Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance 2011 Juried Art Exhibition and Auction

Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance is hosting its 2011 Juried Art Exhibition at the Danbury Fair Mall. There will be a reception and silent auction on September 30, 2011 from 7 pm to 9 pm. Advance tickets are required.

Artists include clients Shona Curtis, Kari DelVecchio and Dennis Yates. Dennis Yates won an honorable mention for his photograph "Escape". The other artists are: Vincent Albano; Jill Baimel; Frances Byrne; Joanne Conant; Gail Corrow; Alex Crowcroft; Nicole Cudzilo; Tom Curley; John DeForest; Peter Del Mastro; Kateleen Foy; Carol Gibson; Kathy Grose; Jane Herschlag; Bruce Hunter; Audrey Kaplan; Jeffrey Kellner; Sarah Kelly; Randy Lagana; Barbara J. Lloyd; Shelley Lowell; Joan McCaffrey; Katushka Millones; Chrisann Morrill; Thomas Nackid; Honorah O'Neill; Jennifer Orzolek; Emilya Padlowski; Kyle Perler; Kevin Rabito; Vincent Rodriguez; Tarol Samuelson; Rori Shapiro; Bronislava Slagle; Carol Tricarico; Hal Tweedy; Pamela Willmer; Carmen Zambrano.

The exhibit may also be viewed online here.

The Danbury Fair Mall is located at 7 Backus Ave. Danbury, CT

Bravo! at the Fairfield Museum

The Fairfield Museum and History Center is exhibiting Bravo! A Century of Theatre in Fairfield County from September 25, 2011 - March 18, 2012. Still River Editions provided scanning and fine art printing and is pleased to be a photographic sponsor of the exhibition.

Featured are both historical materials and photographs from Connecticut's theater past, and photographs of the interiors of some of Fairfield County's now-abandoned antique theaters by Misencik Photography. Fairfield County's proximity to New York City and the level of sophistication of its residents have made it a draw for national and international actors, playwrights and directors.

On Saturday September 24, 2011 there is a gala preview party. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and benefit the continuing growth of the museum.

In addition to the gala, there will an opening reception for artists and the public on Sunday, October 2, 1 pm - 4 pm. that includes theater related activities, readings, and improv.  There will be additional programs related to the exhibit in October, and they may be viewed here.

The Fairfield Museum and History Center is located at 370 Beach Rd. Fairfield, CT.

There is an article on the exhibition on Stamfordplus.com

Photography Call for Submissions: Animals at Koenig PhotoWorks, Newtown

The theme of Koenig FrameWorks' Fall Photography Show has been announced. The theme is "Animals" including "birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and household pets." Note: images of insects and arachnids will not be accepted.

The deadline for entries is Saturday, October 15 by 5:00 pm.

Awards will be given during the opening reception on Friday, October 28, 2011 from 5-8 pm.

Complete rules and entry form are available here as a pdf.

Koenig FrameWorks is located at 97 South Main St. (Rte. 25) Newtown, CT.

ArtBra New Haven Benefit Bra Auction for Smilow Cancer Hospital Sun. October 9--Get your tickets by October 3

"Mammographic Mandala" © Edith Borax Morrison

ArtBra New Haven is hosting its first ever art bra auction to benefit the Breast Center at the Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven on October 9, 2011. The auction takes place at the Omni Hotel New Haven and features an art-bra runway show, benefit auction, and Sunday brunch and takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tickets must be purchased on the website by October 3, 2011--there will be no tickets available at the door. Tickets are available individually and by the table.

Hat City Millinery Spectacular Brassiere, 2011 © Lys Guillorn

Client, visionary artist, and breast cancer survivor Edith Borax Morrison has contributed several art bras as well as two of her drawings for the auction. Our own Lys Guillorn has contributed a bra that includes vintage millinery flowers that was inspired by Danbury's hatting history. Guillorn's bra is in honor of her grandmothers, one who is currently being treated for breast cancer, and the other, who was always crafting for a cause.


From the website: "ArtBra-New Haven is the expression of the community of survivors, supporters, and artists, in celebration of and thanks to the wonderful people who helped get us through the odyssey of breast cancer. Bruce Barber, host of NPR's “Yale Cancer Center Answers”, has graciously agreed to be our MC and Auctioneer. We will also be honoring our own Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro for her groundbreaking work on the “No Drive-Through Mastectomies” legislation, which has helped so many post-operative patients.

Eileen Kaplan, noted author of Laughter Is The Breast Medicine, will be one of our survivor models. Eileen will also be available at a book signing following the fashion show."

Organizers Gaye Hyre and Serena Hatch have collected around 40 art bra and fine art donations from area artists and inspired individuals. The auction will benefit a fund that offers financial assistance to women (and men) who would otherwise have difficulty paying for their breast cancer treatment.

