Connecting Cultures & Emerson's Monsters Exhibition

Call for Artists 2023

F-Stops Here Juried Photography Show

Towers of New London

An Evening with Author Chris Wisniewski

Polka Fest

Dame Fk's Inferno (Starring Dame Fk)

An Evening with Author Steven Ostrowski

Connecting Cultures & Emerson's Monsters Exhibition

Thank you to everyone who showed support for our local artists at last night's Opening Reception! Our two shows, Connecting Cultures, and Emerson's Monsters are currently on view.

Connecting Cultures features pieces by Norwich-based artists, Samson Tonton and Fernando Zumba. Connecting Cultures begins with the premise that colorful and well-detailed artworks reflect unique cultural values as well as perspectives shared by two local artists. Their art also gives a voice to the city's growing and diverse population and through art, and how we can look at our world in new ways. 

Our lower gallery exhibit, Emerson's Monsters represent real-life people and figures around us. Inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay, “American Scholar,” these paintings reflect our society, and how we work tirelessly yet cannot advance because we lack unity. Our highly specialized workforce has multiple parts that should but do not connect with each other.

Come view the surrealist oil paintings in our exhibition, Emerson's Monsters by Nicole Miner. 

Check out the selected highlights and be sure to visit Hygienic Art! #SupportLocalArtists #BuyArt

Hours:

Thursday from 12-7 PM

Friday from 12-7 PM

Saturday from 12-7 PM

Sunday from 12-4 PM

Exhibition On View Until September 23rd 2022!

Want to showcase your work at the Hygienic?

All photographers are cordially invited to submit up to three works in color or black & white for consideration in this year’s juried photography exhibition at the Hygienic Art Gallery. Cash prizes will be awarded! Juror TBD. 

All artists participating can submit their work in person at the Hygienic Art Gallery on September 28th & 29th from Noon to 7 PM.

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

Opening Reception will be Friday, October 7th from 7 PM – 10 PM

Apply July 31st through October 1st, 2022! 

Submissions are opening for 2023 exhibition proposals. The deadline for entries is October 1st, 2022. Applicants will be contacted after the programming committee reviews all submissions.

To be considered you will need:

-Artist statement or show concept

-Artist resume, which will include show history

-Portfolio of representative works (.jpeg Digital Submissions please)

-Contact information

More information can be found: https://www.hygienic.org/callforartists

A tribute to the 80's music scene!!! Join us for an evening of music and check out New Johnny 5, The Whales, and Blonde Furniture Quartet. ?

$5.00 Suggested Cover at the Door

Date: Friday, September 9th 2022

Time: 6:30-10:30 PM 

Location: Frank Loomis Palmer Amphitheater

79 Bank Street, New London CT 06320

Join us on September 10th from 5-6 PM for an hour of local history with Author, Chris Wisniewski at the Hygienic Art Gallery. She will read sections from her book, "The Hurricane of 1938."

In September 1938, a massive hurricane with winds up to 120 mph roared into New England without warning. It washed away entire seaside communities at Watch Hill, Misquamicut, and at Ocean Beach in New London. In the middle of the storm, Bank Street in New London caught on fire while nearby large ships were tossed up on the railroad tracks by the wind and waves of the storm surge that raced up the Thames River. Within a few hours, the whole area was devastated.

In 2013, Chris Wisniewski partnered with The Norwich Bulletin on a book, The Hurricane of 1938: Memories of the Storm of the Century. It features personal accounts from over 65 residents of Southeastern Conn. and over 60 photographs, many never published before. The ‘38 Hurricane still remains the most destructive storm in New England history. Now, on the 84th anniversary of the storm, come experience the storm through the words of the people who lived through it.

Date: Saturday, September 10th 2022

Time: 5-6 PM

Location: 79 Bank Street, New London CT 06320

Join us for a fun-filled night celebrating Polish culture, food, and music! Headlining the event is one of the finest in polka music entertainment, Dennis Polisky & the Maestro’s Men.  

The Maestro's Men have been performing together since 1996. The musician's unique backgrounds and experiences form the heart of the Maestro's Men sound. Their Polka CD "Strike Up The Band" 2003 was nominated for a Grammy as part of the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles California.

Music by DJ Todd Zaganiacz ?

Authentic Polish food will be catered by Clubhouse Concessions

Presale Tickets $15

Tickets at the Gate $20

DETAILS:

Date | Saturday, September 10th, 2022

Doors Open | 6 PM

Show Starts | 6:30 PM

Location | Frank Loomis Palmer Amphitheater

79 Bank Street, New London CT 06320

Dame FK's Inferno  you know this one's gonna be hot!  Laugh 'til you cry at our hottest comedy show of the summer! New London's Very Own, Dame FK stars in his Inferno showcase inside the Frank Loomis Palmer Amphitheater at Hygienic Art on September 30, 2022. In addition to hosting and organizing the comedy show, Dame Fk will also bring out well-known statewide and New England-regional comedians. 

Gates Open at 7PM

Showtime at 8PM

$25 In Advance

$30 at the Door

Grab your tickets at hygienic.org!

Join us on October 15th from 5-6 PM for an hour of poetry with Author, Steven Ostrowski at the Hygienic Art Gallery. He will read sections from his book, "Persons of Interest."

In "Persons of Interest," Steven Ostrowski explores a variety of persons, some famous and some not, who not only have interested him from adolescence on, but who have influenced him, motivated him, baffled him, angered him, and loved him.

Date: Saturday, October 15th 2022

Time: 5-6 PM

Location: 79 Bank Street, New London CT 06320

Thank You to Our Wonderful Sponsors!

Astor Place

Barry Levinson

Bodenwein Public

Benevolent Foundation

Byrnes Agency Insurance

Chelsea Groton Bank Foundation

Chester Kitchings Family Fund

City of New London CDGB

City of New London Office of Community Development

Connecticut Humanities

Connecticut Office of the Arts

Edward & Mary Lord Foundation

Frank Loomis Palmer Fund

Michael Stryker

SBA

Spindrift Guitars

State of CT DECD

Office of the Arts

UBS Financial Corporations

Victoria and Charles Glassenburg Fund

Yale New Haven Health

Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

Hygienic Art

The largest cultural arts center in New London and leader in the arts, entertainment, tourism, and economic industries.Hygienic Art has presented more than 500 art exhibits, 275 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.

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