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Darien Arts Center Board Members Thank Caffè Nero for Hosting Fundraiser

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To the editor:

We are fortunate to have many individuals and local businesses that value the importance of arts in our community and that support the Darien Arts Center. The DAC, which is not subsidized by the town of Darien, solely depends on funding from its programs, donations, grants, and fundraising. Recently, the DAC has been extremely fortunate to gain a new friend in Caffè Nero, which generously hosted a fun, artistic evening of live music, delicious food and their famous coffee drinks to benefit the Arts Center. See also: Live Acoustic Music at ‘Coffee and Culture’ Benefit for Darien Arts Center at Caffè Nero Feb 28

Additionally, Caffè Nero is exhibiting the paintings of recent DHS graduate and 2018 Ginny Wright Scholarship recipient, Nadia Czebiniak. Her paintings can be seen at Caffè Nero, 1075 Post Road, all week.

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‘Migrating Colors’ Exhibit at the Maritime Garage Gallery

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The City of Norwalk Parking Authority’s Maritime Garage Gallery’s latest exhibit features art that brings a bit of spring to winter, through color. “Migrating Colors” features works inspired by color, its effects, meaning, value, and playfulness, awakening viewers to color’s brilliant presence. “Migrating Colors” exhibiting artists include Jay Petrow and Nancy Breakstone both from Westport, Kirstan Holtan from Stamford, Wilton resident Tara Kovach, Amy L Kaplan of Fairfield, Elizabeth Katz of Easton and Hamden resident Tim Nighswander. — an announcement from the Norwalk Parking Authority

The Maritime Garage Gallery is part of the Parking Authority’s “Art in Parking Places” placemaking initiative, an effort to support art in parking spaces. It is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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‘Buried Treasures of the Silk Road’ — Ancient Chinese Ceramics at the Bruce Museum

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“Buried Treasures of the Silk Road,” an exhibition of ancient Chinese tomb sculpture opens this Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Bruce Museum. Featuring dozens of rare and delicate terra cotta figurines, painted and glazed ceramics, and other antiquities, the exhibit will be on view in the Greenwich museum’s Arcade Gallery through June 2, 2019. — an announcement from the Bruce Museum

Buried Treasures celebrates the artistic achievements of anonymous Chinese artists supported by the riches earned on the Silk Road. The exhibition will also feature art objects from the museum’s permanent collection exchanged on the Silk Road.

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Opening Reception for Three Area Artists Featured This Month at Atria Darien

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Celebrate these three area artists in exhibition at Atria Darien, 50 Ledge Road, with a gallery opening and wine reception on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m.

— an announcement from Atria Darien

Merion Frolich  is a member of Rowayton Arts Center, Connecticut Women Artists, Stamford Art Association and New Canaan Center for Arts. She has been in a number of local shows, including Women Artists at Discovery Museum, Mavis Fenner at Rowayton Arts, Spectrum, John Slade Ely House and Rowayton Co-op Nursery Show and Atria Darien. “I love the interplay of light and dark, line against space in painting,” Frolich says. “Water gives me great opportunity to juxtapose space and light and shapes.

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New Exhibit at Franklin Street Works Explores Intersections of Art and Activism

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Franklin Street Works, a non-profit contemporary art space in Stamford, presents “Collective Action Archive: Redux,” an exhibition exploring the  intersections between art and activism, featuring materials from dozens of U.S. artist/activist collectives. — an announcement from Franklin Street Works
Photos, videos, artworks, pamphlets and texts by more than 3-dozen artist/activist collectives from across the United States will be on view, including contributions from longtime collectives such as ABC No Rio, the Guerrilla Girls, Paper Tiger TV, subRosa, and Temporary Services. It is on view at Franklin Street Works Feb. 9 through Sept. 8, 2019 and launches with with a free, public reception from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb.

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St Luke’s Presents Lecture Series on Religious Art; Displays Handwritten, Illuminated Bible

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With the invention of the printing press, so went the practice of writing the bible by hand — until Saint John’s Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota, produced a 1,165-page handwritten, gold-illuminated bible in 2011. A limited edition of one of the seven volumes of The Saint John’s Bible is on display at Saint Luke’s Episcopal Parish for all to view for one year. St. Luke’s is also hosting a three-part lecture series this month on Bible art. — This announcement from St.

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Arguimbau Art Gallery to Move, Winter Season Reception from 4 to 7 PM on FRIDAY, Jan 4

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You are invited to the “Last Hurrah” for Arguimbau Art Gallery in downtown Greenwich (The building is for sale). Visit Darien native Peter Arguimbau at this location before the gallery moves. The Winter Season Reception is Friday (today), Jan 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 351 Greenwich Ave. Peter Arguimbau is an American painter, restorer and historian of classical art. Come view his work and that of visiting artists

Arguimbau’s subject matter includes portraits, animals, and landscapes, but is notorious for his classical marines.

