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Playfully illustrated ceramics by Kate Lincoln

On View in Drezner Gallery

HANDWEAVING
ANCIENT ART | MODERN ARTISANS

Take advantage of the last days of this fascinating exhibit that showcases the skills of modern handweavers and their connection to the ancient tradition of weaving.

On view in Fisher Gallery until April 29

On View in Fisher Gift Gallery

Community Calls

Last chance to see our Spring Community Call exhibit showcasing entries responding to our seasonal theme human's fascination with the sky above.

On view in Fisher Gallery until April 29

You can also visit our website to view works in the exhibit

Upcoming Events
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play, create, and relax!

Creative Escape

Join us for a day-long creative journey that will spark your joy of artmaking!

You will participate in four different art experiences to learn a variety of techniques and exercises led by FVAC studio artists and special guests. Our galleries and studios will be open, and you are invited to browse the ever-changing exhibits and collections of work by local professional artists. Delicious refreshments will be offered, including a mid-day lunch catered by Dom’s Coffee – an award-winning neighborhood cafe.

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Feathers and Foliage Tapestry | Modern Macrame with Linda Dick

May 26, 6:30 - 8:30

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Painted Paper Mobiles with Sharon Dvora

June 2, 6:30 - 8:30

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Coastal Lighthouse Painting in Acrylics with Deborah Leonard

June 9, 6:30 - 8:30

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Abstract Intuitive Painting with

Deborah Velasquez

July 14, 6:30 - 8:30

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Taste of Summer | Lemons in Watercolor with

Julie Phillipps

July 21, 6:30 - 8:30

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The North House Architecture Ink & Watercolor with Maurice Casas

August 11, 6:30 - 8:30

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Twilight Talks

Join us for our brand-new series of insightful talks on art, writing, literature, and life.

May 18, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Meet our Guest Authors:

Poetry – Why Bother? On Why People Need Poetry

with Jack Pasanen

Jack Pasanen has taught high school and college English since 1960. He retired from his position as Chair of the English Department at Miss Porter’s School in 2002, and since then has been a volunteer teacher in several prisons in CT.

Finding Still Waters:

The Art of Conscious Recovery

with Amy LaBossiere

Amy self-published her memoir, Finding Still Waters: The Art of Conscious Recovery, which explores her personal journey to recovery through creativity and mindfulness. She published an epilogue to the book this year.

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SUMMER 2023
call for artists

Our Summer Community Calls Exhibit focuses on a fascination with the majesty of the sea and its marine life inhabitants. Submissions can be 2-D or 3-D work in a variety of styles and media inspired by the ocean and the creatures within, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS & ARTISANS!

Come exhibit and sell your work while sharing space with a studio artist at the Farmington Valley Arts Center at our second annual Fall Arts Market. The event will be held indoors, rain or shine, on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This is a juried event with limited space.

Work must be registered and delivered to Fisher Gallery by June 28 during regular business hours.

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