Mar 29 Friday
NFSAW SPRING FLOWER POWER SALE
New Fairfield/Sherman Animal Welfare is holding an online spring Flower Power Sale.
Order spring flower bulbs, roots and seeds now from Flowerpower. Orders begin shipping on April 1st and will be sent directly to the buyer. NFSAW receives 50 percent of the purchase price. The website is: Nfsaw.fpfundraising.com
NFSAW has rescued thousands of abused, neglected and abandoned dogs and cats since its founding in 1977. Last year alone, NFSAW saved the lives of 363 animals.
The Upstairs Gallery is pleased to present the works of Sherry Davis and Cathleen Ficht. Sherry Davis is exhibiting a site-specific installation that blends recycled and modified textiles, industrial materials, and natural objects. Cathleen Ficht’s works on paper are based on her finely detailed drawings of waves and water; depicting images that hover between representation and abstraction. The exhibition runs daily from 8 March through the end of May.
Pop artist Leo Jensen (1926–2019) turned a winking eye on America, producing irreverent art that is nevertheless serious in its cultural observations. Known best regionally for his bronze frog sculptures on the Thread City Crossing bridge in Willimantic, Jensen infused his work with humor as well as thought-provoking reflections on modern American society.
The community is invited to view works by Madison, CT-based painter, Don Keene, in the lobby gallery at Guilford Art Center. The exhibit, entitled Abstract Reality, features fifteen works encompassing realism and abstraction created in the past twenty-three years. This exhibit is open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm through April 7th. Entry is free and open to all.
In this exhibit representational images of landscape scenes reminiscent of Edward Hopper and the early 20th American Impressionists lodge comfortably and harmonically, though simultaneously in stark contrast with, thickly executed and expressive oil imaginings more reminiscent of Edvard Munch's famous work, "The Scream". Winding up the display are four small imaginative watercolors, conceived by Keene in his studio, as part of what he considers his "morning exercises", within the past two months. Tying these disparate works together is evidence of a deft facility for handling paint in tandem with bravura drawing skills and a generous love of luxuriant color.
Born in Syracuse, NY, Don Keene is a graduate, with distinction, of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. He earned his Masters degree in Studio Art from the College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY. His paintings have appeared in Sports Illustrated and The New York Times, as well as on covers for RCA records, among many others. Mr. Keene has shown in numerous group and solo exhibitions in Westchester County, NY, New York City and Connecticut. He taught art in private and public schools in Westchester County for thirty-one years, as well as group classes and private lessons at his studio on New Road in Madison, CT. Mr. Keene has taught at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan.
To see more of his work, go to website: www.donkeene.com and Instagram: don_keene_art.
For more information, contact Guilford Art Center at info@guilfordartcenter.org or call (203) 453-5947.
Guilford Art Center is thrilled to announce its upcoming exhibition, featuring mixed media works of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club. The exhibition will run from March 18 – April 12 and promises to captivate art enthusiasts with its diverse range of artistic expressions from local and regional artists.The New Haven Paint & Clay Club (NHP&CC), with its rich legacy and commitment to fostering artistic excellence, brings together a community of passionate painters and sculptors. It showcases the work of its members and regional artists through annual exhibitions, and actively supports and promotes the visual arts in the greater New Haven area and beyond. The Club also engages local communities by sharing loaned artworks from its permanent collection, offering merit awards, scholarships, free programs and lectures, and other art-related activities.“We are honored to welcome the New Haven Paint & Clay Club to Guilford Art Center,” said Maureen Belden, Executive Director of Guilford Art Center. “This exhibition celebrates the power of artistic expression and the vibrant cultural landscape of our community. We invite art enthusiasts of all ages to join us in experiencing the beauty and inspiration of these incredible artworks.”The art and awards for the Club’s open juried show this year were selected by Professor Kathryn Meyers from the University of Connecticut at Storrs. She chose pieces in a wide variety of styles and media, well representing the traditional and contemporary works common to NHP&CC shows and its permanent collection.Visitors to the exhibition can expect to encounter a dynamic array of paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media pieces, each offering a unique perspective and narrative. From traditional landscapes to abstract compositions, the artworks on display promise to ignite imagination, provoke thought, and evoke emotional resonance.For more information, contact Guilford Art Center at info@guilfordartcenter.org or call (203) 453-5947.
Join the hunt for dinosaur egg surprises! Hidden treasures and a craft to take home. Free with paid museum ticket.
March 28th, 29th and 30th10am - 4pm
Join us for a performance of four original and innovative classical piano works created from oceanographic data off the coasts of NY, CT, and Japan at the von der Mehden Recital Hall at UConn Storrs. In-person audience capacity is 72 and is first-come, first-served. The event will be live-streamed here: https://s.uconn.edu/hon_vdm
Harmony of Nature is an international science and music collaboration aiming to communicate natural phenomena to audiences through an emotional connection to music. The project includes pianist Hea Youn "Sophy" Chung, composer Maxwell Lu, and oceanographer Molly M. James.
This work was produced with support from the 2023 Arts Support Award by the Connecticut Sea Grant.
Short Bios:The essential aim of pianist Hea Youn “Sophy” Chung is to establish artistry in which the musicians involved grow together with the spirit of collaboration. She studied solo piano with Matti Raekallio and collaborative piano with Jonathan Feldman and Margo Garrett at The Juilliard School. Her recent projects have featured musicians from Sweden, South Korea, UK, and USA.
Maxwell Lu is an undergraduate composer and computer science major attending Columbia University and studying with composer Andrew Norman as a part of the Columbia-Juilliard Exchange. His honors include the BMI composer awards, the Arthur Friedman Prize, the American Prize, the National Youth Orchestra, and the ASCAP Morton Gould Award.
Molly M. James is a PhD student studying physical oceanography in the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Connecticut. Her research focuses on the dynamics of tides in salt marshes by measuring water levels and currents and using computer models. She received her BA in physics from Vassar College.
Mar 30 Saturday