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Dedicated to making art accessible to the community . . .
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Member Newsletter: NOVEMBER 2022 |
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"A drawing is simply a line going for a walk." - Paul Klee
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This holiday season, say goodbye to stressful shopping! Come to Gallery 53’s month-long Holiday Artisan Fair. It’s one-stop holiday shopping with 2,000+ square feet of gifts for every taste, budget, and interest! PLUS, you’re helping to support local artisans!
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Keeping Art ALIVE in Meriden for 115 Years! |
Since Indianna Thomas founded The Arts & Crafts Association of Meriden on December 7, 1907, our organization has survived and thrived! As we celebrate our 115th year, we are proud to carry on our tradition of supporting local artists and keeping art alive in Meriden!
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This year’s "Soup2Go" fundraiser, organized by Board Member Michelle Zvonkovic, was a huge success thanks to everyone involved! For an independent nonprofit maintaining a 127+ year old building, fundraisers like this are key to our continued operations. THANK YOU to the following businesses and individuals for their generous contributions:
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Paul's Deli & Catering
Illiano's Ristorante & Pizzeria Meriden
San Souci
Silver City Bistro
at H.C. Wilcox Technical HS
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Francesca Athruz
Erica Goodyear Ballas
Linda Cioffi
Karen Cwirka
Theresa DiNicola
Kathleen Moore Gorman
Susan Martel
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Linda Cioffi
Linda Latini
Denise Carr
Spencer Zvonkovic
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G53 RECEIVES SUPPORTING ARTS GRANT
We've received an FY2023 Supporting Arts Grant from the CT Office of the Arts (COA)! “The Supporting Arts grant program provides general operating support to help Connecticut’s arts organizations . . . cover programmatic costs associated with their mission-related work.” As a nonprofit relying on fundraisers, class fees and contributions, we truly appreciate this support! Also, thanks to Brenda Fazzino for submitting the grant application to secure this critical funding.
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Professional Development Day at G53
On November 8th, a group of teachers visited Gallery 53 for a Professional Development Day with G53 President Christine Webster and lead teacher Kathleen Moore Gorman. It was a whirlwind of learning, connecting and making! Teachers explored mosaics, textile art, painted rocks, painting on slate, glass painting . . . and more!
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MERIDEN LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES: POPPING UP EVERYWHERE! |
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The Meriden Little Free Library program continues to expand since the original 15 libraries were installed in 2019! G53 President Christine Webster works with community groups to help create the unique pieces seen throughout the city! To find a Little Free Library near you, click here for a map . . .
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Newest Meriden LFL at Center Congregational Church in honor of Maureen Hamilton
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Justin Mitchell (left) and Stacy Hanna (right) from Ball Headz assisting with delivery of this unique Robot LFL , , ,
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, , , now installed in its forever home at the family area in the Meriden Mall Food Court
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MEMORIAL AWARDS
Looking for a way to honor a loved one, friend, teacher, or colleague . . . or just support the arts? We welcome donations in any amount for art exhibit awards. Donate a one-time award or an annual award. We are a 501(c)3 organization and your donation may qualify as a tax deduction. Sponsors and donors are recognized at our events, on our website, and in our social media.
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LOOKING FOR GENTLY USED SQUARE CARD TABLES . . . |
. . . for upcoming events!
If you have one you can donate, please call 203-235-5347 or email the Gallery!
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Friday, Dec. 9 l 3pm – 7 pm
Saturday, Dec. 10 l 11am – 5pm
Sunday, Dec. 11 l 11 am – 3pm
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Meriden YuleFest Now 3 Days! |
Craft vendors! Food trucks! Santa! Get in the holiday spirit at this expanded 3 day holiday festival on Colony Street! Plus, we’ve heard a rumor that Santa is expected to arrive by train sometime between 2:00 and 2:30 pm on Saturday! And, or course, shop the G53 Holiday Artisan Fair throughout the 3-day festival! more info
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Did you know that Chimney Swifts are in steep decline? The chimneys where they roost are rapidly disappearing but a new chimney tower can create a place for these urban birds to roost and thrive – like this amazing Chimney Swift Nesting Tower now at Habershon Field! Read more about this collaboration
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Help Our 4-Legged Friends! |
We are collecting donations for Meriden Humane Society! Bring pet food, treats and toys to Gallery 53 . . . and help make the holidays brighter for the dogs and cats waiting to be adopted!
Donations accepted until 12/21.
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Our February Exhibit, "Black & White with a Pop of Color," will showcase black and white work that may also incorporate a splash of color. Paintings, drawings, photographs, and digital compositions will included. Please stay tuned as we finalize details for this - and all our other 2023 exhibits!
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To see our previous black & white exhibit, click here
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Beginners' Fused Glass Workshop - register
Tuesdays, 11/29, 12/06 & 12/13 l 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Thursdays, 12/01, 12/08 & 12/15 l 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Friday, December 2nd l 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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December 6th & December 7th l 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Friday, December 9th l 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Saturday, January 21st l 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Tuesdays & Thursdays - 1/24 - 2/23 l 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Tues., Feb. 7th & Thurs., Feb. 9th l 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Adventures in Pastel Painting - Winter 2023 - register
Mondays, 02/09 - 02/13 l 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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JUST 4 LAUGHS: Why did the art thief’s van run out of gas as he drove away from the museum?
Because he had no Monet to buy Degas to make the Van Gogh
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53 Colony Street
Meriden, CT 06451
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