Award-winning photographer and Darien resident Ben Larrabee will discuss his new book, Trudie: A Portrait by Ben Larrabee at Darien Library on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 19. — an announcement from Darien Library and Barrett Bookstore
This new photo book features 51 portraits of the artist’s wife and muse, Trudie, photographed over a 20-year period. The collection offers an intimate exploration of love, trust and the evolving role of the artist’s muse. The evening will include a moderated conversation with Ben, Trudie and local artist Mindy Green.
The Norwalk Art Space is delighted to open its newest exhibition on Thursday, July 22, 2021, “A Dialogue in Styles, Jahmane and Adger Cowans.” — an announcement from The Norwalk Art Space
This exhibit encompasses multiple decades of evolutionary work from two premier Connecticut artists, Adger Cowans and The Norwalk Art Space’s Korry Fellow Jahmane. Deeply rooted in social commentary, abstraction, bold experimentation, and the ability to explore concepts beyond traditional “Black Art,” this exhibition presents an intimate view into the creative worlds of two accomplished artists. Although generationally separated, Jahmane’s and Cowan’s work share common threads that complement each other as if created on simultaneous timelines. The range of subject matter, medium, and technique demonstrate each artist’s ability to translate diverse concepts into newfound works of art ranging from graffiti, fashion, graphic design, cultural iconography, and murals in Jahmane’s case and photography, textiles, and painting for Adger.
Online submissions are now being accepted in an open call to artists for “Photography and Sculpture,” an exhibit at the Rowayton Arts Center scheduled to run from Aug. 1 through 29, 2021. — an announcement from Rowayton Arts Center
The deadline for submissions is July 2, and accepted artists will be notified by July 9, 2021. Visit the RAC website for the prospectus and other information for submitting entries online. The Chair for the show is Joanna Bridges and the Co-chair is Laure Dunne.
The Darien Arts Center has announced 20 winners in its 6th annual Smartphone Photo Contest, Pic Darien. First Place cash prizes in all categories were awarded to adults and children. The contest garnered almost 400 entries in ten categories, with submissions from all ages. — an announcement from Darien Arts Center
Here are the winners:
LAND AND SEA:
—Student Winner: Cameron McElrea, of Darien
—Adult Winner: David Gioiella of Darien
HOME AND HOLIDAYS:
—Student Winner: Katie Cota of New Canaan
—Adult Winner: Patricia Schram of Darien
NATURE AND FLORAL:
—Student Winner: Myla Thomas (age 6) of Darien
—Adult Winner: Trevor Cooper of Norwalk
PETS:
—Student Winner: Josephine Andren of Darien
—Adult Winner: Patricia Frattaroli of Norwalk
COVID 19: THE NEW NORMAL:
—Student Winner: Saoirse Wellenius of Darien
—Adult Winner: Patricia Frattaroli of Norwalk
ABSTRACT AND ARCHITECTURE:
—Student Winner: Cameron McElrea of Darien
—Adult Winner: Allesandra Mossa of Darien
FOOD AND DRINK:
—Student Winner: Luke Maschoff of Darien
—Adult Winner: Julie O’Connor of Weston
HUMOR:
—Student Winner: Saoirse Wellenius of Darien
—Adult Winner: Grace Calderon of Fairfield
HOPE AND HAPPINESS:
—Student Winner: Penny Vanovitch of Darien
—Adult Winner: Geordie du Pont of Darien
HEROES:
—Student Winner: Ayush Dave of Darien
—Adult Winner: Cristina Versage of South Pasadena, California
Megan Dey, Tom Geary, Ben Larrabee, Ali Remsteck, Art Sears, David Wagner and Jeffrey Wyant generously judged the contest, a fundraiser for the Darien Arts Center. All photo entries are showcased in a slideshow at darienarts.org.