The Omni Hotel New Haven is located at 155 Temple St., New Haven, CT.

Laurie Lambrecht: The First and the Unseen, and a new book

Laurie Lambrecht is exhibiting at Rick Wester Fine Art her photographs created while a studio assistant to Pop Art master Roy Lichtenstein. Many are featured in her upcoming monograph In Roy Lichtenstein's Studio, (Monacelli, 2011)

Among her most powerful images is "Roy in Yellow Interior, 1990", the photograph used for the cover of the book. In it, the viewer sees Lichtenstein painting, but there is a tromp l'oeil effect due to the scale of the domestic interior he is working on. The painter appears to be transported into another Pop world of his own creation.

See Lambrecht's website for a list of book signing events and a November lecture at the 92d St. Y in Manhattan.

Rick Wester Fine Art is located at 511 West 25th St., Suite 205, New York, New York.

Vito Pasquale in Art Contest Exhibit at Mount Kisco Library

"Pink" © Vito Pasquale

The Mount Kisco Library is showing its first Art Contest Exhibit of artwork by residents of the town September 12-30, 2011. Included is Vito Pasquale, whose work is printed by Still River Editions.

The artists exhibiting are Charlotte Klein, Deborah Charnas, Tatiana Sokolnikova, Ron Louie, Scott Binger, Lizzy Benway, Laura Griffee, Vito Pasquale, Rich Alexander, Suhua Wood

There will be an opening reception and award ceremony on Saturday, September 17, 1-3 pm. Mount Kisco Public Library is located at 100 East Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY.

The New England Photography Biennial at Danforth Museum of Art

"Fried Doe, Just a buck" © Mark Savoia

Now on exhibit at the Danforth Museum of Art is the New England Photography Biennial 2011. There is a members' preview reception on Saturday, September 17 from 6 pm - 8 pm. The Danforth is located at 123 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA.

From the Danforth Museum's website:
"Every two years, the Danforth Museum of Art celebrates contemporary photography through a highly selective exhibition of photographers who live or work in New England.  74 photographs were selected from 1055 images submitted by 211 photographers.  The resulting exhibition represents a cross section of some of the most exciting and innovative photography being created today by both established and emerging artists."

Among those chosen are Mark Savoia (co-owner and master printmaker at Still River Editions) and client Andrew Buck. Christine Osinski, another Connecticut resident (Ridgefield) was also selected.

The juror was George Slade, former Curator and Program Manager of the Photographic Resource Center, Boston, MA.

The entire exhibition catalog is viewable online.

~Lys

A few snaps from the opening:

Exhibit of David Klein Posters: "Up, Up, and Away!" at Scott & Bowne

© David Klein

A large-scale solo exhibition of David Klein's striking 1960s vintage lithographed travel posters for TWA titled "Up, Up, and away!" is being mounted at Scott & Bowne from September 17, 2011 to October 16, 2011.  There will be an opening reception on September 17, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

From the gallery's website:
"Scott & Bowne is delighted to present a large-scale solo exhibition of thirty vintage travel posters - lithographs by illustrator and noted award winning Kent Art Association member David Klein (1918-2005). [...] The show features a collection of posters from the artist’s own private collection, several of them signed by the artist and all will include estate certification. During the 1950s and 1960s David Klein designed and illustrated dozens of these iconic Jet Age posters for Howard Hughes’ Trans World Airlines (TWA)."

The work of David Klein has gained recent popularity due in part to the style of AMC's hit television series Mad Men. They capture iconically a more colorful time when traveling was still glamorous, and illustrators were still respected.

Scott & Bowne is located at 27 North Main St. #1, Kent, CT.

"Salt & Truth" Photographs by Shelby Lee Adams - new book and exhibit

"Lloyd Deane and Grandbaby" © Shelby Lee Adams

Photographs by Shelby Lee Adams from his new book "Salt & Truth" will be exhibited at Davis Orton Gallery, 114 Warren St., Hudson, NY from September 9 - October 9, 2011. There is an opening reception Saturday, September 10, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Being exhibited are black and white photographs from "Salt & Truth" (Candela Press, October 2011), and Adams' recent color work, both continuing his series documenting families in his native eastern Kentucky. "Salt & Truth" is Adams' fourth book.

Danbury Museum and Historical Society Fundraiser Calendar featuring the photographs of Catherine Vanaria

The Danbury Museum and Historical Society has created a 2012 calendar featuring the artful photographs of women's hats from their exhibit "Magnificent Millinery: Three Centuries of Women's Hats in Danbury" by Catherine Vanaria of Connecticut Photographics and Still River Editions. The calendar was created with the support of Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT, where Vanaria is an adjunct professor of photography.

