March 2023 News & Updates

Hygienic Artists Collective 

Artist Call: The Crossing 

Closing Cocktail Party 

Marvin Espy: Art Instruction at the Hygienic 

Crafts and Cocktails 

Comedy Bebop 

Open Mic!

Hygienic Artists Collective

We have one studio available in the Hygienic Artist Collective! Being a member of the Collective offers opportunities to participate in Gallery Shows, Hygienic programming, and a supportive environment for artists to explore their skill set, gain feedback, and expand their professional network. 

Being a member of the Collective is a self-driven experience. While we are here to help you fulfill your goals and provide direction, it is up to you to reach out to others, ask for the help you need, and to discover new opportunities. There is a lot that happens here, and things move very fast at times. 

Living above the Galleries:

Each of the Hygienic studio apartments includes a bedroom with flexible living/studio space, a full kitchen with a dishwasher, and private bathroom. Not all apartments are lofted. Artists are expected to maintain their apartments and communicate with Board Members for repairs. 

Common space and Garden of Hygienia are maintained by Hygienic Artist Collective and community volunteers. 

To apply, download the Collective Application, https://www.hygienic.org/hygienic-artists-collective fill out completely, and either scan and send it via email, regular mail or drop it off in person at the gallery.

Artist Call: The Crossing

The Crossing: A Juried Exhibition is open to all artists and mediums. We hope to receive artists' best and most recent work. 

It is also an opportunity for new artists from across other bridges and geographical barriers to get involved with Hygienic Art and downtown New London. Works must not exceed 60" in any direction, suitably ready for hanging and sculpture no more than 50lbs.

*****All Art Must Be Ready To Hang - Properly Framed & Wired For Gallery Display***** 

Artists can submit up to 3 works for consideration. All accepted artworks are eligible for cash prizes - awarded to the top 3 selected works. 

Receiving Dates: Thursday, March 16th, 2023 from Noon to 7 PM & Friday, March 17th, 2023 from Noon to 7 PM 

Entry Fees: $15 for one piece, $25 for two, $30 for three 

Unselected Art Pick-Up: Thursday, March 23rd 2023 from Noon to 7 PM & Friday, March 24th, 2023 from Noon to 7 PM 

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 25th, 2023 6-9pm 

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

The Crossing will be juried by Charles Reyburn

Charles Reyburn 

Highlighting The Crossing 2023 Juror 

Charles Reyburn was born in New London and developed a love for visual art by attending Harbor School and child art classes at The Lyman Allyn Art Museum in the early 1960s. He attended the Rhode Island School of Design from 1974 to 1978 and still had a love for art, specifically Painting. He has participated in nearly all The Hygienic shows since the show's inception. 

His paintings are in many homes in New London County and beyond. He paints primarily using a French easel with either Oil or Watercolor paints. His work is in the permanent collection of the

Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London, Connecticut.

Closing Cocktail Party Saturday March 11th 5-7pm

Please join us at our Closing Cocktail Party celebration tomorrow Saturday, March 11th, with Artist James Honer from 5 - 7 PM. Light refreshments and beverages will be available.

Marvin Espy: Art Instruction at the Hygienic

Marvin Espy, an award-winning professional artist is bringing the 2nd of 6 Stand Alone - 5 Week Workshop Series designed to convey an understanding of the practices he uses that make art a more fluid, enjoyable, and rewarding endeavor, and lifestyle. Hygienic Art resident, Rebecca Fowke is Marvin Espy's assistant in the class. 

Series 2: Confidence and Composition

5 Week Workshop Style Classes:

Tuesday Evenings 6:30 - 8:30

March 14, 2023 - April 11, 2023 

Each week we will cover an essential skills, a live demonstrations, and practice in the following areas:

Week 1: Review of Series One

Week 2. Shading Techniques

Week 3. Composition Basics

Week 4. Creating Drama Part 1

Week 5. Drama Part 2 - Into Color 

Registration Fee: $220

Covers the class and basic materials 

Payment Options:

Checks payable to: Marvin Espy 

Venmo: @Marvin-Espy 

PayPal: [email protected] 

For additional information:

Email: [email protected]

Crafts and Cocktails

Join us for our monthly get-together called Crafts and Cocktails. You will learn how to make a signature craft cocktail to enjoy while making the craft project of the month. 

Project: Springtime Earrings

Cocktail of the Month: Irish Mule 

Event fee of $10 includes craft materials, one craft cocktail w/the recipe card to take home. Space is limited so register soon. 

Date: Thursday, March 16th from 5-7 PM

Comedy Bebop

New London comedian, Dame Fk presents his showcase, Comedy Bebop. Named after the iconic '90s anime series, "Cowboy Bebop," five regionally acclaimed comedians will perform their stand-up material in front of a new audience. An evening of full of comedy and laughs, please join us in our 2nd comedy showcase. 

Starring Daniel Kalwhite, we bring you other insanely funny, regionally-acclaimed comedians including Mark Anthony Lewis, Chris Warren, Jacqueline Wall, Jay Bee, and Ish Gupta. 

Music by DJ Fresco 

$12 Admission Fee 

Buy Tickets Here: https://www.hygienic.org/product/comedy-bebop/440 

Date: Friday, March 17th

Doors Open: 7:30 PM

Showtime: 8 PM

Location: 79 Bank Street, New London CT 06320

Meet The Headliner 

Who Is Daniel Kalwhite? 

Hygienic Art Welcomes The New Haven Based Comedian To New London On February 17th! 

Daniel Kalwhite is a comedian from Connecticut. He will be headlining and starring in our upcoming comedy showcase, Comedy Bebop. We chatted with Daniel, and he talked about how he got his start in comedy in this exclusive interview! 

Hygienic Art: Who are you? How long have you been performing?

Daniel Kalwhite: I have no idea who I am. I lost my memory 13 years ago right before I started performing standup comedy. 13 years, I think.  

HA: Who or what inspired you to become a comedian?

DK: I was able to make people laugh off-stage and I wanted to see if I could do it on stage.  

HA: What city or country is your favorite place to travel to?

DK: I’ve performed mainly on the east coast of the United States. I don’t like to travel. If you could magically transport places without traveling I’d like it. My favorite place is Hygenic Art place. People are real nice there.

HA: What can we expect to see from you on March 17th?

DK: Normally I’d like for it to be a surprise but if you must know I’ll probably be wearing clothes that are weather appropriate. I’ve been referred to as “old-timey” in the past. 

HA: Is this your first time traveling to New London?

DK: No. I’ve gotten drunk at Hot Rods a few times and plan on doing it again soon. Maybe March 17th.

Open Mic!

Our Open Mic series will take place on Thursday, April 6th, 2023 and will be 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!

- No Cover Charge - Donations Always Welcome

Date: Thursday, April 6th at 5 PM