"Field Work: Photographing for Edible Nutmeg" by Robert Lockhart at Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury

"Garlic"
© Robert Lockhart
"Field Work: Photographing for Edible Nutmeg" is an exhibition of photographs by Edible Nutmeg editor and co-publisher Robert Lockhart that opens Saturday, July 13 with a reception from 2 pm - 4 pm at the Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury, CT.  The exhibit is on view through Monday, August 19, 2013.

The Minor Memorial Library is located at 23 South St., Roxbury, CT.

Mark Savoia, Master Printmaker and co-owner of Still River Editions printed the photographs in the exhibition.

Michael Borders' Connecticut Industry Mural

 © Michael Borders
Client Michael Borders is an artist who has created the "Connecticut Industry Mural" which is a 10 foot by 40 foot painting that features the counties in Connecticut, their historical and industrial output, and key players. The mural is amazingly detailed, and intricately composed, having been researched and executed over a 25 year period. We have had the privilege of seeing the original drawings for the mural and they are quite incredible. Borders has created a catalogue that accompanies the mural, documenting the process of creating it.

Read an interview with Michael Borders here on HartfordBusiness.com

WCSU MFA Program Show at Blue Mountain Gallery, NYC

"Taming Technology Beast"
© Karin Mansberg
Five 2013 graduates from Western Connecticut State University's Visual Arts MFA program are featured in an exhibition at Blue Mountain Gallery, New York City, from June 18 - July 6, 2013 with an opening reception Thursday, June 20 from 5 pm - 8 pm.

The artists are Pamela Boily, Antonio Carvalho, Xenia Hodza, Karin Mansberg, and Sherri Schwartz.

From Blue Mountain's website: "The Master of Fine Arts is the terminal degree for practicing artists, and the Thesis Exhibition demonstrates the culmination of two years of work and represents the students’ highest personal and academic achievements. The graduates, consisting of four painters and one illustrator, will present a distinct range of work from the figurative to the fictitious."

Blue Mountain Gallery is located at 530 West 25th St., 4th Floor, New York, NY.

Still River Editions is now a Hahnemühle Certified Studio

We are proud to announce that Still River Editions is now a Hahnemühle Certified Studio, a distinction given to 15 digital fine art print studios in the United States.

Most of the archival fine art papers we use are made by Hahnemühle, and we feel that their papers are of the highest quality.

Still River Editions was nominated, and then our workflow and printing was evaluated as part of the process of certification.

The benefits of being a print customer of a Hahnemühle Certified Studio include:

  • Consistent quality in all production steps
  • Assured archivability of all prints
  • Reproducible consistent print quality
  • Trained employees

CBS story about RFK assassination includes photojournalist Bill Eppridge

© CBS This Morning
On June 6, 2013,  the 45th anniversary of the assassination of Senator and presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy, CBS This Morning did a story that featured renowned LIFE magazine photographer Bill Eppridge.

The story highlights the search for evidence by CBS correspondent Michelle Miller of her father's story about having treated Kennedy and others who were injured that evening. Her father, Dr. Ross Miller, was a trauma surgeon who was on the scene.

Bill Eppridge was there, as he was embedded with Kennedy's campaign. His images of that evening are both devastating and iconic. The role his never-before-seen photographs end up playing in Michelle Miller's personal quest in this story is touching.

The video can be seen here.


Katie Bassett: "Seamless" at Trailer Box Gallery, Danbury

"Seamless" is a solo exhibition by mixed media installation artist Katie Bassett that opens on Saturday, June 15, 5 pm - 8 pm, Trailer Box Gallery at Jim Felice Studios, 15 Great Pasture Road, Danbury, CT. The exhibit runs until August 17, 2013.

Bassett has just completed her first year of MFA studies at Western Connecticut State University.

There is a detailed description of the show and its themes on the Facebook invite for the opening.


Join us for Connecticut Open House Day, Saturday June 8

We've scheduled the opening of Catherine Vanaria's exhibit to coincide with the State of Connecticut's Open House Day on Saturday, June 8th. Come join us noon - 5 p.m. for food, art and conversation! Cathy will be giving an artist's talk at 3 pm.

Danbury area attractions participating in Connecticut's Open House Day on June 8, 2013:

The Gallery at Still River Editions
128 East Liberty St.
Danbury, CT
(203)791-1474
Gallery opening for "Nearly Forgotten: Photographs by Catherine Vanaria" noon - 5 p.m. Artist's talk at 3 p.m.


