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SUMMARY:Connecticut Historic Gardens Day at Weir Farm
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day at Weir Farm National Historic Site\, where gardens and art go hand-in-hand. Weir Farm National Historic Site\, the only national park dedicated to American painting\, is a proud member of Connecticut’s Historic Gardens\, an organization committed to preserving and promoting historic gardens throughout Connecticut. \nFormer Weir Farm artist-in-residence Bonnie Beers Johnson won this year’s annual Historic Gardens Day Poster Art Contest and will be at the park with her original work. Come view the winning painting\, Weir Farm Peonies\, and learn more about the stunning historic gardens that have been inspiring artists for over a century. Park staff and Garden Gang volunteers will offer short informal talks in the Sunken Garden and Secret Garden about each garden’s history\, flowers\, restoration\, and ongoing preservation. \nIn addition to the talks\, visitors can spend an afternoon painting en plain air in the gardens using the park’s free-to-use watercolor supplies. Instructor Bobbi Eike Mullen will be available to provide tips on watercolor painting. Join us for a fun-filled Historic Gardens Day!
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/connecticut-historic-gardens-day-at-weir-farm/
LOCATION:Weir Farm\, 735 Nod Hill Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Community Celebration,Exhibit,Family Event,Free
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SUMMARY:74th Annual Wilton Artists’ Summer Show Exhibition/Reception
DESCRIPTION:Reception to celebrate more than 50 Wilton artists displaying diverse styles\, media\, and subjects in this two-month long annual Summer Show. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. \nReception open to the public. Exhibition runs through Tuesday\, Aug. 28. \nWilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Road\, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/74th-annual-wilton-artists-summer-show-exhibition-reception/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Fashion Exhibition:  A Century of Style: 1860 - 1960
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the upcoming New York Fashion Week\, the Wilton Historical Society is presenting a fashion exhibition\, A Century of Style: 1860 – 1960\, which will open on Saturday\, Aug. 25\, and run through Oct. 6. Decade by decade\, the exhibition traces evolving styles in women’s special occasion garb. \nFrom an all-white cotton lace flounced dress suitable for a tea party in a garden to a Jackie Kennedy-esque beige A-line with rhinestone accented bow\, an Edwardian bridesmaid dress with train to a sophisticated wasp-waisted 1940s dress with matching custom-made suede shoes\, style trends are captured in these carefully saved clothes which had special significance to their owners. \nAlso on display are an acid-green\, silk\, high-necked gown with black netting and jet beads from the late 1880s\, which came from the Elizabeth Ambler Estate\, and was possibly worn by Betty Ambler’s grandmother. Lady Mary Crawley of Downton Abbey would have looked stunning in the black chiffon flapper dress accented with rhinestones for a night on the town. A display of purses and women’s shoes rounds out the show. \nThe exhibition was developed by the Wilton Historical Society\, Pamela Hovland\, and Megan Smith-Harris.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-fashion-exhibition-a-century-of-style-1860-1960/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Daryl Hawk:  Distant Journeys Photography Exhibition Reception
DESCRIPTION:“Daryl Hawk:  Distant Journeys\,” is a 30-year retrospective of color images from around the world by explorer and international documentary photographer (and Wilton resident) Daryl Hawk. Fifty of Hawk’s favorite images from North\, Central and South America\, Cuba\, Patagonia\, the Arctic\, Antarctica\, India\, Ladakh\, Bhutan\, New Zealand will be on display in an exhibition at the Wilton Library that runs from Friday\, Sept. 7 through Friday\, Oct 5. \nThe opening reception on Friday\, Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. is free and open to the public. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/daryl-hawk-distant-journeys-photography-exhibition-reception/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Century of Style: 1860 – 1960 Exhibition Celebration\, Guest of Honor\, Jade Hobson\, former style editor at Vogue Magazine
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, Sept. 8 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.\, head to the Wilton Historical Society for a glass of something bubbly\, and a look at a century’s worth of women’s special occasion fashions. Inspired by the upcoming New York Fashion Week (Sept. 5-12)\, the event will toast the fashion exhibition “A Century of Style:  1860-1960.” Guest of Honor is Wilton’s Jade Hobson\, former style editor of Vogue Magazine\, who may be persuaded to share a story or two of her own experiences at Fashion Week. The exhibition runs through Oct. 6. All are invited. No charge. \nAbout the exhibition:\nThe Wilton Historical Society is presenting a fashion exhibition\, “A Century of Style: 1860-1960\,” open through Oct. 6. Decade by decade\, the exhibition traces evolving styles in women’s special occasion garb. From an all-white cotton lace flounced dress suitable for a tea party in a garden to a Jackie Kennedy-esque black A-line with satin bow\, an Edwardian bridesmaid dress with train to a sophisticated wasp-waisted 1940s dress with matching custom-made suede shoes\, style trends are captured in these carefully saved clothes which had special significance to their owners. Also on display are an acid-green silk high-necked gown with black netting and jet beads from the late 1880s which came from the Elizabeth Ambler Estate\, and was possibly worn by Betty Ambler’s grandmother. Lady Mary Crawley of Downton Abbey would have looked stunning in the stunning black chiffon flapper dress accented with rhinestones for a night on the town. A display of purses and women’s shoes rounds out the show. \nThe exhibition was developed by the Wilton Historical Society\, Pamela Hovland\, and Megan Smith-Harris.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/a-century-of-style-1860-1960-exhibition-celebration-guest-of-honor-jade-hobson-former-style-editor-at-vogue-magazine/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
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SUMMARY:CT Contemporary 2018 and Imagine Alice...
