2016 SUMMER GETAWAY
Art New England’s
Unique Arts Events and Destinations Throughout the Region CONNECTICUT Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art
258 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT aldrichart.org Site Lines: Four Solo Exhibitions Engaging Place, featuring David Brooks, Kim Jones, Peter Liversidge, and Virginia Overton. From a grove of trees transformed into biomorphic sculpture (Jones), an interactive twelve foot hanging swing (Overton), a disassembled agricultural combine (Brooks), and a cannonball embedded in a gallery wall (Liversidge)—these new commissions utilize not only The Aldrich’s galleries, but also the Museum’s garden, outdoor terraces, and various public locations in Ridgefield.
Westport Fine Arts Festival
Parker Harding Plaza, Westport, CT (203) 856-6881 westportfineartsfestival.com July 16 and 17 10–5 The 43rd Annual Westport Fine Arts Festival is a two-day extravaganza down by the Saugatuck River that offers a mix of street performances, live music, hands-on art, and delectable food from local restaurants.
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Village. Invaders: They Come by Air, Land & Water exhibition on invasive species, featuring artwork by Michael DiGiorgio, on view through October 10.
Connecticut River Museum
67 Main Street Essex, CT 06426 (860) 767-8269 crm@ctrivermuseum.org ctrivermuseum.org T–Su 10–5, Daily Memorial Day–Columbus Day Discover the heritage and natural beauty of New England’s Great River at the Connecticut River Museum on the waterfront in historic Essex Village. Explore exhibits, wander the waterfront, take a boat cruise and stroll Essex
Florence Griswold Museum Courtyard Gallery, Mystic’s Hidden Treasure
12 Water Street - B3, Mystic, CT (860) 536-5059 courtyardgallerymystic.com M, Th, F, Sa 11–6, Sun 12–6 Meet the Artists Salons, Sundays 3–6 p.m. Located in Historic Downtown Mystic’s Factory Square, the Courtyard Gallery represents over 30 nationally and regionally acclaimed artists and has been described as having the most diverse collection of original paintings and sculpture in the region. Come find your treasure in our intimate gallery and sculpture garden.
Del-Bourree Bach, River Reflections, acrylic.
Home of American Impressionism
Close to the Wind: Our Maritime History
March 30 – September 4, 2016 Step back in time as you visit the famed home of the Lyme Art Colony, take in American art exhibitions at the Krieble Gallery and wander the historic gardens and riverfront that inspired a generation of artists. 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 860.434.5542 FlorenceGriswoldMuseum.org
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39 Strickland Road, Cos Cob, CT 203-869-6899 www.greenwichhistory.org
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Craft Expo 2016
Guilford, CT guilfordartcenter.org/expo Guilford Art Center’s Craft Expo 2016 brings 180 fine American craft artists to the Guilford Green July 15-17. The show, in its 59th year, features handmade works in a variety of media and a silent auction of exhibitor donated crafts, live craft demos, food trucks and crafts for kids.
Mystic Museum of Art
9 Water Street Mystic, CT (860) 536-7601 mysticmuseumofart.org M–Su 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Mystic Museum of Art is a regional art museum and cultural hub in scenic Mystic Connecticut, connecting community, creative expression, and artistic heritage. On view: Members & Elected Artists Exhibition through June 4, and the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts 105th Annual Exhibition, June 17–July 30.
7th Annual Open Your Eyes Studio Tour
Litchfield and Thomaston, CT (860) 618-0075 openyoureyestour.org June 25 & 26 The Northwest Connecticut Arts Council presents the 7th annual Open Your Eyes Studio Tour featuring over 25 artists and artisans who open their studios and show their processes to the public. Tour artists include painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists, textile artists, jewelers, and woodworkers. Free ticket packets ordered through website.
59th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival
Historic Downtown Mystic, CT (860) 572-9578 hannah@MysticChamber.org mysticchamber.org August 13–14 The oldest festival of its kind in the Northeast, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival attracts over 85,000 people and features more than 270 artists showcasing nearly 100,000 diverse pieces of fine art and crafts. The event is free of charge to the public and includes a Children’s Art Park.
Photo: Carole Drong Photography.
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MASSACHUSETTS Cape Cod Maritime Museum
135 South Street, Hyannis, MA (508) 775-1723 info@capecodmaritimemuseum.org capecodmaritimemuseum.org M–Sa 10–4, Su 12–4 Presenting The Lure & Lore of Marine Art, an exhibition of predominantly 19th century marine art documenting their historical and geographic connections. Also see the Museum’s permanent collection of scrimshaw, boat building and figureheads, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience the breadth of Cape Cod maritime history.
Church on the Hill Annual Art and Craft Fair
Lilac Park, Lenox, MA churchonthehilllenox.org July 30–31, 10–4 Church on the Hill hosts its 29th annual Art and Craft Fair, featuring the finest quality local hand-made crafts from the region. Enjoy 60 booths featuring juried artists and a luncheon on both days. Free admission.
