Greater New Haven Regional Arts Calendar

lil queer ~book club~ for classic albums. up next, we revisit electropop’s tipping point, led by recession-era’s queen of neo-burlesque: _The Fame Monster_ (2009) by Lady Gaga. rsvp here! - listen to thee album ahead of time and bring your most esoteric opinions! we'll listen to it some more together ;) praising, dragging, roasting,over-thinking, and quoting MacKinnon or Audre Lorde are all welcome. - we'll vote together on what to cover next month // first floor entrance // come alone, come w friends, come to blush // vegan treats and wine promised :0 but feel free to bring goodies for the group.

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

From May 13-15, 2024, Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s third conference on the Black sacred arts will convene scholars and artists in New Haven, CT to explore connections between the Black sacred arts, ecology, and environmental concerns.

Keynote speakers will include Tracey Hucks, the Victor S. Thomas Professor of Africana Religious Studies at Harvard Divinity School and the Suzanne Young Murray Professor at Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, and Dianne M. Stewart, the Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Religion and African American Studies at Emory University.

Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/19a3bef7-d832-4960-add4-f5714374c0e9/summary

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.

Community art exhibit featuring more than 300 artworks 6 inches by 6 inches square for viewing and purchase. All art $20. This event is part of Westville Artwalk 2024. Proceeds benefit the Westville Village Renaissance Alliance.

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.

The 1st ever 6-Square ArtWalk Invitational, a juried art show and sale. This is a sister exhibit to our 5th Annual 6-Square Jam, and features an eclectic collection by a select group of past participating 6-Square artists. All art is for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to WVRA (Westville Village Renaissance Alliance).

Learn basic metalsmithing for making jewelry, developing new skills, or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce tools and techniques required for working with nonferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold forming, finishing, and patina coloring.

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.

Hamden Art League will host printmaker **Margot Rocklen** on **May 14, 2024** when she discusses and demonstrates **"Japanese Block Printing"**.  She combines historical Japanese woodblock (Mokuhanga) with contemporary tools and techniques. She uses several printmaking methods in the production of a print. Margot is on the Board of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club where her work has been purchased for their permanent collection, and she is a member of the Monotype Guild of New England, and the Enamel Guild North East. Meetings of the Hamden Art League will be held in the Social Hall of the Hamden Senior Center, with parking/entrance behind the Miller Memorial Library Complex, 2901 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden. For more info, please visit our website:

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

From May 13-15, 2024, Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s third conference on the Black sacred arts will convene scholars and artists in New Haven, CT to explore connections between the Black sacred arts, ecology, and environmental concerns.

Keynote speakers will include Tracey Hucks, the Victor S. Thomas Professor of Africana Religious Studies at Harvard Divinity School and the Suzanne Young Murray Professor at Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, and Dianne M. Stewart, the Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Religion and African American Studies at Emory University.

Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/19a3bef7-d832-4960-add4-f5714374c0e9/summary

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.

Community art exhibit featuring more than 300 artworks 6 inches by 6 inches square for viewing and purchase. All art $20. This event is part of Westville Artwalk 2024. Proceeds benefit the Westville Village Renaissance Alliance.

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.

The 1st ever 6-Square ArtWalk Invitational, a juried art show and sale. This is a sister exhibit to our 5th Annual 6-Square Jam, and features an eclectic collection by a select group of past participating 6-Square artists. All art is for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to WVRA (Westville Village Renaissance Alliance).

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.

In honor of National Prevention Week in May, join us for an in-person QPR Suicide Prevention Training! This will be held on May 15 from 11 AM - 12 PM at 165 Miller Street in our Teen Conference Room. Participants will learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. To register please contact, Elizabeth DeMerchant at edemerchant@meridenct.gov or (203) 630-4288.

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 Elizabeth Fox, the Marcia Brady Tucker Fellow, American Decorative Arts, for a discussion of furniture pieces in the collection that epitomize Connecticut’s role as an important early American colony and its growth into a center of industry by the 19th century. Following its colonization in 1637, Connecticut became a primarily agrarian state, yet one that experienced a remarkable degree of cultural and artistic exchange. Together we explore how three innovative furniture designs reflect the decorative traditions and contributions of Connecticut’s ingenious craftsmen—aspects to consider as we approach America’s 250th anniversary. 

