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December 2019
47th Annual Mark Twain Library Art Show
REDDING, CT, November 28, 2019 – For nearly half a century, the holiday season in Redding has started with a custom that is both festive and spectacular. This year, in keeping with that storied tradition, the Mark Twain Library will once again transform itself into a fine art gallery for the 47th Annual Mark Twain Library Art Show from December 6-15, 2019. “This is a truly special event as it not only attracts unknown local artists and famed artists alike,”…
Find out more »December Exhibit at the Geary Gallery in Darien, CT
This December, the Geary Gallery of Darien presents three talented artists: German-American abstract artist Katrin Waite, and two new craft artists, Rebecca Dunn and Ken Beerbohm. Just in time for holiday gift-giving, their unique artwork will make the perfect gift! Their exhibit runs December 3 – 24. All are welcome and admission is free. The Geary Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. (203) 655-6633. www.gearygallery.com
Find out more »HMA Exhibit: In A Dark Wood, Wandering
The Housatonic Museum of Art proudly presents a career survey exhibition of sculpture by artist Joseph Saccio entitled, “In a Dark Wood, Wandering.” The show features a selection of two dozen large-scale sculptures, and takes inspiration from mythology, nature and the struggle of living. Using wood, natural materials and found objects, Saccio draws on classical mythology and religious connotations to create profound and fantastical works of art that are frequently dark and pensive. The pieces reflect his feelings about loss…
Find out more »Maritime Garage Gallery Winter Exhibit “Seeds of Peace”
Stop by the Maritime Garage Gallery’s winter exhibit to experience a sense of calm during the busy holiday season. The works of art featured in the Gallery’s “Seeds of Peace” exhibit embrace the senses of peace and serenity. The exhibit will run from December 10, 2019 through February 29, 2020. “Seeds of Peace” presents the works of 28 artists from around the region, including Mark Schiff of Norwalk; Jennifer Prat from Fairfield; Julie O'Connor, of Weston; and Shanan Haislip of…
Find out more »Cover to Cover: How People Bind Their Books Exhibition
On view during Library hours There are as many ways to bind a book as there are types of books and types of readers. Before the Industrial Revolution, bookbinding was a separate trade from publishing, and many of the historic bindings that we see were bespoke products commissioned by their owners. This exhibition will cover different types of books, from miniature books to enormous folios, gold-stamped publishers’ bindings to stab-stitched paper wrappers, treasured bibles to ephemeral almanacs, 19th-century marbled papers…
Find out more »“Jessica Drenk: Second Nature”
Heather Gaudio Fine Art is pleased to announce Jessica Drenk: Second Nature,” the artist’s first solo exhibition at the gallery. The show will open with a public reception for the artist on November 23rd, 4-6pm, and will run through January 11th. For Drenk, the material is the starting point of her artistic inquiry, an exploration that takes her from simple notions and ideas to complex expressions of information, systems and patterns. She reconfigures every-day materials such as books, pencils, plastic…
Find out more »Baby and Me Yoga (pre crawlers)
Stretch, breathe, and build strength in this playful gentle class designed for both caregiver and baby. This class incorporates asana, pranayama (breathing techniques), songs, and infant massage to nurture the bond with baby while exploring movement and connecting with other new caregivers. Not just for moms -this class is open to any caregiver! We know babies cry, so feel free to change a diaper, feed your baby, or play with a toy at any time during class to make them…
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