Gallery at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton displays artist's work

The Gallery at Plumb Memorial Library is featuring art

by Jacqueline A. Berg now through Dec. 11.

From the Shelton Library System:

"Jackie is a lifelong painter and creative who majored in journalism at the University of Iowa and was employed as a copywriter for the Chicago Tribune in the mid-1940s. 

"She was later instrumental in the founding of her late husband John Berg’s advertising agency in Stamford, playing a crucial creative role as art director and strategist in the early years of the successful company.

"While raising a family in New Canaan, Jackie found time to take oil painting instruction at the Silvermine Art Guild in Norwalk and created still lifes and scenes inspired by her travels. The oil paintings, watercolors, and pencil drawings will be on display in the library gallery until Dec. 11, 2025."

Artist to demonstrate working with watercolor at Shelton Community Center

 

Huntington Branch Library to host talk about Connecticut creature folklore

SHELTON - Join author Patrick Scalisi and artist Valerie Ruby-Omen for a talk about their book, Connecticut Cryptids at the Huntington Branch Library. 

Pat and Val did extensive research on creature folklore from throughout the state. 

They’ll explain the concepts of “cryptozoology” and “cryptids,” followed by a live storytelling session on the chapter specific to the Shelton area (yes, there are cryptids lurking all up and down the Naugatuck Valley!). 

There will also be time for questions and a chance to purchase signed books and prints from the creators.

The Library is at 41 Church St.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby to host artist reception today

 

Looking back at a history-making day in Ansonia

 

Artist to exhibit collage series at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton

SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library will be exhibiting the works of artist, award-winning author, and educator Steve Parlato during the month of February.

Parlato will also be discussing his creative process and the methods he uses to craft his work in a special presentation at 11 a.m. Feb. 10. He will present a PowerPoint presentation along with his poetry and answer questions about his artwork.

The public is invited to attend; registration is not required.

The 16-piece portrait collage series, “We Are Not Disposable” each show a Black American whose life was changed due to racial violence. Parlato uses his poetry and artwork to promote conversations about racism, with the goal of fostering connection and opening minds.

The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Local artist to host Paint & Pour Nov. 2 at Main Street Gallery in Ansonia

 

'Turnback Tuesday' celebrates Independence Day, showcases famous artist

Turnback Tuesday celebrates our country's independence.

This postcard is a copy of the famous painting done by American artist John Trumbull.

A smaller version (20” x 31”) was done circa 1786 depicting the presentation of the draft of the Declaration of Independence.

This painting is at the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven. In 1817, Trumbull was commissioned to paint a total of four large paintings. This 12’ x 18’ painting was presented to the public on October 5, 1818 along with the other three.

The painting shows 42 of the 56 signers with many of the figures being painted from life.

In 1826, the painting with the three other works of John Trumbull were placed in the rotunda of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. where they can still be admired today.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting history each week.

Local artist to discuss abstract art in presentation at Oxford Town Hall

"I will be presenting a lecture & discussion on Abstract Art • Saturday February 11 at the Oxford Town Hall • 2pm to 4pm.

Will also include some hands-on technique experimentation."

To register, please visit: https://www.oxfordculturalarts.org/classes

Local artist to exhibit work in October at Oxford Baking Company

 

Ansonia Library to present 3-part Children's Art Workshop in July

 

Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby to host artist's exhibiition

DERBY - Come enjoy original artwork by Agnes Wnuk at the Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave.  

A collection of her acrylic and watercolor pieces is the featured exhibit for the month of June. Guests are invited to enjoy the works and walk the Kellogg Estate gardens. 

A ‘Meet the Artist Reception’ will be held from 2-4 p.m. June 26. Guests will visit the Center to view the paintings of florals and garden scenes, meet Agnes to learn about her methods and inspirations, and enjoy her travel sketchbooks documenting her trips and travels. 

Each year Connecticut’s Historic Gardens collaborative hosts a poster contest promoting CT Historic Gardens Day. 

Agnes is the featured artist on this year’s poster.  CT State Parks is proud to have the Osborne Homestead Museum as the featured site and Agnes’ original painting is part of her show at the Center. 

In the last six years, Agnes has expanded to exploring colored pencil, oils, pastels, watercolors, and urban sketching. 

