Evening of Readings from the 2023 Word-Art Show.
Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 7-9 pm, followed by a dessert and champagne reception. 
The event is free, and everyone is warmly welcomed.

Gallery On The Green 50th Anniversary
2010 Interviews with the founders of the Gallery On The Green.

Gallery On The Green 50th Anniversary Part 1

https://vimeo.com/405273360

Gallery On The Green 50th Anniversary Part 2

https://vimeo.com/405281192

The 50 th Anniversary video captures the spirit and energy of many of the early members of the Canton Artists’ Guild. The detailed early memories of the late John Just Ellis were my inspiration to capture highlights of the Gallery’s history. It was further boosted by photographer Jeffrey Schlichter’s enthusiastic “Yes!” when he agreed to assist me by donating countless hours of his time filming and

editing. Thanks to Jeff for formatting the video for us to view on our website. Don’t miss the outtakes at the end of the 2nd half credits. – Shirley Mae Neu

Eight Voices: Discovery and Rediscovery
August 2-30, 2021

Exhibiting in the Program Room at the Simsbury Public Library are Susan Bradley, Donna Davis, Sheri Ellis, Renée Hughes, Donna Namnoum, Arleen Pomaski, Deborah Sacks and Peggy Steinway. 

This group of accomplished local artists, most members of the Canton Artists’ Guild, have met regularly for the past few years, sharing articles, books, and other resources. During the pandemic they met virtually but are now back to meeting in person. This is their first show together. 

The group inspires and supports each other through critiques, exercises and activities designed by members of the group to encourage exploration. Their work together has led them all to grow creatively through re-examining and building upon past work. They challenge each other to explore new media and styles, ranging from realism to abstraction. Included are paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture and ceramics. 

The exhibit will be open to the public during library hours for the month of August.

Inspire Event
December 8, 2p.m.
Please join us for an Artist Talk given by Peggy Dembicer.

She will discuss methods used and give insight to her creative approach, motivation and inspiration for her work.
Peggy Dembicer has a solo show entitled, “Free Forms: Finding Repurpose.” She is a self-taught fiber and mixed media artist noted for intricate beaded tapestries, modern and colorful 2D and 3D paper weaving, as well as the creative application of recycled materials in framed and sculptural artworks. Fiber and beads are a consistent and cohesive element in her works, which contain countless thousands of beads and stitches. This exhibit focuses on her recent explorations using found objects and vintage items, giving new life to fractured mirrors, game boards, tee shirts, old books, commercial packaging and much more. Dembicer exhibits regularly as a member of Connecticut Women Artists, Silvermine Art Guild, Canton Artists’ Guild, Art League of New Britain, West Hartford Art League and Saatchiart.com. Her work has been shown at The New Britain Museum of American Art, the Fuller Craft Museum, The Stanford Museum and Nature Center, SEFA Gallery in New York and is included in collections throughout the United States.

Peggy Dembicer Exhibit Free Form Finding Repurpose is on view November 15-December 15, 2019

2019 Open Juried Exhibit Prize Winners:

Best in Show (Funded by the Gallery)

Linda Pearson/Peggy Dembicer Stained Glass Collaboration

Mitchell Automotive Award Donna Namnoum-Double Budded Pod

Charles & Doris Currier Memorial (Photography Prize) Michael Sacks-Frozen Stream

Neu/Haviland Award Meghan Shanley Waskowitz-Along the Camino

A.J. Quality Roofing Award Patricia Weise-Dish Drainer: Flour Bowls

Maxwell Shepherd Memorial Arts Fund Award – Nancy Greco-Scream

Object/Resonance Award- Lonny Wilhelm-Backstage

Collinsville Bank Award - Craig Murphy-At Rest

Award in Memory of Peg Douglass – Jill Pasanen-Carnival

Founders Award Roger Niland-The Brink

Nancy Cloutier Memorial Prize – Bill Doyle-Garden Steps

Smith Edwards McCoy Architects Prize (drawing/prints/works on paper) Renée S. Hughes-Good Orderly Direction

Jerry’s Artarma CT Prize – Michael Sundra-Abstration X, 2019

Award in Memory of Carrie Simon – Brad Pokorny-Project 19a (mostly black)

Rita Q Memorial Award – Deborah Sacks-Felis Constellation

Mitchell Manchester Memorial Prize – Diane Wright-There is No Planet B

Special Event on Sunday evening, September 15th the gallery hosts an evening of readings by David Leff. Leff is the poet laureate of the town of Canton and will be reading from The Breach, his new novel in verse inspired by life in Collinsville. The event will be held at 5:00 p.m followed by a book signing and reception.

 From time to time the Gallery on the Green offers Workshops and Inspire Events presented by our members.
Please check this page regularly to learn about these special events.

The 59th Anniversary Exhibition at the Gallery on the Green has created quite the buzz!
There have been many positive comments and compliments about the artwork and the installation of the show.
Wanting to take advantage and keep the positive momentum going we have created an event to focus on the artists and their work.
Please join us Sunday July 28, 2:00pm for Two-Minute Artist Talks!!

Jennifer Knaus will host a Life Drawing session Thursday’s July 11-Aug 22,2019 see the flyer below for more info.