Subject: Artists Newsletter May 2022

News & Opportunities for

Visual & Performing Artists of Fairfield County

May 2022

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Nicole Bricker marries techniques of oil painting with the political, digital, and domestic realities of everyday, contemporary life. Her signature use of bright color evokes the Expressionist painters of the 20th century, while also referencing the backlit vibrancy of our lives online. With a BA in Radio Film TV Studies, Nicole worked professionally in media as she studied oil painting at the National Academy of Design in New York. Born and raised in Minnesota, she now lives and works in Redding, CT. Email: nicole.bricker312@gmail.com WEBSITE

Grace DeVito is a professional portrait and gallery artist who paints representational realism. She has spent her life immersed in the art of painting, and she is adept at representational realist skills as well as portraiture, figurative, and still life genres. The love of light and form imbue her work with beauty and timelessness. A native of Connecticut, Grace studied at The School of Visual Arts in New York City, majoring in Illustration. After a decade of working in the commercial art field, she decided to pursue fine art painting. Email: gmdevito@yahoo.com WEBSITE

Gini Frank Fischer is an artist, portrait painter, graphic designer, architectural renderer, muralist, and scenic charge. She has always dreamed of adding “book illustrator” to her resume. She recently published her first picture book, "The Wilton Playshop: Inside the Heart of a Community Theater," which is both a love letter to one of her favorite stages, and a teaching book for readers of all ages to learn about the magic of community theater. Email: gini@ginifischer.com WEBSITE

Karen Schlansky is a multi media artist working in vibrant colors relating to nature and often political issues. She owned an Asian antiquities business for 25 years and worked in fine art appraisal. She enjoys working with new materials and has taken workshops at Greenwich Art Society, Silvermine and Anderson Ranch. Email: kschlansky@gmail.com WEBSITE

Leonor Dao Turut is an artist and illustrator with a unique style. Born in Venezuela, she moved to the US almost 30 years ago, making Connecticut her home after graduating from School of Visual Arts in NYC with a BA in Animation. She is active as an exhibiting artist, and as an art instructor with several organizations. Her work ranges from paintings in several media, to illustrations, as well as sculptures and doll making. Her body of work is varied and at times, surprising as she feels the theme she wants to explore demands the style and medium she will employ. Email: leitodao@me.com WEBSITE

OUR NEWS

JUNE 15 - BUY TICKETS!


We hope you'll join us for our 6th Annual Daniel E Offutt III Arts & Culture Empowerment (ACE) Awards Breakfast. The 2022 ACE awardees have been announced! Congratulations to the winners:


Alicia Cobb, ACE Artist Award

William Felton, ACE Citizen Award

Fairfield County Bank, ACE Corporate Award

Pam Lewis, ACE Educator Award

City Lights & Company, ACE Non-Profit Award

Alexandra Davern Korry, ACE President's Award


The winners will be celebrated at the ACE Awards Celebration Breakfast on June 15th at Shore & Country Club in Norwalk. Join us!

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MAY SPOTLIGHT: RICHARD KLEIN


If you missed the May edition of Spotlight on Arts & Culture live on WPKN 89.5FM, you can catch it as a podcast on Soundcloud at bit.ly/SpotKlein. Our May podcast on WPKN 89.5FM | wpkn.org features Richard Klein, Exhibitions Director at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. Richard, an artist himself, is retiring from his post in June. Hear how Richard’s own interests as a practicing artist have evolved in parallel ways to his work as a curator. Richard speaks about the 10 years in which he worked with founder Larry Aldrich, and how this unique museum has changed over the 30 years of his tenure. What were some of the most outstanding of the 100 exhibits Richard has curated and co-curated at the Aldrich, and what projects does he have up his sleeve for his next phase?

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YOUR NEWS

Melissa Benedek was accepted to three juried exhibitions: The image shows her piece "JOY" which will be shown at the "Lost And Found" exhibit at RPAC in Ridgefield through July 10th. She was also accept into Ridgefield Guild of Artists’
12th Annual Member Juried in-gallery and online show which runs May 21st to June 19th. She will be at CCNS, June 2-4 @ The Boat Warehouse, Norwalk.

Barbara Boeck's "The Bubble People" will be at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists "12th Annual Juried Member Show," reception Saturday, May 21st. Her work may also be viewed at Easton Arts Council "Art in the Country," reception Sat. May 21st and Stamford Art Association's "Changing Seasons" show at the Ferguson Library.

