Greater New Haven Regional Arts Calendar

The Coastal Camera Club will be holding their Spring Photography Show at the Madison Senior Center at 29 Bradley Road in Madison. The show will feature photographs made by its members in the categories of Architecture, Nature, Nature Touched by Man, Landscape/Seascape, People, Creative and General. The show will run from May 1 through May 30 and is free to the public.  A show opening and reception will be held on May 1 at the Senior Center from 7pm to 8:30.  It is free to the public and refreshments will be served.

Through my art I want to show people of the world that their emotions are valid and that there is beauty in their culture. With your support, I want to prove to the world that all you have is all you will ever need. That dreams do come true. In this exhibition I search for a deep meaning of Self. Sincerely, Akosua Aidoo

New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel.

Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one’s body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes.

Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.

Firing fees are $2.75/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Moments and Journeys exhibition features work by accomplished Gallery One artists who explore moments in time --from memories to moments of discovery during life’s journey. This multi-media exhibition is hosted by the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center and features paintings, photography, collage, and mixed media.

 

Exhibiting artists include: Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Victor Filepp (New London), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton), and guest artist Judith Barbour Osborne (Chester).

 

The exhibit is on view from May 3 through May 26 in the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center. The opening reception is on Sunday, May 5 from 2pm - 4pm. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm and Sunday, 12pm - 4pm. The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street in Guilford, CT. For more information, visit www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.

 

 

In his new body of work, artist Michael Zack considers the CONVERGENCE of form, figures, and color. The exhibit will be on view from May 3 - May 26, with an Opening Reception on Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The artist will also be in the gallery on Friday, May 10 and Sunday, May 26 to answer questions and meet with visitors. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. City Gallery follows New Haven City’s mask mandate policy. For further information please contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, [www.city-gallery.org.](http://www.city-gallery.org)

The Word continues to offer weekly writing liberation poetry workshops for youth! Please join us, whether you are getting started on your poetry and/or spoken word journey or you have been at it for a while.

Explore communication through the fine art of photography.

Learn about black-and-white film photography, including camera operation, composition, and creative controls. Students will learn how to develop film and print their photographs using the darkroom, and will have the opportunity to develop their technical skills through demonstrations, assignments, critiques, and supervised and independent lab work.

Students will have a chance to work on their projects and final portfolios outside of class time during monitored practice sessions.

The Coastal Camera Club will be holding their Spring Photography Show at the Madison Senior Center at 29 Bradley Road in Madison. The show will feature photographs made by its members in the categories of Architecture, Nature, Nature Touched by Man, Landscape/Seascape, People, Creative and General. The show will run from May 1 through May 30 and is free to the public.  A show opening and reception will be held on May 1 at the Senior Center from 7pm to 8:30.  It is free to the public and refreshments will be served.

Through my art I want to show people of the world that their emotions are valid and that there is beauty in their culture. With your support, I want to prove to the world that all you have is all you will ever need. That dreams do come true. In this exhibition I search for a deep meaning of Self. Sincerely, Akosua Aidoo

Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain.

Lessons will cover both functional and decorative pottery with emphasis on classical forms as we know them. Students will be shown how to apply glazes and/or oxide washes to achieve desired results, such as combining glaze colors and the application of wood ash to create unexpected effects on their work. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $2.75/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Moments and Journeys exhibition features work by accomplished Gallery One artists who explore moments in time --from memories to moments of discovery during life’s journey. This multi-media exhibition is hosted by the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center and features paintings, photography, collage, and mixed media.

 

Exhibiting artists include: Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Victor Filepp (New London), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton), and guest artist Judith Barbour Osborne (Chester).

 

The exhibit is on view from May 3 through May 26 in the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center. The opening reception is on Sunday, May 5 from 2pm - 4pm. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm and Sunday, 12pm - 4pm. The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street in Guilford, CT. For more information, visit www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.

 

 

The “Moments and Journeys” exhibition features work by accomplished Gallery One artists who explore moments in time --from memories to moments of discovery during life’s journey. This multi-media exhibition is hosted by the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center and features paintings, photography, collage, and mixed media.

 

Exhibiting artists include: Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Victor Filepp (New London), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton), and guest artist Judith Barbour Osborne (Chester).

 

The exhibit is on view from May 3 through May 26 in the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center. The opening reception is on Sunday, May 5 from 2pm - 4pm. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm and Sunday, 12pm - 4pm. The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street in Guilford, CT. For more information, visit www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.

The Moments and Journeys exhibition features work by accomplished Gallery One artists who explore moments in time --from memories to moments of discovery during life’s journey. This multi-media exhibition is hosted by the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center and features paintings, photography, collage, and mixed media. Exhibiting artists include: Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Victor Filepp (New London), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), and Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton) and guest artist Judith Barbour Osborne (Chester). The exhibit is on view from May 3 through May 26 in the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center. The opening reception is on Sunday, May 5 from 2pm - 4pm. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm and Sunday, 12pm - 4pm. The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street in Guilford. For more information, visit www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.

David Dunlop’s solo show Light Fantastic offers a visually transformative experience in this exciting exhibition of 27 new and adventurous works. Dunlop is a master of luminosity. His use of multi-layered translucent glazes, reflective metal surfaces and bright underpainting result in paintings that appear to possess their own inner light. He paints on copper, galvanized steel, and brushed gold and silver laminated aluminum which give his work the radiance of Dutch and Italian Renaissance paintings. Historically, artists have quested for luminance, and like Dunlop, wanted their works to glow in their settings, whether it be daylight or candlelight. David is also well known for his lively and entertaining PBS series, Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop. We are honored to present these newest works from this versatile and award-winning artist. The Gallery is located at 679 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT. Gallery hours are Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm, and by appointment. For further information, please call (203) 318-0616, email us at [susanpowellfineart@gmail.com](http://gmail.com) and visit [www.susanpowellfineart.](http://www.susanpowellfineart)[com](http://www.susanpowellfineart.com/) to see works in the show.

In his new body of work, artist Michael Zack considers the CONVERGENCE of form, figures, and color. The exhibit will be on view from May 3 - May 26, with an Opening Reception on Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The artist will also be in the gallery on Friday, May 10 and Sunday, May 26 to answer questions and meet with visitors. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. City Gallery follows New Haven City’s mask mandate policy. For further information please contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, [www.city-gallery.org.](http://www.city-gallery.org)

Ongoing, adult, Modern Dance Technique Classes (intermediate level) taught by Annie Sailer emphasizing pelvis-spine initiated, free-flow, whole body movement including floor and standing warm up followed by spatial phrases across the floor and sometimes an improvisation. All students receive individual attention. The atmosphere is friendly and professional. Adults of all ages are welcome. Verification of Covid vaccination required.

