At least 16 area artists will be showcased in Wilton Library's June art exhibition "Art/Place Artists". Art/Place Gallery is celebrating 42 years as a not-for-profit artist run gallery, which relocated in downtown Fairfield after a fire in 2008 destroyed its first home in the Southport Railroad Station. The artists are: Lynne Arovas (Greenwich), Bevi Bullwinkel […]
Elmer Boyd Smith (1860-1943) was a prominent American painter, writer and illustrator of children’s books. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, and raised in Boston, Smith was classically trained as a painter in France. He moved to Wilton during the early 1900s where he found a successful career as an author and illustrator. The images […]
On Saturday, June 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Wilton Historical Society will host a guided tour of its two new exhibitions – The Town Book: E. Boyd Smith’s 20th Century Wilton and Commitment to Community: The Lives of Francis Clerc and Francis Clerc Ogden. The tour, led by Wilton Historical Society Director […]
Paint it up at Wilton Library! We'll supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience is required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For teens in rising grades 6-12. Space is limited and registration is […]
Wilton Library's annual Summer Show art exhibition celebrates adult artists who live or work in Wilton, or have a connection to the town. This is the 77th year that the library will welcome local talent to display their works in this non-juried summer art exhibition. Call for entries is on Friday, June 30 and Saturday, […]
Join Amy, Wilton Library‘s certified Zentangle instructor, as she guides us through a fun and relaxing Zentangle art session. This meditative art form uses simple steps to teach practitioners how to create beautiful patterns. Suitable for anyone who doesn’t believe they can draw, as well as experienced artists. For adults and teens, ages 13 and […]
Join Wilton Library for a fun and relaxing evening of painting. Wilton Library will supply the canvas, paints, brushes and a collection of masterpieces to copy and inspire you. No art experience is required. Just a desire to pick up a brush, have fun and let your inner self out! For adults, ages 18+. Space […]
Learn about the ancient art of henna at Wilton Library. Wilton Library's Garima Agarwal will talk about its history and symbolism, then let you try out a henna design. For […]
Kids entering grades 3-5 can learn a bit about the ancient art of henna at Wilton Library and then get a henna design of their own. It is educational and […]
Join Amy, Wilton Library's certified Zentangle teacher (CZT), as she guides you through a fun and relaxing Zentangle session. This meditative art form uses simple steps to teach practitioners how to create beautiful patterns. Suitable for anyone who doesn't believe they can draw, as well as experienced artists. For adults and teens, ages 13 and […]
Area artists from G&B Cultural Center in Wilton will be showcased in Wilton Library's September art exhibition. G&B Cultural Center is a non-profit organization in Wilton supporting the visual and performing arts in a local and collaborative manner for all ages. Its historic building has evolved into a modern, thriving art center offering classes in […]
On Saturday, September 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Wilton Historical Society will hold its very own Elmer Boyd Smith and Country Landscapes in Watercolor workshop for kids. Participants will view "The Town Book: E. Boyd Smith’s 20th Century Wilton” exhibit in the main gallery before embarking on a “make your own watercolor” […]
