2024 CALENDAR

CLASSES & OPEN STUDIOS

Karen Israel is teaching "Figures in the Landscape" pastel class on Tuesdays from April 2-30. At the West Hartford Art League 860-231-8019.

The Five Points Art Center offers workshops throughout the year at 855 University Drive in Torrington. For more information call 860-618-2167 or Email: Bridget Grady

Carol Ganick is offering an 8 week watercolor class on Thursdays, 10:30am-12:30pm. Non-residents are welcome to register. Contact Carol at 860-461-2448 for more information.

Assets4Artists offer some live and online workshops.

Jac Lahav offers free online workshops.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

The Spectrum Gallery Call for Art: "Everything Grows" explores the theme of transformation. Receiving for this show is May 12 - 16. Email up to 4 samples of your work in JPG format with title, materials used, dimensions, and price. File size should be approximately 1MB and include “Everything Grows” in the subject line. Send to: Barbara Nair

The Investors Center in Avon is currently looking for artists to display work for 3-6 months. 40 feet of linear hanging space will hold 10-20 pieces.
Price lists and artist contact information may be displayed and no commission is taken. Contact: Brooke Salsbury.

The Community Gallery of North Canaan needs art to display and classes to be taught at the Great Falls Brewing Company, 75 Main St. North Canaan. Contact Kara or Chris.

Avon Arts Members Spring Show at the Simsbury Library, is for members and their guests. Members may submit up to three pieces, one of which may be from another artist. Drop-Off: Sat. June 1, 10 - 11:30am. Pick-Up: Sat. June 29, 10am - Noon.
Reception: Sun. June 2, 2-4pm. Scholarship Awards: 3pm. Refreshments and live music provided.

Avon Arts Board of Directors Show Enter up to four new works. Volunteers are needed for July 31 from Noon-2pm and to print the program.

FVAC Fisher Gallery has ongoing shows open for submission. Hours are: Mon. - Fri. 10am - 4pm and Sat. 12–4 pm.

Artists Network Competitions

The Voice of Art memberships and competitions available.

Personaland Online Art Gallery with different themes each month and no entry fees.

Torrington Library Creative Corner blog. Share your poetry, short stories, photography or art. Send us your submission and you'll have the option to post anonymously, or make a name for yourself; this is a judgement free zone for sharing creativity across all ages!

Connecticut Art Gallery accepts new artists for their gallery on the second floor at 157 E. Main St. Thomaston CT, Contact Steve Shappert (203)994-3950.

Five Points Gallery has artist submissions twice a year in March and September. The Annex is available to rent for two week periods for $300. Interested exhibitors may contact: Five Points Gallery Annex.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Auxiliary is currently seeking artists to participate in an Artist of the Month Program. Local Artists are contracted to display their works during a predetermined month in the Main Hallway. The displayed items are posted for sale with a percentage of the sales to be donated to the CHH Auxiliary to be used to enhance patient care and other programs at CHH. For more information, please Email: Cath Pezze or Jill Petrillo

The Village for Families and Children are looking for artists who are interested in exhibiting 4-5 pieces of artwork for a month+ (date is flexible). Artists need to provide price labels for each piece, with a framed bio/artist statement that can be wall mounted. The exhibit space at 331 Wethersfield Avenue in Hartford is securely locked. Contact Steven D. Moore, VP of New Business Development, 860-297-0523.

McLean is looking for instructors to teach a class or do a demo at their facility. Contact Haley Daigle, Lifestyle Coordinator.

EXHIBITS

Many CT Art Associations and Galleries have shows and some workshops throughout the year. Check their websites for upcoming events:

Five Points Art Center

Art Fairs and Craft Shows

New Britain Museum of American Art

Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art

Northwest Connecticut Arts Council

Norfolk Artists Norfolk Art Facebook

Kent Art Association

Whiting Mills

Canton Gallery on the Green

Farmington Valley Arts Center

Granby Artists

Spectrum Gallery

West Hartford Art League

Tobacco Valley Artists Association

Online Juried Shows

Art Festivals

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Dates, times and events are subject to change. Please check with local sources before attending a listed event. The Board of Directors asks that all members volunteer for at least one project during the calendar year. To submit an item for this site, Email the Avon Arts Association,