A weekly poetry open mic, hosted by Brian Ember. All are welcome to read and listen.

Have you experienced collapsed walls, volcanos, clay that is wonky and bumping around under your fingers. Does your pot get stuck to the wheel, or worse, fly off the wheel?

Not to worry – you just need some instructions on centering, pulling, and trimming your clay. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced ceramicist, you can always learn something new about the beginning, middle, and end of creating a piece of pottery.

Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.

Firing fees are $2.75/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

**Jeff Burnham**    Singer-songwriter Jeff Burnham’s music is framed in the tradition of Americana with heartland rock elements and shades of artists like Tom Petty and John Hiatt. “Mixing Americana with an indie rock aesthetic, Burnham writes songs that feel homey and familiar without ever feeling stale or tired. Drawing inspiration from acts like Tom Petty and a trio of Johns – Hiatt, Prine, and Mellencamp ...”  - Chip McCabe, Music journalist and author. **Shawn Taylor** Wandering roots troubadour Shawn Taylor, weaves songs from many colored threads of Americana…. Everything from  island groves, gritty rock to sparse folk ballads, to finger-style time twisters and gut busting blues, in a testament to his past decade of relentless dedication to the development of the 'wandering roots' sound, philosophy and body of work. 

The Coastal Camera Club will be holding their Spring Photography Show at the Madison Senior Center at 29 Bradley Road in Madison. The show will feature photographs made by its members in the categories of Architecture, Nature, Nature Touched by Man, Landscape/Seascape, People, Creative and General. The show will run from May 1 through May 30 and is free to the public.  A show opening and reception will be held on May 1 at the Senior Center from 7pm to 8:30.  It is free to the public and refreshments will be served.

Through my art I want to show people of the world that their emotions are valid and that there is beauty in their culture. With your support, I want to prove to the world that all you have is all you will ever need. That dreams do come true. In this exhibition I search for a deep meaning of Self. Sincerely, Akosua Aidoo

The Moments and Journeys exhibition features work by accomplished Gallery One artists who explore moments in time --from memories to moments of discovery during life’s journey. This multi-media exhibition is hosted by the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center and features paintings, photography, collage, and mixed media.

 

Exhibiting artists include: Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Victor Filepp (New London), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton), and guest artist Judith Barbour Osborne (Chester).

 

The exhibit is on view from May 3 through May 26 in the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center. The opening reception is on Sunday, May 5 from 2pm - 4pm. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm and Sunday, 12pm - 4pm. The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street in Guilford, CT. For more information, visit www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.

 

 

You decide: Explore multiple printmaking techniques and processes or deepen your practice in one area. Use etching, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, monotype, transfer prints, paper lithography, polymer plate lithography, collagraph, silk aquatint, transfer prints, or Chine-collé. Learn new techniques or connect printmaking to other artistic media.

Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

David Dunlop’s solo show Light Fantastic offers a visually transformative experience in this exciting exhibition of 27 new and adventurous works. Dunlop is a master of luminosity. His use of multi-layered translucent glazes, reflective metal surfaces and bright underpainting result in paintings that appear to possess their own inner light. He paints on copper, galvanized steel, and brushed gold and silver laminated aluminum which give his work the radiance of Dutch and Italian Renaissance paintings. Historically, artists have quested for luminance, and like Dunlop, wanted their works to glow in their settings, whether it be daylight or candlelight. David is also well known for his lively and entertaining PBS series, Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop. We are honored to present these newest works from this versatile and award-winning artist. The Gallery is located at 679 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT. Gallery hours are Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm, and by appointment. For further information, please call (203) 318-0616, email us at [susanpowellfineart@gmail.com](http://gmail.com) and visit [www.susanpowellfineart.](http://www.susanpowellfineart)[com](http://www.susanpowellfineart.com/) to see works in the show.

In his new body of work, artist Michael Zack considers the CONVERGENCE of form, figures, and color. The exhibit will be on view from May 3 - May 26, with an Opening Reception on Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The artist will also be in the gallery on Friday, May 10 and Sunday, May 26 to answer questions and meet with visitors. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. City Gallery follows New Haven City’s mask mandate policy. For further information please contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, [www.city-gallery.org.](http://www.city-gallery.org)

Join us for a performance by the Haven String Quartet, accompanied by conversation, close looking at artwork, and a question-and-answer session. Playing Images encourages participants to reflect on the experience of listening to music while looking at art. Jessica Sack, the Jan and Frederick Mayer Curator of Public Education, is joined in conversation by Yaira Matyakubova, Artistic Director of Music Haven, New Haven, Connecticut. Generously sponsored by the Martin A. Ryerson Lectureship Fund.  Space is limited; meet in the Gallery lobby. 

Learn the basics of preparing and operating a loom. Participants will weave a sampler piece combining a wide range of useful weaves. Beginning students will complete one or two simple projects of their choice by the end of this term. Intermediate and advanced students will weave projects with more complex structures using multi-harness looms. Beginning students have a materials fee of $18 payable to the instructor.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.

Come join Playful Encounters, our Stress Relief Drama Therapy Group! This is an 8-week series starting on May 1, 2024 running until June 19, 2024. Together in a group, we will use stress-reducing drama therapy techniques and our endless imagination to play, rest, laugh, cry, restore, and connect with like-minded people. This is a chance to get creative, find new ways to cope with stress, connect with others, and express parts of yourself that there is no room for in day-to-day life!

There are limited spots, so sign up soon! 

This group is for adults ages 18 and up.

Ready to sign up? Sign up here! Want more information? Check out our website, or reach out to Katrina S at katrina@misskendraprograms.org. 

When? May 1, 2024 to June 19, 2024

What time? Wednesdays, from 6:30 PM- 8 PM

Where? Post Traumatic Stress Center, 19 Edwards St, New Haven, CT, 06511

How much? The early bird rate is $250 (until April 15th), and the normal rate is $280

Who? The group is facilitated by Alicia (MA, RDT), Daphne (BA), and Katrina (MA) who are playful, supportive, and delightfully honest. They love challenging themselves and the people around them to let go of unhelpful repetitive patterns, release stress, and find new ways of engaging with the world.

What? Drama therapy the use of drama or theatre processes like play, improvisation, roles, and creativity to work towards self expression, stress relief, and connection with others. No previous acting or theatre experience is required!

THE ACTORS LAB (acting class for adults) starts one week from tonight!