It has become increasingly important to receive private funding for local historical societies as towns slash budgets. Danbury has important collections from the hatting trade, the Danbury Fair, the settling of Danbury, and those related to Marian Anderson and Charles Ives.  Proceeds from the calendar will help preserve Danbury's past and educate its residents and visitors.

The calendar may be preordered by mail using this pdf form (link to pdf).

The exhibit "Magnificent Millinery: Three Centuries of Women's Hats in Danbury" will be up until October 15, so if you haven't seen it, stop by the historical society the next time you are downtown. Danbury Museum and Historical Society is located at 43 Main St., Danbury, CT.

Karen V. Neems: Off the Grid

"Gaudi's Dream" © Karen V. Neems

Photographer and digital mixed media artist Karen V. Neems is featured in a solo exhibition, "Off the Grid: Recent Photocollages and Mixed Media", from August 30 - September 17, 2011 at Mamaroneck Artist's Guild. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, September 10, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

From the Guild's website:
"In the current exhibition, Karen V. Neems explores the concept of the grid in various dimensions, ranging from the strictly formal sense to that of a psychological barrier, either protecting or confining.  The compositions are layered, merged and repeated; the grids conceal and simultaneously reveal. The elements have a certain familiarity, but the space remains a mystery, creating a visual puzzle."

Mamaroneck Artists' Guild is located at 126 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont, NY

Beverly Branch at the Glastonbury Guild's 49th Annual On the Green Art & Crafts Show September 10-11

© Beverly Branch

Accomplished painter and client Beverly Branch is exhibiting at Glastonbury Art Guild's 49th On the Green Fine Art and Craft Show on Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11, from 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day.  The show is located on Hubbard Green in Glastonbury's Historic District at the corner of Main and Hubbard Streets.

More than 150 artists and craftspeople from all over the country are participating in this large and high-quality, annual juried show.

Branch studied at Paier School of Art and operates Branch Art Studios in Bethel, CT.

Artist for a Day in Fairfield, CT on Saturday August 20, 2011

© World Artist Network

The World Artist Network is hosting Artist for a Day at Sherman Green in Fairfield, CT on Saturday, August, 20, 2011 from 10 am to 3 pm. The Sherman Green is located at the Post Road (Rt. 1) at Reef Rd. in Fairfield, CT. There will be materials and media for children and adults alike to express themselves and explore.

World Artist Network is a non-profit arts outreach organization based in Fairfield County. I met Valeria Garrido Bisceglia of WAN in May at the City by the Sea Art Fair in May. Now that arts funding is so scarce for many public schools, it's great to see organizations stepping up to the plate and offering people of all ages the opportunity to experience the value (and fun) of visual expression.

~Lys

"At the Edge of Things: Twenty-Four Photographers" at West Cove Gallery

"Buy Land" © Mark Savoia

Mark Savoia of Still River Editions is included in "At the Edge of Things: Twenty-Four Photographers", a group photography show at West Cove Studio and Gallery, that runs from August 25 - September 17, 2011.

There will be an opening reception on Sunday, September 4, 2011 (this is new date, postponed last week due to Irene) from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. West Cove Studio and Gallery is located at 30 Elm St., West Haven, CT.

The show, curated by Stephen Vincent Kobasa, features James Ayers, Christopher Beauchamp, Marion Belanger, Paul Bloom, Joy Bush, Phyllis Crowley, Paul Duda, Ashley Estep, Joan Fitzsimmons, Andrew Hogan, Aniko Horvath, Keith Johnson, Clare Kobasa, Linda Lindroth, Eric Litke, Meredith Miller, Roy Money, Hank Paper, Thomas Peterson, Mark Savoia, Jess Smith, Maria Tupper, Marjorie Wolfe and Stefan Znosko.

Images de Provence by Shona Curtis at Danbury City Hall Gallery Opening 8/17

© Shona Curtis

Photographer Shona Curtis's exhibition Images of Provence: Photographs from the South of France will be featured at Danbury City Hall Gallery, 155 Deer Hill Ave. 3rd Floor, Danbury, CT from August 15 - September 8, 2011.

Curtis's photographs depict the architecture, natural landscape, and culture of Provence with great style. Her color and black and white images are equally energizing.

Curtis says in her artist's statement, "Provence is a striking region of warm light and deep shadow, of strong geometric forms and graceful, flowing lines. The bold colors of the Mediterranean palette are alluring but can distract from the dynamic interplay of texture, structure, and form. Therefore I chose to print many of the photographs in black and white. By removing color, one component of our perceived reality, these particular images also evoke the emotional residue of memory."

There will be a public artist's reception on Wednesday 8/17 from 4-6 p.m. The exhibit is produced in conjunction with the Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance Accessible Art Project. The Accessible Art Project was created to bring new contemporary artwork to the citizens of Danbury, and to give local artists a venue for expression.