She has sketched on location in Bermuda, St. Maarten, Mallorca, Spain, and Key West, as well as around New England, New York State and Colorado. She also took part in the annual Urban Sketchers Symposium in Amsterdam in July 2019, completing an entire sketchbook during a weeklong excursion.

For further information or directions please email DEEP.Kellogg@ct.gov or call 203-734-2513. 

Established in 1913, the mission of the Connecticut State Park System is to provide natural resource-based public recreational and educational opportunities through a system of state park and forest recreation areas, environmental centers, and nature centers that provide an understanding of, access to, and enjoyment of, the state’s historic, cultural and natural resources.

This is a press release from the Kellogg Environmental Center.

Main Street Gallery in Ansonia readies Journey of Dreams exhibition

 

Valley Arts Council president to teach watercolor workshop at Ansonia Nature Center

 

Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby to exhibit art made of repurposed trash

Credit: Sarah Schneiderman, Yellowtail Snapper

DERBY - Artist Sarah Schneiderman repurposes plastic trash and debris to create artwork that addresses social, political, and environmental issues.  

Her work will be displayed in the Kellogg Environmental Center throughout the month of January.  

There will be a reception with both an in-person and a virtual option from 2-4 p.m. Jan. 8 where Sarah will discuss her work and creative process.  Registration information is below.  

Please specify whether you will be attending the in-person or virtual reception.

Sarah’s work has been on exhibit around the country, from Seattle, Washington to Clarkston, Ga. and from Santa Monica, Calif. to Damariscotta, Maine.  

She continues to use trash as her medium while exploring non-toxic and non-plastic adhesives.  Her concern for the environment has expanded beyond art to lifestyle choices, including eating a vegan diet, using refillable containers, and repurposing household materials.  Sarah calls Glastonbury and Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean, home.

Registration is required for the reception. Please register through the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection calendar of events webpage: https://www.depdata.ct.gov/calendar/viewev.asp?id=7584

or contact donna.kingston@ct.gov for assistance.

The Kellogg Environmental Center, a facility of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, is open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It is located at 500 Hawthorne Ave. 

For further information or directions email donna.kingston@ct.gov or call 203-734-2513. 

The New Normal Health & Safety Guidelines for CT State Parks provides important guidance for participants and visitors(https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/COVID-19/Health_Safety_Flyer_NN_Final.pdf).

This is a press release from Kellogg Environmental Center.       

Art exhibit on tap in October at Kellogg Environmental Center in Derby

Contributed photo

DERBY - Visit the Kellogg Environmental Center throughout the month of October to view the work of award-winning artist Mary Burk Smith.  

Her clay and collage pieces reflect the many components of the natural world.  Her virtual gallery will be accessible through the DEEP website starting in October.   

At 3 p.m. Oct. 16 the Center will host an in-person reception where visitors will be able to meet Smith and gain a deeper understanding of her work. 

Smith works in a variety of mediums, including clay, mixed media, printmaking, and assemblage.  

With more than 50 awards to her credit, she is a member of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club, the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, Connecticut Women Artists, the Guilford Art League and the Blue Ridge Mountain Art Association of Blue Ridge, Ga. 

In addition, Smith has taught art courses at Southern Connecticut State University and Housatonic Community College.  

A Norwalk native, she began her art studies at the Silvermine School of the Arts and Housatonic Community College. She went on to get her bachelor’s and master’s degree in studio art from Southern Connecticut State University. She also attended the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Her works are held in public and private art collections in the United States, Japan, and the Philippines.

Registration is required for the reception. Please register through the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection calendar of events webpage: https://coeearegistration.wufoo.com/forms/zhc37vv11qz4ca/ or call 203-734-2513 for assistance.  

The Kellogg Environmental Center, a facility of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, is open 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It is located at 500 Hawthorne Ave. 

For further information or directions please email donna.kingston@ct.gov or call 203-734-2513. 

This is a press release from the Kellogg Environmental Center.  

Valley Arts Council president to teach watercolor workshop in Milford

 

Derby Senior Center to host bus trip to Stockbridge, Mass.

 

Valley Arts Council shines spotlight on local artist

Congratulations, Renee!

Valley Arts Council highlights multi-media artist