YMCA ESCAPE to the Arts gallery opens with staff exhibition

YMCA ESCAPE to the Arts is opening a professional art gallery to "showcase art work by local, regional, and emerging artists". The first show is a teaching artist and staff exhibition which will run from May 5, 2012 until June 17, 2012. There is an opening reception on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 4-6 pm.

ESCAPE to the Arts hosts youth, teen, and adult classes in art and the performing arts. In addition, they offer summer programs, enrichment, and arts outreach.

ESCAPE to the Arts will be one of the 11 Danbury area venues participating in Greater Danbury Open House Day on June 9, 2012. ESCAPE will be open from noon - 4 pm, and guests will be invited to design a square for a community art project to be in display for the month of June.

ESCAPE to the Arts is located at 293 Main St., Danbury, CT.