100 Points of View
various artists / NAC member show

NAC Gallery
60 Broadway, Norwich CT 06360
860-887-2789

Opening Reception:
Friday, January 6 from 6-8 PM
Exhibit runs: January 4 - 28
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 12 - 4 PM

Over 40 new Associate Artists were welcomed to NAC's Artist Cooperative this year, and many of them are showcased in the NAC Gallery's first exhibit of the year: 100 Points of View, a mix of artists, mediums and perspectives to kick off 2012.

This show is inspired by NAC's goal to gather 100 new artists of all walks of life and every style under the sun into our artists' round table. We continue the search to welcome new creative and talented people into our community, and to share their100 points of view with the public in our new exhibit!

First Friday Opening Receptions are free to the public with refreshments available. Receptions are a great opportunity to meet the artists...come get better acquainted with their 100 points of view on their work!

Left to Right: "Untitled 2" Mary Kathryn Lema; "Salt Marsh Winter" Helen Cantrell; "Land & Sea" -Ralph Levesque

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

...and coming soon to the NAC Gallery...

CWA Council Show

Connecticut Women Artist Inc.

NAC Gallery
60 Broadway, Norwich CT 06360
860-887-2789

Opening Reception:
Friday, February 3, from 6-9 PM
Exhibit runs: February 1 to February 25
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 12 - 4 PM

The Norwich Arts Center presents its annual event The CWA Council Show, an exhibit of art by the Connecticut Women Artists, at the NAC Gallery this February.  This annual staple at the NAC Gallery showcases the uniqueness and diversity of female artists.

Sparked by a solitary exhibit of 13 women in 1929 at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, the CWA has been supporting and promoting women in the visual arts community for over 80 years.  Boasting a membership of over 200 artists, the CWA’s annual exhibit at the NAC Gallery features the work of the organizations’ council members and officers.  The work is strong, diverse and challenges the popular perceptions (and misconceptions) associated with female artists.   Showcasing an array of style and media from intensely expressive portraits to introspective fields of color, the CWA exhibit testifies to the range of experience and masterful skill of these creative women.   

 Artists on exhibit will include: Nancy Whitcher, (President), Joyita Neerkaje (Vice President), Joanne Agostinelli, Lindsay Aromin, Jeanne Ciravolo, Sadie Davidson Devore, Rita Dawley, Jean Bronson Galli, Marny Lawton, Amy Mielke, Sherrie Parenteau, Ruta Parker, Barbara Scavotto-Earley, Suzan Scott, Melanie Watrous, and Barbara Zarcone.

 

First Friday Live Sounds: THE STEVE MARIEN ENSEMBLE featuring LISA MARIEN

Donald L. Oat Theater
62 Broadway, Norwich CT
860-887-2789

Friday, February 3
8 PM, doors open at 7:30 PM
tickets $20

NAC presents The Steve Marien Ensemble featuring Lisa Marien on Friday, February 3 at the Donald L. Oat Theater at 8:00pm.  Performing as part of NAC’s First Friday Live Sounds series of music performances, Steve and Lisa Marien deliver hot renditions of jazz classics.

Saxophonist Steve Marien has been bringing his versatile artistry to Connecticut and the region for over 30 years. A consummate artist on the tenor, alto and soprano saxophones in most any musical style, Steve is highly sought after as a freelance artist throughout the region. 

Vocalist Lisa Marien has been delighting audiences with her straight ahead jazz stylings for over 25 years.  Often compared to a young Sarah Vaughan with Anita Baker smoothness, Lisa fuses her experiences in pop, classical and contemporary Christian music to present a varied repertoire of classic and contemporary vocal jazz. 

Accompanied by the acclaimed trio of Rufus Davis on piano, James Hunter on bass and Randy Cloutier on drums, they create an unforgettable evening of sophisticated yet crowd pleasing entertainment sure to put a smile on every face and a melody in every heart.

First Friday Live Sounds runs through June and features a different artist every month.  Events are BYOB but feel free to bring your own wine and nibbles.  Tables seat up to eight people, so bring friends!

Purchase tickets here, call us at 860-887-2789 or email us.

 

NCC Presents: Once

Donald L. Oat Theater
62 Broadway, Norwich CT

Saturday, February 10
film starts at 7:30 PM, doors open at 7 PM
tickets $7

The Norwich Community Cinema will be screening Once, an indie- romance directed by John Carney.

This modern day musical tells the story of a young Dubliner who fixes vacuum cleaners by day and plays guitar on the streets of Dublin by night. Intrigued by his music, a Czech immigrant piano player who does odd jobs approaches him. He is originally reluctant, but learns that she is also a musician and they strike up a partnership. Together they write a demo CD for him to take to London to secure a recording contract. As the CD unfolds, so does their love for one another despite their past relationships.

Running time is 85 min. The film is Rated R.

The NCC screens independent cinematic gems every Second Saturday at the Donald L. Oat Theater. They also screen foreign films at the Frank Center at NFA. For more info, visit the NCC's website.