DESCRIPTION:Silvermine Galleries will host CT Contemporary 2018\, which includes work from a selection of galleries that represent the ever-growing contemporary art gallery scene in Connecticut. Opening simultaneously is printmaker Margot Bittenbender’s solo show\, Imagine Alice…. The two exhibitions will run from Oct. 14 to Nov. 10\, 2018\, and the public is invited to an opening reception on Sunday\, Oct. 14 from 2-4 p.m.. \nCT Contemporary 2018\nFeatured in CT Contemporary 2018 are EBK Gallery in Hartford\, Fred Giampietro Gallery in New Haven\, Melanie Carr Gallery in Essex\, and the artists of the Silvermine Guild. Each gallery will show a variety of new work. Some will focus on a single discipline or theme. Joining the event as sponsors\, Handwright Gallery and Sorelle Gallery of New Canaan will welcome visitors at their in-town New Canaan locations. Silvermine will have a map available for the public. \n“We hope to give the public a chance to see vibrant and surprising works of contemporary art from galleries they might not normally have a chance to visit\,” said Roger Mudre\, director of the Silvermine Galleries\, “and we’re delighted to have the support of Handwright and Sorelle Galleries here in New Canaan.” \nEric Ben-Kiki of EBK Gallery\, located in downtown Hartford\, will exhibit sculpture—with an emphasis on material and object. EBK artists include Donna Forma\, Peter Kirkiles\, Terrence Lavin\, Maureen McCabe\, Adam Niklewicz\, and Peter Waite. Forms include lush\, curvilinear wood; organic objects; and works that merge the industrial and the lyrical. \nFred Giampietro Gallery\, located in New Haven near the Yale University Art Gallery\, will show paintings by Riley Brewster and various works by Jonathan Waters. Brewster writes that his paintings “employ an initiating form\, which operates spatially\, metaphorically\, and structurally as a threshold space.” Waters has worked with sculptors Mark di Suvero\, Charles Ginnever\, and Richard Serra\, and his work includes both sculpture and print collage. \nMelanie Carr Gallery of Essex is presenting the artwork of seven exceptional female contemporary artists all working in Connecticut. They include Mary Dwyer\, Jennifer Knaus\, Janet Passehl\, Rachel Hellerich\, Sarah Rohlfing\, Elizabeth Gourlay\, and Ellen Hackl Fagan. All have a dedicated practice and extensive exhibition record. The focus of the work ranges from contemporary figurative to minimalist sculpture. Carr herself is a Connecticut-based artist who began her studies in visual art after serving in the United States Navy as an Operations Specialist onboard the USS Willamette (AO-180) in Pearl Harbor\, HI. \nCT Contemporary 2018 offers an exciting selection of work from some of Connecticut’s most accomplished contemporary artists and cutting-edge galleries. Silvermine Arts Center is grateful to Handwright and Sorelle Galleries in New Canaan\, and to the Co-Chairs of Silvermine Guild\, David Dunlop and Roger Mudre\, for their help sponsoring the exhibit. The exhibition runs for 4 weeks and will be on view through Nov. 10. \nImagine Alice… Prints by Margot Bittenbender\nWhile she was living in Japan\, printmaker Margot Bittenbender was surprised to find Lewis Carroll’s Alice\, with the Tenniel illustrations\, in Japanese translation in a museum store in Kanazawa. She began to see Alice everywhere—in paintings\, in dioramas by children’s book illustrators\, in manga cartoons\, and even in a café where a costumed waitress served her a drink with a lit sparkler in the glass and wished her a Happy Un-birthday.” \nAn accomplished artist and teacher who spent 12 years living and working in Asia—in Hong Kong\, Singapore\, Tokyo\, Nishinomiya\, and Bangkok—Bittenbender wondered what sort of wonderland Alice might have found if the rabbit hole had opened up there instead of in England. Stately mums\, origami butterflies\, a magical mushroom kimono\, a Jabberwock in a bamboo forest\, and many other scenes came to life in her prints. “My Alice and I went walking through Japan together\, observing and dreaming\, seeing the real and the unreal\,” said Bittenbender. Her new solo show\, Imagine Alice…\, reinvents the familiar elements of Alice’s story—rabbits and roses\, pocket watches and playing cards and more—in deftly executed intaglio prints.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/ct-contemporary-2018-and-imagine-alice/
LOCATION:Silvermine Arts Center\, 1037 Silvermine Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Exhibit,Gallery Opening
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SUMMARY:John Harris and William McCarthy: Water Air Earth Art Exhibition/Reception
DESCRIPTION:John Harris and William McCarthy bring their love of nature to the walls of Wilton Library for this October exhibition\, “Water Air Earth.” Harris is most interested in exploring water’s physical properties–reflection\, turbidity\, rhythm\, pattern–that make up its unique viewing experience. McCarthy’s landscapes have evolved over the years evoking a subtle variation of light and atmosphere. \nThe opening reception is free and open to the public. Exhibition runs Oct. 10 through Nov. 8. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. Media Sponsor:  The Wilton Bulletin.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/john-harris-and-william-mccarthy-water-air-earth-art-exhibition-reception/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Exhibit,Free,Gallery Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181123T100000
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SUMMARY:Great Trains Holiday Show
