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Art is alive in Downtown Meriden at Gallery 53!
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MEMBER NEWSLETTER: NOVEMBER 2020 |
Welcome to the Gallery 53 Members’ Newsletter! |
Thanks to a generous grant from the James H. Napier Foundation (www.jhnapierfdn.org), we are now able to keep you updated on Gallery 53 with an enhanced email newsletter!
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Holiday Artisan Fair! Opening 11/27
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Gallery 53 is fast-forwarding into the holiday season! Every year, our staff reviews and selects hundreds of locally handcrafted items for our month-long Holiday Artisan Fair. There’s gifts for every taste, budget, and interest. Stay tuned as our elves work their magic behind the scenes - in the store and online! The fair opens November 27th, but G53 Members can shop in advance November 24th & 25th! We can’t wait to show you the amazing gifts our Connecticut artisans have created this year!
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What's New in the Gallery |
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Bread & Broth TO GO - Last Week!
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We're heading into the last week of our Bread & Broth To Go fundraiser! Thanks to Paul's Deli and Catering for their on-going support. This week's soup is Butternut Squash Apple Bisque or their ever popular Chicken Noodle. Soups come in 12 oz containers with bread and a dessert snack. Take the night off from cooking!
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Mr. Gobbles the Turkey, created by Christine Webster, with woodworking assistance from RJ Kogut, is now available for selfies at Hubbard Park through November. Post your pictures on Meriden Parks & Recreation Department Facebook page to be eligible for a prize drawing every Monday! |
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Thanks to the Mercy Alumnae Association who hosted a Zoom meeting, “Mosaic Magic: Building Community One Piece at a Time,” featuring Gallery 53 President Christine Webster. Chris spoke on building community through public art projects as a public school teacher, a Connecticut State Teaching Artist, and President of Gallery 53. |
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Proving what we’ve always known - that hairstylists are artists who happen to use scissors - a gorgeous mosaic, a collaboration by Christine Webster and Leslie Kogut of Leslie K Hair & Nail Salon, left Gallery 53 this week to be installed on the front of the salon at 247 South Broad Street! |
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HOLIDAY ARTISAN FAIR
November 27 - December 23
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Our 2020 Holiday Artisan Fair - with hundreds of locally made items - opens the day after Thanksgiving! We offer FREE 2 hour parking, gift buying advice and gift wrapping. PLUS, extended holiday hours starting 11/27:
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 12 - 4
- Thursday: 12 - 6
- Saturday: 10 - 4
- Sunday: 12 - 4
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96th ANNUAL FALL SHOW - Another year in the books! |
THANK YOU to all the artists who exhibited in our 96th Annual Fall Art Show and to judge John Massimino! The 63 outstanding pieces in this show were testament to the amazing amount of creativity and artistic talent in Connecticut and remind us that even in these challenging times, art can inspire the best in all of us! The show can still be viewed online by clicking the link below!
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Women Photographers of Connecticut
Stay tuned for more info!
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UPCOMING CLASSES - REGISTER NOW! |
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PAINTED CARDINAL HOLIDAY SCARF
with Pat Cavanaugh
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Saturday, November 14 / 10:00 am - 2:30 PM
$40 / includes materials
Just in time for the holidays, instructor Pat Cavanaugh will show you how easy it can be to create a stunning, hand painted scarf featuring eye catching Cardinals.
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DESIGN A WIND CHIME
with Libby Hitchcock
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Saturday, November 21 / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$30 / includes materials
Make a wind chime from colored glass that will grace your yard with color and sound!
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ICE DYE WORKSHOP
with Lynn Fisher
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Tuesday, December 8 & Thursday, December 10 / 6:300 - 8:00 PM
$35 includes materials / participants bring fabric or clothing item to dye
Learn to create the nuanced shading and unexpected effects that have made ice dying a popular sensation! Participants bring their own fabric or items made of natural fiber such as cotton, rayon, bamboo, or linen.
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MOSAIC WORKSHOP - all levels
with Chris Webster
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Tuesdays, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, & 12/15 / 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$45 (+ $45 materials fee, payable to instructor)
See why the ancient art of mosaics remains popular today! Instructor Chris Webster will guide you in creating a mosaic project of your choice. All levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced, and students can work on flat 2D surfaces or 3D surfaces such as flower pots or stones.
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DICHROIC GLASS JEWELRY - Level 1
with Chris Webster
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Saturday, Dec 5 & December 12 / 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM / + 1 pickup date TBD
$100 (includes materials)
In one of our most popular classes, Chris Webster will show you how easy it is to make beautiful, one-of-a-kind dichroic glass jewelry creations that you can give as gifts . . . or wear yourself! Register today - space is limited and seats fill quickly!
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Professional photographer Peter Wnek is offering a stunning selection of scenes from the greater Meriden area through Gallery 53! Each photograph is beautifully shot, printed on quality paper, protected with an acrylic glaze, and finished with framing that complements any decor. Order in the gallery or online using the link below!
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Visit smile.amazon.com, choose "Gallery 53" as the charity you wish to support, then continue shopping at smile.amazom.com - each time you make a purchase, Amazon will donate a percentage to Gallery 53!
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53 Colony Street
Meriden, CT 06451
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