Adults and students in Grades 5-8 can improve their digital photography skills with professional photographer and Darien Arts Center instructor Brien Adams in classes at the arts center. — an announcement from Darien Arts Center
Classes take place at Darien Arts Center at 2 Renshaw Road, behind Town Hall. For Adults
Introduction to Digital Photography for adults takes place from March 4-25, on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. In this month-long class, adults learn the basics of taking beautiful digital photographs using their iphones or digital cameras. Topics covered include point and shoot techniques, photo editing, uploading to a computer, and using Instagram and social media to display photos. Fee for this class is $125; register at .
The Darien Art Center has included a special new category in its annual smartphone photo contest this year — the Darien Bicentennial category was newly created to honor and embrace the significance of the town’s 200th anniversary in 2020. — an announcement from Darien Arts Center
Additionally, Pic Darien is accepting photo entries from both adults and children in the following categories; Landscapes; Seascapes; People; Pets; Sports; Architecture; Food and Drink; Abstract; and Nature & Flora. “Although we love to receive entries from all over the world in multiple other categories, we were especially excited to include the Darien Bicentennial category this year,” said Pic Darien Chairperson Andrea Jackson. “We know that there are a lot of people taking amazing photographs of our beautiful and historic town, and can’t wait to see the submissions in this category.”
Contestants may submit their smartphone photos for cash prizes at darienarts.org until Feb. 29.
Darien Art Center has named six local judges to select the winners of its 2020 Pic Darien Smartphone Photo Contest, now in its fifth year. Jon Zadgrosky, Megan Dey, Gary Morello, Ali Curtis, David Wagner and Jeffrey Wyant will judge photo entries from both adults and children in ten categories: Darien Bicentennial; Landscapes; Seascapes; People; Pets; Sports; Architecture; Food and Drink; Abstract; and Nature & Flora. — an announcement from Darien Arts Center
The contest garnered over 500 entries in 2019. More About the Contest
This year, contestants may submit their smartphone photos for cash prizes at the DAC website until Feb. 29.
The Darien Arts Center’s annual smartphone photo contest, Pic Darien, is accepting entries at the DAC website through Feb. 29. — an announcement from the Darien Arts Center
Adults (18 and up) and Students (17 and under) may submit their smartphone photos for cash prizes. There are 10 categories: Darien Bicentennial; Landscapes; Seascapes; People; Pets; Sports; Architecture; Food and Drink; Abstract; and Nature & Flora. The contest is open to all; there are no age restrictions and contestants are not required to live in Darien.
Works of four singular American photographers: Margaret Bourke-White (a Darien resident until her death in 1971), Carl Mydans, Patrick Nagatani, and Brett Weston are the focus of “From Butterflies to Battleships,” a photography exhibit at the Bruce Museum. — an announcement from the Bruce Museum
“From Butterflies to Battleships” showcases the tremendous diversity of directions taken by photographers in the 20th century, whether employing the camera in a documentary mode to record insect development and to chronicle historic events, or experimenting with the technology to create abstract or composite images. Organized by Stephanie Guyet, Zvi Grunberg Resident Fellow 2018-2019, the exhibition consists entirely of photographs from the Bruce Museum’s permanent collection. “Given that the Bruce is a place for both aesthetic and scientific inquiry, I wanted to create an exhibition that tapped into that dual mission,” Guyet said. “Since photography is a practice that lies at the intersection of art and science, and the museum has a host of surprising works in its photo collection, this seemed like the perfect subject to explore.”
“From Butterflies to Battleships: Selections from the Bruce Museum Photography Collection” will be on view through Sept.
The Darien Arts Center has announced 24 winners in its 4th annual Smartphone Photo Contest, Pic Darien. — an announcement from the Darien Arts Center
First Place and Runner Up cash prizes in all categories were awarded to adults and children at a reception on April 28 in the DAC Weatherstone Studio. The contest garnered over 530 entries in six categories, with submissions from all ages. Here are the winners:
FOOD
—Student Winner: Grace Salomon
—Student Runner Up: Georgia Sheehan
—Adult Winner: Margaret Orem
—Adult Runner Up: Katie LeBesco
ABSTRACT
—Student Winner: Matthew Taylor
—Student Runner Up: Moera Kamimura
—Adult Winner : Nancy Breakstone
—Adult Runner Up: Pam Lindberg
PEOPLE & PETS
—Student Winner: Sadie Mossa
—Student Runner Up: Olivia Leimgruber
—Adult Winner: David Wilson
—Adult Runner Up: Patrick Jackson
TRAVEL
—Student Winner: Harrison Slotkin
—Student Runner Up: Alyssa Farrell
—Adult Winner: Diana Berrent
—Adult Runner Up: Kurt Maschoff
LANDSCAPE, SEASCAPE & NATURE
—Student Winner: Matthew Taylor
Award-winning photographer, filmmaker and producer, Jeffrey Wyant, judged the contest, a fundraiser, which was sponsored by Heights Pizza, Meatball and Co. and Uncle’s Deli.