YMCA ESCAPE to the Arts 
293 Main St.
Danbury, CT
(203) 794-1413
From noon until 4 p.m., view the exhibition Destination Connecticut (June 10-July 19), showcasing a variety of works depicting destinations landmarks and imagery in Connecticut. Artists will also be demonstrating their skills and children can make a craft.


Bethel Historical Society
40 Main St. Bethel, CT
(203) 794-1050
Listen to the tales with a guided tour of the town’s historic Center Cemetery, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. The museum will be open 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
258 Main St.
Ridgefield, CT
(203) 438-4519
Free admission from noon until 5 p.m. Activities include opening of Legacy: Photographs from the Emily Fisher Landau Collection, docent-led tours, and lunch provided from one of the finest food trucks. 31

Other local events on June 8:
Danbury Museum and Historical Society 
43 Main St.
Danbury, CT
(203)743-5200 
Danbury Railway Museum 120 White St., Danbury, CT http://www.danbury.org/drm/ Art and Frame of Danbury 60 Newtown Rd., Danbury, CT 203-748-0197 http://www.artandframeofdanbury.com Opening for Second Nature Sculptures by Jim Felice, paintings by Steve Tanenbaum and Karl Lalonde 5 pm - 7 pm

Danbury Mad Hackers Social Media Conference

Second Nature: Jim Felice, Steve Tanenbaum, Karl Lalonde at Art and Frame of Danbury


© Steven Tanenbaum
"Second Nature" is a group show of sculptures by Jim Felice and paintings by Steve Tanenbaum and Karl Lalonde at Art & Frame of Danbury from June 8 - July 27, 2013.

From the press release: "These artists share a passion for bright color and expression, while each have a very unique style and connection to the natural world."

There will be an opening reception on Saturday, June 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. with musical guest Barry Blumenfield performing on guitar.


Art & Frame of Danbury is located at 60 Newtown Rd., Danbury, CT.


Faith Stewart-Gordon: Paintings at Richard Stein & Lauren Farrell, New York

© Faith Stewart-Gordon
Paintings by Faith Stewart-Gordon will be on exhibit at Richard Stein & Lauren Farrell 147 East 62nd St., New York, NY from June 10 through July 3, 2013.

Faith Stewart-Gordon paints her travels, her daily life, and her dogs, but particularly of interest at this show are her still lifes, because the setting of the exhibit is a combined salon and flower studio.

There is an artist's reception on Monday, June 10 from 5 pm - 7 pm.

Banjie Getsinger Nicholas: "Echoes" at Clement Art Gallery, Troy, NY

"Echoes"
© Banjie Getsinger Nicholas
Banjie Getsinger Nicholas "Echoes" May 31 - June 26, 2013, The Clement Art Gallery, Troy, NY. Opening reception on Friday, May 31, 6 - 9 pm.

Banjie Getsinger Nicholas lives in Northwest Connecticut. She works in egg tempera and silverpoint, drawing inspiration from the natural world and the inner world.

The Clement Art Gallery is located at 201 Broadway, Troy, NY.

Opening June 8, 2013 at SRE "Nearly Forgotten: Photographs by Catherine Vanaria"

"Nearly Forgotten" is an exhibition of photographs by Catherine Vanaria at the Gallery at Still River Editions that runs from June 8 through September 27, 2013. The show will open on Saturday, June 8 with a reception from noon - 5 p.m., and Catherine Vanaria will give an artist's talk at 3 p.m.

The opening reception is a part of the State of Connecticut's Open House Day. 2013 marks the third year the Gallery at Still River Editions is participating in this statewide cultural event.

Vanaria has been working closely with the Danbury Museum and Historical Society since she photographed hats from their collection for their exhibition "Magnificent Millinery" in 2011. "Nearly Forgotten" consists of 8 black and white prints on rice paper of hats Vanaria photographed from the collection, and 9 prints of juxtaposed historical images from Catherine Vanaria's personal archive.

The Gallery at Still River Editions is located at 128 East Liberty St., Danbury, CT. Normal gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Facebook invite to opening is here.

Nancy Lasar: Lines of Light at A.I.R. Brooklyn

"Weed Wackers"
Acrylic on canvas, 2013, 44"x36"
© Nancy Lasar
The exhibit "Lines of Light" will be at A.I.R. Gallery, Brooklyn, NY from May 30 - June 23, 2013 .

"Lines of Light" is an exhibit of recent work by Washington, CT artist Nancy Lasar. It "represents a varied body of paintings and prints including acrylic on canvas, woodcut, trace-monotype with chine colle and iconic figure composites in 'unique' prints."

Opening reception Thursday, May 30 - June 23, 2013

A.I.R. Gallery is located at 111 Front St., #228, Brooklyn, NY.