New Haven Museum will host local visual and public artist Kwadwo Adae for “A Virtual Tour of New Haven Murals,” ** ** on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 6 p.m., preceded by a reception at 5:30 p.m. Register here: Adae will offer a virtual mural tour of his public-art initiatives throughout New Haven, showing murals he completed in Dixwell, Newhallville, Fair Haven, The Hill, Westville, East Rock, and Downtown New Haven, and discussing their significance. He’ll also highlight the various community partnerships and non-profit organizations that have financially supported the projects. Visitors will also get a glimpse of a proposed future installation in the city, followed by a Q&A. Adae notes the extensive processes behind the creation of public art are profoundly challenging, inherently messy, and extraordinarily difficult. He adds that it is important for people to be aware of how public space is altered and improved by the creation of public art. “Community feedback is vital to the process of installing murals,” he says. “Public forums such as this one are a perfect opportunity for the public to hear about upcoming projects and to talk to artists.” 

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.

Explore the modern and popular craft of memoir writing. Every person has a story to tell. No matter your age, education, family, or location, your life is filled with tales big and small. Students will learn how to shape their memories into cohesive and compelling narratives. Class sessions will explore various aspects of writing including character development, setting a scene with vivid descriptions, authentic dialogue and emotion, building your story arc, and compelling opening sentences. Students will have a weekly short writing assignment to share. Teacher and classmates will offer feedback on written work. Bring a laptop, iPad, or pen and paper to class; a portion of each class will be spent writing. 

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.

Community art exhibit featuring more than 300 artworks 6 inches by 6 inches square for viewing and purchase. All art $20. This event is part of Westville Artwalk 2024. Proceeds benefit the Westville Village Renaissance Alliance.

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.

The 1st ever 6-Square ArtWalk Invitational, a juried art show and sale. This is a sister exhibit to our 5th Annual 6-Square Jam, and features an eclectic collection by a select group of past participating 6-Square artists. All art is for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to WVRA (Westville Village Renaissance Alliance).

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)

**Kehler Liddell Gallery ** is pleased to present ** ** Tom Edwards - Observations & Obsessions and Sean Patrick Gallagher - _The Falling and The Rising_ Consisting of only ink on paper, Tom Edwards’ work in _Observations & Obsessions_, spans from 1975 to 2024. Several of the recently completed drawings in the exhibit were begun in 1985, many stored and forgotten, and then found and reworked to their present state in 2023. The development of the ‘time-extended’ drawings required that the initial “observed image” be reconstructed and completed through visual memories that stretch the concepts of time and space within the resulting drawing.  Edwards often works with multiple sketches of a specific place referenced to produce a drawing with variable overlapping points of view that distort time and space relationships. “I rarely consider my drawings “finished” but rather “works in progress”. My insistence on an open-ended approach to my work allows me to expand and contract elements and spaces within the drawing. Initial observations drift into the realm of an obsessive necessity moving from descriptive logic to compulsive infilling of any available open space. Dark matter invading the open spaces reflects the organic energy of the universe”, states Edwards. In_ _his show_ The Falling and The Rising,_ ** ** Sean Gallagher works with two concepts.  First, in his series, _These Wine-Dark, Warming Currents, Rising,_ Gallagher’s work displays no horizon or land beyond the vast, red waters. The “wine-dark” description is a reference to the often-used poetic epithet describing the sea in the Odyssey and Iliad. In his work, Gallagher uses the phrase as an ominous metaphor for contemporary climate change and political currents. In his second series, Near the End, They Really Did Shine, Gallagher conveys autumnal foliage as a metaphor for what one can create at the end of a duration. The chosen trees were depicted from Stanley Quarter Park, in New Britain, next to Central Connecticut State University, where I have taught for decades. That park contains memories of loved ones and students, drawing, conversing, and laughing, including several whom I have never seen again, shortly after leaving there.

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.

Join us on May 16 for a vibrant art auction, live music, and a delicious spread of treats from local vendors. Funds raised by donors and artists will support the museum's efforts to teach Leonardo's idea of improvisational creativity to K–12 learners, dedicated apprentices, and the Greater New Haven community.

