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Don't forget to take a virtual tour of the gallery,
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We are excited to present "Inspired by the Sea," featuring the contemplative seascapes and landscapes of Westport, CT painter,
Julie van Norden. Her exhibit runs November 1 - 30. Stop by the gallery this month to see her beautiful work.
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Sailing Off Compo By Julie Van Norden |
As the holidays draw near, it's time to think about your holiday gift-giving. If you'd like to give a truly unique keepsake this year, Geary Gallery has so much to offer! From a one-of-a-kind piece of art, to 3-D and custom framing to our Custom Original Portrait Service, you'll give a gift to last a lifetime. We even have gift certificates if you're not sure what to give. To get some gift ideas, visit us
online.
We would like to thank everyone who has supported us throughout the year and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Anne & Tom Geary
(203) 655-6633
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Featured Artist: Julie van Norden
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Keeping Watch By Julie Van Norden |
Inspired by an art-loving mother, Julie van Norden has been interested in the subject her whole life, but didn't study art in school. The New York City native instead went into advertising, and it was only in her 20s that she started painting.
After joining the Art Students League and taking a sabbatical to paint in the south of France through the Cleveland Institute of Art, she eventually left advertising to pursue her true passion, and has been painting ever since.
Van Norden began her art career in earnest in 1986. She started her career painting portraits, working out of a studio on New York's Union Square. Although she has studied with many teachers at different institutions, her primary influences were Hilary H. Holmes and Harvey Dinnerstein, two well-known figurative painters at the world-renowned Art Students League of New York.
Her work can be found in collections from Texas to New York to England. A majority of her paintings are portraits -- and she is a member of Portraits, Inc., a professional company matching individuals and companies with highly skilled portraitists. She is also a member of Wilson Avenue Loft Artists (WALA).
Working out of a new studio in South Norwalk, CT, Julie still paints portraits, but her current work focuses on landscapes and seascapes.
Van Norden has been featured in many shows, most recently, the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts' 106th Annual Exhibition, held this past June and July, and the 105th Annual Exhibition in 2016. She has earned multiple juried exhibits and awards, including:
- Award of Merit, Portrait Society of America Annual Competition, 2003
- Hull's Art Supply Prize, Brush and Palette Club, 2002
- Finalist, American Artist magazine Annual Portrait Competition, 1995
- Merit Scholarship, Art Students League, 1994, 1995
- Ralph Weiler Prize, National Academy, 1993
Julie van Norden's exhibit runs through November 30 and her paintings are available for acquisition.
Visit our online gallery to see more of her artwork. All are welcome and admission is free.
Geary Gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. For more information, call (203) 655-6633.
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Get Your Home Ship-Shape for the Holidays!
If you have a painting that needs to be cleaned or repaired, or a frame that's chipped or broken, bring it to Accent Restoration and give it new life! We'll bring your treasured paintings and frames back to their original beauty. Our projects hang in leading galleries, museums, historical societies and private residences throughout Fairfield County.
Click here to learn more.
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Plan Ahead for the Holidays!
If you'd like to create a truly unique and memorable holiday gift of a custom portrait to give to a loved one, now is the time to book it. Either from a live sitting or photograph, Geary Gallery's portrait service makes it easy and affordable! Whether you'd like a portrait of your children, your pet, home or even your favorite vacation spot, we can match you with the perfect artist chosen for his or her medium mastery. We invite you to
view the portfolios of our portrait artists
. For more information about our portrait service, contact us today at (203) 655-6633.
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A Custom Shadowbox or Frame is a Perfect Gift
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Signed Jim Kelly Jersey |
If your loved one has a collection they're proud of, or an item that invokes precious memories, preserve and display them for a lifetime in a hand-crafted shadow box, custom made in our Darien gallery, Geary Gallery and Accent Picture Framing. We are the area experts when it comes to framing everything from important certificates, photos and paintings, to 3D objects. Items from life achievements such as golf tournaments, award trophies, sports jerseys or important objects that hold special memories such as vacation mementos or collector memorabilia -- just about anything that holds meaning -- can be framed. Bring your treasured pieces to us for framing and learn why our custom frames stand the test of time.
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| Pearl's Below By Rosemary Banfield |
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Don't Know What to Choose? A Geary Gallery Gift Certificate Makes It Easy.
Art is subjective. If you're not sure which piece to choose, take the guesswork out of gift giving
with a gift certificate in the denomination of your choosing
. Deciding on an art piece can be a very personal choice. Our gift certificates can be used towards any of our original artwork, custom frames, shadow box framing, frame or oil painting repair, or a custom original portrait
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We Deliver Your Art to Your Car
To help parents with babies and small children who are unable to easily leave their car, we have Curbside Pick-up service. Just call from your car when you're in the gallery parking lot to pick up your work, and a gallery employee will bring it to you. Call (203) 655-6633.
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Geary Gallery and Accent Picture Framing were founded in 1984, and today are Fairfield County's preeminent art gallery and frame shop, featuring an extensive collection of original artwork, and custom framing services. With four elaborate display rooms, Geary Gallery maintains an ambitious exhibition schedule to showcase both Connecticut-based artists with national reputations as well as well-known artists from along the Eastern seaboard. The public can enjoy a new show virtually every five weeks. The Gallery also offers a Custom Original Portrait Service, which matches their favorite artists with customers wishing to commission an original portrait of their family, an individual, pet or home. With an extensive inventory of over 2,000 corner samples, Accent Picture Framing and Restoration is a service that is highly regarded for its master framing techniques as well as precision art restoration services for leading museums, auction houses, and historical societies.
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For more information about Geary Gallery and Accent Picture Framing, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our
website.
Store hours:
Tuesday - Saturday
9:30am to 5:00pm
Visit us at
576 Boston Post Road
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