 

Spirits Tasting
NAC Fundraising Event

Donald L. Oat Theater
62 Broadway, Norwich CT

Thursday, February 16
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
tickets $25

 

 

Sponsored by Big Gary's Montville.

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The Visual Artist Resource Guide includes a variety of opportunities and resources that are available to Connecticut artists. While the Guide is focused on visual artists, a number of the resources are also relevant to artists of all disciplines. The Guide was created in 2010 to support the Taking Care of Business - Career Strategies for Visual Artists conference series that was made possible by the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation and organized by the Connecticut Office of the Arts (Department of Community and Economic Development) in partnership with ten of the state’s regional cultural service agencies. The Guide was prepared by the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council with final publication support from the Connecticut Office of the Arts (DECD). Users of the Visual Artists Resource Guide should understand that it is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of resources nor does inclusion in the Guide constitute an endorsement by the DECD, Connecticut Office of the Arts, of any individual, organization, web site or content contained therein.

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NCC Presents: Melancholia

Donald L. Oat Theater
62 Broadway, Norwich CT

Saturday, January 14
film starts at 7:30 PM, doors open at 7 PM
tickets $7

The Norwich Community Cinema will be screening Melancholia, a psychological disaster film from director Lars von Trier.

The film follows the story of two sisters; Justine (Kirsten Dunst) is celebrating her marriage to Michael (Alexander Skarsgard) at a sumptuous party in the home of her sister Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg), and brother-in-law John (Kiefer Sutherland). Despite Claire's best efforts, the wedding is a fiasco, with family tensions mounting and relationships fraying. Meanwhile, a planet called Melancholia is heading directly towards Earth.

Running time is 2 hr. 10 min. The film is Rated R.

The NCC screens independent cinematic gems every Second Saturday at the Donald L. Oat Theater. They also screen foreign films at the Frank Center at NFA. For more info, visit the NCC's website.

 

CALL TO ARTISTS: 100 Points of View
new annual exhibit for members!

NAC Gallery
60 Broadway, Norwich CT 06360
860-887-2789

Receiving:
December 28, 29, 30 and January 3 from 12-4 all days

Entry Fees:
NAC Artist Members: free
NAC Individual Member: $15
Non-member: $50 membership fee

Opening Reception/Meet the Artists:
Friday, January 6 from 6-8 PM

This is an exciting exhibition opportunity for all artists! NAC Associate Artist Members enter for free! Not a member? Sign up for a membership to our Artists' Cooperative...a membership pays for entry into not only this show but also the NAC Artists’ Group Show in July, and entitles you to discounted rates on all of our juried shows.!

This show is inspired by our goal to gather 100 new artists of all walks of life and every style under the sun into our artists' round table. Whether we achieve that goal by January or not, we continue the search to welcome new creative and talented people into our community, and to share their 100 points of view with the public in our new exhibit! Why not take this opportunity to jump on board with your fellow artists; for the price of $50, an Associates Artists Membership, we invite you to join us in our efforts to help keep the arts scene alive and vibrant in the Chelsea Arts District!

You can fill out a form here or sign up on one of our receiving days!

 

First Friday Live Sounds: EIGHT TO THE BAR

Donald L. Oat Theater
62 Broadway, Norwich CT
860-887-2789

Friday, January 6
8 PM, doors open at 7:30 PM
tickets $25

Eight to the Bar performs Friday, January 6 at the Donald L. Oat Theater as NAC’s First Friday Live Sounds series continues. A favorite every year and an "alternative New Year" tradtion at NAC, this popular jump-and-jive band delivers a sensational, vibrant show as they blare out classic hits from—and original work inspired by—the swing era.

Drawing its musical influences from American roots music—swing, boogie woogie, rhythm & blues, soul, and Motown—Eight to the Bar is known for its outstanding instrumentalists and sophisticated musical and vocal arrangements, highlighted by female vocals, and a flare for retro fashion. With several albums and a career that spans decades, EttB has cultivated a large, enthusiastic following that has put them in clubs from Europe to the Carribean and several hot spots here in the States. Touring over 200 venues a year, they’ve opened for legends like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Roy Orbison, and Ray Charles. Their performance at the Donald L. Oat sells out every year!

First Friday Live Sounds runs through June and features a different artist every month.  Events are BYOB but feel free to bring your own wine and nibbles.  Tables seat up to eight people, so bring friends!

Purchase tickets here, call us at 860-887-2789 or email us.

 

Holiday Show: A Sale of Small Holiday Treasures
annual exhibit of various artists

NAC Gallery
60 Broadway, Norwich CT
860-887-2789

Opening reception: Friday, December 2 at 6 PM
Exhibit runs: Wednesday, to Saturday,
Gallery Hours: Wednesday thru Sunday 12-4 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once again NAC heralds in the season with its annual winter art bazaar, Holiday Show 2011: A Sale of Small Holiday Treasure, an opportunity to find exquisite, must-have gift items and unique fine art!

