes, and styles. The gallery is open during all library hours.
Community Art Exhibition
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
The Gallery at GFC welcomes Connecticut artist Marguerite Alpert, whose art is on display from December 12, 2014 to February 10, 2025. Working with dried plant material, Ms. Alpert creates framed pieces that are more than collages, photographs or paintings, yet contain elements of each of those mediums. Her designs run the gamut from quiet and peaceful to bold and energizing, every one a delightful arrangement of natural elements in patterns and shapes nature itself could only admire.
Please join us for a reception and demonstration on January 15, 2025 from 6-8 PM.
"A Garden in Winter"
Join us for our winter family day hosted on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This family day will be focused on acts of community service inspired by the work of Martin Luther King Jr. himself. Kids and their caretakers will get to do activities that will help their community. Come to the Bruce on Martin Luther King Jr. Day explore our Galleries and learn how you can help your town out.
Admission is free for those under 18 and is generously provided by John and Barbara Kavanagh. Admission is required for everyone 18 and up.
Tickets at the door.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Acts of Community Service Family Day
Local artists who have asked to exhibit their works at Wilton Library will be showcased in "Through a Different Set of Eyes," the library's January art exhibition. This exhibition features artists from Wilton and surrounding towns who have submitted inquiries expressing an interest to display their works at the library. Their works represent a wide variety of styles, media, and subject matter. The artists include: Christopher Breining (Norwalk), Randy Carboni (Bethel), Runfang Cui (Wilton), Lorraine Gelard (Norwalk), Bob Leidner (Wilton), Leila Mgaloblishvili (Wilton), Beth Marie Reifers (Norwalk), Carolyn Reifers (Wilton), Christopher Seep (Ridgefield), Carole Southall (Wilton), and Katherine Southall (Norwalk).
The Opening Reception on Friday, January 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through January 30. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.
"Through a Different Set of Eyes" Art Exhibition
The Flinn Gallery is pleased to present Camera-less, featuring the work of Joanne Dugan, Amanda Marchand, Anne Arden McDonald and Liz Nielsen. The exhibition will introduce the public to four of the most innovative practitioners of camera-less photography working today. These artists challenge traditional expectations of photographic representation with experimental, process-driven works that push boundaries both technical and conceptual.
What is camera-less photography?
It might seem a contradiction in terms but actually, the very first photographic images were created without a camera. In this practice, images are captured on photo-sensitive paper without the use of a lens. Light, chemicals and a light-sensitive surface are its fundamental ingredients. Removing the camera means that light and chemicals interact directly without the intermediary of a camera or a negative.
The technique of making photographic images without a camera dates back to the early 18oos, at the dawn of photography. Rediscovered by the Surrealists in the 1920s, camera-less or direct photography is seeing a resurgence today, with a growing number of contemporary artists pushing the possibilities of this medium far beyond where their predecessors left off. This exhibition highlights the work of four groundbreaking artists who create powerful and highly original images by casting shadows and filtering light on photographic paper, or by chemically manipulating its surface. The striking works on display, ranging from figurative to abstract, represent the leading edge of what is possible in this emerging field.
Joanne Dugan is interested in the visual act as a dynamic, cognitive process that connects people through shared viewing experiences. Her one-of-a-kind images begin with cyanotype or silver gelatin photograms and light paintings, which are hand cut and collaged. Dugan is informed by Buddhist principles and meditation and interested in the physical qualities of photography as a medium.
Amanda Marchand works with lumen printing in which black & white photo papers are exposed to the sun to reveal latent color. Her images relate to the passage of time, the natural world and our changing climate. She utilizes books as mark makers, referencing endangered species and the practice of art.
Anne Arden McDonald employs an unorthodox collection of materials and methods from the domestic and scientific realms to create her chemigrams. Her highly experimental techniques involve altering the surface of silver gelatin paper and applying materials such as glue, bleach, broken glass, developer and fixer to produce images inspired by atoms and planets, exploring the microcosm and macrocosm of our experience.