DESCRIPTION:Trains\, Trains\, and more Trains for the holidays at the Wilton Historical Society! \nAfter the familiar Thanksgiving rituals of parades\, turkey and football\, treat the children in your life to an entrancing afternoon with trains and live entertainment. Dressed for the holidays\, the Wilton Historical Society’s historic 18th and 19th century buildings are transformed into a train-lovers delight with many different model train layouts winding through tiny towns with a variety of different kinds of buildings\, tunnels and landscapes! The model train displays enchant visitors of all ages with lots of buttons to push and knowledgeable “train engineers” on hand to “talk trains.” In a special train room for the youngest guests\, Thomas the Tank Engine and Brio trains are ready for hands-on fun. The Wilton Historical Society is the place to be – come enjoy the ever-popular Great Trains Holiday Show! \nNew this year – model trains are toot\, toot\, tooting upstairs in the Toy Loft\, which is filled with the favorite toys of yesteryear\, where the very popular Alvin the Chipmunk layout can be found. \nModel train enthusiasts can see nine layouts\, including G\, HO\, O\, N\, S gauge and Lego trains. \nThe Great Trains Holiday Show opens on Friday\, Nov. 23\, 12-4 p.m.. \nAnd even more on Saturday\, Nov. 24!  Special Performance 2-3 p.m.\, puppeteer/singer/storyteller Tom H. Hanford. No charge \nJoin Tom Hooker Hanford as he performs seasonal songs and stories for kids at the Opening Weekend of the Great Trains Holiday Show! His programs combine music\, storytelling\, and colorful painted masks. In recent years Tom has taken his interactive shows for children to Old Sturbridge Village and The Berkshire Museum in Massachusetts\, Clermont State Historic Site\, The Farmers Museum\, Olana\, and Erie Canal Village in New York State\, and many other museums\, historic sites\, festivals\, schools and libraries. \nSee the Great Trains Exhibit on Saturday (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)\, and leave some time for the kids to enjoy an art project. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. they can color a wooden train engine\, perfect for using as an ornament. Art project fee:  Members are $5/child\, max $15/family; non-members are $10/child\, max $30/family. \nMark your calendars for Saturday\, Dec. 8\, which is a Holly Jolly day at the Society\, with Santa visiting (11 a.m.-2 p.m.)\, pomander and gingerbread workshops\, Music on the Hill singing and ringing their Songs with Santa in the 1860 Abbott Barn\, and silhouette cutting by Deborah O’Connor (by appointment). \nThe Great Trains Holiday Show will run from Friday\, Nov. 23\, 2018 through Monday\, Jan. 21\, 2019. Wednesdays–Saturdays\, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sundays 12-4 p.m.. Admission is free for members of the Society; $5/non-member child and $10/non-member adults. Please check the website for additional holiday programs and updated train show schedules.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/great-trains-holiday-show/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Exhibit,Family Event,Historic,Kids
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SUMMARY:Middlebrook School Science & Engineering Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Middlebrook School Science & Engineering Fair will be held on Tuesday\, Jan. 29\, (snow date is Jan. 31)\, in Middlebrook’s New Gym (11 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Old Gym (2-6 p.m.). \nThe Fair invites students to explore and expand their understanding of a science or engineering related topic. Students\, working independently or in teams of two\, will: \n\ndevelop a hypothesis\nconduct their own experiment\ndraw conclusions\norganize results into a visual display\npresent their project to judges\n\n\n\n\n\nThe​ ​Middlebrook​ ​Science​ ​&​ ​Engineering​ ​Fair​ ​is​ ​sponsored​ ​by​ ​the Middlebrook​ ​PTA​ ​and​ ​the​ ​Wilton​ ​Education​ ​Foundation.​ ​
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/middlebrook-school-science-engineering-fair/
LOCATION:Middlebrook School
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Event,Free,Kids,Schools
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society's  Black History Month Exhibition:  "Tools of a Shameful Trade"
DESCRIPTION:Marking Black History Month\, the Wilton Historical Society presents\, Tools of a Shameful Trade\, a small exhibition of slavery artifacts. Though many of the objects which can be seen are from the south\, slavery in Connecticut dates back as far as the mid-1600s. The objects on display include a neck collar\, shackles\, a plantation whip\, and an 1835 broadside advertising a runaway slave. Also shown is a 1808-1824 ledger kept by Samuel Wakeman of Fairfield\, which includes references to eight individuals with African ancestry – Jeffrey Freeman\, Frederick\, Primus Burr\, Titus Freemen\, John\, Ned Freeman\, Hiram and Primas Jenning. \nThere were a number of families in Wilton who owned slaves\, including the well-known Lambert family\, whose ancestral home can be seen at 150 Danbury Rd. at Lambert Corner. A 1757 letter from the Wilton Historical Society’s permanent collection confirms the sale of a slave named Jack to David Lambert; it is also exhibited. Tools of a Shameful Trade will be on display through the end of February\, 2019. \nResearch has revealed that a black slave named Haggar\, born 1770\, and owned by Wilton’s Samuel Belden II\, was married to a Native American slave named Bill Tonquin. Tonquin was owned by another branch of the Belden family in Wilton. Haggar and Bill Tonquin had three children\, Prince\, Nancy and Black Jack\, and lived in the Belden Store at the corner of Ridgefield Rd. and “Danbury Pike” a crossways that is at the heart of Wilton’s town center. Haggar Tonquin is documented as being the last slave in Wilton. Her children were slaves\, but were born with the promise of freedom\, as they would have been freed at age 21 by the Connecticut law passed in 1783. \nWilton had a stop on the Underground Railroad\, at the home of the abolitionist William Wakeman on Seeley Road. \nThis exhibition would not be possible without generous exhibition loans by John and Samantha Reznikoff. \nThe Wilton Historical Society is open Tuesday-Saturday\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, and is located at 224 Danbury Rd.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-societys-black-history-month-exhibition-tools-of-a-shameful-trade/
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SUMMARY:Bullets\, Bonds\, and Butter:  Wilton Responds to War 1776-2006
