2008
September 4, Thursday
July 3, Thursday, 6:30 PM
Silent Film Night at the Windsor Art Center
The Phantom of the Opera is regarded by many as the first great horror film, and certainly the best of the silent era films. Come see for yourself and compare the spine chilling moments in this film with your knowledge of today's spell binding, macabre movies. Has our sense of horror changed over time? Snacks Included. FREE
June 14, Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Connecticut Open House Day.
Free refreshments, door prize.
June 12, Thursday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Freeing Up Your Painting Style with artist Virginia Lynn Anderson.
Learn techniques to free up your style with water colors, acrylics, oils or pastels and have fun letting your inner child out. Bring your own paint materials. Limited materials available. Minimum of five participants required and maximum of 12.
Suggested donation $25. Call the artist at 860-523-8943 to reserve.
June 8, Sunday, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Metal Clay Demo with artisan and Art & Soul Gallery owner Lis-el Crowley.
Learn how to transform Metal Clay into beautiful pure silver jewelry. FREE.
June 7, Saturday, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Water Color Demo with Luciana Heineman.
Learn the basics of water color painting from a pro. FREE.
June 5, First Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Miklos Quartet
New music for mixed quartet offering a diverse repertoire ranging from jazz to classical to children's songs, to contemporary music. Miklos Quartet is made up of Timothy Fisher, bass trombone, Steven FitzGerald, alto sax, Neil Humpreys, violin, cello, and Russell Podgorsek, viola. Suggested donation $10/door.
June 1, Sunday, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Basics of Printmaking with Martha Jeffrey Galuzka, printmaker and owner of Watermark Press.
Learn printmaking techniques and how they relate to drawing and painting. Martha will demonstrate the technique of monotype. FREE.
May 31, Saturday, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Collage Workshop with Terese Newman.
This workshop will provide the materials for collaging. Just bring a family photo or two, and a frame. Youth 10 and up, and adults can participate. $10 fee for materials.
May 24 - 25
Women's Artist Collective Spring Show and Sale
Opening weekend, meet the artists. Reception ongoing.
May 11, Sunday, 2:00 PM
Windsor High School poetry club reading original poetry
May 10, Saturday, 2:00 PM
Trinity Methodist School elementary students choir
May 8, Thursday, 7:00 PM
Windsor High School robotics team demonstration
May 1 - 11
Windsor High School 2008 Senior Art Show
Public reception May 4, Sunday, 2:00 PM
May 1, First Thursday, 6:30 PM
The No Comment easy rock band.
Trio from Windsor High School, South Windsor High School, and Rahm High School.
April 17, Thursday, 6:30 PM
How to Make An Art Quilt by Cynthia Butts
April 12, Saturday, 11 AM
Lecture titled “Group Advantage” by Gwyned Trefethen of Sherborn, MA
April 10, Thursday, from 6-8 PM
Basket Lecture by Elizabeth Schulze
Sponsored by Whistle Stop and Carmon Community Funeral Homes
April 6, Sunday, from 1-3 PM
The Jester’s: Purple Heart of Danny Bissell
April 5, Saturday, from 1-3 PM
Weaving Demonstration by Oak Hill School Artisan Center
April 4, Friday, from 7-9:30 PM
Wine Tasting fundraiser with wine host Kevin Deneen and appetizers by Union Street Tavern.
April 3, First Thursday, from 6-8 PM
The Jester’s: Purple Heart of Danny Bissell
March 20, Thursday, from 6-8 PM
Talk by Art Miller on the Lost Boys - a story of faith and fortitude that honors the human spitit.
March 16, Sunday, from 1-3 PM
How to Make a Doll • Adult program by Barbara Graff and children’s program by Pat Gardiner
March 15 - April 19
Fiber Revolution: Spectrum
Beginning Saturday, March 15, the Windsor Art Center at the Freight House will host an exhibition of works by Fiber Revolution (28 professional textile artists), along with Patricia Sutyla Gardiner, Barbara Graff, Elizabeth Whyte Schulze, and Marguerite Washington. Opening Reception Saturday, March 15, 3:00-6:00 pm.