Liz Nielsen has been systematically exploring the possibilities of camera-less photography, making vividly colored photograms in the color darkroom. Her large-scale compositions straddle the border between abstraction and figuration, recalling simple natural forms such as landscapes, arches or groupings of smoothly curved stones. She calls them “Light Paintings,” evoking the performative nature of their creation.
Caren Winnall is the curator for Camera-less. The exhibit runs through March 5, 2025.
Events:
Opening reception: Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 6-8pm
Artist Talk: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2 pm
The Flinn Gallery is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Library and is located on the second floor of the library at 101 Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT. The gallery welcomes visitors daily Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, Thursday until 8pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
camera-less
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Winter Term 2025
Registration begins December 12th for new students!
Classes start Tuesday, January 7, 2024!
Enroll asap on 12/9/24 to hold your place in class!
If not already a member, please log into your account before Dec. 9 and pay for membership first to get tuition discount before registering for classes.
Log in to your account here to renew membership:
Register online for your favorite class or check out
our newer classes -- Classical Portrait Drawing,
Painting Classes, Beginning Drawing, and more!!!
Create your own account and then select and pay
for your classes!
Our Mission: "To enhance our legacy of personalized visual arts education, outstanding art exhibitions, and children's community outreach."
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Winter Term 2025 Registration
The annual community art exhibition for the Kershner Gallery in the Fairfield Public Library is now on view through February 1. This exhibit features over 60 pieces of original art created by area artists in all mediums, sizes, and styles. The gallery is open during all library hours.
Community Art Exhibition
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
The Gallery at GFC welcomes Connecticut artist Marguerite Alpert, whose art is on display from December 12, 2014 to February 10, 2025. Working with dried plant material, Ms. Alpert creates framed pieces that are more than collages, photographs or paintings, yet contain elements of each of those mediums. Her designs run the gamut from quiet and peaceful to bold and energizing, every one a delightful arrangement of natural elements in patterns and shapes nature itself could only admire.
Please join us for a reception and demonstration on January 15, 2025 from 6-8 PM.
"A Garden in Winter"
The Greenwich Art Society is offering:
BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE ACRYLIC LANDSCAPE PAINTING
8 TUESDAYS
Jan. 7 – Feb. 25
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Program Description
New students will discover the fundamentals needed to capture form, shading, composition, and study values with the three primary colors. We will be painting from still life subject matter as well as landscapes. You will also be learning how to set up a full palette and how to create a strong compositional design. Students will learn to see and express color, values and the illusion of depth as they take their own photos as a point of inspiration to create their own interpretation rather than a copy. Classes will include lectures, demonstrations, as well as individual instruction. If you are new to the class, please bring a drawing or painting as a sample of your skill level to the first class.
For more information or to register visitwww.greenwichartsociety.org
The Greenwich Art Society is offering beginner and intermediate Acrylic Landscape Painting Classes
Local artists who have asked to exhibit their works at Wilton Library will be showcased in "Through a Different Set of Eyes," the library's January art exhibition. This exhibition features artists from Wilton and surrounding towns who have submitted inquiries expressing an interest to display their works at the library. Their works represent a wide variety of styles, media, and subject matter. The artists include: Christopher Breining (Norwalk), Randy Carboni (Bethel), Runfang Cui (Wilton), Lorraine Gelard (Norwalk), Bob Leidner (Wilton), Leila Mgaloblishvili (Wilton), Beth Marie Reifers (Norwalk), Carolyn Reifers (Wilton), Christopher Seep (Ridgefield), Carole Southall (Wilton), and Katherine Southall (Norwalk).
The Opening Reception on Friday, January 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through January 30. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.
"Through a Different Set of Eyes" Art Exhibition
The Flinn Gallery is pleased to present Camera-less, featuring the work of Joanne Dugan, Amanda Marchand, Anne Arden McDonald and Liz Nielsen. The exhibition will introduce the public to four of the most innovative practitioners of camera-less photography working today. These artists challenge traditional expectations of photographic representation with experimental, process-driven works that push boundaries both technical and conceptual.