DESCRIPTION:Opening on March 15\, Bullets\, Bonds\, and Butter:  Wilton Responds to War\, 1776-2006\, the new exhibition at the Wilton Historical Society\, commemorates the contributions of both the soldiers and the townsfolk who answered the call of war. While troops fought on the front lines\, Wilton residents of all ages back at home were engaged in supporting the war effort in ways both large and small. Rationing\, writing letters to the troops\, knitting socks and making bandages\, buying war bonds\, manufacturing diverse supplies\, spotting airplanes from observation towers\, collecting scrap\, sending soccer balls to underprivileged children around the world\, and in some cases\, protesting against war were all part of the response. \nBullets\, Bonds\, and Butter:  Wilton Responds to War\, 1776-2006 includes material from the Revolutionary War\, the War of 1812\, the Civil War\, World War I\, World War II\, the Korean War\, the Viet Nam War\, and the war in Iraq. To mark the anniversary of the birth of the American Legion in March of 1919\, the Wilton Historical Society worked with Adjutant Tom Moore of Wilton’s James B. Whipple Post 86 to develop a special section on the history of the organization\, which includes some of their artifacts. \nThe opening day of the exhibition\, Friday\, March 15 from 2-3 p.m.\, will be celebrated with a “birthday” cake to honor Wilton’s Post 86 and the American Legion. All are invited!
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/bullets-bonds-and-butter-wilton-responds-to-war-1776-2006/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Historic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190601
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
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SUMMARY:All About Color Art Exhibition/Reception at Wilton Library
DESCRIPTION:Eight area artists will be exhibiting at Wilton Library for the library’s May art exhibition. The artists are Sally Aldrich\, Ridgefield; Rich Alexander\, Mt. Kisco; Sharon Cavagnolo\, Chappaqua; Hans Fischer\, Ridgefield; Jennifer Moné Hill\, Danbury; Nancy Moore\, Ridgefield; Erin Nazzaro\, Redding; and Kris Davenport Toohey\, Westport. \nTheir works represent a wide variety of media and subject matter choices. The opening reception on Friday\, May 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. The exhibition runs through May 31. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/all-about-color-art-exhibition-reception-at-wilton-library/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Exhibit,Free,Not for profit,Reception
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190830
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
CREATED:20190702T145906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190703T020627Z
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SUMMARY:75th Annual Wilton Artists' Summer Show Exhibition/Reception
DESCRIPTION:A reception to celebrate more than 50 Wilton artists displaying diverse styles\, media\, and subjects in Wilton Library‘s two-month long annual Summer Show will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Friday\, July 12.  A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. The reception is free and open to the public. Exhibition will run through Thursday\, Aug. 29.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/75th-annual-wilton-artists-summer-show-exhibition-reception/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Community Events,Exhibit,Free,Gallery Opening,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190729T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
CREATED:20190702T151000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T151000Z
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SUMMARY:Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Exhibition/Reception: Myung Gyun You
DESCRIPTION:July brings Myung Gyun You to the Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Program at the Wilton Library. After immigrating to the United States from South Korea several years ago\, Myung has traveled constantly from place to place around the country\, noticing the evidence of deep geological history amidst the wide range of natural habitats. He has been collecting soils from each place he travels to and incorporates these soils into his work\, expressing the evolutionary history of the planet as part of his man-made pieces. Event is held in the Rimer Room of the Wilton Library. See library’s registration link for details.  Co-sponsored by Weir Farm Art Center and Weir Farm National Historic Site and presented by Wilton Library. No charge. Registration suggested. Register with the link below or call 203-762-3950.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/weir-farm-artist-in-residence-exhibition-reception-myung-gyun-you/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Community Events,Exhibit,Food,Free,Presentation,Reception
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190826
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
CREATED:20190220T231357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T231357Z
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SUMMARY:87th Cannon Grange Agricultural Fair & Exposition
DESCRIPTION:An authentic agricultural fair\, the Cannon Grange Ag Fair is the only fair of its kind in lower Fairfield County! Area residents are invited to exhibit a variety of baked goods and culinary arts\, homegrown vegetables\, fruit\, flowers\, hand crafts\, sewing & needlework\, photography\, small farm animals\, eggs and photography. \nThe Cannon Grange Fair recalls Wilton’s rural and agrarian past\, and provides an opportunity for children\, youth\, adults and families to enjoy the exhibits inside the historic Grange Hall and on its grounds located in the heart of Cannondale Village. Several state-level baking contests are available from the Association of CT Fairs with their Adult Baking\, Junior Baking and 2-Crust Apple Pie Contests. Both concessionaires and area Non-Profits will also show on the fair grounds. \nA new baking contest is being inaugurated in 2019 with the “Dave Barrett–Cannon Grange Perpetual Trophy” contest. Dave and his wife Joyce have been avid fair participants\, having won many baking contests in previous years. Dave succumbed to illness last year and we’ve renamed this special contest in Dave’s memory. \nFind a Fair Book\, with all the rules and requirements for submitting entries\, at area merchants\, or online. See you at the Fair!