March 6, Thursday, from 7-8 PM
Crossin’ Bras d’Or, Celtic and Cape Breton Music
Crossin’ Bras d’Or blends the melodic spirit of Celtic and Cape Breton music to offer their audiences a collection of traditional jigs, reels, strathspeys and song. Fiddler Greg Dorchak brings the drive and fury of the Cape Breton style fiddle. Greg has performed in numerous venues in the U.S. and Canada and is a notable guest at several sessions in the Northeast. Jim Bunting superbly defines each melody with an array of instrumentation, be it banjo, mandolin or bouzouki. Jim has been active in the traditional and folk music scenes since the mid 80’s. Guitarist and vocalist Mark Vocca was a founding member of the seminal group Morrigu, a traditional Celtic band that performed at numerous sessions, venues and festivals throughout the northeast and Ireland.
February 28, Thursday, at 6:30 PM
Australian Classical Guitarist Simon Powis In Concert
Classical guitarist, Simon Powis enjoys a truly international career. In the past years he has performed throughout the United States, Sweden, Belgium, England, Germany, Austria, Spain, Canada, Liechtenstein, and of course his home country of Australia. Among the highlight of the summer of 2007 was a recital at the Darwin International Guitar festival and the Norfolk New Music Festival along with recitals in Sweden, Belgium, and New York City in the U.S. Donation: $10
February 23, Saturday, from 1 to 3 PM
Artist Talk
Mural artist Jeanne Manzelli discusses how her mural and painting come together.
February 16, Saturday, from 1 to 3 PM
Artist Talk
Artist Joe Sam discusses how his work reflects issues and ideas concerning people of color.
February 2 - March 2
In The Name of Art. Period.
An exhibition of work by the artists Joe Sam. and Jeanne Manzelli. This show captures the richness, beauty and depth that exists within our cultures and communities. Opening Reception Saturday, February 2, 5:00-7:30.
February 9, Saturday, from 1 to 3 PM (snow date, Sunday, February 10)
Panel Discussion • Art in Our World: How Our Worlds Color Our Art
A moderated panel discussion among artists and educators exploring the impact that gender, ethnicity, the concept of race, and culture have on their creative process. Panel is composed of distinguished American artists/educators from diverse cultures: Jerry Barry, Humberto Castro Cruz, Hirokazu Fukawa, Jeanne Manzelli, Kristina Newman-Scott, and Joe Sam.. Moderators are art devotees/educators: Wanda Seldon and Judith Strother. Audience participation welcomed.
For further information, call 688-2528.
February 7, 6:30 PM
First Thursday • Chinese New Year Parade and Drumming Circle with Rick Liegl
Rick Liegl is a dynamic and motivating drum workshop facilitator. He has studied and performed traditional stick and hand drumming from Guinea, West Africa since the age of 19. On Thursday, February 7th at 5:15 PM (weather permitting) Rick will lead a Chinese New Year Parade from the Windsor Art Center throughout the downtown stopping at businesses participating in First Thursday. Everyone is invited to join in the parade which will assemble at the Center at 5 PM. Rick will have bells and other instruments for parade participants to use. Please bring a flashlight which will serve as your lantern. The Parade will return to the Windsor Art Center around 6:45 for cocoa, hot cider and cookies. At 7 PM Rick will begin a drumming circle and will have drums for all. This event is free and perfect for all ages. Dress warmly and please be cognizant of the weather.
January 12
Artist in Residence
Sculptor Tim Eakins will install his small sailing rig modeled after ancient Polynesian vessels at the Windsor Art Center. Tim will work on the craft while it is there allowing visitors to speak with him about his work and forthcoming sailing venture which will take him down the Connecticut River into the open ocean, along the eastern coastline of the United States and ultimately to the Caribbean. Eakins will send periodic updates of his sailing and encounters along the route back to the art center. These accounts will be available for viewing throughout the trip.
January 3, 6:30 PM
Arthur Miller, author and radio host will talk about the ART of the Human Experience. Free.
2007
December 6, 6 PM
15 member Archer Memorial Mass Choir will perform Gospel and Holiday music. Free.