Photographers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to enter and compete for cash prizes at DarienArts.org. The deadline to enter the Darien Arts Center’s smartphone photo contest Pic Darien is Feb. 14. — an announcement from Darien Arts Center
The contest is open to all and contestants are not required to live in Darien. Participants may enter Pic Darien, as often as they wish, either as a student (ages 17 and under) or as an adult (ages 18 and over)
The Darien Arts Center encourages smartphone photographers of all ages and abilities, locally, or anywhere in the world, to enter its fourth annual Smartphone Photo Contest, Pic Darien through Feb. 14 at DarienArts.org. — an announcement from Darien Arts Center
“With the world increasingly using their phones as cameras, we are seeing an explosion of incredible photos taken every day. We love the idea of gathering what people consider their best smartphone photos and are amazed by the submissions every year,” said DAC Executive director, Amy Allen. “Although the contest is a fundraiser for the DAC, it is largely about fun, creativity and celebrating artistic expression at the Award and Reveal Reception where all entries are showcased and winners are announced.”
Darien resident Lee Smith a three-time winner in last year’s contest, entered several photos into the competition at the encouragement of his wife.
Award-winning photographer, filmmaker and TV producer Jeffrey Wyant will judge the Darien Art Center’s 2019 Smartphone Photo Contest, Pic Darien. — an announcement from Darien Arts Center
This is the fourth year for the photo contest, which garnered 375 entries in 2018. This year, contestants may submit their smartphone photos for cash prizes in six categories at DarienArts.org until Feb. 14. Photos do not need to be taken in Darien.
The Darien Arts Center is announcing the return of its annual smartphone photo contest, Pic Darien, which will be accepting entries at darienarts.org from Jan. 1 through Feb. 14. — an announcement from Darien Arts Center
Adults (18 and up) and Students (17 and under) may submit their smartphone photos for cash prizes in six categories: People and Pets; Landscape, Seascape, Nature; Travel; Food and Drink; Abstract; and Love, Anguish and Triumph. The contest is open to all; there are no age restrictions and contestants are not required to live in Darien.
To honor the men and women who have served – and are serving – our country, the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is offering free admission to veterans and current active-duty military throughout the month of November. Additionally, all Aquarium guests can enjoy a display of gorgeous photographs by — and sometimes of — veterans, in a gallery show curated by the Veteran Artist Program (VAP). — an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium
“The Maritime Aquarium offers a $10 admission discount to veterans year-round,” said Aquarium spokesman Dave Sigworth. “But, throughout the month in which we mark Veterans Day, we are happy to expand our offer to entirely free admission for veterans.”
Sigworth noted that admission is always free to those currently serving in any branch of the military, not just in November. Maritime Aquarium admission is $24.95 for adults, $22.95 for seniors (65+), and $17.95 for children (3-12).
Winners of the Marine & Coastal Exhibit were announced at the Rowayton Arts Center’s opening reception Sunday, including two from Darien. Nancy Gramps of Darien won first place in the mixed-media category, and Joanna Bridges won second place in the photography category. — an announcement from Rowayton Arts Center
Susan Fehlinger of Bridgeport won Best in Show for her oil painting, Beach Cottage. Award winning artist and instructor Will McCarthy selected the winners from almost 80 entries. Exhibit chairs were Sandy Mills of Norwalk and Elaine Pagano of the Rowayton section of Norwalk.