What is camera-less photography?
It might seem a contradiction in terms but actually, the very first photographic images were created without a camera. In this practice, images are captured on photo-sensitive paper without the use of a lens. Light, chemicals and a light-sensitive surface are its fundamental ingredients. Removing the camera means that light and chemicals interact directly without the intermediary of a camera or a negative.
The technique of making photographic images without a camera dates back to the early 18oos, at the dawn of photography. Rediscovered by the Surrealists in the 1920s, camera-less or direct photography is seeing a resurgence today, with a growing number of contemporary artists pushing the possibilities of this medium far beyond where their predecessors left off. This exhibition highlights the work of four groundbreaking artists who create powerful and highly original images by casting shadows and filtering light on photographic paper, or by chemically manipulating its surface. The striking works on display, ranging from figurative to abstract, represent the leading edge of what is possible in this emerging field.
Joanne Dugan is interested in the visual act as a dynamic, cognitive process that connects people through shared viewing experiences. Her one-of-a-kind images begin with cyanotype or silver gelatin photograms and light paintings, which are hand cut and collaged. Dugan is informed by Buddhist principles and meditation and interested in the physical qualities of photography as a medium.
Amanda Marchand works with lumen printing in which black & white photo papers are exposed to the sun to reveal latent color. Her images relate to the passage of time, the natural world and our changing climate. She utilizes books as mark makers, referencing endangered species and the practice of art.
Anne Arden McDonald employs an unorthodox collection of materials and methods from the domestic and scientific realms to create her chemigrams. Her highly experimental techniques involve altering the surface of silver gelatin paper and applying materials such as glue, bleach, broken glass, developer and fixer to produce images inspired by atoms and planets, exploring the microcosm and macrocosm of our experience.
Liz Nielsen has been systematically exploring the possibilities of camera-less photography, making vividly colored photograms in the color darkroom. Her large-scale compositions straddle the border between abstraction and figuration, recalling simple natural forms such as landscapes, arches or groupings of smoothly curved stones. She calls them “Light Paintings,” evoking the performative nature of their creation.
Caren Winnall is the curator for Camera-less. The exhibit runs through March 5, 2025.
Events:
Opening reception: Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 6-8pm
Artist Talk: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2 pm
The Flinn Gallery is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Library and is located on the second floor of the library at 101 Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT. The gallery welcomes visitors daily Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, Thursday until 8pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
camera-less
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Winter Term 2025
Registration begins December 12th for new students!
Classes start Tuesday, January 7, 2024!
Enroll asap on 12/9/24 to hold your place in class!
If not already a member, please log into your account before Dec. 9 and pay for membership first to get tuition discount before registering for classes.
Log in to your account here to renew membership:
Register online for your favorite class or check out
our newer classes -- Classical Portrait Drawing,
Painting Classes, Beginning Drawing, and more!!!
Create your own account and then select and pay
for your classes!
Our Mission: "To enhance our legacy of personalized visual arts education, outstanding art exhibitions, and children's community outreach."
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Winter Term 2025 Registration
Curated by 2024-25 Korry Fellow Juanita Sunday and featuring regional artists Carl Bocicault, Tyler Goldchain, Imo Nse Imeh, Iyaba Ibo Mandigo, Tea Montgomery, Saint Phifer, Andre Rochester, Bizzie Ruth, Dario Tejada, Kamar Thomas, and Yves Wilson.
MASC explores the intricate intersections of masculinity and Blackness, illuminating the complex layers of identity, expression, and societal expectation.
The exhibition examines the metaphorical "masks" worn to navigate a world rife with stereotypes and cultural pressures. MASC challenges monolithic notions of masculinity, offering a nuanced exploration of strength, vulnerability, and self-reclamation. Each piece invites audiences to witness the delicate balance between the external personas shaped by societal expectations and the authentic selves seeking liberation and visibility.
