Come visit us at the Gallery @ 37 in Derby

Merry Christmas from the Valley Arts Council!

Artwork by Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo.

Children create clay Christmas ornaments

DERBY - Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo showed three students how to sculpt clay ornaments during last week's workshop at Derby Public Library. 

The session was the first of a two-part series.

Aryana Ryan, 10, of Ansonia, shows off her Santa ornament.

Alexys Ryan, 12, Aryana's older sister, works on a Christmas tree ornament under the watchful eye of DiCarlo.

Derby resident Greg Maiorino,13, shows off an elf he is creating...
 

 and here he concentrates on a gingerbread man. 

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree ...

DiCarlo shows off the evolution of sculpting a clay ornament, from right to left.

Ho, ho, ho! Gallery@37 open for holiday shopping

Welcome to the Gallery ...



DERBY - From traditional to quirky, there are all sorts of pieces of art at the gallery at 37 Elizabeth St. for those looking for that one-of-a-kind gift. 

I've heard of that guy...I think!

Plenty of handmade ornaments available...

 

for every taste.

Aren't these gingerbread people cute? 
 

Arts council President Rich DiCarlo has a 'Night in the City' theme going on with several different pieces of art. 

Very cool.

Stop by soon and get inspired! 

For info and shop hours call Rich DiCarlo, 203-906-4343.  
 

Arts council prez Rich DiCarlo to teach sculpting class in Derby

Gobble, gobble

Enjoy the day!

After the turkey come see us at the Gallery@37

Art: Always a unique gift

Come see us at the Gallery@37, 37 Elizabeth St., Derby.

Arts council prez to teach clay workshop at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 to a two-session Working with Clay Workshop, from 4-5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 12.

Local artist and Valley Arts Council President Richard DiCarlo guides participants first through ornament sculpting, followed by the painting of the holiday-themed sculptures.

Registration is requested.

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.



Note: I also posted this press release from the Derby Public Library today on the View from the Valley blog.

Night Gallery puts focus on frightful fun

DERBY - The Gallery@37 at 37 Elizabeth St. was the place to be on the Friday before Halloween as the arts council hosted 'Night Gallery.'

About 100 people attended the open house throughout the evening.

The autumn and Halloween-themed show featured a variety of artwork - everything from paintings, drawings and sculptures to photos.

 

Guests were greeted at the door by this loveable (?) guy.

Arts council president Rich DiCarlo of Derby, left, and his wife, Wendy, center, take in the show.

You could say that all who attended had a devilishly good time. I know I did.

Artist Maria Romano won first and second place for her graphite drawings. First place was called "Slight of Hand."

Maria holds her second place award for her devil drawing, "Alistair."

Shelton artist Len Grayeck won third place for his painting, "Shadow Cat Moon." 

 Arts council vice president Steve DiRienzo of Derby chats with Romano.

I thought this was a spooktacular way to keep wine and beer chilled. The jack o'lanterns are filled with ice.
 

And here Shelton artist Gerald Joyce photographs the photographer.