We meet Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at New Haven Academy of Performing Arts in East Haven for twelve weeks of exploratory acting training (and personal growth),

Contact New Haven Academy of Performing Arts to register. Call 475-238-8119 or email billy@nhaopa.com

The Kevin Saint James Band is a collective of professional New Haven area Jazz musicians brought together in collaboration with veteran saloon-singer Kevin Saint James. The band revisits, re-interprets and recreates true-to-form selections of classic jazz favorites and popular standards in a variety of artistic styles with a rare balance of musically "scientific" re-invention and profound reverence for historic significance and tradition. The band has a genuinely unique capacity for working spontaneous experimentation into their respectful reinterpretations of familiar popular standards that transport more mature audiences back in time to the sounds of days long ago, while recreating, re-introducing and perhaps even endearing these precious melodies to younger listeners at the same time.

The Coastal Camera Club will be holding their Spring Photography Show at the Madison Senior Center at 29 Bradley Road in Madison. The show will feature photographs made by its members in the categories of Architecture, Nature, Nature Touched by Man, Landscape/Seascape, People, Creative and General. The show will run from May 1 through May 30 and is free to the public.  A show opening and reception will be held on May 1 at the Senior Center from 7pm to 8:30.  It is free to the public and refreshments will be served.

Through my art I want to show people of the world that their emotions are valid and that there is beauty in their culture. With your support, I want to prove to the world that all you have is all you will ever need. That dreams do come true. In this exhibition I search for a deep meaning of Self. Sincerely, Akosua Aidoo

Join us to draw or paint from a nude model. The 3-hour session includes mixed-length poses. These are monitored “open drawing” sessions; there is no instruction.

The Moments and Journeys exhibition features work by accomplished Gallery One artists who explore moments in time --from memories to moments of discovery during life’s journey. This multi-media exhibition is hosted by the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center and features paintings, photography, collage, and mixed media.

 

Exhibiting artists include: Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Victor Filepp (New London), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton), and guest artist Judith Barbour Osborne (Chester).

 

The exhibit is on view from May 3 through May 26 in the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center. The opening reception is on Sunday, May 5 from 2pm - 4pm. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm and Sunday, 12pm - 4pm. The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street in Guilford, CT. For more information, visit www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.

 

 

David Dunlop’s solo show Light Fantastic offers a visually transformative experience in this exciting exhibition of 27 new and adventurous works. Dunlop is a master of luminosity. His use of multi-layered translucent glazes, reflective metal surfaces and bright underpainting result in paintings that appear to possess their own inner light. He paints on copper, galvanized steel, and brushed gold and silver laminated aluminum which give his work the radiance of Dutch and Italian Renaissance paintings. Historically, artists have quested for luminance, and like Dunlop, wanted their works to glow in their settings, whether it be daylight or candlelight. David is also well known for his lively and entertaining PBS series, Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop. We are honored to present these newest works from this versatile and award-winning artist. The Gallery is located at 679 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT. Gallery hours are Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm, and by appointment. For further information, please call (203) 318-0616, email us at [susanpowellfineart@gmail.com](http://gmail.com) and visit [www.susanpowellfineart.](http://www.susanpowellfineart)[com](http://www.susanpowellfineart.com/) to see works in the show.

In his new body of work, artist Michael Zack considers the CONVERGENCE of form, figures, and color. The exhibit will be on view from May 3 - May 26, with an Opening Reception on Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The artist will also be in the gallery on Friday, May 10 and Sunday, May 26 to answer questions and meet with visitors. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. City Gallery follows New Haven City’s mask mandate policy. For further information please contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, [www.city-gallery.org.](http://www.city-gallery.org)

 Sidewalk Studio is an outdoor program, held in front of the Yale University Art Gallery, that fosters impromptu art making on a drop-in basis. Led by Gallery staff and Yale undergraduate and graduate students, each session focuses on a single medium and connects to works in the collection. Generously sponsored by the Martin A. Ryerson Lectureship Fund.  All are welcome. Weather permitting. 

Showcasing exhibiting artists, not only the art but the visual story behind the artist and their artwork. Here at The Table & Gallery, we value the experience that evolves into a story of inspiration.

Teens, college students, and adults are invited to join our exploration of all things stoneware. Using both hand-building techniques and the potter's wheel, participants learn the foundational skills needed to create basic ceramic cups, bowls, and floral containers. As students refine these skills, they will work on more complex projects. This will enable them to combine techniques, push their creativity, and practice creative problem-solving. Glazing, slips, and other surface treatments will be explored. There will be instructor demonstrations and individual consultations. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $26. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $2.75/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Word continues to offer weekly writing liberation poetry workshops for youth! Please join us, whether you are getting started on your poetry and/or spoken word journey or you have been at it for a while.

Etching has been used in printmaking for centuries by artists such as Goya, Rembrandt, and Picasso. It is created by applying various resists to a metal plate that when worked through and exposed to acid, creates grooves in the surface that hold ink. The inked plate is then run through a printmaking press, and the image is transferred to paper. Because the plate design is permanent, multiple images can be created.

Students will learn techniques for drawing into both hard and soft ground as well as a Sharpie resist. The instructor will provide demos each week and assist new students in creating prints.

Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

**UPDATE: THE NEXT EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MAY 23RD FOR VENUE MAINTENANCE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PASSION AND PATIENCE!** ------------------------------------- **Punq Noire x Third Space collab!** **Punq Noire is hosting Open Stage Night every third Thursday of the month from 6PM–9PM at 410 Blake Street, New Haven.** Welcoming creatives from all disciplines and paths of life, the stage is open for you to tell your stories and express your inner/outer artist. **Show up early for a chance to win your entry fee back with cash prize trivia between 6:30 and 7PM! Grand prize is a 1-Day Membership to Third Space Arcade Lounge. ** Upstairs: Chill out and level up in the arcade, featuring a prized collection of video games, board games, and card games. Free popcorn! Pizza next door!! Downstairs: Rock out and get inspired! Share your poetry, discover new music, and express your ideas on the open stage. Flower-friendly!!! Event is 18+ | $10 Entry or  **FREE with membership**  (contact @thirdspacenewhaven) This venue has stairs and no elevator access. The open stage portion is hosted in the basement. **About Us** **Punq Noire is a music festival and transformative arts initiative that redefines cultural experiences in New Haven by spotlighting QTBIPOC in punk art.**  Here, we define “punk” as a creative whose work is unapologetically radical, provocative, and genre-defiant; someone whose art persists at the forefront of social and creative revolutions! Beyond the festival, our monthly open stage events are opportunities to forge deeper connections within our community, serve as catalysts for engagement, build excitement and awareness around our collective creative wealth. We aim to create a ripple effect that inspires and informs locals about their own creative potential, unlocking doors to a world of possibilities. **[Third Space](http://thirdspacenewhaven.com)** **is a gaming lounge, creative community space and event space located in Westville, New Haven.**  Relax and be entertained by their wide variety of card, board, and video games. **REPEAT: THERE IS NO OPEN MIC ON MAY 16TH, IT'S BEEN MOVED TO MAY 23RD!** _This event is sponsored by Connecticut Office of the Arts_ _The event schedule below is subject to minute changes in time, but we do begin at 6PM sharp and end at 9PM sharp._ #openmicnight #openmic #thursdaynight #newhavenct #connecticutartists #newhavenartists #poetrynight #arcadegames #gamingnight #ctmusic #ctartscene #qtbipoc #spokenword #openstage #free2spit #poetzrealm #localmusic #localart #diymusic #diyart #diycrafts #westvillect