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/87th-cannon-grange-agricultural-fair-exposition/
LOCATION:Cannon Grange Hall\, 25 Cannon Road\, Wilton\, CT\, 06897
CATEGORIES:Animals,Club,Community Events,Exhibit,Family Event,Festival,Food,Fundraiser,Kids,Live Music,Not for profit,Outdoor Event,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191004
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
CREATED:20190826T031233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T031957Z
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SUMMARY:Silk Painters International–NY Metro Chapter Art Exhibition/Reception at Wilton Library
DESCRIPTION:The NY Metro Chapter artists of Silk Painters International (SPIN) display their fascinating works in Wilton Library’s September art exhibition. Joining Wilton artist Ronda Lanzi (Wilton\, CT) in this exhibition are Gloria Lanza-Bajo (Brooklyn\, NY)\, Lydia Bang (Palisades Park\, NJ)\, PJ Cobbs (New York\, NY)\, Jim Cusmano and Chris Cusmano (Long Valley\, NJ)\, Calice Fyffe (Catskill\, NY)\, Susan Grant (Califon\, NJ)\, Linda Parker (Orange\, NJ)\, Suzanne Punch (New York\, NY)\, Sissi Siska (Hoboken\, NJ)\, and Johanna Tiemann (New York\, NY). \nTheir works represent a wide variety of styles\, media and subject matter choices all created on silk. The opening reception is free and open to the public. The exhibition runs from Sept. 6 through Oct. 3. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/sold-painters-international-ny-metro-chapter-art-exhibition-reception-at-wilton-library/2019-09-06/1/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Exhibit,Free,Gallery Opening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190907
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
CREATED:20190826T031233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190826T031957Z
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SUMMARY:Silk Painters International–NY Metro Chapter Art Exhibition/Reception at Wilton Library
DESCRIPTION:The NY Metro Chapter artists of Silk Painters International (SPIN) display their fascinating works in Wilton Library’s September art exhibition. Joining Wilton artist Ronda Lanzi (Wilton\, CT) in this exhibition are Gloria Lanza-Bajo (Brooklyn\, NY)\, Lydia Bang (Palisades Park\, NJ)\, PJ Cobbs (New York\, NY)\, Jim Cusmano and Chris Cusmano (Long Valley\, NJ)\, Calice Fyffe (Catskill\, NY)\, Susan Grant (Califon\, NJ)\, Linda Parker (Orange\, NJ)\, Suzanne Punch (New York\, NY)\, Sissi Siska (Hoboken\, NJ)\, and Johanna Tiemann (New York\, NY). \nTheir works represent a wide variety of styles\, media and subject matter choices all created on silk. The opening reception is free and open to the public. The exhibition runs from Sept. 6 through Oct. 3. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/sold-painters-international-ny-metro-chapter-art-exhibition-reception-at-wilton-library/2019-09-06/2/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Exhibit,Free,Gallery Opening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200121
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
CREATED:20191124T182314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191124T182314Z
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SUMMARY:Wilton Historical Society Great Trains Holiday Show
DESCRIPTION:Trains\, Trains\, Trains–and Santa\, too\, for the holidays at the Wilton Historical Society! The Wilton Historical Society is the place to be–come enjoy the ever-popular Great Trains Holiday Show! \nAfter the familiar Thanksgiving rituals of parades\, turkey and football\, keep the family fun going\, and enjoy the beginning of the holiday season. Take the children in your life to an entrancing afternoon with trains and live entertainment. Dressed for the holidays\, the Wilton Historical Society’s historic 18th and 19th century buildings are transformed into a train-lovers delight with many different model train layouts winding through tiny towns with a variety of different kinds of buildings\, tunnels and even a working gondola! The display enchants visitors of all ages with lots of buttons to push and knowledgeable “train engineers” on hand to “talk trains”. \nNew this year–a spectacular model winter village upstairs in the Toy Loft\, which is filled with the favorite toys of yesteryear. In a special train room for the youngest guests\, Thomas the Tank Engine and Brio trains are ready for hands-on fun. \nThe Great Trains Holiday Show is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.\, and Sundays\, 12-4 p.m.\, beginning Friday\, Nov. 29\, 2019 through Monday\, January 20\, 2020. \nAdmission is free for members of the Society; $5 per non-member child and $10 for non-member adults.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-historical-society-great-trains-holiday-show/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Event,Historic,Kids,Not for profit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191221
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
CREATED:20191126T175518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191126T175518Z
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SUMMARY:How Sweet It Is in Wilton Gingerbread House Contest
DESCRIPTION:Wilton Library and the Wilton Chamber of Commerce are inviting individuals\, families\, groups\, organizations and businesses to submit gingerbread or other edible models of Wilton houses or buildings to be put on display in the library. \nDrop off dates and times for the creations are Sunday\, Dec. 1\, from 1-4:30 p.m. and Monday\, Dec. 2\, from 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.. \nEntries will be judged in two age groups by prominent community members. The groups are 12 and under; and ages 13 to adult. \nThis year\, in conjunction with Wilton Library’s 125th anniversary\, the contest celebrates the past\, present and future of Wilton. Residents are encouraged to create an edible model of a house\, building\, public space or any other aspect of Wilton to represent the town’s past\, present and imagined future. Winners will be judged in three categories–Most Whimsical\, Best Historical Wilton Place\, and Most Visionary Design of a Wilton Place. \nFrom Dec. 3-Dec. 16\, visitors to the library also can vote for their favorite models. Winners will be announced Dec. 18 at 4 p.m.. \nWinning submissions\, including the Community Favorite\, will be awarded Wilton Chamber gift certificates courtesy of Fairfield County Bank. Entries will remain on display through Dec. 22. See the library’s website for full details\, including measurements\, guidelines\, entry forms and helpful links.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/how-sweet-it-is-in-wilton-gingerbread-house-contest/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Contest,Create!,Exhibit,Free,Historic,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