MASC: Unmasking Identity, Redefining Masculinity
The annual community art exhibition for the Kershner Gallery in the Fairfield Public Library is now on view through February 1. This exhibit features over 60 pieces of original art created by area artists in all mediums, sizes, and styles. The gallery is open during all library hours.
Community Art Exhibition
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
This January, Geary Gallery proudly presents "The Prismatic Palette" featuring the multi-hued, multi-faceted still lifes and seascapes of Ridgewood, NJ artist, Rebecca J. Leer. Her exhibit runs January 2-31. All are welcome and admission is free. The Geary Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. For more details, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our website: www.gearygallery.com.
Rebecca J. Leer: The Prismatic Palette at the Geary Gallery, Darien, CT
The Gallery at GFC welcomes Connecticut artist Marguerite Alpert, whose art is on display from December 12, 2014 to February 10, 2025. Working with dried plant material, Ms. Alpert creates framed pieces that are more than collages, photographs or paintings, yet contain elements of each of those mediums. Her designs run the gamut from quiet and peaceful to bold and energizing, every one a delightful arrangement of natural elements in patterns and shapes nature itself could only admire.
Please join us for a reception and demonstration on January 15, 2025 from 6-8 PM.
"A Garden in Winter"
Local artists who have asked to exhibit their works at Wilton Library will be showcased in "Through a Different Set of Eyes," the library's January art exhibition. This exhibition features artists from Wilton and surrounding towns who have submitted inquiries expressing an interest to display their works at the library. Their works represent a wide variety of styles, media, and subject matter. The artists include: Christopher Breining (Norwalk), Randy Carboni (Bethel), Runfang Cui (Wilton), Lorraine Gelard (Norwalk), Bob Leidner (Wilton), Leila Mgaloblishvili (Wilton), Beth Marie Reifers (Norwalk), Carolyn Reifers (Wilton), Christopher Seep (Ridgefield), Carole Southall (Wilton), and Katherine Southall (Norwalk).
The Opening Reception on Friday, January 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through January 30. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.
"Through a Different Set of Eyes" Art Exhibition
The Flinn Gallery is pleased to present Camera-less, featuring the work of Joanne Dugan, Amanda Marchand, Anne Arden McDonald and Liz Nielsen. The exhibition will introduce the public to four of the most innovative practitioners of camera-less photography working today. These artists challenge traditional expectations of photographic representation with experimental, process-driven works that push boundaries both technical and conceptual.
What is camera-less photography?
It might seem a contradiction in terms but actually, the very first photographic images were created without a camera. In this practice, images are captured on photo-sensitive paper without the use of a lens. Light, chemicals and a light-sensitive surface are its fundamental ingredients. Removing the camera means that light and chemicals interact directly without the intermediary of a camera or a negative.
The technique of making photographic images without a camera dates back to the early 18oos, at the dawn of photography. Rediscovered by the Surrealists in the 1920s, camera-less or direct photography is seeing a resurgence today, with a growing number of contemporary artists pushing the possibilities of this medium far beyond where their predecessors left off. This exhibition highlights the work of four groundbreaking artists who create powerful and highly original images by casting shadows and filtering light on photographic paper, or by chemically manipulating its surface. The striking works on display, ranging from figurative to abstract, represent the leading edge of what is possible in this emerging field.
Joanne Dugan is interested in the visual act as a dynamic, cognitive process that connects people through shared viewing experiences. Her one-of-a-kind images begin with cyanotype or silver gelatin photograms and light paintings, which are hand cut and collaged. Dugan is informed by Buddhist principles and meditation and interested in the physical qualities of photography as a medium.
Amanda Marchand works with lumen printing in which black & white photo papers are exposed to the sun to reveal latent color. Her images relate to the passage of time, the natural world and our changing climate. She utilizes books as mark makers, referencing endangered species and the practice of art.
Anne Arden McDonald employs an unorthodox collection of materials and methods from the domestic and scientific realms to create her chemigrams. Her highly experimental techniques involve altering the surface of silver gelatin paper and applying materials such as glue, bleach, broken glass, developer and fixer to produce images inspired by atoms and planets, exploring the microcosm and macrocosm of our experience.
