Canton Artists' Guild

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

49th Anniversary Show - People's Choice Award

Judy Gomby was the recipient of the 'Peoples Choice Award' at the Opening Reception for the 49th Anniversary Show 2009. This is a new award for $100 made on behalf of Riverside Nursery in Collinsville.

Sunday, June 07, 2009

Images from the 49th Anniversary Show


Painting by Joe Hoke


Guests admiring Hanna Libman's work


Assemblage by Diane Wright

John Just Ellis with his painting


Pastel painting by Mary Wooten

Walter Kendra admiring Suzan Scott's painting

Monday, May 25, 2009

Suzan Scott Exhibition News


Suzan Scott ~ An Installation: Skylights Triptychs


May 30, 2009 - July 15, 2009  Special site-specific installation of 2 triptychs, 72x48" each, commissioned by Ann Privee of Robin Alexander Ltd. Barks 4 Cats, a non-profit organic bakery benefitting several charities, including feline shelters. The work will be suspended from the beamed ceiling, to give the illusion of skylights. Barks 4 Cats is located at 5 Old Barn Rd, Kent, CT. Additional work will be on exhibit at Robin Alexander Ltd. 


For more information contact: 

Ann Privee, Owner, Robin Alexander Ltd - A Gallery at The Village Barns

5 Fulling Lane, Kent, CT. 

Ph. 203.376.7602 or 860.927.2015

Sunday, May 03, 2009

Tom Rickis Exhibit

Tom Rickis will be showing several of his paintings and photographs and the Canton Public Library during May and June.

The library hours are:

Monday through Thursday 10am - 8pm 
Friday 10am - 5pm 
Saturday (Labor Day through June 30) 10am - 5pm 
Sunday (November 1 through March 31) 1pm - 4pm

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Images from Current Shows at the Gallery on the Green

Guests at the opening reception

Carole Day and guests

member Donna Morency

artist David Barclay with curator Walter Kendra

Lute on a Marble Table - 32" x 48" - by David Barclay
Instrumental Inspiration Exhibit

Harpsicord - 32" x 48" - by David Barclay
Instrumental Inspirations Exhibit

Shirley Mae Neu at her Spotlight Gallery Show Celestial Dreams and Terrestrial Visions

A portion of Shirley Mae Neu's Celestial Dreams and Terrestrial Visions exhibit

Sunday, April 12, 2009

A Contemporary Exploration - Works by Shirley Mae Neu



Shirley Mae Neu's A Contemporary Exploration exhibit will be at the Celeste LeWitt Gallery in the Food Court at the University of Connecticut Health center in Farmington from April 16 - July 28, 2009. The opening reception is Thursday, April 30, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

There will also be a display of Kindergarten Masterpieces from the West Hartford Public Schools.

For directions to the Health Center call 860-679-2000 or click here.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Word-Art Opening


Guests at the opening reception of Word-Art

The opening reception on Saturday, March 14 for the Canton Artists' Guild 4th Biennial Word-Art Exhibition brought out artists, writers and lovers of visual and verbal imagery in abundance!  The show, which runs through April 12, displays the synergy that happens when visual art and words come together.  There will be an evening of readings and champagne reception on Saturday April 4th.

There were also opening receptions for Suzan Scott's Weather Project - The Storm Series in the Upstairs gallery and Mary Wooten in the spotlight gallery. Both shows run through April 12.

Judy Gomby by her painting at the Word-Art reception

Richard Bartell and his wife, Julianne Splain

The Word-Art reception was enjoyed by many guests

Suzan Scott at the opening for her Storm Series Exhibit

Mary Wooten and family at her Spotlight Gallery opening