INTRO TO SEWING WORKSHOP

with Deborah Molloy

4 Sessions

Thursdays, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 & 5/23 l 6:30 – 8:00 PM

$40 Members, $45 Non-Members – materials included

Ages: 10+ years old – adult

Ever wished you could sew? Whether it’s to create unique crafts and clothing or simply shorten a hem, this 4-session workshop is designed to give you the basic tools you need to hit the ground running. From hand stitching to operating a sewing machine, instructor Deb Molloy will guide you as you gain hands-on experience. Participants will leave with a valuable foundation to create projects on their own or continue in our upcoming advanced workshops.

 

All materials provided, including sewing machines. We ask participants to bring their own scissors. 

REGISTER: https://www.gallery53.org/store/p796/sewing052024.html

Don't miss this chance to sip, shake, and savor the flavors of spring! Reserve your spot today as seats are limited.

Private event date? NO PROBLEM contact us at MadelinesEmpanadas.com

Join Chef Haze and gather over Empanadas & COCKTAIL CLASSES.

Chill vibes, music and local art

Create & enjoy Winter Cocktails

Tickets are $45 and include:

Two Empanadas &

Supply for Two cocktail creation

Step by step instruction & a ridiculously good time.

The Coastal Camera Club will be holding their Spring Photography Show at the Madison Senior Center at 29 Bradley Road in Madison. The show will feature photographs made by its members in the categories of Architecture, Nature, Nature Touched by Man, Landscape/Seascape, People, Creative and General. The show will run from May 1 through May 30 and is free to the public.  A show opening and reception will be held on May 1 at the Senior Center from 7pm to 8:30.  It is free to the public and refreshments will be served.

Through my art I want to show people of the world that their emotions are valid and that there is beauty in their culture. With your support, I want to prove to the world that all you have is all you will ever need. That dreams do come true. In this exhibition I search for a deep meaning of Self. Sincerely, Akosua Aidoo

Have you experienced collapsed walls, volcanos, clay that is wonky and bumping around under your fingers. Does your pot get stuck to the wheel, or worse, fly off the wheel?

Not to worry – you just need some instructions on centering, pulling, and trimming your clay. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced ceramicist, you can always learn something new about the beginning, middle, and end of creating a piece of pottery.

Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.

Firing fees are $2.75/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Moments and Journeys exhibition features work by accomplished Gallery One artists who explore moments in time --from memories to moments of discovery during life’s journey. This multi-media exhibition is hosted by the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center and features paintings, photography, collage, and mixed media.

 

Exhibiting artists include: Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Victor Filepp (New London), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton), and guest artist Judith Barbour Osborne (Chester).

 

The exhibit is on view from May 3 through May 26 in the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center. The opening reception is on Sunday, May 5 from 2pm - 4pm. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm and Sunday, 12pm - 4pm. The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street in Guilford, CT. For more information, visit www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.

 

 

David Dunlop’s solo show Light Fantastic offers a visually transformative experience in this exciting exhibition of 27 new and adventurous works. Dunlop is a master of luminosity. His use of multi-layered translucent glazes, reflective metal surfaces and bright underpainting result in paintings that appear to possess their own inner light. He paints on copper, galvanized steel, and brushed gold and silver laminated aluminum which give his work the radiance of Dutch and Italian Renaissance paintings. Historically, artists have quested for luminance, and like Dunlop, wanted their works to glow in their settings, whether it be daylight or candlelight. David is also well known for his lively and entertaining PBS series, Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop. We are honored to present these newest works from this versatile and award-winning artist. The Gallery is located at 679 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT. Gallery hours are Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm, and by appointment. For further information, please call (203) 318-0616, email us at [susanpowellfineart@gmail.com](http://gmail.com) and visit [www.susanpowellfineart.](http://www.susanpowellfineart)[com](http://www.susanpowellfineart.com/) to see works in the show.

In his new body of work, artist Michael Zack considers the CONVERGENCE of form, figures, and color. The exhibit will be on view from May 3 - May 26, with an Opening Reception on Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The artist will also be in the gallery on Friday, May 10 and Sunday, May 26 to answer questions and meet with visitors. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. City Gallery follows New Haven City’s mask mandate policy. For further information please contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, [www.city-gallery.org.](http://www.city-gallery.org)

Regular Gallery Hours: will be Friday-Sunday 12-4pm (beginning on May 11th) The Artsplace Portfolio will run from May 10th - May 26th, 2024 in the Workshop Gallery in Building 3 at Ball & Socket Arts. Free on-site parking available (enter on Willow Street for easy access). Featuring work by: Mally DeSomma, Bonny Hartigan, Robin McCahill, William McCarthy, Rita Paradis, and Agnes Wnuk.

Students will familiarize themselves with human body proportions and shapes and begin understanding how different body parts relate to each other. Using a manikin and each other as models, students will practice drawing the human form in different poses and movements. Students will learn how artists use different styles to represent humans such as formal portraits, comics, animation, cartoons, graphic novels, and then students will try it themselves! 

Conscious Connected Breathwork allows you to release what isn't serving you, and to connect with yourself on a deep level. Conscious Connected Breathwork is a safe, gentle, active meditation. Using the circular breath, we create space and move stagnant energy. Benefits of breathwork include: aiding positive self-development, boosting immunity, processing of emotions, developing/increasing self-awareness, enriching creativity, increasing confidence and self-image, increasing joy and happiness, and reducing stress and anxiety levels. **What to bring to the Group Breathwork Session:** Please bring a yoga mat blanket and pillow for your comfort. 