Liz Nielsen has been systematically exploring the possibilities of camera-less photography, making vividly colored photograms in the color darkroom. Her large-scale compositions straddle the border between abstraction and figuration, recalling simple natural forms such as landscapes, arches or groupings of smoothly curved stones. She calls them “Light Paintings,” evoking the performative nature of their creation.
Caren Winnall is the curator for Camera-less. The exhibit runs through March 5, 2025.
Events:
Opening reception: Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 6-8pm
Artist Talk: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2 pm
The Flinn Gallery is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Library and is located on the second floor of the library at 101 Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT. The gallery welcomes visitors daily Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, Thursday until 8pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
camera-less
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Winter Term 2025
Registration begins December 12th for new students!
Classes start Tuesday, January 7, 2024!
Enroll asap on 12/9/24 to hold your place in class!
If not already a member, please log into your account before Dec. 9 and pay for membership first to get tuition discount before registering for classes.
Log in to your account here to renew membership:
Register online for your favorite class or check out
our newer classes -- Classical Portrait Drawing,
Painting Classes, Beginning Drawing, and more!!!
Create your own account and then select and pay
for your classes!
Our Mission: "To enhance our legacy of personalized visual arts education, outstanding art exhibitions, and children's community outreach."
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Winter Term 2025 Registration
CALLING ALL YOUNG MUSICIANS!!!
The Schubert Club's Young Musicians Festival (YMF) provides adjudicated performance opportunities for students under 18 years of age who receive private instrumental and/or voice instruction. Show off your hard work and receive a gold cup!
Important Dates:
Deadline for applications: January 31, 2025.
Young Musicians Festival: March 1-2, 2025
For more information or to register: www.schubertclub.org/YMF
Application Deadline for the The Young Musicians Festival (YMF) is January 31, 2025!
Curated by 2024-25 Korry Fellow Juanita Sunday and featuring regional artists Carl Bocicault, Tyler Goldchain, Imo Nse Imeh, Iyaba Ibo Mandigo, Tea Montgomery, Saint Phifer, Andre Rochester, Bizzie Ruth, Dario Tejada, Kamar Thomas, and Yves Wilson.
MASC explores the intricate intersections of masculinity and Blackness, illuminating the complex layers of identity, expression, and societal expectation.
The exhibition examines the metaphorical "masks" worn to navigate a world rife with stereotypes and cultural pressures. MASC challenges monolithic notions of masculinity, offering a nuanced exploration of strength, vulnerability, and self-reclamation. Each piece invites audiences to witness the delicate balance between the external personas shaped by societal expectations and the authentic selves seeking liberation and visibility.
MASC: Unmasking Identity, Redefining Masculinity
The annual community art exhibition for the Kershner Gallery in the Fairfield Public Library is now on view through February 1. This exhibit features over 60 pieces of original art created by area artists in all mediums, sizes, and styles. The gallery is open during all library hours.
Community Art Exhibition
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
This January, Geary Gallery proudly presents "The Prismatic Palette" featuring the multi-hued, multi-faceted still lifes and seascapes of Ridgewood, NJ artist, Rebecca J. Leer. Her exhibit runs January 2-31. All are welcome and admission is free. The Geary Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. For more details, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our website: www.gearygallery.com.
Rebecca J. Leer: The Prismatic Palette at the Geary Gallery, Darien, CT
The Gallery at GFC welcomes Connecticut artist Marguerite Alpert, whose art is on display from December 12, 2014 to February 10, 2025. Working with dried plant material, Ms. Alpert creates framed pieces that are more than collages, photographs or paintings, yet contain elements of each of those mediums. Her designs run the gamut from quiet and peaceful to bold and energizing, every one a delightful arrangement of natural elements in patterns and shapes nature itself could only admire.
Please join us for a reception and demonstration on January 15, 2025 from 6-8 PM.