CREATED:20200105T195021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200105T195021Z
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SUMMARY:Wilton Library: Winter Interlude Art Exhibition & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Nine area artists will be showcased in Wilton Library’s first art exhibition of the new year\, “Winter Interlude.” Wilton artists are Dawn Dahl\, Gini Fischer\, Dorothy Hyde\, Trish Nelson\, Rama Ramaswami\, and Robert Tortorella. Other Artists include Frank Bordonaro\, Norwalk; Bobbi Eike Mullen\, Weston/Georgetown; and Dick Rauh\, Westport (formerly Wilton). Their works represent a wide variety of styles\, media and subject matter choices. \nReception free and open to the public. Exhibition runs through January 30\, 2020.  A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-library-winter-interlude-art-exhibition-reception/
LOCATION:Wilton Library
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Community Celebration,Community Events,Exhibit,Free,Launch,Reception
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200228
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
CREATED:20200116T175552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T175612Z
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SUMMARY:Wilton Library:  The Art of Firing Circuits Studios Exhibition and Reception
DESCRIPTION:Ten area artists will be showcased in Wilton Library’s art exhibition\, “The Art of Firing Circuits Studios.” The artists are all from the Firing Circuits Studios in Norwalk and include Cecilia Fradet\, Mari Gyorgyey\, Lydia Larson\, Emily Hamilton Laux\, Cate Leach\, Claudia Mengel\, Valerie Rovens\, Mark Schiff\, Brian Walker\, and Nancy C. Woodward. Their works represent a wide variety of styles\, media and subject matter choices. \nThe reception on Friday\, Feb. 7 from 6-7:30 p.m. is free and open to the public. The exhibition runs through Thursday\, Feb. 27. A majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-library-the-art-of-firing-circuits-studios-exhibition-and-reception/
LOCATION:Wilton Library
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Community Events,Exhibit,Free,Reception
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wilton Library":MAILTO:publicity@wiltonlibrary.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200419
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
CREATED:20200120T162851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200120T162851Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering Dave:  A Brubeck Family Album
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of jazz legend – and Wilton’s own — Dave Brubeck\, the Wilton Historical Society will present a special exhibit\, Remembering Dave: A Brubeck Family Album. Opening Friday\, Feb. 21\, the exhibition will run through April 18\, 2020. \nWhen he bestowed upon the jazz great the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor at the White House in 2009\, President Barack Obama stated\, “In order to understand America\, you have to understand jazz\, and in order to understand jazz\, you have to understand Dave Brubeck.”  As a pianist\, bandleader and composer\, Dave Brubeck (1920-2012) is widely acknowledged as one of America’s most significant post-swing era jazz musicians\, creating a body of music that was bold and accessible. \nAll are invited to the opening reception on Friday\, Feb. 21\, from 4-6 p.m. (no charge). The exhibition incorporates material from the Dave Brubeck:  Jazz Ambassador show\, which detailed his illustrious 70-year career and was presented at Jazz at Lincoln Center soon after Brubeck’s death\, and highlights other facets of his life such as his impact as a composer\, a performer\, a civil rights activist and as family man. \nThe Remembering Dave: A Brubeck Family Album exhibition presents additional material that speaks to Dave’s life in Wilton with his wife Iola\, and six kids\, including musicians Darius\, Chris and Dan. Growing up on a vast ranch in California\, he learned to ride\, how to be a cowboy; visitors will be able to see a Western-style saddle that belonged to his father\, as well as Dave’s cowboy hat. A highlight of the exhibition is the opportunity to see a new short film produced by the Brubeck family which contains rare footage of “Cowboy Dave.” Another section of the film shows Wilton composer\, lyricist\, pianist\, and educator Eugenie Rocherolle interviewing fellow musician Dave Brubeck. \nEntrance is free for Wilton Historical Society members; entry is $10 for non-member adults\, and free for children under 18. \nDave Brubeck 100 is the world-wide celebration of the 100th birthday of Dave Brubeck\, the jazz composer\, pianist\, cultural ambassador\, and visionary musician\, which will take place on Dec. 6\, 2020.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/remembering-dave-a-brubeck-family-album/
LOCATION:Wilton Historical Society\, 224 Danbury Road\, Wilton\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Historic,Not for profit,Reception
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
CREATED:20200217T220828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200217T220828Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Hannah Sklar
DESCRIPTION:Join Weir Farm‘s February Weir Farm Artist-In-Residence reception with Hannah Sklar\, co-sponsored by Weir Farm Art Center and Weir Farm National Historic Site\, and presented by Wilton Library. There is no charge to attend but registration suggested. Register online or call 203.762.6334. \nBy combining representational forms and imagery that denote the power\, subjugation and performativity associated with gender\, Sklar acts to implement her personal vision of an undefined spectrum of beauty and corporal strength using materials such as clay\, paint\, graphite and discarded sport objects to create tense assemblages. \nWeir Farm’s Artist-in-Residence program (AIR) selects 12 artists to live and work at Weir Farm each year. To date\, over 200 artists from throughout the U.S.\, as well as Tunisia\, Germany\, Australia\, India and the Netherlands have participated in the AIR program. Visual artists apply for one month residencies in all media and diverse artistic points of view from traditional to experimental.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/artist-talk-with-weir-farm-artist-in-residence-hannah-sklar/
LOCATION:Wilton Library
CATEGORIES:Arts,Exhibit,Free,Lecture,Reception
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weir Farm Art Center":MAILTO:hess@weirfarmartcenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
