Saturday, September 21, 2013

'Delicious' pieces of art arriving at the Gallery@37 ~ don't miss out

Delicious! a food-inspired event, is the council's upcoming art exhibit at Marco Pizzeria & Restaurant, 656 New Haven Ave., Derby.

An opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the restaurant. 

Please join us!

Monday, September 16, 2013

Attention artists: Delicious! dropoffs scheduled


Delicious! is the council's upcoming art exhibit at Marco Pizzeria & Restaurant, 656 New Haven Ave., Derby.

An opening reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 26 at the restaurant.

 
 Don't miss out on the fun, food and artwork!

Friday, September 6, 2013

Council prez to teach sculpture workshop

Question: The Valley Arts Council would like to know if anyone would be interested in a "Real" Sculpture Workshop?

Please let us know if you are interested in a
Youth program (ages 7 to 14) or Adult (ages 15 -over).

The course will consist of six, hour and a half-long, sessions.
Open to the public, all level artists/non-artists and beginners welcome.

This is a fun and interesting workshop, great for budding artists who are just discovering their talents, as well as those serious about honing their skills for a career in the arts.

Students will learn about the tools and beyond the basic techniques, and how to construct an armature (skeleton/frame) literally...The "ins and outs" of sculpture. 
We'll be focusing on sculpting a free standing figure!
Sounds intimidating? Give it a try... Rich can teach anyone to sculpt!

Instructor: Richard DiCarlo, BFA Fine Arts, School of Visual Arts in NYC.
Master Sculptor, Award Winning Artist, Creator of Urban Fossils, his works have been featured in many galleries and Newspapers and Television including: HGTV's hit program, "That's Clever" and believe it or not...ESPN's "SPORTSCENTER".

Class size is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis.
Cost is $85 for six weeks! (*Price includes $10 materials Fee)

One-On-One or Group Instruction is Available for both Youth & Adult Levels

Contact us to inquire about new session dates and times.
The workshop can be tailored to any age group, any size or any schedule!
Payment plans available.

We will work with professional grade, air dried, terra-cotta clay.
Tools and Materials will be provided*.
Contact Rich at: studiochid@sbcglobal.net

Attention artists: Studio spaces available in Derby


Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Shelton artist's work on exhibit at Bridgeport gallery





An opening reception will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at Framemakers Picture Framing and Art Gallery, 3004 Fairfield Ave., in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport.

'In Plein View' is about seeing what is always before us and divining the extraordinary within the ordinary.
These new works will be on exhibit at Framemakers through the month of September.
 

Hours are 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and evenings by appointment.
For information call 203-388-0332.


This is a press release from Jill Nichols.