• "Rainbows in the Icicles"

  • "Come with Me"

  • "Merrow"

  • "Celebrating the 4th of July"

  • "sea smoke"

  • "Be a Rainbow in Someone's Cloud"

  • "LMMM Card Room"

  • "Fiona & the Stormy Skies"

  • "Star"

  • "Sunrays Over Riverside"

  • "Big Red"

  • "Waiting at the Rainbow Bridge"

  • "Ethereal"

  • LMMM Victorian Tea promo

  • "Drafts in the Morning Light"

  • "Draft Horse Heroes

  • LMMM Wedding Traditions and Fashions from the 1860s to 1930s

  • LMMM Library and Conservatory

  • "Inner Growth"

CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

CWA Council Show: May 1 - June 26

CWA Summer Sizzle Online Show: June 1 – July 5

Florence Griswold Museum - “Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250”: June 27 - November 8

Intercommunity Gallery “Breaking Free”: May 7 - July 31

NHS-Gallery 66 Mural with featured artists Chris Gann, Eddie Hall, Clinton Deckert, Kendall Solwoda, James D’Amore, and Adrian Elliott

Root Center “New Beginnings”: March 19 - June 19

Sometimes love is putting together a new office chair 😍
Sometimes love is putting together a new office chair 😍
Fantastic time to hang the EAA Summer Open Show yesterday! 🌟
Fantastic time to hang the EAA Summer Open Show yesterday! 🌟
Ahhh it is rose season! 🤩
Ahhh it is rose season! 🤩
Mama and her ducklings 😍🦆
At the unveiling of The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural yesterday 🐝🍯🌹 #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist
At the unveiling of The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural yesterday 🐝🍯🌹 #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist
James D’Amore with his painting “Before Now” as part of the The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural 🐝🍯🌹 #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist
James D’Amore with his painting “Before Now” as part of the The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural 🐝🍯🌹 #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist
Clinton Deckert with his painting “Changes in the Hive” as part of the The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural 🐝🍯🌹 #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist
Clinton Deckert with his painting “Changes in the Hive” as part of the The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural 🐝🍯🌹 #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist
Eddie Hall with his painting “Gearworks” as part of the The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural 🐝🍯🌹 #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist
Eddie Hall with his painting “Gearworks” as part of the The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural 🐝🍯🌹 #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist
Chris Gann with his painting “Togetherness” as part of the The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural 🐝🍯🌹 #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist
Chris Gann with his painting “Togetherness” as part of the The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural 🐝🍯🌹 #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist
The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural unveiling 🐝🍯🌹 CHRIS GANN - “Togetherness” EDDIE HALL - “Gearworks” SARAH GROTE - “Walnut Park Roses” CLINTON DECKERT - “Changes in the Hive” KENDALL SOLWODA - “Untitled” JAMES D’AMORE - “Before Now” ADRIAN ELLIOTT - Curator This mural reflects NHS’s Four E’s-Engage, Educate, Elevate and Empower by uniting community through a collaborative creative process that strengthens connections, inspires pride and supports community development. THIS PROJECT WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN COMMISSION ON ART AND PUBLIC WORKS #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist
The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural unveiling 🐝🍯🌹 Honored to stand alongside an incredible group of award-winning artists at the unveiling of the NHS-Gallery 66 mural in New Britain. What began as a vision by curator Adrian Elliott became a true collaborati
The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural unveiling 🐝🍯🌹 Honored to stand alongside an incredible group of award-winning artists at the unveiling of the NHS-Gallery 66 mural in New Britain. What began as a vision by curator Adrian Elliott became a true collaborative work of art, bringing together diverse creative voices to tell a story of community, connection, and transformation. I’m proud to have contributed Walnut Park Roses to this remarkable project. It is a rewarding reminder of the power of public art to inspire, engage, and bring people together. Thank you to everyone who helped make this project possible. Here’s to creativity, collaboration, and the lasting impact of art in our public spaces. More photos to come! #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist
Kate Savage, Outreach Coordinator, Essex Historical Society and Sarah Grote, Gallery Director, Essex Art Association, are co-presenters for “Experiencing Essex: Building Lasting Organizations through Community Collaboration” at the Connec
