Apr 18 Thursday
March 18 - May 3
Wesleyan Potters, Inc. is a non-profit school and cooperative guild that offers courses, workshops, and demonstration in pottery, jewelry, weaving and sewing. It was founded in 1948 to promote crafts education in Middletown and is the oldest school for crafts in Connecticut. Wesleyan Potters is located at 350 South Main Street and features spacious, well-equipped studios and the Gallery Shop. See more at www.wesleyanpotters.com.
This exhibition was organized by Lynne Scullion and includes ceramic works created with traditional and experimental techniques and approaches. Artists include Evelyn Abernathy, Steven Bernard, Rebecca Brewer, Cricket Carufe, Paula Dennen, Elisa Eaton, David Frank, Pat Gatzke, Anne Graebe, Shawn Hansen, Beth Hargett, Lyn Harper, Adam Hart, Patrick Herzing, Cindy Koniushesky, John Lipsky, Annamaria Moran, Steve Picano, Natalie Pittman, Jackie Rome, Melissa Schmitt, Lynne Scullion, Linda Sershen.
The Niche is in Founders Hall across from the Registrar’s Office
March 18 - May 3Opening Reception on Thursday March 28, 12:30-2:00pm.
Landi Hou practices papercutting, the traditional art form of meticulous cutting images from paper with scissors or a knife. The craft of papercutting is practiced by diverse cultures globally and ranges from simple designs to intricate and detailed patterns and scenery.
Hou’s approach to papercutting blends the characteristics of Eastern and Western techniques to craft her own unique designs. Her works emphasize sophisticated details and dynamic compositions.
Hou has led papercutting workshops and participated in major cultural events in both Connecticut and Massachusetts. In January 2024, she was awarded the Outstanding Chinese Heritage Advancement Award by the Chinese-American Heritage Association for her contribution to the community. One of the state senators attended the ceremony to present the award. Hou holds a master’s degree in computer science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She serves as a professional staff member, and adjunct faculty at CT-State Community College, Middlesex Campus. While her daily professional focus centers on education, her commitment to paper cutting serves as a reflection of her deep affection for this distinctive art form.
Pegasus Gallery is located within the library on the first floor of Chapman Hall
Wonder. Storytelling. Human Connection. From a converted carriage barn on South Street in Stockbridge, MA, Norman Rockwell painted his way into the hearts and lives of people around the world. In this Studio—his last and “best yet”—Rockwell’s imaginative artistry established a legacy of creativity that continues to inspire artists and visitors alike. Today, illustration art is everywhere: books and graphic novels, editorials and advertising, video games and the metaverse, posters, comics, clothing, and tattoos.
September 15, 2022: Loveis WiseOctober 20, 2022: Shadra StricklandNovember 17, 2022: Louis Henry MitchellDecember 15, 2022: Noa DenmonJanuary 19, 2023: Liza DonnellyFebruary 16, 2023: Victor JuhaszMarch 16, 2023: Shawn FieldsApril, May, June, July & August 2023 TBD
This online and on-demand monthly program features leading illustrators from across the US demonstrating their craft and discussing ways in which published illustration reflects and shapes society and advances social good.
Going us for ongoing adult classes and season youth & teen classes at SCDT!
Check out our current offerings here:
Adult Classes: https://www.scdtnoho.com/adult-class-schedule.html
Youth Classes: https://www.scdtnoho.com/youth-class-schedule1.html
Our updated Spring season schedule will be out soon!
The Mental Health Matters: Student Expression Contest is back for the fourth year. The Massachusetts Association for Mental Health (MAMH) and the Massachusetts Health Council (MHC) are asking middle and high school students from across the Commonwealth to send in their written, graphic, fine art, and digital creations by Wednesday, April 24.
This annual event is designed to promote mental wellness and support students to better understand, protect, and maintain their mental health. Winners will be announced during May is Mental Health Month. Bragging rights and cash prizes are on the line!
While they create, we ask students to consider why mental health is so important, how they take care of their mental health, and if they have strategies or tips to share with other students. In the past we’ve received artwork exploring body image, informational videos that guide students in mindfulness thinking, drawings that evoke courage and kindness, and more. What will you create?
More details are available in our submission guidelines, including information about our first, second, and third place prizes. If you have questions about the contest, guidelines, or submitting your work, please email Maddy Brogan (maddybrogan@mamh.org).
The Amherst Public Art Commission presents an exhibition of paintings by local artist Christine Mirabel at the Amherst Town Hall Gallery. The show opens on March 4, 2024, and runs through April 30, 2024. Meet the artist at a reception in the Gallery on Friday, March 8th, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Blues, purples, and splashes of red. Christine Mirabel’s paintings are inspired by nature as she depicts beauty and tranquility. Water is a favorite element, recurring in figurative and abstract forms. Cityscapes appear, too, suggesting excitement and contrasting experiences.
New Monotypes by Arch MacInnesWe All Matter – We Are All Matter by Amy Dawn KotelPastel Landscapes by Donna M. Roy
Reception: April 6, 3-5 PM
Explore the captivating worlds of mystery and wonder in this exhibition featuring highlights from the Norman Rockwell Museum’s Permanent Collection, which now holds almost 25,000 illustrations by prominent artists working across genres and time periods. On display are cover art for award-winning novels and mysteries, children’s book illustrations inspired by classic tales, fantastical anthropomorphic drawings, and heart-stopping editorial images.
Exhibit Link: https://www.nrm.org/2023/12/mysteryandwonder/
March 9 Members Receptionhttps://www.nrm.org/2023/12/mysteryandwonder/RSVP https://tickets.nrm.org/