Paradise City Arts Festival
Three County Fairgrounds Rt. 9 • Mass Pike to I-91, Exit 19 Northampton, MA (800) 511-9725 paradisecityarts.com May 28–30: Sa & Su 10–6, Memorial Day 10–4 Visit a world-class arts festival in the cultural heart of New England! 250 curated artists and makers from every corner of America descend upon Northampton for three days of astounding visual arts, eye-popping design, scrumptious food, fabulous live music and great fun. Indoors and under tents with special exhibits and events, a benefit silent art auction and an extensive sculpture garden. Free parking.
James O’Neal, The Contortionist, 28 x 18 x 20". At Paradise City Arts Festival, Northampton.
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Norman Rockwell Museum
9 Rte. 183 (1/4 S. on Rte. 183 from Rte. 102 & Rte. 183 intersection) Stockbridge, MA 01262 (413) 931-2221 nrm.org Open daily 10–5 “A must-see in the Berkshires!” World’s largest collection of original Rockwell art, and featured American illustrators. This summer: Rockwell & Realism, plus an outdoor sculpture show/ Centennial Celebration of Rockwell’s first Saturday Evening Post cover. Rockwell’s Studio and Terrace Café open seasonally. Free gallery talks. 36 scenic acres. 4 miles from Tanglewood. See them on Trip Advisor.
NEW HAMPSHIRE Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden
236 Hopkinton Road, Concord, NH (603) 226-2046 themillbrookgallery.com Tu–Su 11–5 Through June 26: “Spring Celebration.” Janet Bleicken, Jane Cohen, Ella Delyanis, Tamara Gonda, Ginny Joyner, Debbie Kinson, Dustan Knight, Andy Moerlein, Fleur Palau. Opening May 27: 19th Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit.
Museum of the White Mountains
34 Highland Street, Plymouth, NH (603) 535-3214 museum.wm@plymouth.edu go.plymouth.edu/museum Ongoing October 7th: Taking the Lead: Women and the White Mountains. Come explore the role women played and continue to play in shaping and popularizing the White Mountain region from the early 19th century to today.
Janet Bleicken, Rabbit Dance, acrylic on linen.
Stonybrook Fine Arts
24 Porter St., Jamaica Plain, MA (617) 522-3331 info@stonybrookfinearts.com stonybrookfinearts.com Featuring teen welding and jewelry intensives throughout the summer and a variety of workshops for adults all year round. Foundry, stone carving and live figure modeling. Custom workshops, birthday parties, team building sessions, and interactive tours are also offered. Scholarships available. Join them Saturday, May 7 for ArtWeek Boston.
Fine Art & Craft, Fine Food & Lodging Long River Gallery & Gifts…and…The Lyme Inn Where fine art and craft pairs perfectly with fine food and a 5-star inn with exquisite rooms and service. • • •
Discover two hidden gems that shine year-round in Lyme, NH. Discover fine country fare and the amenities you crave when away from home. Discover fine art & craft by world-class NH and VT artists—at the epicenter of places you love to be.
Discover Lyme, NH. Minutes north of Hanover and Dartmouth College. Where fine people welcome you to our village and artist retreat. On the Common, Lyme, NH 03768 longrivergallery.com thelymeinn.com 603-795-4909 603-795-4824 Find us on Facebook
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Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery
69 Maple Street Center Sandwich, NH (603) 284-7728 patricialaddcaregagallery@gmail.com patricialaddcarega.com patricialaddcaregagallery.wordpress.com Located near Squam Lake in Sandwich, New Hampshire, off the beaten track but worth the trip, Carega Gallery exhibits contemporary art in an 1825 barn. The gallery shows an eclectic collection of work focusing on innovation and inspiration. See the gallery website for this summer’s exhibits, events, workshops and conversations.
NHAA: Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery 136 State St., Portsmouth, NH nhartssociation.org Members’ Body of Work Shows May through August
Art Studio Views Tour
Rhinebeck, NY (845) 876-7578 artstudioviews.com Labor Day Weekend, September 3–4, 11–5 The 9th annual Art Studio Views tour, in Northern Dutchess & Southern Columbia Counties in NY., offers a unique opportunity to visit private studios of Hudson Valley artists through this free, self-guided tour. Media includes: painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and glass. Visit the website to view artists and download the brochure.
Shawn Pelech, Lobster.
Upper Valley Arts Alliance
PO Box 173 Lebanon, NH (603) 865-5568 wisejoanne65@gmail.com uvarts.org uvarts.org/arts-education Explore the Gateway to the Upper Valley (Lake Sunapee/Dartmouth, NH area). Learn about our visual, performing and literary artists via the Artist’s Profile pages; check out current and future events, enroll yourself or your children in summer camps or workshops (in Arts Education). Visit their website or email Joanne Wise, UVAA Chair, to learn more.