"A Garden in Winter"
Local artists who have asked to exhibit their works at Wilton Library will be showcased in "Through a Different Set of Eyes," the library's January art exhibition. This exhibition features artists from Wilton and surrounding towns who have submitted inquiries expressing an interest to display their works at the library. Their works represent a wide variety of styles, media, and subject matter. The artists include: Christopher Breining (Norwalk), Randy Carboni (Bethel), Runfang Cui (Wilton), Lorraine Gelard (Norwalk), Bob Leidner (Wilton), Leila Mgaloblishvili (Wilton), Beth Marie Reifers (Norwalk), Carolyn Reifers (Wilton), Christopher Seep (Ridgefield), Carole Southall (Wilton), and Katherine Southall (Norwalk).
The Opening Reception on Friday, January 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through January 30. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.
"Through a Different Set of Eyes" Art Exhibition
The Flinn Gallery is pleased to present Camera-less, featuring the work of Joanne Dugan, Amanda Marchand, Anne Arden McDonald and Liz Nielsen. The exhibition will introduce the public to four of the most innovative practitioners of camera-less photography working today. These artists challenge traditional expectations of photographic representation with experimental, process-driven works that push boundaries both technical and conceptual.
What is camera-less photography?
It might seem a contradiction in terms but actually, the very first photographic images were created without a camera. In this practice, images are captured on photo-sensitive paper without the use of a lens. Light, chemicals and a light-sensitive surface are its fundamental ingredients. Removing the camera means that light and chemicals interact directly without the intermediary of a camera or a negative.
The technique of making photographic images without a camera dates back to the early 18oos, at the dawn of photography. Rediscovered by the Surrealists in the 1920s, camera-less or direct photography is seeing a resurgence today, with a growing number of contemporary artists pushing the possibilities of this medium far beyond where their predecessors left off. This exhibition highlights the work of four groundbreaking artists who create powerful and highly original images by casting shadows and filtering light on photographic paper, or by chemically manipulating its surface. The striking works on display, ranging from figurative to abstract, represent the leading edge of what is possible in this emerging field.
Joanne Dugan is interested in the visual act as a dynamic, cognitive process that connects people through shared viewing experiences. Her one-of-a-kind images begin with cyanotype or silver gelatin photograms and light paintings, which are hand cut and collaged. Dugan is informed by Buddhist principles and meditation and interested in the physical qualities of photography as a medium.
Amanda Marchand works with lumen printing in which black & white photo papers are exposed to the sun to reveal latent color. Her images relate to the passage of time, the natural world and our changing climate. She utilizes books as mark makers, referencing endangered species and the practice of art.
Anne Arden McDonald employs an unorthodox collection of materials and methods from the domestic and scientific realms to create her chemigrams. Her highly experimental techniques involve altering the surface of silver gelatin paper and applying materials such as glue, bleach, broken glass, developer and fixer to produce images inspired by atoms and planets, exploring the microcosm and macrocosm of our experience.
Liz Nielsen has been systematically exploring the possibilities of camera-less photography, making vividly colored photograms in the color darkroom. Her large-scale compositions straddle the border between abstraction and figuration, recalling simple natural forms such as landscapes, arches or groupings of smoothly curved stones. She calls them “Light Paintings,” evoking the performative nature of their creation.
Caren Winnall is the curator for Camera-less. The exhibit runs through March 5, 2025.
Events:
Opening reception: Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 6-8pm
Artist Talk: Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2 pm
The Flinn Gallery is a non-profit organization sponsored by the Friends of Greenwich Library and is located on the second floor of the library at 101 Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT. The gallery welcomes visitors daily Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm, Thursday until 8pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
camera-less
The Greenwich Art Society is offering:
INTERMEDIATE ACRYLIC LANDSCAPE PAINTING with JOE FAMA
8 THURSDAYS
Jan. 9 – Feb. 27
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Program Description
Students will take their own photos as a point of inspiration to create their own interpretation rather than a copy. From their photos, students will produce a value sketch to learn how to SEE the values. The value sketch will be the guide for the painting. They will also learn how to set up a palette for landscape painting. Students will learn to see and express color, values and the illusion of depth. Classes will include lectures, demonstrations, as well as individual instruction. If you are new to the class, please bring a drawing or painting as a sample of your skill level to the first class.