Nancy Breakstone’s photograph “Caribbean Reef Remnant 3” (iphone 11” x 14”) was juried into “Extinction: Save the Planet 2022” Gallerium Art Exhibition, April 22 - May 22. She also has photographs in the Greenwich Art Council's “Art To The Avenue” show through May 31, Ridgefield Guild of Artists 12th Annual Member Juried Show, May 21-June 19, with an opening reception May 21, 4-6pm, Rowayton Arts Center “Community Sponsored Awards” Exhibiting Members Show, May 22-June 19 with an opening reception on May 22, CCNS Art Show, June 2 - 4 with an opening reception on June 2, 6-10pm, and she was in Grey Cube Gallery’s “Black & White Show” in April. Nancy’s photographs were awarded first place in the Abstract & Architecture and Nature & Floral categories in the "7th Annual PIC Darien 2022 Smart Phone Contest."

Bevi Bulwinkell's painting titled, "Harmony 4" can be seen at the Carriage Barn Renewal exhibit through May 22nd. This work represents the need and hope for harmony among people of all colors and ethnicities in our divided world.

Miggs Burroughs will have a show with Ann Chernow called

Double Indemnity at The Westport Library's Sheffer Gallery from June 7th to August 6th. The two CAFC member artists double up in this exhibit inspired by the characters and contexts of classic film noir. Featuring Chernow’s stone lithographs and etchings of femme fatales, and Burroughs’ lenticular photographs drawn from “Double Indemnity” movie footage, the artists harness the stylistic elements of deep shadows, striated light and distorted angles that have become the hallmark of the genre. “Double Indemnity” explores the visual power found in the well-crafted deceits and betrayals that are at the black heart of this iconic movie genre. Reception on Thursday, June 23 at 6:30 pm. Miggs also curated the 7th Annual Art Show at Westport Women's Club, on view this Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, 2-6pm.  LEARN MORE

Ann Chernow is exhibiting “Blackmail” and 15 other stone lithographs, and four oils, at the Sheffer Gallery of the Westport Library. The exhibition titled “Double Indemnity“ will be on view from June 7th through August 6th. The opening evening, which will include a showing of the film “Double Indemnity” is on Thursday, June 23rd at 6:30 PM. The exhibition at the Westport Library is being shared by artist Miggs Burroughs. The subject of Chernow’s work is “Film Noir.” She reinterprets film images creating a sense of deja vu without the sentimentality of specific film references. For Chernow, memories from films are channels through which she addresses the human condition. Chernow’s work has been exhibited nationally and worldwide. Currently, she is exhibiting lithographs at the Lessedra Gallery Sophia, Bulgaria. LEARN MORE

Eric Chiang's Musical Planet: Paintings will be at the Jesup Gallery through July 14th with a reception on Wednesday, June 29, 6;30 pm, followed by artist talk at 7:00 pm in the Forum. Chiang’s artwork delves into the weighty issues of human connectedness and the meaning of existence, showcasing his empathy of panhuman desperation, love, connections, and hope. His theme will often determine his style—and could range from photorealism to abstraction. His work has been exhibited locally and internationally, including at the national Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, and at galleries throughout the northeast. Featured image: Eric Chiang, Singing Voyage to Destiny, oil on canvas. LEARN MORE

Grace DeVito is hosting a 3-day workshop 'Painting The Organic Still Life' on June 20-22 in a charming barn at a private working farm in Weston. Participants will be able to learn her process of multi layered still life painting by lecture, demonstration and critiques. Individual instruction will be given throughout the workshop. LEARN MORE

Eugenie Diserio’s painting "Mercy" (acrylic, metallics on canvas, 36 x 48”) is in the Ridgefield Guild of Artists "12th Annual Members Show”  juried by Lisa Cooper of Elisa Contemporary Art Gallery. The exhibit opens on May 21 in-gallery and online to June 19. She will also be showing "Babel III/One World" (mixed media, 40 x 40”) in Stamford Art Association’s "The Art of Community" at The Ferguson Library May 26 - Aug. 25. "Ruby Vortex" (acrylic on canvas, 40 x 30”) is included in "She Is Rising,” a benefit exhibit for LiveGirl at The Carriage Barn Arts Center June 2 - 16.

