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Farmington Valley Arts Center News - May 9, 2023

Arts and Entertainment

May 11, 2023

From: Farmington Valley Arts Center

Explore unique designs and outstanding craftsmanship of local artists and artisans

Unique gifts created by local artists for all your special occasions.
We are open six days a week! Monday - Friday, 10 am - 4 pm, and Saturday, 12 - 4 pm.

don't miss our upcoming special events

Fisher Gift Gallery: May 18th
Join us for our brand-new series of insightful talks on art, writing, literature, and life.

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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Drezner Gallery: May 20th

Jo Lynn and Lilla will share the inspiration and process behind their work in the Drezner Gallery exhibit "Kindred Spirits." They met as students at the Rhode Island School of Design and formed an enduring friendship that has lasted for over 50 years! 

On view in Fisher Gift Gallery

Meet the Artist:

Mo Myra

Bring Peace & Beauty Into Your Life Through Fine Art Watercolor.

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Painting plein-air is my joy, and watercolor is my favorite medium. When I’m not painting outdoors, I’m working as a full-time commissioned painter and watercolor instructor for various institutions such as the West Hartford Art League and the Southington Community Cultural Arts Center.

I graduated Magna *** Laude from the Hartford Art School and furthered my exploration of painting and education during a residency at the Farmington Valley Arts Center in 2018.

A wonderful day for our first-ever Creative Escape!

4 workshops, 3 snack breaks, 2 gallery exhibits, and 1 more Escape are planned for September. Stay tuned!

Enjoy an evening of artmaking guided by professional artists in a fun and engaging way, surrounded by the creative environment of Fisher Gift Gallery!!

Upcoming Exhibits

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.

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

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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.

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