Join us to celebrate the release of the book _The Naseby Cup: Coins and Medals of the English Civil War_, which offers an in-depth look at one of the most exceptional numismatic objects in the world. Now in the collection of the Yale University Art Gallery and on permanent view in the Bela Lyon Pratt Gallery of Numismatics, the Naseby Cup was crafted by the silversmiths Charles Reily and George Storer in 1839. John and Mary Frances Fitzgerald, Lord and Lady of the Manor at Naseby—in Northamptonshire, England—commissioned the object to commemorate the Battle of Naseby on June 14, 1645, during which the forces of the English Parliament defeated the Royalist army of King Charles I. The intricately decorated Victorian cup stands more than two feet tall and features 72 coins, medals, badges, and counters from around the time of the English Civil War (1642–51), many of them extremely rare numismatic pieces in their own right. Benjamin D. R. Hellings, the Jackson-Tomasko Associate Curator of Numismatics and author of the new book, will be present to share fascinating details about this centerpiece of the museum’s holdings. Generously sponsored by the Martin A. Ryerson Lectureship Fund.   T_he Naseby Cup: Coins and Medals of the English Civil War_ is the inaugural book in the Gallery’s Yale Collections series, which brings the museum’s collection to life in short, accessible, and affordable publications that present significant new research. 

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.

Explore the world of bookmaking in our three-session workshop! From journals to artist's books, learn how to create unique containers for your thoughts, drawings, and more using repurposed materials. Led by experienced instructors, this hands-on course will teach you essential bookmaking techniques while encouraging experimentation and creativity. **What to Expect:**  Over three sessions, you'll dive into various styles of handmade bookmaking, from crafting folders to assembling journals and hardcover books. You'll learn practical skills like measuring, folding, cutting, sewing, and gluing, and have the chance to create your own bookmaking tools using non-traditional materials. **Skills You'll Acquire:** - Explore different styles of handmade books - Assemble text blocks and covers - Practice measuring, folding, cutting, sewing, and gluing - Construct bookmaking tools - Use non-traditional materials to repulp paper - Learn paperback book repair techniques **What's Provided:**  All tools and an array of materials will be provided for the workshop, ensuring you have everything you need to bring your bookmaking ideas to life. Please bring at least one paper bag, of any size, and any art supplies (like colored pencils or markers, etc.) that you enjoy using. **Who Should Attend:**  This workshop is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced bookmakers. Whether you're looking to learn new techniques or unleash your creativity, this course offers a welcoming environment for exploration and discovery. **Prerequisites/Safety Information:**  No prior experience is necessary.  **_Please note: This workshop runs over 3 consecutive Thursday evenings, from 6:00pm - 9:00pm:_** **_May 16th_** **_May 23rd_** **_May 30st_** **_Tickets:_** **_Standard Public Ticket: $87.00_** **_Partnership Members: $79.00_** **_MakeHaven Members: $74.00_** You must click below and REGISTER to attend at: Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email [info@makehaven.org](http://makehaven.org)

Learn basic metalsmithing for making jewelry, developing new skills, or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce tools and techniques required for working with nonferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold forming, finishing, and patina coloring.

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.

When their Editor-in-Chief gets caught using some rather colorful profanity, the employees of Webster's Dictionary find themselves at the center of an internet uprising over gender and obscenity in the age of social media. As office politics collide with ambition, morality, and lexicography, the future of the English language hangs in the balance. _Webster’s Bitch_ is a play about vulgar words and the people who define them. Book your tix today at

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.

 

 

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.

Community art exhibit featuring more than 300 artworks 6 inches by 6 inches square for viewing and purchase. All art $20. This event is part of Westville Artwalk 2024. Proceeds benefit the Westville Village Renaissance Alliance.

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.

The 1st ever 6-Square ArtWalk Invitational, a juried art show and sale. This is a sister exhibit to our 5th Annual 6-Square Jam, and features an eclectic collection by a select group of past participating 6-Square artists. All art is for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to WVRA (Westville Village Renaissance Alliance).

