A special event designed to showcase the town’s many natural and cultural offerings.
Come have fun with Lori Hoyt, making the sidewalks glow with chalk-painted art! If you have a special color that you can't do without, bring it...otherwise, the chalk will be ready when you are. More sidewalk chalk painting on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00.
Photographer Peter Coffeen has had three exhibitions at the Norfolk Library: two of his own work and one of Secessionist photogravures from his personal collection. This third show of his photographs combines existing and new work. Peter writes, Peter has had three exhibitions at the Norfolk Library: two of his own work (Norfolk Tulips and […]
Painter and papercrafter Leslie Watkins is holding an art show and sale at her studio, Dandelion Cottage, on Saturday and Sunday, including art supplies, rubber stamps, paper dies, papers, tools and kits. Buy one, get one free! There will also be books, household items and much more. Door prizes! She will also conduct painting demonstrations […]
Artist Pamela Harnois's flowing watercolors are being featured at the Artisans Guild during the month of August. There is an opening reception from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 2:00 to 3:00 the same day Pamela will be demonstrating her techniques.
This exhibition presents the long and storied history that art and music have had in Norfolk. Artists and musicians such as Samuel Coleridge Taylor, Jean Sibelius, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Ralph Vaughan Williams, John Cage, Ben Shahn, Josef Albers, Chuck Close and Eva Hesse had varied roles in Norfolk but each contributed to a long-term objective: to […]
An exhibition of work by 30 local artists. Works will be for sale. We ask that people use good judgment about Covid precautions. If you are not vaccinated or boosted, please wear a mask while in the gallery and studios to protect the artists and the public. The gallery will also be open Sunday, August […]
Opening reception for the flowing watercolors of artist Pamela Harnois. From 2:00 to 3:00, Pamela will be demonstrating the techniques she uses in her work.
Recollections: An Interview with Three Yale at Norfolk Art Alumnae 1971 In the 1970’s the Yale Summer Art program was in full swing. Faculty and Fellows spent eight weeks working in various media with a continuous stream of visiting artists and working to create a portfolio that each participant would take home. Artist Sarah Sutro […]
Outside the Artisans Guild artist Pamela Harnois will demonstrate the flowing watercolor techniques she uses in her work. Inside, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., the Guild will be holding an opening reception for a show of her work.
Come find a street full of treasures! Ashpohtag Road artists are putting out the welcome mats and showing a variety of art and crafts, joined by neighbors offering books, furnishings, plants and lots more. You may even get lucky and catch an artist's demo, so come at 11:00 and plan to linger. Ends at 4:00. […]
An exhibition of work by 30 local artists. Works will be for sale. We ask that people use good judgment about Covid precautions. If you are not vaccinated or boosted, please wear a mask while in the gallery and studios to protect the artists and the public. The gallery will also be open Saturday, August […]
Artist Pamela Harnois's flowing watercolors are being featured at the Artisans Guild during the month of August. There is an opening reception from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 2:00 to 3:00 the same day Pamela will be demonstrating her techniques.
Painter and papercrafter Leslie Watkins is holding an art show and sale at her studio, Dandelion Cottage, on Saturday and Sunday, including art supplies, rubber stamps, paper dies, papers, tools and kits. Buy one, get one free! There will also be books, household items and much more. Door prizes! She will also conduct painting demonstrations […]
Battell Chapel’s beautiful stained glass windows were designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany’s five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with a brilliant sunrise as the center. […]
Battell Chapel’s beautiful stained glass windows were designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany’s five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with a brilliant sunrise as the center. […]
Photographer Peter Coffeen has had three exhibitions at the Norfolk Library: two of his own work and one of Secessionist photogravures from his personal collection. This third show of his photographs combines existing and new work. Peter writes, ”I am interested in discovering shapes and designs, both in nature and the built environment, which provoke […]
This exhibition presents the long and storied history that art and music have had in Norfolk. Artists and musicians such as Samuel Coleridge Taylor, Jean Sibelius, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Ralph Vaughan Williams, John Cage, Ben Shahn, Josef Albers, Chuck Close and Eva Hesse had varied roles in Norfolk but each contributed to a long-term objective: to […]
Come have fun with Arne Rostad, making the sidewalks glow with chalk-painted art! If you have a special color that you can't do without, bring it...otherwise, the chalk will be ready when you are. More sidewalk chalk painting on Saturday from 10:00 to noon.
Artist/illustrator Katie Atkinson will offer an impressionistic garden painting workshop in her backyard, located on Route 44 at the foot of Ashpohtag Road. All materials will be provided for $10 per person; please RSVP by Friday, August 4th. From noon to 3:00 p.m. Katie will also have her 4 Seasons Prints for sale as part […]
Opening reception for photographer Peter Coffeen. Peter has had three exhibitions at the Norfolk Library: two of his own work and one of Secessionist photogravures from his personal collection. This third show of his photographs combines existing and new work. He writes, ”I am interested in discovering shapes and designs, both in nature and the […]
Come and spend a few hours with photographers Chris Keyes and Doug McDevitt for a picture perfect day in Norfolk. You'll learn different approaches to making more interesting photographs for either personal or artistic purposes. Learn the advantages of both film and digital photography, how to better compose a photograph, the interplay of light, how […]
Un-In-Hib-It-ed, a show of whimsical artwork by the area's youngest artists, students from Norfolk, Colebrook and Barkhamsted elementary schools.
Jennifer Almquist has been a free-lance photographer for 44 years. She studied photography at New York University and filmmaking at the Sundance Film Institute. Former owner of the Almquist Gallery in New Preston, Jennifer was on the organizing committee for the 1995 Special Olympics World Games in New Haven where she photographed President and Mrs. […]
A pop-up show of Ukrainian artist and author Adoriana's colorful paintings.
Immaculate Conception Church has magnificent stained glass windows created by Franz Mayer & Co. of Munich. The church will be open for viewing and docents will be there to answer questions. Please note that docents will be remaining until 2:00 p.m., even the printed timeline schedule incorrectly says 1:00. We apologize for the error.
This exhibition presents the long and storied history that art and music have had in Norfolk. Artists and musicians such as Samuel Coleridge Taylor, Jean Sibelius, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Ralph Vaughan Williams, John Cage, Ben Shahn, Josef Albers, Chuck Close and Eva Hesse had varied roles in Norfolk but each contributed to a long-term objective: to […]
Battell Chapel’s beautiful stained glass windows were designed by D. Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. Three large windows designed by Armstrong and made of opalescent glass fill the west end of the chapel. Tiffany’s five smaller windows face them from the east; they depict the four seasons, with a brilliant sunrise at the center. […]
Un-In-Hib-It-ed, a show of whimsical artwork by the area's youngest artists, students from Norfolk, Colebrook and Barkhamsted elementary schools.
A pop-up show of Ukrainian artist and author Adoriana's colorful paintings.
Rosemary Gill will read her short story "Can you imagine?" about making love up out of thin air.