A special event designed to showcase the town’s many natural and cultural offerings.
Norfolk artist Jean Grasmere's work consists of oil paintings, pastels and watercolors of natural life, landscapes, nautical scenes and people. Most scenes are local New England. This show emphasizes her recent collages. The Guilded Artisan will also be open Friday, August 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Sunday, August 7, from noon […]
This exhibit is a tribute to the therapeutic benefits Borkowski receives by spending time in nature and making art each day. All of the works in this show developed out of a daily ritual that included reading the poem "The Dream Cabinet," by Ann Fisher-Wirth, drawing and painting in her garden, and experimenting with cyanotype […]
The Library Associates' opening reception for Brad Robinson's stunning display of mobiles, Soaring Sculptures. Although he was taught the mechanics of balance by his father, an engineer, the recurring themes of birds or fish reflect Robinson’s education as a biologist. Influenced by the work of Alexander Calder and Asian art, he creates a mobile with […]
Opening reception for an exhibition of work by 30 local artists. Works will be for sale. The gallery will be open Saturday, August 5, from noon to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, August 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will also be a sneak peek on Thursday, August 3, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. […]
The Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center is located in a century-old historic stone castle, recently renovated to provide a platform for educating the public about Asian culture. The exhibition hall consists of three floors, each focused on one culture: Taoist, Confucian and Buddhist. Guided tours introducing the historical evolution, beliefs and principles of these three Eastern cultures […]
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.
Tour the Connecticut-Asia Cultural Center. The nonprofit Center is located in a century-old historic stone castle, recently renovated to provide a platform for educating the public about Asian culture. The exhibition hall consists of three floors, each focused on one culture: Taoist, Confucian and Buddhist. Guided tours introducing the historical evolution, beliefs and principles of […]
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 […]