Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Galerie Chartier in Derby plans opening reception

Painter, photographer to be featured

DERBY - Chartier An Arts Venue is hosting a wine and cheese reception from 7-10 p.m. Saturday at Galerie Chartier, 35 Elizabeth St. 
The gallery is next door to the arts council's Gallery@37.

The opening reception is for featured artist, portrait painter Kimberly Joy Sessa.

 
"Raw II" by Kimberly Jo Sessa

The gallery is also presenting photographer Carli Freeman, who is exhibiting an evocative series of photographs, Me Without You. 



"You Smell Like Chaos" - photo by Carli Freeman


Freeman’s photography display also will include a visceral collection of 35mm and Epson prints.

Chartier An Arts Venue will also project more than 40 international video artists’ work on multiple screens and in the Gallery’s storefront windows during the opening reception.


Check out http://chartieranartsvenue.org/new-newsletter.html as international video artists are added daily.

Chartier An Arts Venue is a progressive and experimental media gallery and exhibition space displaying a wide array of contemporary and video art, music, and performances from regional and international artists.

The gallery, located in downtown Derby, aspires to attract New Haven's diverse artistic community and beyond drawing crowds for established artists while giving emerging artists a place to exhibit as well.

 

The above information is taken from a press release from Jill Treadwell, gallery manager.
 


* Note: This information was posted Tuesday on the New Haven Register's View from the Valley blog.  

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