Kate Savage, Outreach Coordinator, Essex Historical Society and Sarah Grote, Gallery Director, Essex Art Association, are co-presenters for “Experiencing Essex: Building Lasting Organizations through Community Collaboration” at the Connecticut League of Museums’ 2026 Annual Conference. Between their work with EHS, EAA, and the Essex Board of Trade, they are excited to share their insight on volunteerism, membership, and collaboration in Essex organizations. https://clho.org/conference/2026 #essexct #annualconference #museums #copresenters #experienceessex
Oh how I love the flowers of May 😍 #ctphotographer #floral #fewofmyfavoritethings #springflowers
Oh how I love the flowers of May 😍 #ctphotographer #floral #fewofmyfavoritethings #springflowers
Count the cranes!
Count the cranes!
Happiness is an impromptu date night! 😋🥩❤️
Happiness is an impromptu date night! 😋🥩❤️
Last night’s dramatic sky was a sight to behold!🤩 #nofilter
Last night’s dramatic sky was a sight to behold!🤩 #nofilter
The EAA Spring Juried Show is one to behold! Please be sure to check out the incredible original artwork with floral theme! #essexct #juriedexhibition #ctartists
The EAA Spring Juried Show is one to behold! Please be sure to check out the incredible original artwork with floral theme! #essexct #juriedexhibition #ctartists
A beautiful day at EAA for en plein air painting with Leif Nilsson, Bill McDonald, and Joyce Green!
A beautiful day at EAA for en plein air painting with Leif Nilsson, Bill McDonald, and Joyce Green!
It's officially peony season! 😍
It's officially peony season! 😍
Congratulations to the Award Winners of the Essex Art Association’s Spring Juried Show! 🏆🌸 We are delighted to celebrate the artists whose exceptional work stood out in this year’s exhibition. Juror Nancy Whitcher selected these award-
Congratulations to the Award Winners of the Essex Art Association’s Spring Juried Show! 🏆🌸 We are delighted to celebrate the artists whose exceptional work stood out in this year’s exhibition. Juror Nancy Whitcher selected these award-winning pieces from more than 140 submissions, recognizing their outstanding composition, creativity, and artistic excellence. BEST OF SHOW Rosanna Mitchell – Rebecca’s Garden BEST PAINTING Leif Nilsson – Iris Garden BEST MIXED MEDIA Claudia Van Nes – Floral Frenzy BEST PHOTO Susan Chamberland – Almost BEST IN THEME Carol Dunn – Scarlet Iris SOLO GANTNER AWARD 2026 William Butcher – The Glorious Bloom SOLO GANTNER AWARD 2025 Jill Abele Butcher - Waiting in the Wings Theater Magic Congratulations to these talented artists and thank you to all who submitted work to this beautiful exhibition celebrating the colors, textures, and inspiration of flowers. 📍 Essex Art Association 10 North Main Street, Essex, CT #SpringJuriedShow #ConnecticutArtists #SpringFloral #EssexCT @experienceessex
Sometimes love is putting together a new office chair 😍 Fantastic time to hang the EAA Summer Open Show yesterday! 🌟 Ahhh it is rose season! 🤩
Mama and her ducklings 😍🦆
At the unveiling of The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural yesterday 🐝🍯🌹 #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist James D’Amore with his painting “Before Now” as part of the The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural 🐝🍯🌹 #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist Clinton Deckert with his painting “Changes in the Hive” as part of the The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural 🐝🍯🌹 #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist Eddie Hall with his painting “Gearworks” as part of the The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural 🐝🍯🌹 #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist Chris Gann with his painting “Togetherness” as part of the The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural 🐝🍯🌹 #Gallery66 #PublicArt #NewBritainCT #ConnecticutArtist
The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural unveiling 🐝🍯🌹 CHRIS GANN - “Togetherness” EDDIE HALL - “Gearworks” SARAH GROTE - “Walnut Park Roses” CLINTON DECKERT - “Changes in the Hive” KENDALL SOLWODA - “Untitle
The NHS-Gallery 66 Mural unveiling 🐝🍯🌹 Honored to stand alongside an incredible group of award-winning artists at the unveiling of the NHS-Gallery 66 mural in New Britain. What began as a vision by curator Adrian Elliott became a true collaborati Kate Savage, Outreach Coordinator, Essex Historical Society and Sarah Grote, Gallery Director, Essex Art Association, are co-presenters for “Experiencing Essex: Building Lasting Organizations through Community Collaboration” at the Connec Oh how I love the flowers of May 😍 #ctphotographer #floral #fewofmyfavoritethings #springflowers Count the cranes! Happiness is an impromptu date night! 😋🥩❤️ Last night’s dramatic sky was a sight to behold!🤩 #nofilter The EAA Spring Juried Show is one to behold! Please be sure to check out the incredible original artwork with floral theme! #essexct #juriedexhibition #ctartists A beautiful day at EAA for en plein air painting with Leif Nilsson, Bill McDonald, and Joyce Green! It's officially peony season! 😍 Congratulations to the Award Winners of the Essex Art Association’s Spring Juried Show! 🏆🌸 We are delighted to celebrate the artists whose exceptional work stood out in this year’s exhibition. Juror Nancy Whitcher selected these award-
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