Just Chaos: Images of Punk Style

The work of Bobby Grossman is included in the photo exhibition "Just Chaos! Images of Early Punk Style" curated by Roberta Bayley May 9 - May 23, 2013 at Bookmarc, 400 Bleecker St., New York, New York. Artist reception Thursday, May 9, 6 pm - 8 pm. Grossman's prints were made by Connecticut Photographics and Still River Editions.

The photographers are Roberta Bayley, Janette Beckman, Stephanie Cherikowski, Leee Black Childers, Godlis, Julia Gorton, Bobby Grossman, Bob Gruen, Laura Levine, Eileen Polk, Marcia Resnick, Chris Stein, and Joe Stevens.


"Shades of Summer" at Hudson Valley Hospital Center.


Photographer and poet Vito Pasquale's work is included in "The Shades of Summer" an exhibit that is part of the Hudson Valley Hospital Center's Art for Health program which is curated by Suzanne Bohrer-Ashley. Pasquale's photographs were printed by Mark Savoia at Still River Editions.

The other artists featured are Marilyn Cohen, Andrea Geller, Barbara Korman, Paul Mindell and Linda Pulatti. 

Pasquale's photographs included in the exhibition are viewable here.

The exhibition is from May 9 through August 29, 2013. The Hudson Valley Hospital Center is located at 1980 Crompond Rd., Cortlandt Manor, New York.


Leslie Hudson-Tolles at Koenig FrameWorks: "A Show of Strength"


Leslie Hudson-Tolles of North Carolina is featured in a solo exhibit at Koenig FrameWorks, 97 South Main St., Newtown CT from April 26 through May 31, 2013. Hudson-Tolles was a longtime Connecticut resident and art educator. of A preview of works may be seen here.

There is an opening reception on Friday, April 26 from 5 pm - 7:30 pm, and an artist's talk on Saturday, April 27 at noon.


WCSU Fine Art Senior Thesis Exhibition opens April 24, 2013

Western Connecticut State University's annual Senior Thesis Exhibition takes place at Higgins Hall Gallery from April 24 through May 6, 2013. There is an opening reception on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 6 pm - 8 pm. Among those exhibiting are photography students of Catherine Vanaria, who co-owns Connecticut Photographics and Still River Editions.

Photography seniors are: Kayla Adams, of Bristol; Heather Brasche, of Burlington; Heather Braxton, of Stratford; Frederick Fitch, of Wallingford; Maria Palacios, of New Milford; Samantha Quattro, of Danbury; Robert Siemon, of Litchfield; Emily Staley, of Stafford Springs; and Brendan Wixted, of Southbury.


Graphic Design seniors are: Kristen Brassard, of Newtown; Janet Dey, of Milford; Antonio Franqueira, of New Fairfield; Christopher Gabriel, of Milford; Michael Gmitter, of Danbury; Zachary Hossan, of Danbury; Sarah Jackson, of New Milford; Danielle McPhee, of Oakville; Megan Mills, of Danbury; Stephanie Moran, of Stratford; Santiago Osegueda, of Norwalk; Shavonna Person, of Danbury; Briana Stottle, of New Milford; Sarah Weber, of Newtown; and Tina Yuanglamyai, of New Milford.

Illustration seniors are: Joseph Albert, of Lake Carmel, N.Y.; Sonya Elser, of New Fairfield; Timothy Heinlein, of New Milford; and Emily Gombos, of Woodbury.


Higgins Hall Gallery is located at, WCSU Midtown Campus, 181 White St., Danbury, CT.

63d Annual Art of the Northeast at Silvermine Arts Center


The 63d Annual Art of the Northeast exhibition takes place at the Silvermine Arts Center from April 13th through May 24th, 2013. The list of finalists is here. The exhibition was curated by David Ross, Chair of the School of Visual Arts' MFA Program.

Among the finalists is photographer and client Karen Neems.

There is an opening reception on Saturday, April 13 from 6 - 9 pm. Silvermine is located at 1037 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, CT.

Tom Peterson at City Gallery, New Haven

"Fashion Spin"
© Tom Peterson
"Uptown" is an exhibition of new photographs by Tom Peterson at City Gallery, 994 State St., New Haven, CT from April 4 - 23, 2013. Peterson's images are of New York City's store window displays and the juxtaposition of each window's reflected images against each window's contents. The results are surprising.

There is an opening reception on Saturday, April 13 from 2 - 5 pm. There is also a "Meet the Artist" event on Sunday, April 28, from 2 pm - 3 pm.