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Lighthouse painting by Peter Saverine

Artist’s Holiday Ornaments and Prints to Benefit Restoration of Greens Ledge Lighthouse

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Hoping to make the holidays brighter for the Greens Ledge Lighthouse Preservation Society, local artist Peter Saverine will share some of the proceeds from the sale of his specially designed holiday ornaments and signed art prints to benefit the lighthouse restoration project. Saverine’s work will be featured at the Rowayton Historical Society Holiday Bazaar at Pinkney Park this weekend. On Sunday, Nov. 25, it will be open from 12 to 7 p.m.

Likewise, special Greens Ledge ornaments and prints are available at the Rowayton Arts Center Holiday Show that runs now through Dec. 24 at Rowayton Arts Center at 145 Rowayton Ave.

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Works by Two Area Artists on Display at Darien Nature Center, Reception Nov 28

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Paintings by area artists Hanneke Goedkoop and Sandy Mills are on display in the “Spirit of Nature” exhibit at Darien Nature Center, now through Jan. 19. A wine and cheese opening reception for the artists will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28. This event is free and open to the public. A total of 30 percent of sales proceeds will be donated to the Nature Center.

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Meet Artist Kevin Dailey and Get Free Bemer Holistic Therapy Sessions on Thursday, Nov 15

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Meet artist Kevin Dailey at the Bemer pop-up shop in the Noroton Heights Shopping Center, where his abstract art and sailing photography are on display. You can also get free Bemer therapy sessions at the open house event from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Kevin’s work falls into two categories” sailing scenes in which there is lots of motion, waves, tumultuous clouds — all about action on the water. Also, very colorful abstracts that invite the eye to wonder in, and under, to find abstract forms, animals and beings, scenes. He began his art career with photography — taking pictures of sailboat races and doing multimedia presentations. While he still loves the sea, salt, and sails, his work has evolved into the morphing of something as simple as an antique car grill into large scale metal prints that move with light and color.

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‘Street Level’ Art Exhibit at Maritime Garage Gallery in SoNo

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The Maritime Garage Gallery’s latest art exhibit “Street Level” features works inspired by art in public places. “Street Level ” brings to life the notion that public art can transform walls, buildings, and neighborhoods into outdoor galleries. — an announcement from the Norwalk Parking Authority

Local artists exhibiting include Bobbie Bernstein of Westport, Tara Blackwell of Stamford, Sonia Bombart of Weston, Milan Chilla of Rowayton, David Kaplan of Greenwich, Al Coyote Weiner of Fairfield, and Gregory Ziebell of Norwalk. The Maritime Garage Gallery is part of the Parking Authority’s “Art in Parking Places” placemaking initiative, an effort to support art in public spaces. If You’re Going …

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Works of Two Area Artists on Display at Atria Darien This Month, Reception Thursday, Oct 4

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Atria Darien invites you to an opening wine and cheese reception at 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 4, celebrating the work of nearby artists Nash Hyon and Nancy McTague-Stock. The artists’ works will be on display throughout the month of October. The gallery is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
About the Artists
Nash Hyon
Nash Hyon maintains a studio in Wilton working in encaustics (hot wax) and mixed media, continually experimenting with non-traditional tools and techniques. Her primarily abstract paintings reflect her interest in nature, color, texture, process and the idea of transformation.

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‘Westoberfest’ on Oct 13 in Westport Has Beer Tasting, Family Activities, Artisans, Car Rally

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More than 16 local and regional breweries will serve up their favorite seasonal craft beer tastings at Westoberfest, which runs from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13  in the heart of downtown Westport on Elm Street. The event will have over 40 tastings (starting at 2 p.m.) from a variety of award winning and innovative breweries, an assortment of fun fall activities, and a location steps away from Westport shops and restaurants. — an announcement from the Westport Downtown Merchants Association

Beyond the exceptional craft beer experience, there will be a designated kids and family area that will feature face painting and fall crafts provided by the Artist Collective of Westport, Westport Historical Society, the Westport Library and Wakeman Town Farm. Earthplace will also participate with a live animal exhibit.

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Artists at Grove Street Plaza Outdoor Arts Fair This Saturday, Sept 22, Downtown

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The Artists at Grove Street Plaza art event will be back this Saturday, Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Now in its fourth year, the event has grown to become a popular Darien fall tradition, and many people are looking forward to this unique community event. — an announcement from the Artists of Grove Street Plaza event organizers

 

“Many people have told me that they want the event twice a year — once in the spring and once in the fall — or at least for the entire weekend rather than just one Saturday in the fall,” says organizer Nobu Miki. “But the event is up to Mother Nature, and only one day in the fall is just fine.” Unlike other local art shows, Nobu does not set up tents, and participating artists display their works on easels or tables — just like the artists in Montmarte, Paris.