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents **_Everything Grows_** _._ Now is the season to sow and nurture young plants and hug trees. While many things are growing in nature, even people and objects are changing with time. Adults become older, women give birth, babies become toddlers, and structures are built and demolished. At Spectrum, discover established and emerging artists who present new paintings, sculpture, mixed media, and photography that explore this powerful theme of change. Open Reception, Friday, May 24 from 6:30 to 9pm. Enjoy fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments that evening and during the Open House, Saturday, May 25 from 1 to 6pm. The seven-week exhibit, at 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut, runs through July 13. Artisans Store offers pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, and accessories. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, CT. Hours: Wed-Sat (12-6pm) and Sun (12-5pm). Call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow on social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum\_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211

Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company presents Shakespeare’s _As You Like It_ May 16 - 25. All performances will be held at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown. _As You Like It_, written in 1599,  is one of Shakespeare’s most popular and accessible comedies. The play mostly takes place in the mythical Forest of Arden, and director Dic Wheeler has placed the production in a world which he refers to as “Clown Contemporary”. The fast-paced production features politics, love, exile, cross-dressing, great music, misplaced passion, wrestling, and includes some of Shakespeare’s most famous speeches ( including “All the world’s a stage…”) and, in the protagonist Rosalind, the largest role that he wrote for a female character.   The play, which features a cast of 19 performers ages 14 - 20,  is directed by Oddfellows Artistic Director Dic Wheeler, with original choreography by Marcella Trowbridge. Costume Design is by Christian Milik, Scenic Design by Tina Hurlbert, Sound and Music by Joseph Getter, Lighting Design by Aaron Wescott, and Properties Design by Pam Lang,  Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for kids and students. “Big Heart” tickets are available for $25 for anyone who really loves and values theater and its impact on the lives of young people. Thursday, May 16 is a “Pay-What-You-Can” Preview Tickets may be purchased at . For more information, call (860) 347-6143, email [info@oddfellows.org](http://oddfellows.org), or go to [www.oddfellows.org](http://www.oddfellows.org).

Don't miss this chance to sip, shake, and savor the flavors of spring! Reserve your spot today as seats are limited.

Private event date? NO PROBLEM contact us at MadelinesEmpanadas.com

Join Chef Haze and gather over Empanadas & COCKTAIL CLASSES.

Chill vibes, music and local art

Create & enjoy Winter Cocktails

Tickets are $45 and include:

Two Empanadas &

Supply for Two cocktail creation

Step by step instruction & a ridiculously good time.

The music of Adam Rudolph reveals itself like an excursion into an undiscovered country. Rudolph's compositions create environments for musical invention, fertile soil from which sound carves out its own landscape. It's a ritual space, hallowed ground for metaphysical exploration and exultation of the sonic urge, a spiritual celebration of music forever in the act of becoming. Stumbling into this imaginary clearing, the aural traveler might be astounded to find an idiosyncratic culture, at once familiar and exotic, primeval and advanced, cerebral and emotionally direct. The constantly transforming terrain can shift suddenly from Delta swampland to African veldt, from urban Chicago to rural India, conjured from Rudolph's evocative, imagistic orchestration. For the past five decades composer and percussionist Adam Rudolph has performed extensively throughout North & South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. He has released over 30 recordings under his own name, featuring his compositions and percussion work. Rudolph composes for his ensembles Moving Pictures, Hu Vibrational, and Go: Organic Orchestra, a 30-piece group for which he has developed an original music notation and con- ducting system. He has taught and conducted hundreds of musicians worldwide in his Go: Organic Orchestra concept. Rudolph has performed with Don Cherry, Jon Hassell, Andre 3000, Sam Rivers, Pharaoh Sanders, Muhal Richard Abrams, Shankar, Dave Liebman, Wadada Leo Smith, Philip Glass, Fred Anderson, and Tyshawn Sorey, among others. He toured extensively and recorded 15 albums with Yusef Lateef, including duets and their large ensemble compositional collaborations. His compositions have been performed by Momenta String Quartet, Oberlin Percussion Group, Figura Chamber Orchestra, and Odense Percussion Ensemble, among others. Rudolph is known as one of the early innovators of what is now called “World Music.” In 1978 he co-founded, with Foday Musa Suso, the Mandingo Griot Society, one of the first groups to combine African and American music, and in 1988 he recorded the first fusion of American and Moroccan Gnawa music with sintir player Hassan Hakmoun. Rudolph has received numerous grants and awards for his work. His music methodology and philosophy books, Pure Rhythm, (2006), and Sonic Elements (2022) have been used by composers, performers, students, and music institutions around the world.

The Coastal Camera Club will be holding their Spring Photography Show at the Madison Senior Center at 29 Bradley Road in Madison. The show will feature photographs made by its members in the categories of Architecture, Nature, Nature Touched by Man, Landscape/Seascape, People, Creative and General. The show will run from May 1 through May 30 and is free to the public.  A show opening and reception will be held on May 1 at the Senior Center from 7pm to 8:30.  It is free to the public and refreshments will be served.

Through my art I want to show people of the world that their emotions are valid and that there is beauty in their culture. With your support, I want to prove to the world that all you have is all you will ever need. That dreams do come true. In this exhibition I search for a deep meaning of Self. Sincerely, Akosua Aidoo

Join teaching artist Lamar Smith for a 6-week intensive course on the storyboard: a graphic organizer that consists of illustrations or images displayed in sequence for the purpose of pre-visualizing a motion picture, animation, motion graphic or interactive media sequence. The class will focus on building the following skills:

• how to depict an action
• how to frame individual panels of the storyboard
• how to layout background elements
• how to create characters

Each week, we will dive into new aspects of the storyboard creation process:

• reviewing fundamental concepts such as grid lines, perspective, and the rule of thirds, character creation
• exploring examples such as The Matrix (1999) and Chicken Run (2000)
• partnering up for critiques and sharing learnings with the group
• creating storyboards!

All ages welcome!

The “Moments and Journeys” exhibition features work by accomplished Gallery One artists who explore moments in time --from memories to moments of discovery during life’s journey. This multi-media exhibition is hosted by the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center and features paintings, photography, collage, and mixed media.

 

Exhibiting artists include: Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Victor Filepp (New London), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton), and guest artist Judith Barbour Osborne (Chester).

 

The exhibit is on view from May 3 through May 26 in the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center. The opening reception is on Sunday, May 5 from 2pm - 4pm. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm and Sunday, 12pm - 4pm. The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street in Guilford, CT. For more information, visit www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.

David Dunlop’s solo show Light Fantastic offers a visually transformative experience in this exciting exhibition of 27 new and adventurous works. Dunlop is a master of luminosity. His use of multi-layered translucent glazes, reflective metal surfaces and bright underpainting result in paintings that appear to possess their own inner light. He paints on copper, galvanized steel, and brushed gold and silver laminated aluminum which give his work the radiance of Dutch and Italian Renaissance paintings. Historically, artists have quested for luminance, and like Dunlop, wanted their works to glow in their settings, whether it be daylight or candlelight. David is also well known for his lively and entertaining PBS series, Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop. We are honored to present these newest works from this versatile and award-winning artist. The Gallery is located at 679 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT. Gallery hours are Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm, and by appointment. For further information, please call (203) 318-0616, email us at [susanpowellfineart@gmail.com](http://gmail.com) and visit [www.susanpowellfineart.](http://www.susanpowellfineart)[com](http://www.susanpowellfineart.com/) to see works in the show.