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)

**Kehler Liddell Gallery ** is pleased to present ** ** Tom Edwards - Observations & Obsessions and Sean Patrick Gallagher - _The Falling and The Rising_ Consisting of only ink on paper, Tom Edwards’ work in _Observations & Obsessions_, spans from 1975 to 2024. Several of the recently completed drawings in the exhibit were begun in 1985, many stored and forgotten, and then found and reworked to their present state in 2023. The development of the ‘time-extended’ drawings required that the initial “observed image” be reconstructed and completed through visual memories that stretch the concepts of time and space within the resulting drawing.  Edwards often works with multiple sketches of a specific place referenced to produce a drawing with variable overlapping points of view that distort time and space relationships. “I rarely consider my drawings “finished” but rather “works in progress”. My insistence on an open-ended approach to my work allows me to expand and contract elements and spaces within the drawing. Initial observations drift into the realm of an obsessive necessity moving from descriptive logic to compulsive infilling of any available open space. Dark matter invading the open spaces reflects the organic energy of the universe”, states Edwards. In_ _his show_ The Falling and The Rising,_ ** ** Sean Gallagher works with two concepts.  First, in his series, _These Wine-Dark, Warming Currents, Rising,_ Gallagher’s work displays no horizon or land beyond the vast, red waters. The “wine-dark” description is a reference to the often-used poetic epithet describing the sea in the Odyssey and Iliad. In his work, Gallagher uses the phrase as an ominous metaphor for contemporary climate change and political currents. In his second series, Near the End, They Really Did Shine, Gallagher conveys autumnal foliage as a metaphor for what one can create at the end of a duration. The chosen trees were depicted from Stanley Quarter Park, in New Britain, next to Central Connecticut State University, where I have taught for decades. That park contains memories of loved ones and students, drawing, conversing, and laughing, including several whom I have never seen again, shortly after leaving there.

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! 

Join MakeHaven & RoboDominators for a robotics demo day with driving experiences, mentorship info, and team joining opportunities. Refreshments by Super Sandwich. Join us at MakeHaven for an exhilarating demonstration day, featuring the innovative robots crafted by the RoboDominators FIRST Robotics team. This event offers an exciting opportunity for high school students and their families and anyone in the general public to engage directly with robotics. Participants will: - Drive the Robots: Experience the thrill of controlling a robot built by peers. - Robot Demonstrations: Watch the robots in action and discover what they can do. - Learn About Mentorship: Explore how mentorship shapes young minds in STEM fields. - Team Membership: Find out how to get involved and start building your own robots. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided courtesy of Super Sandwich. Don't miss this chance to connect with the future of technology and innovation. For more details about the team and their accomplishments, visit RoboDom You must click below and REGISTER to attend at: Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email [info@makehaven.org](http://makehaven.org)

Come help celebrate the release of Steve Nystrup's fifth recording, "Stay a Little Longer," at a CD Release show at Best Video Film & Culture Center on Fri., May 17. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Emmy Award winner Steve Nystrup has been in love with the guitar since he was 14 years old and would often fall asleep with it in his arms. Steve’s voice on both guitar and vocals has been described as “unique and potent” and his compositions as “soulful songs which meld the rootsiness of folk, the intelligence of jazz and spirituality of gospel.”

Together with his wife Maureen Wasik on vocals, and son Aaron Nystrup on bass guitar, they comprise the uplifting and engaging Steve Nystrup Trio.

Steve, Mo, and Aaron will be releasing their new six track EP, "Stay a Little Longer," in this show of all original work.

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.

When their Editor-in-Chief gets caught using some rather colorful profanity, the employees of Webster's Dictionary find themselves at the center of an internet uprising over gender and obscenity in the age of social media. As office politics collide with ambition, morality, and lexicography, the future of the English language hangs in the balance. _Webster’s Bitch_ is a play about vulgar words and the people who define them. Book your tix today at

From jazz/hip-hop mashups, chamber music, film scores, multi-disciplinary collaborations, the music I'll be presenting with my trio Unison, reflects the range of my musical world view, refined for the classic piano trio format. We'll be presenting music from the new recording "[Time will Tell](https://lydialiebman.com/index.php/2024/02/13/new-release-andy-milne-and-his-trio-unisons-time-will-tell-is-due-out-april-26-2024-via-sunnyside-records)" (Sunnyside Records - April 26th, 2024). For over 30 years, two-time Juno Award winning pianist/composer Andy Milne has demonstrated boundless versatility. He has toured throughout the world with Ravi Coltrane, Ralph Alessi, Carlos Ward, Carla Cook and Steve Coleman, and has collaborated with a range of artists including Sekou Sundiata, Bruce Cockburn, Ben Monder, Dianne Reeves, and Jen Shyu. He composes for film, including seven documentaries for acclaimed actor/director William Shatner and the recent CBC Television series “Black Life: Untold Stories”. He has released 12 recordings as a leader, is a Yamaha Artist and a full-time Assistant Professor of Music at The University of Michigan.

