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Farmington Valley Arts Center News : Summer Farewell

Arts and Entertainment

August 28, 2023

From: Farmington Valley Arts Center

Explore unique designs and outstanding craftsmanship of local artists and artisans

Featured artworks by: Yoojin Kim, Deborah Leonard,

Beth Reynolds and Julie Phillipps

new in the gallery

In her newest collection, Charlene Li skillfully combines custom glazes, resulting in unique ceramic pieces in rich colors and textures.

Coming up in September

Mark your calendars for a stimulating September, filled with two new exhibits, an inspiring artful retreat, and exciting workshops in our Little Night Studio!

Exhibits

Fisher Gallery

Striders and loiterers, thinkers and talkers: twelve portraits from the teeming streets of New Delhi and New York, and one from Chennai. In color pencils on paper, by artist Manjula Padmanabhan.

Drezner Gallery

Harriet Winograd is a mixed media artist and art therapist. The pieces in this show address her concerns about what is happening in our world; a woman’s right to choose, climate change and political shifts.

Little Night Studio Workshops

Ink It Up: Mastering Block Printing on Fabric with Sarah May

Please note the date change!

Full

September 22, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

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Beaded Landscape: Painted Embroidery

with Manjula Padmanabhan

September 29, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

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Insightful Owl: Painting on Wood on with Amy Casazza

Please note the date change!

October 20, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

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Gifts that Nourish - A Clean Food Cooking Class

with Terry Walters

October 27, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

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Artful Retreat "Creative Escape" Only 3 seats left

Embark on a Day of Creative Exploration at FVAC! Join Four Professional Artists in Their Inspiring Studios to Spark Your Joy of Art Making.

Whether you're seeking to refine your skills or simply looking to unleash your artistic spirit, our bucolic setting at FVAC promises a day filled with joy, learning, and boundless creativity. Enjoy a fun opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, explore diverse art forms, and take home not only meaningful memories, but also your own unique masterpieces.

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Calling all local artists and artisans!

Our Fall Community Calls exhibit celebrates the exquisite beauty of our planet - from its diverse physical surfaces to what lies beneath and beyond, or other creative interpretations of the theme.

Artists are invited to submit 2D or 3D work in a variety of styles and media, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media, that portray the wonders and earthly pleasures that surround us.

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Mark your Calendar!

Save the date for our highly anticipated second annual Fall Arts Market, a celebration of local creativity. Join us and immerse yourself in our vibrant artistic community. Free and fun for all!