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Destinations Exhibition

Local Scenes Exhibition

String Theory Coffee House

Open Mic

Kat & Brad

Destinations Exhibition

Destinations feature the art of three local artists, Katie Jurkiewicz, Margaret Freedman, and Nathan Katz.

Each art piece is a reflection of destinations from all areas of the globe, both past and present. All of the art in this exhibition is inspired by the beautiful melding of mountains, sea, rocky beaches, and tropical and exotic plant life. In addition, it is also inspired by great food and friendly people, Destinations will transport you to another part of the world.

Please join us on Saturday, June 24th from 6-9 PM for our Opening Reception of Destinations.

Exhibition is on display until Saturday, July 22nd 2023

Local Scenes Exhibition

Local Scenes features the art of two artists, Judith Kuhn, a painter, and Millie White, a photographer.

Their art is inspired by local places of interest, coastal life, and nature throughout Southeastern Connecticut. This includes scenes of everyday life, beach scenes, and urban scenes of downtown areas.

Think of our human connections: to ourselves, to each other, to nature, to mother earth. Just like in these images, these connections are sometimes obvious, sometimes not, but are indeed there. These connections start with something that seems ordinary, just like the tree: with you.

Please join us on Saturday, June 24th from 6-9 PM for our Opening Reception of Local Scenes.

Exhibition is on display until Saturday, July 22nd, 2023

String Theory Coffee House

String Theory Coffee House is back this year! Please join us on a Sunday afternoon for a wonderfully presented student showcase.

Students and staff will perform popular and timeless songs inside the Frank Loomis Palmer Amphitheater. We hope to see you there!

Event by the String Theory School of Music and Hygienic Art.

Sponsored by the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut and Liberty Bank Community Foundation.

Date: Sunday, June 25th 2023

Time: 3 PM

Free Event

Location: 79 Bank Street, New London CT 06320

Open Mic

Our Open Mic series will take place on Thursday, July 6th 2023 and will be inside the gallery & hosted by comedians, Dame Fk and Elijah Pysyk!

Sign Up available onsite from 5:00-5:30 PM

Poetry, comedy, spoken word, Bring what you got! All talents welcome!

5 Minute Time Slot for Comedians and Poets!

2 Song Time Slot for Musicians!

Free Event - Donations Always Welcome

Date: Thursday, July 6th at 5 PM

Kat & Brad

Vintage vibes from the talented duo, Kat & Brad in Hygienic Art Park on Thursday July 6th starting at 6:30pm. Drawing from 50s and 60s pop to American Songbook standards, this vibrant duo from Connecticut fuses their influences to create new original songs that sound like old Stax records. Kat & Brad is Kathleen Parks (Twisted Pine) on vocals and fiddle & Brad Bensko (Bearded Cat Productions) on vocals and guitar. Presented by New London Music Festivals Inc.,

Sponsored by the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut and Liberty Bank Community Foundation.

Date: Thursday, July 6th 2023

Time: 6:30 PM

Free Event

Location: 79 Bank Street, New London CT 06320

Hygienic Art

The largest cultural arts center in New London and a leader in the arts, entertainment, tourism, and economic industries.Hygienic Art has presented more than 500 art exhibits, over 350 music and cultural events, and youth educational programs annually over the past two decades. As a non-profit organization, we work to improve the quality of life of New London and the region.

Our Mission

Hygienic Art’s mission is to inspire, enrich, and instill a sense of community by promoting a free public art forum with events to stimulate economic development, tourism and educational projects for the City of New London and surrounding areas.

Visit our galleries Thursday-Saturday 12-7pm and Sunday 12-4pm

New exhibitions every month showcasing local and nationally recognized artists. Exhibitions, events, festivals, and special programming info on our website.