In his new body of work, artist Michael Zack considers the CONVERGENCE of form, figures, and color. The exhibit will be on view from May 3 - May 26, with an Opening Reception on Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The artist will also be in the gallery on Friday, May 10 and Sunday, May 26 to answer questions and meet with visitors. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. City Gallery follows New Haven City’s mask mandate policy. For further information please contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, [www.city-gallery.org.](http://www.city-gallery.org)

Join us for a day of delicious food and unique finds while supporting immigrant women vendors in your community! You’ll have the opportunity to browse through diverse vendors from around the world 🌎 [https://www.facebook.com/share/f44rN7QGZM852nsM/?mibextid=9l3rBW](https://www.facebook.com/share/f44rN7QGZM852nsM?mibextid=9l3rBW)

Regular Gallery Hours: will be Friday-Sunday 12-4pm (beginning on May 11th) The Artsplace Portfolio will run from May 10th - May 26th, 2024 in the Workshop Gallery in Building 3 at Ball & Socket Arts. Free on-site parking available (enter on Willow Street for easy access). Featuring work by: Mally DeSomma, Bonny Hartigan, Robin McCahill, William McCarthy, Rita Paradis, and Agnes Wnuk.

Ever wanted to learn how to create animation like The Amazing World of Gumball (2011), Steven Universe (2013), or even Owl House (2020)? This class will teach you the skills required to begin the journey of animation discovery. Begin with exercises that introduces you to the program and key animation concepts. Then, for the second half, students will create their own original animated shorts using the skills they have been building up from pervious classes.

This class is great for those that have some prior experience animating but it is also accessible to those that may be just beginning their animating journey. iPads will be provided or you may bring your own! 

Welcome to all ages and skill levels!

For students who enjoy drawing and want to explore, learn and practice a variety of drawing exercises and techniques in a supportive environment. Increase skills and confidence; develop your unique style. Work with drawing pencils, charcoal, pastels and pens. Demos and exercises include mark-making, line, form, shading, texture and 3D effects. Subjects include animals, objects, Springtime inspirations, portraits and students’ interests. We work from observation, references and imagination.

For returning students, class includes both new projects and review.

Ongoing, adult, Modern Dance technique Classes (intermediate level) taught by Annie Sailer emphasizing pelvis-spine initiated, free-flow, whole body movement including a floor and standing warm up followed by spatial phrases across the floor and sometimes an improvisation. All students receive individual attention. The atmosphere is friendly and professional. Adults of all ages are welcome. Verification of Covid vaccination required. Class time: 1 pm - 2:30 pm.

For students with a good grounding in photographic exposure principles and camera operation, we offer an advanced lighting and composition course. Digital capture will be our main teaching medium but film shooters will find the course very valuable as well. Students will learn fundamentals of lighting which will be applied to studio, artificial, portable and natural light settings. The class will cover how to craft your images for any style or assignment, such as weddings, events, street photography, portraiture, documentary or landscape as well as common and uncommon compositional ideas. Familiarity with Lightroom Classic would be helpful as this will be our digital image processing tool. Both digital processing and film development, including film/digital hybrid methods is covered as well as darkroom processing. Time for shooting practice, digital image processing, and darkroom printing will be included.

An introductory tour of the Beinecke Library, its mission, history, architecture, collections, and services, led by a library staff or student guide. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. Reservations are not required. Note: see the library’s website (beinecke.library.yale.edu) for current public health protocols and other important visitor information.A reminder the Beinecke Library’s ground floor and mezzanine public exhibition areas are always free and open to the public, seven days a week. See the library’s website for more information on hours and exhibitions and to explore the library online.

An introductory tour of the Beinecke Library, its mission, history, architecture, collections, and services, led by a library staff or student guide. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. Reservations are not required. Note: see the library’s website (beinecke.library.yale.edu) for current public health protocols and other important visitor information.A reminder the Beinecke Library’s ground floor and mezzanine public exhibition areas are always free and open to the public, seven days a week. See the library’s website for more information on hours and exhibitions and to explore the library online.

Oddfellows Playhouse Teen Repertory Company presents Shakespeare’s _As You Like It_ May 16 - 25. All performances will be held at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street, Middletown. _As You Like It_, written in 1599,  is one of Shakespeare’s most popular and accessible comedies. The play mostly takes place in the mythical Forest of Arden, and director Dic Wheeler has placed the production in a world which he refers to as “Clown Contemporary”. The fast-paced production features politics, love, exile, cross-dressing, great music, misplaced passion, wrestling, and includes some of Shakespeare’s most famous speeches ( including “All the world’s a stage…”) and, in the protagonist Rosalind, the largest role that he wrote for a female character.   The play, which features a cast of 19 performers ages 14 - 20,  is directed by Oddfellows Artistic Director Dic Wheeler, with original choreography by Marcella Trowbridge. Costume Design is by Christian Milik, Scenic Design by Tina Hurlbert, Sound and Music by Joseph Getter, Lighting Design by Aaron Wescott, and Properties Design by Pam Lang,  Tickets are $18 for adults and $10 for kids and students. “Big Heart” tickets are available for $25 for anyone who really loves and values theater and its impact on the lives of young people. Thursday, May 16 is a “Pay-What-You-Can” Preview Tickets may be purchased at . For more information, call (860) 347-6143, email [info@oddfellows.org](http://oddfellows.org), or go to [www.oddfellows.org](http://www.oddfellows.org).

Don't miss this chance to sip, shake, and savor the flavors of spring! Reserve your spot today as seats are limited.

Private event date? NO PROBLEM contact us at MadelinesEmpanadas.com

Join Chef Haze and gather over Empanadas & COCKTAIL CLASSES.

Chill vibes, music and local art

Create & enjoy Winter Cocktails

Tickets are $45 and include:

Two Empanadas &

Supply for Two cocktail creation

Step by step instruction & a ridiculously good time.

The Coastal Camera Club will be holding their Spring Photography Show at the Madison Senior Center at 29 Bradley Road in Madison. The show will feature photographs made by its members in the categories of Architecture, Nature, Nature Touched by Man, Landscape/Seascape, People, Creative and General. The show will run from May 1 through May 30 and is free to the public.  A show opening and reception will be held on May 1 at the Senior Center from 7pm to 8:30.  It is free to the public and refreshments will be served.