Formerly known as the 6x6 Show due to the minute 6" size limit for entries, this year's "small holiday treasures" come in a wider variety of sizes as well as diverse styles and media. Many items are also very affordable! Currently on exhibit through December 24, this year's show features the work of over 20 different artists from around the area.

The galleries are filled with a variety of artistic gift ideas, including bizarre and beautiful ornaments, steampunk jewelry, intricate Zentangle notecards and icicle-like glass trees. Affordable prints and small paintings are available, too, and all these items can be purchased right off the wall, pedestal or jewelry counter. With still a few precious shopping days before Christmas, the show is still an attractive option for all gift-hunters…unique, reasonably-priced holiday presents (skillfully hand-crafted and imaginative work) without the crowded mall or extortionate shipping costs.

Extended gallery hours for December are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12noon to 4pm.

 

Artistic Wanderings 2011
Award Winners

Congratulations to the artists who were accepted into Artistic Wanderings 2011 - 50 artists in all. On exhibit in the NAC Gallery and NAC Gallery Too! through August, AW2011 reflected a broad spectrum of artistic styles, media and philosophies.

As a first, photography was accepted this year along with fine craft and fine art, and there were several prizes awarded in a variety of categories, including $400 prizes for categories in ceramics and fine craft. This exhibit, sponsored in part by the Katherine Forest Craft Foundation, initially targeted the fine craft market, providing not only monetary support but recognition to artists and artisans in the fine craft field. This year's inclusion of photography broadened the already diverse scope of craft and conception.

Special thanks to this year's juror Guido Garaycochea, curator for Expressiones, New London. And congratulations to this year's prize winners (listed below):

First Prize: Paleolithic Dreams Arthur Guagliumi (mixed media assemblage)
Second Prize: Friends Rita Dawley (mixed media)
Third Prize: Supernova Remnants Gilbert Hite (box elder, holly, spalted maple)

 

 

 

 

 

left to right: Paleolithic Dreams Arthur Guagliumi, Interactive Nano Stuff Don Eccleston, Type "A" Artist Nancy MacBride

Alice Clark Hubbard Prize (shared):
Type "A" Artist Nancy MacBride (assemblage)
Untitled Susan Madacsi (forged & fabricated steel, paint, wax)

Joseph Gaultieri Prize:
Desert Flower Judith Laffey (fiber art)

Louise Forest Gibson Prize (shared):
Dimensional Box Justin Stanley (assemblage)
Autumn Leaves Patricia Wagner (gourd art)

Mabel Kingsbury Fentress Prize (shared):
Untitled Lance Arnold (mixed media)
Obi Field Susan Madacsi (forged & fabricated steel, paint, wax )

Photography Award:
Picket Fence John Kemp ( photograph)

Teddy Goberis Award for Excellence in Ceramics (shared):
Cat Bird Jillian Barber (clay sculpture)
Creativity Brewing Megan Leary-Crist (porcelain teapot)

 

 

 

 

left to right: Untitled Lance Arnold, Dimensional Box Justin Stanley

Honorable Mention:
Interactive Nano Stuff Don Eccleston (watercolor)
A Far Hill Donna O'Scolaigh Lange (oil)
Pelican's Roost Eleanor Phillips (photograph)
Sipsies Ted Genard (oil)

 

Rejuvenation Starts Here
an important meeting at City Hall

Thanks to everyone who came out in support of the Downtown Chelsea Arts District and the Norwich Arts Center for this important meeting at City Hall on March 29.

The purpose of this meeting was to provide new ideas and strong encouragement for the continuing development of all aspects of cultural heritage, arts, and tourism in the District and surrounding region. Many people spoke on behalf of NAC and the arts in Norwich, and we look forward to continuing to provide and support the heritage and culture of Norwich and the region.

 

The Norwich Arts Council becomes the Norwich Arts CENTER!

What's in a name?

Up until recently, the words Norwich Arts Council were in ours. But as of October 2010, NAC has made a small but important change: we will now be known as the Norwich Arts Center.

And what changes about NAC with one little word?

Well, our initials are still the same, but NAC's mission has been expanding and developing for quite some time. NAC has become a Local Arts Agency under the support of the CT Commission on Culture and Tourism, and as an LAA, NAC has been networking with other arts organizations to develop a more effective culture and tourism infrastructure.

We hope you will join us this season and celebrate our evolution with us at one of our many fabulous events!

Artist Directory being created NOW!

Artist Directories and Event Listing Magazine  

NAC's Local Arts Agency Office is currently compiling a listing book of all artists, arts or cultural organizations, or others involved in arts and culture in the area.  Listings are free, to serve the purpose of further making our cultural inventory available to the public.  

To be included in the next inventory, please send an email to the Norwich Arts Center.  Listing information should include:  

• Name of artist or organization
• Specialty Contact information and web site if available
• Where is art available for purchase or performances viewed
• Any additional information you feel is necessary to get your point across  

Please be sure to get this information to us as soon as possible - the sooner that info is out there, the sooner your art gets the attention it deserves!   Any questions, please call the Norwich Arts Center at 860-887-2789.