CREATED:20200120T163543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200120T163543Z
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SUMMARY:Wilton Library:  Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Exhibition/Reception–Hannah Sklar
DESCRIPTION:February brings Weir Farm’s Artist-in-Residence Hannah Sklar to Wilton Library for a reception celebrating her work. By combining representational forms and imagery that denote the power\, subjugation and performativity associated with gender\, Sklar acts to implement her personal vision of an undefined spectrum of beauty and corporal strength using materials such as clay\, paint\, graphite and discarded sport objects to create tense assemblages. Co-sponsored by Weir Farm Art Center and Weir Farm National Historic Site and presented by Wilton Library. See website for more details. \nNo charge. Registration suggested. Register online or call 203.762.6334.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-library-weir-farm-artist-in-residence-exhibition-reception-hannah-sklar/
LOCATION:Wilton Library
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Exhibit,Free,Reception
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T163000
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
CREATED:20200223T234305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T114703Z
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SUMMARY:Call for entries in FOCUS '20
DESCRIPTION:The Wilton Arts Council is seeking photographers of all ages\, including youths and high school students\, to enter its 22nd annual photography exhibit\, “FOCUS ’20\,” to be held from March 7-27\, 2020 at the Wilton Library. Photographers are allowed to enter up to two of their photos\, which may be film or digital images in color or black and white\, and may be enhanced by darkroom or digital techniques. \nFOCUS ’20 entries will be judged by a panel of notable area photographers in three divisions:  Adult (professional and amateur combined)\, High School Student (9-12 grade) and Youth photographers (pre-elementary through 8th grade). Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded for:  Best of Show (which is open to all); first through fifth places in the adult division; and first\, second and third place in each of the high school and youth divisions. Ribbons will also be presented for honorable mention in each of the divisions. \nTo enter photos in FOCUS ‘20\, photographers may drop off their work at the Wilton Library on Saturday\, Feb. 29\, from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and on Sunday\, March 1\, from 1:30-4:30 p.m.. Entry dimensions must be at least 8″ x 10″ framed and wired for hanging; there is no limit as to maximum size. Please see the Wilton Arts Council’s website for the entry form and FAQs. \nFor each photo entered in the exhibit\, the fee is $5 for youths\, $10 for high school students and Wilton Arts Council members\, and $20 for non-members. Photographers are welcome to join the Wilton Arts Council at the time of drop-off. \nA reception and awards ceremony will be held on Friday\, March 13\, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Wilton Library and is open to the public. Photos will be for sale throughout the exhibit unless otherwise designated\, and the Wilton Library will receive a 20% commission on the sale price of each photograph sold.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/call-for-entries-in-focus-20/2020-02-29/
LOCATION:Wilton Library
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Contest,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200401
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
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SUMMARY:Transforming Tradition:  Japanese and Korean Contemporary Craft  (Online Exclusive)
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Asia Art Week 2020 this March\, browngrotta arts has collated contemporary works by 12 artists born in Japan and Korea for an online exhibition\, “Transforming Tradition:  Japanese and Korean Contemporary Craft.” The works include ceramics\, weavings\, baskets and sculptures made of paper and silk. \nNotable in the exhibition are paper sculptures by Naomi Kobayashi and an elegant silk thread assemblage by her late husband\, Masakazu Kobayashi. The couple often collaborated\, working on installations that combined elements created by each of them. \n“These works express a shared vision and such common themes as the tranquility of nature\, the infinity of the universe and the Japanese spirit\,” Masakuzu once explained. “Naomi and I work in fiber because natural materials have integrity\, are gentle and flexible. In my own work\, I search for an equilibrium between my capacity as a creator and the energy of the world around me.” \nKeiji Nio’s interlaced wall work is inspired by a haiku\, “Rough Sea of Sado\,” from Japanese haiku master Matsuo Basho’s haiku series. In it\, Basho describes the deep blue waves of the Sea of Japan as they are reflected in the night sky and the light blue waves hitting the beach. The work incorporates ribbons on which Nio has screened images from the sea and tiny pebbles from the shore. Nio is a faculty member at the Kyoto University of Art & Design\, who combines industrial and natural materials in his works to make statements about nature and man’s relationship to the world. \nSeveral ceramics by Yasuhisa Kohyama\, are included in Transforming Tradition. Kohyama is a renowned Shigaraki potter who uses ancient techniques to explore new forms. He gained widespread attention in Japan in the 60s when he built one of the first anagama kilns since medieval times. Collectors and museums have been quick to acquire his works\, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, the Cleveland Museum of Art\, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam\, the Gardiner Museum of Art in Toronto\, the Philadelphia Museum of Art\, the Museum of Art and Craft in Hamburg and the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park in Shiga\, Japan. Kohyama’s work graces the cover of Contemporary Clay:  Japanese Ceramics for the New Century by collectors Alice and Halsey North and curator Joe Earle. \nBamboo sculptures by Jiro Yonzawa are also part of browngrotta arts’ exhibition. Yonezawa has been recognized with the Cotsen Prize\, a commission from Loewe to work in leather and inclusion in the prestigious Japan Nitten National Fine Arts Exhibit. Yonezawa has explained his work:  “Bamboo basketry for me is an expression of detailed precision. These baskets represent a search for the beauty and precision in nature and a way to balance the chaos evident