Through my art I want to show people of the world that their emotions are valid and that there is beauty in their culture. With your support, I want to prove to the world that all you have is all you will ever need. That dreams do come true. In this exhibition I search for a deep meaning of Self. Sincerely, Akosua Aidoo

The Moments and Journeys exhibition features work by accomplished Gallery One artists who explore moments in time --from memories to moments of discovery during life’s journey. This multi-media exhibition is hosted by the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center and features paintings, photography, collage, and mixed media.

 

Exhibiting artists include: Rosemary Cotnoir (Westbrook), Michael Fanelli (Clinton), Victor Filepp (New London), Karen Israel (West Hartford), Ann Knickerbocker (Old Saybrook), Brian McClear (West Hartford), T. Willie Raney (Ivoryton), Diana Rogers (Clinton), Rick Silberberg (Ivoryton), Jill Vaughn (Ivoryton), and guest artist Judith Barbour Osborne (Chester).

 

The exhibit is on view from May 3 through May 26 in the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center. The opening reception is on Sunday, May 5 from 2pm - 4pm. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am - 4pm and Sunday, 12pm - 4pm. The Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street in Guilford, CT. For more information, visit www.galleryonect.com or contact us at galleryonect@gmail.com.

 

 

In his new body of work, artist Michael Zack considers the CONVERGENCE of form, figures, and color. The exhibit will be on view from May 3 - May 26, with an Opening Reception on Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The artist will also be in the gallery on Friday, May 10 and Sunday, May 26 to answer questions and meet with visitors. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. City Gallery follows New Haven City’s mask mandate policy. For further information please contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, [www.city-gallery.org.](http://www.city-gallery.org)

Regular Gallery Hours: will be Friday-Sunday 12-4pm (beginning on May 11th) The Artsplace Portfolio will run from May 10th - May 26th, 2024 in the Workshop Gallery in Building 3 at Ball & Socket Arts. Free on-site parking available (enter on Willow Street for easy access). Featuring work by: Mally DeSomma, Bonny Hartigan, Robin McCahill, William McCarthy, Rita Paradis, and Agnes Wnuk.

The Coastal Camera Club will be holding their Spring Photography Show at the Madison Senior Center at 29 Bradley Road in Madison. The show will feature photographs made by its members in the categories of Architecture, Nature, Nature Touched by Man, Landscape/Seascape, People, Creative and General. The show will run from May 1 through May 30 and is free to the public.  A show opening and reception will be held on May 1 at the Senior Center from 7pm to 8:30.  It is free to the public and refreshments will be served.

Through my art I want to show people of the world that their emotions are valid and that there is beauty in their culture. With your support, I want to prove to the world that all you have is all you will ever need. That dreams do come true. In this exhibition I search for a deep meaning of Self. Sincerely, Akosua Aidoo

New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel.

Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one’s body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes.

Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.

Firing fees are $2.75/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

Explore communication through the fine art of photography.

Learn about black-and-white film photography, including camera operation, composition, and creative controls. Students will learn how to develop film and print their photographs using the darkroom, and will have the opportunity to develop their technical skills through demonstrations, assignments, critiques, and supervised and independent lab work.

Students will have a chance to work on their projects and final portfolios outside of class time during monitored practice sessions.

The Coastal Camera Club will be holding their Spring Photography Show at the Madison Senior Center at 29 Bradley Road in Madison. The show will feature photographs made by its members in the categories of Architecture, Nature, Nature Touched by Man, Landscape/Seascape, People, Creative and General. The show will run from May 1 through May 30 and is free to the public.  A show opening and reception will be held on May 1 at the Senior Center from 7pm to 8:30.  It is free to the public and refreshments will be served.

Through my art I want to show people of the world that their emotions are valid and that there is beauty in their culture. With your support, I want to prove to the world that all you have is all you will ever need. That dreams do come true. In this exhibition I search for a deep meaning of Self. Sincerely, Akosua Aidoo

Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain.

Lessons will cover both functional and decorative pottery with emphasis on classical forms as we know them. Students will be shown how to apply glazes and/or oxide washes to achieve desired results, such as combining glaze colors and the application of wood ash to create unexpected effects on their work. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $2.75/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

David Dunlop’s solo show Light Fantastic offers a visually transformative experience in this exciting exhibition of 27 new and adventurous works. Dunlop is a master of luminosity. His use of multi-layered translucent glazes, reflective metal surfaces and bright underpainting result in paintings that appear to possess their own inner light. He paints on copper, galvanized steel, and brushed gold and silver laminated aluminum which give his work the radiance of Dutch and Italian Renaissance paintings. Historically, artists have quested for luminance, and like Dunlop, wanted their works to glow in their settings, whether it be daylight or candlelight. David is also well known for his lively and entertaining PBS series, Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop. We are honored to present these newest works from this versatile and award-winning artist. The Gallery is located at 679 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT. Gallery hours are Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm, and by appointment. For further information, please call (203) 318-0616, email us at [susanpowellfineart@gmail.com](http://gmail.com) and visit [www.susanpowellfineart.](http://www.susanpowellfineart)[com](http://www.susanpowellfineart.com/) to see works in the show.

Ongoing, adult, Modern Dance Technique Classes (intermediate level) taught by Annie Sailer emphasizing pelvis-spine initiated, free-flow, whole body movement including floor and standing warm up followed by spatial phrases across the floor and sometimes an improvisation. All students receive individual attention. The atmosphere is friendly and professional. Adults of all ages are welcome. Verification of Covid vaccination required.

A weekly poetry open mic, hosted by Brian Ember. All are welcome to read and listen.

Have you experienced collapsed walls, volcanos, clay that is wonky and bumping around under your fingers. Does your pot get stuck to the wheel, or worse, fly off the wheel?

Not to worry – you just need some instructions on centering, pulling, and trimming your clay. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced ceramicist, you can always learn something new about the beginning, middle, and end of creating a piece of pottery.

Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.

Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.

Firing fees are $2.75/pound. Cash or check only.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Coastal Camera Club will be holding their Spring Photography Show at the Madison Senior Center at 29 Bradley Road in Madison. The show will feature photographs made by its members in the categories of Architecture, Nature, Nature Touched by Man, Landscape/Seascape, People, Creative and General. The show will run from May 1 through May 30 and is free to the public.  A show opening and reception will be held on May 1 at the Senior Center from 7pm to 8:30.  It is free to the public and refreshments will be served.

