Join Wilton Library for a fascinating and timely ArtScapades lecture, "The Harlem Art Explosion: From Innovation to Mainstream," on Monday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Brubeck Room. Black History Month 2024, which is celebrated in February, is devoted this year to African Americans and the Arts. During the Harlem Renaissance of the early […]
Join Wilton Library in learning about some of the early works of David Hockney. The expanded galleries of the Bruce Museum’s William L. Richter Art Wing have allowed Dr. Margarita Karasoulas, the Bruce’s Curator of Art, the space to explore the life and career of this prolific and innovative pop artist. Hockney/Origins: Early Works from […]
Artists often ask to exhibit their works at Wilton Library, and although there is a Summer Show featuring local contributors, some artists were unable to participate or do not live within Wilton's boundaries. This February show features several artists who have made such inquiries. Thus, the topic of questions regarding art seemed like a natural […]
Join Amy, Wilton Library's certified Zentangle teacher (CZT), as she guides everyone through a fun and relaxing Zentangle session on Zoom. This meditative art form uses simple steps to teach practitioners how to create beautiful patterns. It’s suitable for anyone who doesn’t believe they can draw, as well as experienced artists. The program is for […]
Join Wilton Library for a look at a wide range of artists who found innovative and provocative ways to put books, people reading books, and scenes from books into their works. For centuries, books and reading have served as visual motifs in every artistic genre, from portraits of courtly elites to still lifes, illustrating the […]
Join Amy, Wilton Library's certified Zentangle instructor, as she guides participants through a fun and relaxing Zentangle art session at the library. 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. This program is for […]
Wilton Library showcases artists in the area in their June art exhibition "Disruptive Narratives." The exhibition, curated by Tara Blackwell and Jahmane, invites viewers to explore these visionary artists' work. Their use of pop culture symbols and clever commentary challenge societal norms, offering a fresh, critical perspective on the ordinary. Through satirical reinterpretations and subversive […]
Wilton Library showcases artists in the area in their June art exhibition "Disruptive Narratives." The exhibition, curated by Tara Blackwell and Jahmane, invites viewers to explore these visionary artists' work. Their use of pop culture symbols and clever commentary challenge societal norms, offering a fresh, critical perspective on the ordinary. Through satirical reinterpretations and subversive […]
Join the Friends of Weir Farm National Historical Park for an Open Studio with June Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Stephen Henderson on Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the AIR Studio, next to the visitor parking lot at 735 Nod Hill Rd. Wilton. Meet the artist, and view and discuss his artwork. It’s informal, fun […]
Wilton Library's February art exhibition, “Western Stars” will showcase the works of Redding resident Robert Mars. In this new body of work, Mars explores the intersection of myth and memory, drawing connections between classic Western films and the glowing iconography of vintage neon signs, both of which shaped the mythology of the American West by […]