Gini Frank Fischer launches a Limited First Printing of "The Wilton Playshop: Inside the Heart of a Community Theater." The book is being published in a hardcover, and will be celebrated with a gathering at the very theater that inspired the book. A wonderful introduction to theater for readers of all ages, this limited printing has eight bonus pages, including a comprehensive list of the theater’s 84 seasons of productions and two history articles written by Skip Ploss, complete with vintage photos. The launch on Sunday, May 22, 2:00 - 5:00 pm at The Wilton Playshop, includes a theatrical reading of the book, followed by a light reception, an informal author Q and A, and a book signing. ORDER HERE

Adair Heitmann's clay monotype with chine collé, "Sperm and Eggs," from her Gem Overlay series, has been selected by juror, Tatiana Mori, to travel in an international exhibition to the East London Printmakers, London, England. The "Shop Swap 2022" will run from June 5 - August 28 with simultaneous exhibitions in London for CCP juried artists and at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk for East London Printmakers. LEARN MORE

Jennifer Moné Hill will be showing her two pieces, "Radiant No. 1 & 2" (36x24”), at the Carriage Barn Arts Center's "She Is Rising" Exhibit and Benefit for LiveGirl, opening June 2 through June 16. Jennifer will also be showing her abstract round resin work at the 59th Annual CCNS Art Show, June 2-4. Over Memorial Day weekend, find Jennifer at the Westport Fine Arts Festival, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm., free and open to the public.

B. Fulton Jennes, poet laureate of Ridgefield, will read from her newly released chapbook Blinded Birds on Wednesday, June 8, at 7:00 pm in the Ridgefield Library Program Room. Blinded Birds traces the descent of three generations of women into depression, alcoholism, and addiction—predispositions that “tumble down generations / like a Slinky toy on the stairs.” But as the collection makes clear, there is hope for recovery and healing beyond. Copies of Blinded Birds will be available for purchase and signing at the event or may be ordered from your independent bookseller. REGISTER

Barbara Loss is honored to have had her photograph, "Urban Backs with Lines, Curves and Arches" accepted into the "12th Annual Juried Member Show at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists  now through June 19 by Juror Lisa Cooper, of Elisa Contemporary Art Gallery. The opening reception is May 21 from 4-6PM.

Dan Makara's "CRIMEA RIVER" will be on display at the Waveny Park Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan beginning April 29th. Makara sees the large abstract painting and assemblage of old children's toys and programed neon, as a refutation of Darwin's Theory of Evolution, which suggests the human race has advanced. The saving grace of the "art " is the central lenticular image only visible when viewed in person.

Claire Mazza, professional dancer and co-founder of East Coast Contemporary Ballet will take the helm of the Darien Arts Center's dance program (a well-known dance program and the largest department at the DAC). She will fill the shoes of Bonnie Gombos, DAC Dance Director for the past 20 years

Jill Nichols is hosting a Garden Plein Air Painting Workshop at one of the most beautiful gardens in Connecticut - a private location near Shelton which will only be revealed to attendees. The workshop, a great way to celebrate spring, is limited to 10 people. Contact Jill at jill@jillnichols.com WEBSITE

Don Perley will be having a solo show at Pleiades Gallery in New York City, opening June 14th, with a reception on June 16th, 5-8pm. Pictured here: "Spirit Wheel" oil on canvas (36 X 48)

Trish Wend's "Rites of Spring" won an Award of Merit at the Women Artists of the West's Spring Online Show, Spring Fling. The show runs through June 30.

OTHER NEWS

STAMFORD MURALS COMMUNITY POPUP ART FESTIVAL


Save the Date! July 16, 1-5pm. Experience Stamford's PopUp art festival with a live mini-mural competition, dj, art vendors, food trucks, public drawing wall, silent disco, and more! The upcoming Stamford Murals projects include a summer art education & mural making program at the Boys & GIrls Club funded by the Fairfield County Association. This is an expansion of the Blaze Your Own Trail project, with more youth artists and a bigger wall for us to paint. The first private mural commission, by artist Lauren Clayton, is close to complete and there are several more in development.

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ARTIST STATEMENTS


Creating an artist statement can be a pain point for artists who want to get it just right. The goal is to get to the heart of who you are creatively, and how that informs your work. NYFA Staff share five things they like to see in artist statements, and five pet peeves. Find out how to create the perfect statement.

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8 PLATFORMS EVERY ARTIST SHOULD USE


Where do you see your art business in the next year?

Five years? Do you feel stuck creatively and you want to spend more time in the studio? Growth is often at the heart of where we want to be going, and growing your business takes a well-rounded strategy, a healthy dose of effort, and the right tools. Learn about which tools and platforms are worth using.

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3 QUESTIONS EVERY ARTIST NEEDS TO ASK THEMSELVES MID YEAR


As mid-year approaches and the heat sets in, it’s time to reevaluate where you are with the plans you set at the start of the New Year. Summer is a critical time for every artist to take stock of where they are with their goals.

