November and December 2023

NEWS & UPDATES

Annual Appeal

Art=Gift Show
Inner Reflections

An Evening with Rev. Terrlyn Curry Avery PhD

Open Mic Night

An Evening with Miosotys Santiago

December Crafts and Cocktails

Free Community Yoga with Kim Abraham Sundays at 9am

Hygienic Art is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to creating an enriching cultural experience in the city of New London Connecticut.

Our Galleries have produced more than 525 art exhibits and our Performance Venue has presented over 350 music and cultural events, over the past two decades. The Organization has provided a safe and inclusive environment for youth educational programs annually for the past 10 years. As a non-profit organization, we work to improve the quality of life of New London and the region.

With your financial support, we can continue to provide opportunities to regional artists and extend partnerships to local organizations in pursuit of providing cultural enrichment.

Your donation directly support Hygienic Art programming and day to day operations of our Galleries, Art Park, and Hygienic Artist Collective.

In addition to the suggested amounts, we accept all donations great and small.

With Gratitude,
Sara Tyler-Connolly
Director

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Join us on Saturday, December 9th from 5-6 PM for a book talk with Author, Miosotys Santiago at the Hygienic Art Gallery. She will read sections from her self-published memoir, "God's Diamond."

ABOUT THE BOOK:

God’s Diamond is a beautiful memoir that speaks to our hearts and minds through the lifetime trials and tribulations Miosotys Santiago experienced and healed from. Her spiritual walk awakens and restores all that we perceive as our very own wounds and weaknesses and teaches us the power of God’s light and love. Miosotys story is a phenomenal book that will lift you up and remind you that you were created by God to shine bright as a beautiful Diamond as well, no matter what. You will recognize your purpose and feel the inner peace of God’s grace and mercy.

AUTHOR BIO:

Miosotys Santiago is the founder of Exemplify to Edify, LLC a Women's Inspirational organization that focuses on Healing, and a Faith driven walk with Purpose. She is an Inspirational Speaker, Domestic violence Survivor, and advocate, and Amazon's best selling author of a Memoir God's Diamond.

She speaks of surviving many challenges the most transformational surviving the attacks on September 11, 2001. Mrs. Santiago's mission statement is “Your Pain Becomes your Purpose” she has a passion, and mission to use her victories, perseverance, and resilience as a tool to help other's heal.

She is the Secretary for the Youth Advisory Board with the City of Groton, Connecticut. She is a member a proud member at THE CHURCH out of New London, Connecticut, and a board member at Safe Futures the Women's & Children's Domesric Violence shelter. She is a graduate of Three Rivers Community College having received her Associates in Science General Studies and is currently registered at Charter Oak State College pursuing her BSW.

Date: Saturday, December 9th from 5-6 PM

Creating art together provides a sense of belonging and purpose. By sharing the experience of the creative process, creating art together can also be a powerful way to foster friendships and community.

December Craft: Quilling Holiday Ornament
December Cocktail: Cranberry Aperol Spritz
Reserve your spot now, space is limited!
Date: Thursday, December 21, 5-7pm
Cost $10

Our Open Mic series will take place on Thursday, December 7th 2023 and will be hosted by comedian, Dame Fk.

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!

 - No Cover Charge - Donations Always Welcome