in these times.” \nKorean artist Chang Yeonsoon\, who creates ethereal works of starched indigo\, was Artist of the Year at the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Seoul in 2008. For 35 years\, Jin-Sook So\, also of Korea\, has been creating dimensional works—sculptural vessels and wall pieces—from stainless steel mesh to international acclaim. \nYou can view “Transforming Tradition: Japanese and Korean Contemporary Contemporary Craft” online by visiting browngrotta arts’ YouTube channel. \nYou can see each individual work in the exhibition on Artsy and learn more about the artists included by visiting arttextstyle and browngrotta arts’ website. \nArtists included:\nChiyoko Tanaka (Japan)\, Jiro Yonezawa (Japan)\, Masakazu Kobayashi (Japan)\, Naomi Kobayashi (Japan)\, Kyoko Kumai (Japan)\, Kiyomi Iwata (Japan/US)\, Yasuhisa Kohyama (Japan)\, Keiji Nio (Japan)\, Hisako Sekijima (Japan)\, Toshio Sekiji (Japan)\, Jin-Sook So (Korea)\, Chang Yeonsoon (Korea) \nAll photos by Tom Grotta\, courtesy of browngrotta arts.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/transforming-tradition-japanese-and-korean-contemporary-craft-online-exclusive/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Exhibit,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="browngrotta arts":MAILTO:pr@browngrotta.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T163000
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
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SUMMARY:Call for entries in FOCUS '20
DESCRIPTION:The Wilton Arts Council is seeking photographers of all ages\, including youths and high school students\, to enter its 22nd annual photography exhibit\, “FOCUS ’20\,” to be held from March 7-27\, 2020 at the Wilton Library. Photographers are allowed to enter up to two of their photos\, which may be film or digital images in color or black and white\, and may be enhanced by darkroom or digital techniques. \nFOCUS ’20 entries will be judged by a panel of notable area photographers in three divisions:  Adult (professional and amateur combined)\, High School Student (9-12 grade) and Youth photographers (pre-elementary through 8th grade). Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded for:  Best of Show (which is open to all); first through fifth places in the adult division; and first\, second and third place in each of the high school and youth divisions. Ribbons will also be presented for honorable mention in each of the divisions. \nTo enter photos in FOCUS ‘20\, photographers may drop off their work at the Wilton Library on Saturday\, Feb. 29\, from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and on Sunday\, March 1\, from 1:30-4:30 p.m.. Entry dimensions must be at least 8″ x 10″ framed and wired for hanging; there is no limit as to maximum size. Please see the Wilton Arts Council’s website for the entry form and FAQs. \nFor each photo entered in the exhibit\, the fee is $5 for youths\, $10 for high school students and Wilton Arts Council members\, and $20 for non-members. Photographers are welcome to join the Wilton Arts Council at the time of drop-off. \nA reception and awards ceremony will be held on Friday\, March 13\, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Wilton Library and is open to the public. Photos will be for sale throughout the exhibit unless otherwise designated\, and the Wilton Library will receive a 20% commission on the sale price of each photograph sold.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/call-for-entries-in-focus-20/2020-03-01/
LOCATION:Wilton Library
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Contest,Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200328
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
CREATED:20200227T210849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T201737Z
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SUMMARY:Wilton Arts Council Focus ’20 Photography Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:THE OPENING RECEPTION FOR THE EXHIBITION HAS BEEN CANCELLED \nOn Friday\, March 13\, the Wilton Arts Council Focus ’20 Photography Exhibition opens with a reception\, from 6-7:30 p.m. for the photographers exhibiting in the annual Focus ʼ20 Judged Photography Exhibition\, featuring artists using a variety of photography media. \nA majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. The reception and awards presentation is open to the public. \nThe exhibition runs through March 27.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-arts-council-focus-20-photography-exhibition-reception/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Cocktails/Celebration,Exhibit,Free,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200313T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
CREATED:20200227T210849Z
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SUMMARY:Wilton Arts Council Focus ’20 Photography Exhibition–Reception CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:THE OPENING RECEPTION FOR THE EXHIBITION HAS BEEN CANCELLED \nOn Friday\, March 13\, the Wilton Arts Council Focus ’20 Photography Exhibition opens with a reception\, from 6-7:30 p.m. for the photographers exhibiting in the annual Focus ʼ20 Judged Photography Exhibition\, featuring artists using a variety of photography media. \nA majority of the works will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. The reception and awards presentation is open to the public. \nThe exhibition runs through March 27.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/wilton-arts-council-focus-20-photography-exhibition-reception-2020-03-13/2020-03-13/2/
LOCATION:Wilton Library\, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd.\, Wilton\, CT\, 06987
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Cocktails/Celebration,Exhibit,Free,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T050548
CREATED:20200223T234912Z
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SUMMARY:FOCUS ’20 Photography Talk: Images of Ireland–CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED \nIn connection with the FOCUS ’20 photography exhibit organized by the Wilton Arts Council at the Wilton Library\, Milford Photo’s Jesse Thompson will review images he made during a quick stay in Dingle\, County Kerry\, which combine traditional rules of composition with cutting edge in-camera special effects to create dramatic imagery of his Irish experience. Visit the exhibit and pick up some tips from Thompson.
URL:https://goodmorningwilton.com/event/focus-20-photography-talk-images-of-ireland/
LOCATION:Wilton Library
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Arts,Exhibit,Free
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