Curtis's photographs for this exhibition were printed by Still River Editions.

Story on Curtis's show in the Danbury News Times

Ruth Newquist: Country and City Life at Art and Frame, Danbury, CT

© Ruth Newquist

Noted watercolorist, oil painter, and client Ruth Newquist will be featured in a solo show titled "Country and City Life" at Art and Frame, 60 Newtown Rd., Route 6 Plaza, Danbury, CT.

Newquist's work is saturated with color and light, whether depicting a bustling street in New York City or the antique houses and quaint urban centers around her hometown of Newtown, CT. 

Ruth Newquist holds a BFA from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. She also studied at the Art Students League in New York City. She is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, and an elected member of Allied Artists of America and the Salmagundi Club in NYC, the North Shore Art Association in Gloucester, MA and the Connecticut Watercolor Society.

The artist's reception is Saturday, August 13, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Facebook event page for the art opening here.

DesignerGrill Pop-Up at SoNo Arts Celebration August 5-7, 2011

Sono Arts Celebration is August's first street festival of fine arts, crafts, music and food in downtown South Norwalk, Connecticut. The event runs from Friday August 5 from 6 - 11 pm, Saturday, August 6 from 10 am - 11 pm,  and Sunday, August 7 from 10 am - 5 pm.

During the festival, DesignerGrill Pop-Up Shop at  creativeplacement will be featuring design-centric products and artwork by Designer Journals™, The Weather sKwirl™, FreshBeam, Lys Guillorn (Saturday only) and Gourganics (Sunday only) — plus vintage, fashion, and more. The pop-up shop will be open from 10 am - 6 pm on Saturday, and 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday.

On Saturday the 6th, our own Lys Guillorn will be bringing her handmade photographic cards, button jewelry, bags from upcycled clothing, pins from vintage ephemera, and other small works.

creativeplacement is located at 13 North Main St., South Norwalk, CT in the heart of the arts district.

Upcoming at The Gallery at Still River Editions - Moments of Grace®: Ben Larrabee / Reception Thu., Sept. 8

Photo: "Herbie & Albert" © Ben Larrabee

We are pleased to announce that our next show will be Moments of Grace®, a solo exhibition of black-and-white portrait photography by Ben Larrabee of Darien, CT.

The exhibit takes place from August 30, 2011 to October 28, 2011.

Opening reception Thursday, September 8, 2011, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. Free and open to the public.

Larrabee’s black and white portraits of children and families are far from staged. More than just depictions of individuals, the portraits engage the viewer in a feeling of connection. Larrabee says, “My work is not about my camera: I really want to make the camera itself disappear so that I’m performing effortlessly and my subjects are acting naturally unselfconsciously, expressing their spirit and their love for one another.” Larrabee calls the instances of synergy he captures in his subjects’ lives “Moments of Grace®”.

Ben Larrabee is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design where he studied under noted photographer Harry Callahan and earned at BFA in photography. He also studied at Yale University, where he earned an MFA in graphic design. Larrabee’s work has been exhibited nationally and is in the permanent collections including The George Eastman House (Rochester, NY), The High Museum, Atlanta, GA, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA, and the Museum of Modern Art, NY. Larrabee lives in Darien, Connecticut with his wife and creative partner Trudie Larrabee.

Larrabee's archival fine art prints are made by Master Printmaker, Mark Savoia at Still River Editions.

George Wittman's "The Four Seasons of the Field"

Painter George Wittman of Kent is featured in a solo exhibition at Scott & Bowne Fine Art & Furnishings which runs from July 30 - September 5, 2011.

Wittman's paintings were inspired by the produce and landscape at Marble Valley Farm in Kent, CT which is a working organic farm leased from the Kent Land Trust. The paintings capture the freshness and light of the year Wittman spent observing and painting the farm.

Scott & Bowne is located at 27 North Main St., #1, Kent, CT. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, July 30 from 4-7 p.m.

Erik Ofgang of the Hartford Courant did a nice piece on Wittman, which may be read here.

Tony Donovan's Saw Mill Photographs at the Essex Art Association

© Tony Donovan

Photographer and client Tony Donovan's black and white photographs from his saw mill series are featured at the Essex Art Association's Exit Gallery, located at 10 North Main St., Essex, Connecticut from July 29 until August 20, 2011. There will be an artist's reception on Friday, July 29, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tony Donovan's photographs are an intimate look at the way of life centered around the family-run sawmill at which he worked in preparation for making a film around 1973.  The images are both lyrical and graphic, and have one foot rooted in journalism and the other in fine art. There is more information about the origin of the images here.

His prints combine the artistry of film photography with the new technology of archival fine art digital (giclee) printmaking.