Ansonia to dedicate sculpture Sunday memorializing John W. Gatison, Jr.

Valley Independent Sentinel photo

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti, left, and Deacon Dave Gatison photographed at City Hall with sculpture of John W. Gatison, Jr.

Sharing link below to a story published in the Valley Independent Sentinel about a bust sculpted by Ansonia resident Vasil Rakaj of the late John W. Gatison, Jr. The sculpture will be dedicated Sunday.

https://valley.newhavenindependent.org/archives/entry/Ansonia_To_Honor_The_Memory_Of_John_Gatison_Sr/?fbclid=IwAR29lqvr3okr_W8cyPqdIHsNAUuuKkATmAqErgw8-t7QUX6GmGvBBRQeehA

 

Newsletter: Sculpture installed in Seymour, Ansonia holds block party

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice newsletter features a sculpture installation at Tingue Dam in Seymour and photos from Ansonia's Block Party Saturday.

Thanks for reading,

Patti and Ralph

Derby artist to teach sculpture class at ArtFish 42 Gallery in Milford

Commission to dedicate sculpture at Veterans Park in Seymour

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Culture and Arts Commission will hold a dedication ceremony of a sculpture at 6 p.m. Saturday at Veteran's Park on Broad Street. 

The recently commissioned sculpture, depicting the history of Seymour, will be presented to the Town by the Culture and Arts Commission. 

The public is invited to attend. 

Light refreshments will be available after the dedication.


This information is shared from the Facebook page of the Office of the Seymour First Selectman.

E Street Gallery opens in Derby

DERBY - The Valley Arts Council's new and improved E Street Gallery is now open
at 35 Elizabeth St. 

A grand opening will be held at 7 p.m. July 17. Read all about it in my story in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

President Rich DiCarlo said the revamped organization is seeking new members. Join us!

Full disclosure: I'm a member of the board of the Valley Arts Council. 


Do yourself a favor ~ stop by and say 'hi'! 

Sidewalk sale Saturday in Derby to benefit Valley Arts Council

A note from President Rich DiCarlo:

Come to the Gallery @ 37 from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at 37 Elizabeth St., Derby.

We're having a huge Mother's Day sidewalk sale!

Lots of great gift ideas! 

Handmade pottery, jewelry, paintings, sculpture, photography and more!

Valley Arts Council sidewalk sale continues today in Derby

There are some great deals to be had on unique pieces of art - paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry - at the Gallery at 37, 37 Elizabeth St. in Derby. The sale will run from noon to 6 p.m. today.

I got a beautiful piece of pottery created by an Oxford artist for just $5 ~ we marked down all of the pottery and jewelry to $5. Priced to sell!

One-of-a-kind art makes a unique and thoughtful gift...and Mother's Day and Father's Day are right around the corner! 

Stop by!

Valley Arts Council holding sidewalk sale Saturday and Sunday in Derby

Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo paints a sign Friday afternoon in a dark Gallery at 37, 37 Elizabeth St., Derby. The nonprofit arts organization that serves the Valley is unable to pay its electric bill, and DiCarlo has organized this weekend's sidewalk sale to raise funds.
Come check out the original artwork, from paintings, photography, and pottery to sculpture and jewelry.

THE VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL IS HAVING A HUGE SIDEWALK ART SALE!

This weekend!

Saturday 

Noon til 7 p.m.

Sunday 

Noon til 6 p.m.

at the Gallery@37

37 Elizabeth St.

Derby

Select art priced to sell ... 

Everything must go

Please spread the word!

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Photos shared from Valley Arts Council's show at gallery in Derby

DERBY - The Valley Arts Council's opening reception Friday night for its "Slice of Life" show was a big success! 

Click here to see my previous post. 

Congratulations go out to photographer Connie Wolfe, first place winner of the People's Choice Award with "Winter's Cathedral," shown above.
More than 80 people cast ballots for their favorite art work. 

Guitarist Jonathan Siksay

Guitarist Jon Hollywood

These two talented musicians each performed original tunes as well as a variety of covers of songs from decades past. 

Below find three unique examples of the work in the exhibit. 

 We Were Legends by Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo

Mother Teresa by sculptor Wasil Rakaj

Digital Slice of Pizza by artist Floatin' Fred 

These and all of the great submissions will be on display at the Gallery@37 at 37 Elizabeth St., Derby until May.

Stop by!