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.

 

 

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.

Community art exhibit featuring more than 300 artworks 6 inches by 6 inches square for viewing and purchase. All art $20. This event is part of Westville Artwalk 2024. Proceeds benefit the Westville Village Renaissance Alliance.

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.

The 1st ever 6-Square ArtWalk Invitational, a juried art show and sale. This is a sister exhibit to our 5th Annual 6-Square Jam, and features an eclectic collection by a select group of past participating 6-Square artists. All art is for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to WVRA (Westville Village Renaissance Alliance).

The Audubon Street Arts Festival originated to answer a cultural shift surrounding Audubon Street; a historically white, and often unwelcoming street for many creatives. It hosts many arts organizations but until recently, hasn’t been inviting for BIPOC artists. We are looking to boost this shift while also acknowledging what the street was before and what it can be in the future.  

This event would activate and welcome a wide range of artists to come into the space and transform it. Many artists joining us at this event use their own stories and the history of their craft to invite learning and to grow understandings between people who come from different backgrounds.

The event will take place on Audubon Street,  between Whitney Avenue and Orange Street.

Family-friendly

Free to attend

Inclusive!

**Kehler Liddell Gallery ** is pleased to present ** ** Tom Edwards - Observations & Obsessions and Sean Patrick Gallagher - _The Falling and The Rising_ Consisting of only ink on paper, Tom Edwards’ work in _Observations & Obsessions_, spans from 1975 to 2024. Several of the recently completed drawings in the exhibit were begun in 1985, many stored and forgotten, and then found and reworked to their present state in 2023. The development of the ‘time-extended’ drawings required that the initial “observed image” be reconstructed and completed through visual memories that stretch the concepts of time and space within the resulting drawing.  Edwards often works with multiple sketches of a specific place referenced to produce a drawing with variable overlapping points of view that distort time and space relationships. “I rarely consider my drawings “finished” but rather “works in progress”. My insistence on an open-ended approach to my work allows me to expand and contract elements and spaces within the drawing. Initial observations drift into the realm of an obsessive necessity moving from descriptive logic to compulsive infilling of any available open space. Dark matter invading the open spaces reflects the organic energy of the universe”, states Edwards. In_ _his show_ The Falling and The Rising,_ ** ** Sean Gallagher works with two concepts.  First, in his series, _These Wine-Dark, Warming Currents, Rising,_ Gallagher’s work displays no horizon or land beyond the vast, red waters. The “wine-dark” description is a reference to the often-used poetic epithet describing the sea in the Odyssey and Iliad. In his work, Gallagher uses the phrase as an ominous metaphor for contemporary climate change and political currents. In his second series, Near the End, They Really Did Shine, Gallagher conveys autumnal foliage as a metaphor for what one can create at the end of a duration. The chosen trees were depicted from Stanley Quarter Park, in New Britain, next to Central Connecticut State University, where I have taught for decades. That park contains memories of loved ones and students, drawing, conversing, and laughing, including several whom I have never seen again, shortly after leaving there.

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)

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.

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!

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.

Celebrate the return of nature and the beauty of the planet while considering the color and light illuminating our surroundings in the spring. This basic class will meet indoor and focus on painting natural forms set in interior environments, often of the student's own design. Students will explore techniques for mixing and applying paint as well as composition and ideas about space while viewing other artists' works. Please bring a medium-size flat bristle oil/acrylic paint brush to the first class and a tube of black and white acrylic or oil paint. A more complete materials list is detailed below and the instructor will go over it at the first class.

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.

Congregation Mishkan Israel will come together to celebrate our Annual Cantor’s Concert Fundraiser! This year Cantor Giglio brings Broadway to CMI! Our performers include Michael Bernardi who starred as Tevye in the Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof. Our other headliner is Cantor Deborah Jacobson an amazing, dynamic, and wonderful performer who always brings audiences to their feet. Our second Cantor is going to be our one and only Cantor Giglio. Together they will entertain us with a swath of songs, duets, and trios from many different genres. The amazing music of pianist Mike Stapleton; Nathan See on woodwinds; and our own David Chevan and Jesse Chevan will support them on bass and percussion respectively.  To register or sponsor this incredible concert, visit cmihamden.org and go to the calendar listing for the Cantor’s Concert. We hope to see you there!