Through my art I want to show people of the world that their emotions are valid and that there is beauty in their culture. With your support, I want to prove to the world that all you have is all you will ever need. That dreams do come true. In this exhibition I search for a deep meaning of Self. Sincerely, Akosua Aidoo

You decide: Explore multiple printmaking techniques and processes or deepen your practice in one area. Use etching, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, monotype, transfer prints, paper lithography, polymer plate lithography, collagraph, silk aquatint, transfer prints, or Chine-collé. Learn new techniques or connect printmaking to other artistic media.

Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

David Dunlop’s solo show Light Fantastic offers a visually transformative experience in this exciting exhibition of 27 new and adventurous works. Dunlop is a master of luminosity. His use of multi-layered translucent glazes, reflective metal surfaces and bright underpainting result in paintings that appear to possess their own inner light. He paints on copper, galvanized steel, and brushed gold and silver laminated aluminum which give his work the radiance of Dutch and Italian Renaissance paintings. Historically, artists have quested for luminance, and like Dunlop, wanted their works to glow in their settings, whether it be daylight or candlelight. David is also well known for his lively and entertaining PBS series, Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop. We are honored to present these newest works from this versatile and award-winning artist. The Gallery is located at 679 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT. Gallery hours are Tues-Sat, 11am-5pm, and by appointment. For further information, please call (203) 318-0616, email us at [susanpowellfineart@gmail.com](http://gmail.com) and visit [www.susanpowellfineart.](http://www.susanpowellfineart)[com](http://www.susanpowellfineart.com/) to see works in the show.

Few images of the modern city are as iconic as the prints made by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in Berlin around 1914. He dwelled on the German capital’s notorious nightlife, both seduced by its liberatory pleasures and alienated by its transactional ethos. Prostitution and its murky social codes became the artist’s paradigmatic urban theme. Join Joseph Henry, the Florence B. Selden Fellow, Prints and Drawings, for a discussion of these famed street scenes and their ambivalent representations of sex, work, and leisure at the dawn of the First World War. Offered in conjunction with the exhibition _Munch and Kirchner: Anxiety and Expression. _

Learn the basics of preparing and operating a loom. Participants will weave a sampler piece combining a wide range of useful weaves. Beginning students will complete one or two simple projects of their choice by the end of this term. Intermediate and advanced students will weave projects with more complex structures using multi-harness looms. Beginning students have a materials fee of $18 payable to the instructor.

Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.

Come join Playful Encounters, our Stress Relief Drama Therapy Group! This is an 8-week series starting on May 1, 2024 running until June 19, 2024. Together in a group, we will use stress-reducing drama therapy techniques and our endless imagination to play, rest, laugh, cry, restore, and connect with like-minded people. This is a chance to get creative, find new ways to cope with stress, connect with others, and express parts of yourself that there is no room for in day-to-day life!

There are limited spots, so sign up soon! 

This group is for adults ages 18 and up.

Ready to sign up? Sign up here! Want more information? Check out our website, or reach out to Katrina S at katrina@misskendraprograms.org. 

When? May 1, 2024 to June 19, 2024

What time? Wednesdays, from 6:30 PM- 8 PM

Where? Post Traumatic Stress Center, 19 Edwards St, New Haven, CT, 06511

How much? The early bird rate is $250 (until April 15th), and the normal rate is $280

Who? The group is facilitated by Alicia (MA, RDT), Daphne (BA), and Katrina (MA) who are playful, supportive, and delightfully honest. They love challenging themselves and the people around them to let go of unhelpful repetitive patterns, release stress, and find new ways of engaging with the world.

What? Drama therapy the use of drama or theatre processes like play, improvisation, roles, and creativity to work towards self expression, stress relief, and connection with others. No previous acting or theatre experience is required!

THE "ACTORS LAB"

Ages 18 & Up

Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm

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Spring Semester

 4/10/24 - 06/19/24

$375 per semester

Embark upon a thrilling journey of personal development through creative exploration this spring!

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Whether you are a seasoned acting pro who's looking to brush up on your skills or a newbie who's been longing to act we've got you covered! 

The NHAOPA "Actor's Lab" is a thrilling journey of creative exploration. 

In this dynamic class, you'll delve into a carefully crafted cross-section of acting techniques and practices that center on play and freeing yourself of the critical voice that holds you back from your potential. You will explore your body, voice, emotional reservoir, and other unique personal attributes as tools you can utilize on and off the stage.

The emphasis for spring session is on comedic and dramatic improvisation (Viola Spolin approach), movement and physicality (Viewpoints, Laban, LeCoq), scene work (Meisner, Hagen), and audition techniques for stage and screen.. The course is appropriate for both new and existing Actors Lab students.

Don't miss this opportunity to expand your horizons and unleash your creative potential. Join NHAOPA Adult Acting Coach Lara Morton for an unforgettable experience in the world of adult acting.

“ I am blown away by how quickly my peers are advancing in skill (I seriously can't stop smiling when watching everyone perform.) I am kicking myself I didn't do this years ago, it's shocking how amazing I feel since starting this class.” - Caroline H. (Actor’s Lab Winter Session)

Creator and performer Adil Mansoor brings us on his deeply personal journey to translate and adapt the play _Antigone_ with his Ammi (his mother). Despite the deep love between them, their relationship is strained – Ammi struggles to accept Adil’s queerness and turns towards her faith in an attempt to save her son in the afterlife. Adil turns to an ancient Greek theatrical text to break the silence between them. _Amm(i)gone_ asks: How do you choose between love and faith? What is lost (or gained) in translation, and what transcends language itself? Through Greek tragedy, teachings from the Quran, and audio conversations in Urdu and English, Mansoor creates a theatrical blend of lecture and personal story about locating love across faith.

The Kevin Saint James Band is a collective of professional New Haven area Jazz musicians brought together in collaboration with veteran saloon-singer Kevin Saint James. The band revisits, re-interprets and recreates true-to-form selections of classic jazz favorites and popular standards in a variety of artistic styles with a rare balance of musically "scientific" re-invention and profound reverence for historic significance and tradition. The band has a genuinely unique capacity for working spontaneous experimentation into their respectful reinterpretations of familiar popular standards that transport more mature audiences back in time to the sounds of days long ago, while recreating, re-introducing and perhaps even endearing these precious melodies to younger listeners at the same time.

The Coastal Camera Club will be holding their Spring Photography Show at the Madison Senior Center at 29 Bradley Road in Madison. The show will feature photographs made by its members in the categories of Architecture, Nature, Nature Touched by Man, Landscape/Seascape, People, Creative and General. The show will run from May 1 through May 30 and is free to the public.  A show opening and reception will be held on May 1 at the Senior Center from 7pm to 8:30.  It is free to the public and refreshments will be served.