Max. 8 students.
The Greenwich Art Society is offering Intermediate Landscape Painting Classes
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Winter Term 2025
Registration begins December 12th for new students!
Classes start Tuesday, January 7, 2024!
Enroll asap on 12/9/24 to hold your place in class!
If not already a member, please log into your account before Dec. 9 and pay for membership first to get tuition discount before registering for classes.
Log in to your account here to renew membership:
Register online for your favorite class or check out
our newer classes -- Classical Portrait Drawing,
Painting Classes, Beginning Drawing, and more!!!
Create your own account and then select and pay
for your classes!
Our Mission: "To enhance our legacy of personalized visual arts education, outstanding art exhibitions, and children's community outreach."
Greenwich Art Society Studio School, Winter Term 2025 Registration
Lifetime of Looking is a public program at the Bruce for adults experiencing cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, and their family members and caregivers. During this guided, interactive program, trained educators provide the opportunity for conversation and discussion through art on exhibit and art-making opportunities.
Programs take place one Thursday each month from 2-3:30pm. The program is free with museum admission and advanced registration is required. Please contact Kathleen Holko at kholko@brucemuseum.org or (203) 413-6741 to sign up or further information.
January 23 Theme: Seasonal Scenes
February 27 Theme: Lovely Landscapes
March 27 Theme: Women in Art
April 24 Theme: Nature in Bloom
May 22 Theme: Waterside Escapes
June 26 Theme: Three-Dimensional Art
Lifetime of Looking: Seasonal Scenes
Curated by 2024-25 Korry Fellow Juanita Sunday and featuring regional artists Carl Bocicault, Tyler Goldchain, Imo Nse Imeh, Iyaba Ibo Mandigo, Tea Montgomery, Saint Phifer, Andre Rochester, Bizzie Ruth, Dario Tejada, Kamar Thomas, and Yves Wilson.
MASC explores the intricate intersections of masculinity and Blackness, illuminating the complex layers of identity, expression, and societal expectation.
The exhibition examines the metaphorical "masks" worn to navigate a world rife with stereotypes and cultural pressures. MASC challenges monolithic notions of masculinity, offering a nuanced exploration of strength, vulnerability, and self-reclamation. Each piece invites audiences to witness the delicate balance between the external personas shaped by societal expectations and the authentic selves seeking liberation and visibility.
MASC: Unmasking Identity, Redefining Masculinity
The annual community art exhibition for the Kershner Gallery in the Fairfield Public Library is now on view through February 1. This exhibit features over 60 pieces of original art created by area artists in all mediums, sizes, and styles. The gallery is open during all library hours.
Community Art Exhibition
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
You are invited to visit the Gallery at the Greens Farms Church in Westport to see pressed flower designs by Wethersfield artist Marguerite Alpert of The Flowered Press. She is known for taking fresh plants apart and then drying them in handmade wooden presses. She then composes unique designs from the dried plant material, which offers a novel view of nature. Her process allows exquisite details to be revealed and invites the viewer to take a closer look. Stop by the gallery and immerse yourself in this winter garden!
This show runs from December 12, 2024 to February 11, 2025
You are also invited to attend the opening reception on January 15th, 6-8pm. Details are on the invitation.
All work is available for sale directly from the artist.
Marguerite participates in juried art events and exhibitions, conducts workshops, accepts commissions, and offers speaking engagements.
A Garden in the Winter
This January, Geary Gallery proudly presents "The Prismatic Palette" featuring the multi-hued, multi-faceted still lifes and seascapes of Ridgewood, NJ artist, Rebecca J. Leer. Her exhibit runs January 2-31. All are welcome and admission is free. The Geary Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. For more details, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our website: www.gearygallery.com.