#### _Are you craving some warm weather adventure?_ **_Another Octave: Connecticut Women’s Chorus_** _ has just the ticket for you._ #### _Our spring show, _ **_In Transit_** _, will take you far and wide by land, ocean, and air. In addition to taking the A-train uptown and riding a midnight train to Georgia, we’ll be leaving on a jet plane, spending some time on the rolling seas, and seeing how far we can get in a fast car._ #### _We’ve gathered country and folk tunes, Broadway repertoire, pop and jazz to create the itinerary. Come along with us from Boston to Marrakesh to the far reaches of outer space as we take off for an evening _ **_In Transit!_**

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.

When their Editor-in-Chief gets caught using some rather colorful profanity, the employees of Webster's Dictionary find themselves at the center of an internet uprising over gender and obscenity in the age of social media. As office politics collide with ambition, morality, and lexicography, the future of the English language hangs in the balance. _Webster’s Bitch_ is a play about vulgar words and the people who define them. Book your tix today at

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), 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.

Discover the artistry of rug tufting, a creative process where participants will sketch a pattern on a cloth, then use a tufting gun to inject the yarn into the cloth. Workshop, participants will delve into the hands-on experience of tufting their own unique designs. The process begins with sketching a pattern on a cloth, followed by using a tufting gun to intricately inject yarn into the fabric canvas. Each participant will be assigned the use of tufting gun and frame, all materials will be provided to create a rug approximately 20" x24". Over the two sessions participants will create a carpet of their own design which they can take home. **What to Expect:** Participants will explore the fascinating world of rug tufting, with each attendee provided with the necessary tools, including a tufting gun and frame. With expert guidance, you'll bring your vision to life, creating a stunning rug approximately 20" x 24". **Skills Learned:** - Sketching rug designs on cloth - Operating a tufting gun with precision - Weaving techniques for texture and color variety **Who Should Take This Class:** This workshop welcomes both beginners and those with some experience eager to explore the art of rug tufting and bring their designs to life. **What's Provided:** - All necessary materials for rug tufting, including yarn and fabric canvas. - Expert guidance and assistance throughout both sessions. - Tufting gun and frame assigned for individual use Reserve your spot now for a captivating journey into the art of rug tufting. Limited spaces available. Unleash your creativity and take home a unique carpet crafted by your own hands! Ticket Prices: General Public: $157 Partnerships: $142 MakeHaven members: $134 You must click below and REGISTER to attend at: Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email [info@makehaven.org](http://makehaven.org)

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.

 

 

**Kehler Liddell Gallery ** is pleased to present ** ** Tom Edwards - Observations & Obsessions and Sean Patrick Gallagher - _The Falling and The Rising_ Consisting of only ink on paper, Tom Edwards’ work in _Observations & Obsessions_, spans from 1975 to 2024. Several of the recently completed drawings in the exhibit were begun in 1985, many stored and forgotten, and then found and reworked to their present state in 2023. The development of the ‘time-extended’ drawings required that the initial “observed image” be reconstructed and completed through visual memories that stretch the concepts of time and space within the resulting drawing.  Edwards often works with multiple sketches of a specific place referenced to produce a drawing with variable overlapping points of view that distort time and space relationships. “I rarely consider my drawings “finished” but rather “works in progress”. My insistence on an open-ended approach to my work allows me to expand and contract elements and spaces within the drawing. Initial observations drift into the realm of an obsessive necessity moving from descriptive logic to compulsive infilling of any available open space. Dark matter invading the open spaces reflects the organic energy of the universe”, states Edwards. In_ _his show_ The Falling and The Rising,_ ** ** Sean Gallagher works with two concepts.  First, in his series, _These Wine-Dark, Warming Currents, Rising,_ Gallagher’s work displays no horizon or land beyond the vast, red waters. The “wine-dark” description is a reference to the often-used poetic epithet describing the sea in the Odyssey and Iliad. In his work, Gallagher uses the phrase as an ominous metaphor for contemporary climate change and political currents. In his second series, Near the End, They Really Did Shine, Gallagher conveys autumnal foliage as a metaphor for what one can create at the end of a duration. The chosen trees were depicted from Stanley Quarter Park, in New Britain, next to Central Connecticut State University, where I have taught for decades. That park contains memories of loved ones and students, drawing, conversing, and laughing, including several whom I have never seen again, shortly after leaving there.

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)