Five area artists will be showcased in Wilton Library's November art exhibition entitled “Five Guys.” The artists are: Daniel Angeles (Danbury), Bill Fulton (Wilton), Ed MacEwen (Wilton), Norm Siegel (Norwalk), and Dennis Stevens (Norwalk). Their works represent a wide variety of styles, media, and subject matter. Opening reception on Friday, November 3 from 6:00 p.m. […]
Thirteen area artists will be showcased in Wilton Library's December art exhibition, "To Each Their Own, the Singular Visions of Ridgefield Guild Artists.” The Ridgefield Guild of Artists is a regional and community-based art organization that promotes the visual arts and arts education by providing high quality gallery space for exhibition, art classes for children […]
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 […]
Did you know that Hillside Cemetery is the final resting place for some of the most remarkable women of Wilton? This year the cemetery celebrates Artists, Authors, and Entrepreneurs. Enjoy this scannable brochure highlighting notable women of Wilton. Schedule a walking tour at Hillside by contacting Pam Brown or calling 203.762.5591.
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 […]
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 […]