November 25 - December 15; Thursdays 6 PM - 8 PM, Saturdays 10 AM - 4 PM, and Sundays 11 AM - 4 PM
Women Artists Collective Show and Sale has been extended through December 15.
November 24, 2 – 3 PM
Mother Goose
The Windsor Jesters
Interactive stories for children 3 and up.
FREE
November 18, 1-3
A Brief History & Exploration of Modern Art
Linda Fellows, artist, asks “Do you think that you’ll never understand or appreciate why modern-day artists paint colored blocks or drips and drops on canvas?” At the end of this presentation, you still may not like 20th and 21st century art, but you will have a better understanding of why artists do the wild and crazy things they do. FREE
November 17, 1-3 PM
Relief Printing Workshop
Linda Fellows, artist, teaches the process & technique to create a linoleum block that can be inked and used for multiple. Class limited to 14, 10 years of age and older. $20/person to cover materials & tools.
November 15, 6:30-7:30 PM
Oil Painting Demo
Linda Lilling, artist will be doing a demonstration of a still-life painting in the Dutch style. With the use of a single light source she creates a small area of intense color in the focal point against backgrounds that are varied in tone and design. FREE
November 11, 1:30-3 PM
Shamanic Painting
A Visionary Process Virginia Lynn Anderson, artist will lead you through the process of creating a shamanic painting. This class will focus on process and not technique. All levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies for painting your vision. FREE
November 10, 1:30-3 PM
Decorative Gourd Demo
Chris Gooding, artist
See how to prepare a gourd from the garden to a piece of art in your home. FREE
November 8, 6:15-7:30 PM
Basics of Printmaking
Martha Jeffrey Galuszka, printmaker and owner of Watermark Press, in Hartford, will discuss a variety of printmaking techniques and how they relate to drawing and painting. She will demonstrate a technique called Monotype, which can be as simple or sophisticated as the artist’s skill allows. FREE
November 4, 1:30-2:30 PM
Metal Clay Demo
Lisel Crowley artisan & Art & Soul Gallery owner will show you how to transform Metal Clay into beautiful pure silver jewelry. FREE
November 3, 1-3 PM
Water Color Demo
Luciana Heineman, artist
Learn the basics of water color painting. FREE
November 1, 7-8 PM
First Thursday
The Windsor Jesters Play Reading
Any Body For Tea by C.B. Gilford
Find out what six old women do to attract the attention of a handsome police officer. FREE
October 28, 1-2 PM
Windsor High School Jazz Combo
Enjoy some Sunday award winning jazz in surrounded by some great art. FREE
Women Artists Collective Show and Sale Continues through November 25th
at the Windsor Arts Center at the Freight House at 40 Mechanic Street
Thursdays from 6-8 PM
Saturday from 10 AM – 4 PM
Sundays 11 AM - 4 PM with the following special events:
Meet the Artists! Shop early for the holidays.
Saturday 10 AM–4 PM
Sunday 11 AM-4 PM
See Women Artists Collective work also at Art & Soul Gallery, 645bb Poquonock Avenue, Windsor, Exit 38 off of I-91, left onto Rte.75, right into first plaza, left again.
October 27- 28
Women Artists Collective All Hallow’s Eve Show and Sale
October 11, 6-8 PM
Artist Talk and Slide Show with Ron Curtis
Come hear furniture artist Ron Curtis talk about his art. FREE
October 4, 6:30 PM
Guitar Performance by Alan Spreisterbach
Come listen to some wonderful music. FREE
Setember 30, 1-3 PM
Water Color Demo with Jan Dagenhart
Learn about water color painting. FREE
September 23, 1-3 PM
Marquetry Demonstration by Jack Alberti
A demonstration of the technique marquetry Jack uses on his furniture and art. FREE
September 16, 1-3 PM
Photography Demonstration with Len Hellerman
Watch and learn at a demonstration on digital photography. FREE
September 15, 5-7:30 PM
Local Color opening. Exhibit runs through October 15.
The works of Jack Alberti, Iva Allison, Ron Curtis, Jan Dagenhart, Wayne Dombkowski, Cathy Doocy Drake, Len Hellerman, Holly Pelton, Lon Pelton, and Alan Spreisterbach. |