Michael Rich, Summer Vine I, mixed media on paper, 30 x 21".
NEW YORK National Museum of Dance
99 South Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY (518) 584-2225 dancemuseum.org Tu–Sa 10–4, Su 12–4 The National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame was established in 1986 as the only museum in the nation dedicated entirely to the art of dance in all its diversity. Located in the Spa State Park, the museum hosts annually rotating exhibitions, the Riggi Theater, and the School of the Arts.
Arts on the Green
Travel through 400 years of coastal American history with costumed roleplayers and traditional craftsmen -- in 32 historic buildings and 8 heirloom gardens -- to find home in the neighborhood of Portsmouth’s Puddle Dock. “Port of Portsmouth” maritime exhibit opens July 1.
Town Green, New London, NH aog@centerfortheartsnh.org centerfortheartsnh.org/arts-on-the-green June 25 10–4 Celebrate the New Hampshire Center for the Arts 5th Annual Summer Show of Fine Arts and Crafts, featuring jewelry, pottery, paintings, photography, and live music at the gazebo.
14 Hancock Street Portsmouth NH 03801 603.433.1100 StrawberyBanke.org
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Artists Studio Tour
Saugerties, NY saugertiesarttour.com August 12–14 The 14th Annual Studio Tour featuring 40 artists kicks off on Friday, August 12, with an artists’ reception and exhibit at the Gallery at Opus 40 (50 Fite Road, Saugerties, NY) from 5–7 p.m. and is followed by two days of open studios 10 a.m–6 p.m. Free admission.
Island Moving Company
The Great Friends Meeting House, 30 Marlborough Street, Newport, RI (401) 847-4470 islandmovingco.org Great Friends Dance Festival 2016 — GREAT DANCE, GREAT TIMES July 14-17 & 19-23 a unique show each evening at 7:30 p.m. in the historic 1699 Great Friends Meeting House. Artistic Director Miki Ohlsen has invited a diverse roster of guest companies to share performance and creative time at the Festival this year. Tickets available at their website.
Opus 40, Saugerties, NY.
Photo: David Lee Black.
RHODE ISLAND Heritage Art Gallery & Glass Studio Corning Museum of Glass
1 Museum Way, Corning, NY (607) 937-5371 cmog.org The Corning Museum of Glass offers a unique opportunity to explore glass from all angles: Explore the world’s largest collection of contemporary and historical glass, including the New Contemporary Art + Design Wing, see live, narrated hot glassmaking demonstrations, get hands-on with glass technology exhibits, even Make Your Own Glass.
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5580 Post Road, East Greenwich, RI (401) 884-0130 alicearts@verizon.net heritagegalleryri.com Th–Sa 12–4 or by appointment Heritage Art Gallery & Glass Studio is based upon a family tradition of producing and marketing fine art. Owner Alice Benvie Gebhart creates and teaches kiln fired glass in the studio. Her work and paintings by her father, Chris Benvie and Brooklyn based son, Nick Gebhart are available for sale.
May/June 2016
The Open Aperture Art Gallery
13 Touro Street, Newport, RI (401) 619-4627 jmccabe@theopenaperture.com theopenaperture.com Tu–Sa 10–6 The Open Aperture is dedicated to the exhibition and sale of contemporary photographic works & related limited edition prints. Monthly rotating shows highlight conceptual and technical processes of emerging and established artists alike. Traditional photographic and printing methods are examined alongside hybrid techniques and interdisciplinary practices.
VERMONT 38th Annual Middlebury Festival on the Green Middlebury Recreation Park, Middlebury, VT (802) 462-3555 festivalonthegreen.org July 10–16 An event for the whole family, this year’s festival on the green features nightly performances of blues, jazz, folk, and country music, while the afternoon “Brown Bag” series showcases creative and unique performers including puppeteers, storytellers, and magicians.
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Waterbury Arts Fest
Middlebury Recreation Park, Middlebury, VT (802) 462-3555 festivalonthegreen.org July 10–16 An event for the whole family, this year’s festival on the green features nightly performances of blues, jazz, folk, and country music, while the afternoon “Brown Bag” series showcases creative and unique performers including puppeteers, storytellers, and magicians.
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Sullivan Museum and History Center
158 Harmon Drive (off Route 12) Northfield, VT 05663 (802) 485-2183 Open: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. www.norwich.edu/museum facebook.com/SullivanMuseum
Pilchuck Glass School
1201 316TH ST NW Stanwood, WA 98292 (360) 445-3111 pilchuck.com Pilchuck Glass School offers year-round courses and residencies in glassmaking and mixed media for all skills levels. Our inspirational 50-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains overlooking the San Juan Islands. Annual Open House, Sunday, July 10, 2016, 12–5 p.m. Auction Gala, October 15, 2016.
Cavalry, c. 1930s, Courtesy of NU Archives
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