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CALLS FOR ARTISTS

BRIDGEPORT MURALISTS

DEADLINE MAY 26


The City of Bridgeport’s Office of Planning & Economic Development (OPED) is making a call for proposals from entities capable of artistically reinventing railroad underpasses as places of art through any variety of media, between South Avenue and Broad Street along the railroad pathways of Bridgeport. These pieces of artwork will continue a series of place-making landmarks for pedestrians.

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NORWALK MURALISTS


DEADLINE MAY 31


Norwalk Arts Commission is seeking experienced Muralists for a new Art in Public Places Project for 2-D visual art. This RFQ (Request for Qualifications), being made on behalf of the City of Norwalk, is for artists, and artist teams, for a site-specific outdoor public art project that will be installed at the Metro North Underpass on Monroe Street in South Norwalk.

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INDIE AUTHOR PROJECT

DEADLINE MAY 31


For indie-published authors, this contest is a fantastic opportunity to elevate careers and expand readership. Winning authors will reach new readers via participating Connecticut libraries. There’s also a prize!

APPLY HERE

GORDON FINE ARTS FESTIVALS

DEADLINES VARY


There are a number of summer festivals from Gordon Fine Arts. Shows are juried for excellence and are open to all fine arts and crafts media, including painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics, jewelry, glass, fiber, wood, metal, sculpture, mixed media and leather.


Norwalk Art Festival - June 18 - 19

Weston Arts Festival - July 16 - 17

Stamford Art Festival, at Harbor Point - July 23 - 24

SoNo Arts Festival - August 6 - 7

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THE CT HALL OF CHANGE GREAT 8

DEADLINE JUNE 3


The Connecticut Hall of Change is now accepting nominations for the next Great 8 of 2022. This award honors individuals who have been formerly incarcerated who have made significant contributions to their community since their release.

NOMINATE

22nd ANNUAL VIVIAN & STANLEY REED MARINE SHOW

DEADLINE JUNE 5


The Stamford Art Association Townhouse Galley seeks artists for a multimedia juried exhibit with cash prizes. They are asking artists to submit 1-5 pieces of artwork on the theme of any subject depicting the sea, the seashore, boats and activity on or near the water. The exhibit will run June 25-July 28 with a reception on Saturday, June 25, 4-6pm.

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"OUTwork" PRIDE EXHIBIT

DEADLINE JUNE 30


City Lights and Bridgeport Pride are teaming up their 12th annual exhibit. Exploring LGBTQ+ themes and related issues, this show opens July 23rd.

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ART WITH HEART & HOPE

DEADLINE JULY 1


This show is a fundraiser and pop-up show that shares the works of artists living with illness, disability, or caregiving responsibilities. It combines the healing power of art with the equally powerful component of storytelling, where works are displayed alongside written statements from the artists who share the many ways art helps them cope and channel complex emotion. For questions about applying, email Angelina@beyondmybattle.org

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2022 NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

DEADLINE JULY 25


The Guild of Boston Artists invites artists to submit art for an exhibit that will run from September 3 - October 1. Awards are $1500 in cash. Categories: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture

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RGOA 9TH ANNUAL ART WALK

DEADLINE JULY 30


The Ridgefield Guild of Artists invites all members in good standing to enter for the opportunity to be an exhibiting artist in Art Walk Ridgefield, when the streets of downtown Ridgefield turn into a strolling art gallery.

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'MUSIC ON THE HILL' CHORUS

CALLING ALL SINGERS!


Join the Summer Chorus of Music on the HillOpen without audition - experienced adult and teen singers from across the region are welcome. Music on the Hill is an independent, non-profit, community of musicians and music lovers. Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays in July at 7 p.m. Concert: Thursday, July 28 at 7 p.m. at The Little Theater at Wilton High School.

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LINKS TO OPPORTUNITIES

JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, & VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Technical Director

ACT of CT, Ridgefield


Head of Individual Giving and Events

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, Ridgefield


Summer Intern

Ridgefield Guild of Artists


Education Coordinator

Ridgefield Guild of Artists


Social Media Specialist (SMS)

Westport Country Playhouse


Patron Services Representative

ACT of CT, Ridgefield


 

FUNDING, GRANTS, & FELLOWSHIPS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Artist Communities Alliance Directory of Artist Residencies
Artworkarchive: Complete guide to Artist Opportunities; Calls for Artists
Call for Entry (Cafe)
Massachusetts Arts Council ArtSake Calls to Artists
Creative Ground (New England's Directory of Creative Enterprises and Artists)
Creative Capital
Hyperallergic Opportunities
New York Foundation for the Arts Classifieds (Opportunities; Jobs)
Springboard for the Arts (Opportunities) 

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