The Color of Joy – Visit the Art Exhibit
April 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 Firehouse Gallery
The opening reception of our Spring exhibit features all original works in anart and poetry exhibit, an artist panel discussion and an artworks raffle.
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Visit The Color of Joy Art Exhibit
What does red feel like? Can optimism have a shade?
This exhibit brings together visual artists and writers who’ve spent lots of time asking those types of questions — in brushstrokes, in verse, and in the sounds words make when they’re chosen just right. Come, explore with us.
Artist Panel Discussion
Friday, April 17th, 7:30-9:00pm
Join us in conversation about the “Color of Joy” show with select members of the MAC’s Artist 2 Artist group.
This will be a free public panel for all to attend.
Discussion topics will include inspiration, process, and of course, the use color.
Gallery Viewing
April 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26
Gallery Hours:
- Fridays ( April 17, 24) Gallery opens 3pm
- Saturdays / Sundays 12noon – 4pm
Small Works Raffle
Open throughout the exhibit run
Small Works Art Raffle!
Small Works Art Raffle!The MAC’s Artist-2-Artist group has created 5 brand new art creations to be raffled off.
These pieces follow the exhibit’s Color theme and will be displayed in their own grouping.
They will be on display throughout the exhibit with raffle tickets available each day.
Raffle tickets $5 MAC donation.
Winning tickets/artwork will be drawn at random at the end of the show on April 26th.
Meet The Exhibit Judges
Art Judge – Eileen Carey
Education / Professional Career
Eileen Carey is a Connecticut-based artist and art-educator. She received her BS and MS degrees in Art Education from SCSU and has taught art at Joel Barlow High School, Redding and Woodhouse Academy, Milford.
Artist Statement
Painting for me is a journey, whether in oils or watercolor, I usually begin with a visual element of interest that tends to evolve, evoking intangible aspects which begin to surface through the process, utilizing color, line form and composition. It is in this struggle that a dialogue takes place between the materials, subject and surface where something is revealed that surprises me ! As Thomas Merton said “ Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.
Artist Statement
Painting for me is a journey, whether in oils or watercolor, I usually begin with a visual element of interest that tends to evolve, evoking intangible aspects which begin to surface through the process, utilizing color, line form and composition. It is in this struggle that a dialogue takes place between the materials, subject and surface where something is revealed that surprises me ! As Thomas Merton said “ Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.
Exhibitions
An active painter, Eileen has exhibited her work in a variety of Connecticut and New York venues including the Ely Center For Contemporary Art New Haven, Artspace New Haven, Creative Arts Workshop New Haven, Five Points Gallery Torrington, Zahn Gallery Westbrook, Nelson Gallery Cheshire, Bowery Gallery NYC, Open Studios Chelsea NYC, Leo Hotel NYC, Monastery Gallery Of Art West Hartford.
Affiliations
Eileen has been associated with some key local art organizations:
– Board Member of New Haven Paint And Clay Club,
– Exhibiting Member of the Rowayton Arts Center
– Member of the Connecticut Women Artist Inc.
Written Works Judge – Elaine Nadal
Professional
- Elaine Nadal is Poet Laureate of Milford, Connecticut.
- She is the author of When and Sweat, Dance, Sing, Cut, published by Finishing Line Press.
- A Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net-nominee, her work has appeared in several journals.
- www.elainenadal.com
Education / Experiences
- Elaine holds a master’s degree in liberal studies from Wesleyan University
- She also earned in Spanish secondary education and fine arts (music).
- She has studied in Spain and Puerto Rico
- Elaine has delivered a TEDx talk on hope, poetry, and music.
In Her Own Words
- Writing is a way of making sofrito out of the experiences and varied truths of life.
- It is also a way of honoring the memory of her Abuela Flor, from whom she learned about struggle, determination, compassion, and love.
Many Thanks
We wish to acknowledge the people who contributed time, talent and support to help make this exhibit come to life.
Tap each image to get more info on the group.
MAC’s Artist-2-Artist Group
Special thanks to Olive Lagace!
MAC’s Written Word Group
Special thanks to Laura Garrity
MAC Volunteers
Thanks to our volunteers who helped to hang the show, print the labels, manage the refreshment table and who act as hosts for every viewing hour of the exhibit.
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