Mon
Jul
7
Mon
Jul
7

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizesβ€”including a $350 First Place Award!

We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.

Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford

Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14

All levels welcome

Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

7/7/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

A Call for Photographers @ Gallery 25 in Downtown New Milford

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS! Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!...
Monday
Jul 7
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Gallery 25 in New Milford
Mon
Jul
7
Mon
Jul
7

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.


There are 24 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!


The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with β€œMHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

Edit


7/7/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

Arts Council
Member
The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Monday
Jul 7
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Mon
Jul
7
Mon
Jul
7

Call for Artists: August Light 2025 at the Kent Art Association

Presented by Sherman Artists

Sherman Artists invites you to be part of August Light 2025, a juried art show celebrating brilliance, beauty, and inspiration. This vibrant exhibit will be held in Kent, CT, and is open to both 2D and 3D original artworks created by the submitting artist.

Submission Details:

🎨 Submit up to four (4) high-quality digital images of your artwork at ShermanArtists.org or use the QR code.

πŸ“… Deadline: Midnight on Monday, July 11, 2025.

πŸ“© Notification of acceptance and contracts will be sent by July 18, 2025.

πŸ’Έ Submission is free, but please review the full submission rules for entry fee details and prospectus.

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work in one of Litchfield County's most picturesque towns, where art and nature meet in perfect harmony.

7/7/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

A Call for Artists: August Light @ Kent Art Association

Call for Artists: August Light 2025 at the Kent Art Association Presented by Sherman Artists...
Monday
Jul 7
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Kent Art Association in Kent
Tue
Jul
8
Tue
Jul
8

Learn about and see forest management practices at Deer Pond Farm with Sanctuary Manager/Naturalist and CT certified forester Lori Lichtenauer. The history of Connecticut’s forests will be discussed and how past land management has impacted the forests of today. We will hike about 4 miles to some of our management areas where we will discuss how sustainable forestry practices can increase wildlife biodiversity and overall health of forested landscapes. 

Register at https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/05/registration-deer-pond-farm-bird-nature-walk/ 

This program meets at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784 

$5 members, $10 non-members β€― 


7/8/2025
Single event
Outdoors & Nature
Hiking and Walking

FORESTRY HIKEΒ @ Deer Pond Farm

Learn about and see forest management practices at Deer Pond Farm with Sanctuary...
Tuesday
Jul 8
@
10:00 am
-
12:00 pm
CT Audubon Society - Deer Pond Farm in Sherman
Tue
Jul
8
Tue
Jul
8

Looking for something fun and creative to do this summer?


The next session of Crafty Art kicks off on June 24th. Register now!


Children will explore with paint, oil pastels, clay and other medium to create their own masterpieces. They will complete and take home a different art project each week!


7/8/2025
Repeating event
Hobbies & Crafts

Crafty Art for Kids

Looking for something fun and creative to do this summer? The next session of Crafty Art kicks...
Tuesday
Jul 8
@
4:30 pm
-
5:30 pm
John Pettibone Community Center in New Milford
Tue
Jul
8
Tue
Jul
8

Bring a couple of songs, a story, a few poems, or your tight 8 minutes of standup to the Merryall Center's Open Mic. Sign-ups at 6:30, performances start at 7:00.

7/8/2025
Single event
Arts & Culture
Open Mic & Jam Sessions

Open Mic

Bring a couple of songs, a story, a few poems, or your tight 8 minutes of standup to the Merryall...
Tuesday
Jul 8
@
6:30 pm
-
9:00 pm
Merryall Center for the Arts in New Milford
Wed
Jul
9
Wed
Jul
9

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!

Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!

Now accepting submissions!

Drop off Images to Gallery 25: Sunday, August 17 (11am-3pm)

Photography Show Runs from August 21-Sept 7

Opening Reception is Saturday, August 23 from 2-4pm

Whether you're a seasoned pro or an emerging talent behind the lens, this is your chance to showcase your vision and compete for cash prizesβ€”including a $350 First Place Award!

We’re looking for original, striking, and creative photography in all styles and subjects.

Hosted at Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station, New Milford

Submit your work online at Gallery25CT.com by Thursday, August 14

All levels welcome

Please Note: While we celebrate artistic expression, we ask that displayed artwork be suitable for viewing by all ages. Please review the prospectus for eligibility prior to submission.

Aspire. Inspire. Get Exposed.

Submit your work today and be part of one of the region’s most exciting annual photography exhibitions!

Gallery 25 in the Historic Train Station

11 Railroad Street

New Milford, CT

Gallery25CT.com

7/9/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

A Call for Photographers @ Gallery 25 in Downtown New Milford

CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS! Gallery 25 proudly presents EXPOSURES 2025 Open Juried Photography Show!...
Wednesday
Jul 9
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Gallery 25 in New Milford
Wed
Jul
9
Wed
Jul
9

The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb Scavenger Hunt thanks to a generous donation from the New Milford Commission on the Arts.


There are 24 area historic sites and organizations that are participating with the Hotel. Each site is hiding four numbered and dated one-of-a-kind glass orbs (three clear and one colored) either inside or outside on their property. Participants can search for and keep any glass orb that they find, but please limit one orb per person/family so everyone has a chance! Be sure to register your orb on the Merwinsville Hotel website where you can also upload a photo. Share your find on social media and don't forget to tag the organization where you found it!


The blown glass orbs that are numbered, dated for 2025, and stamped with β€œMHR 50”. In addition to the clear glass orbs, there are 25 colored orbs for 2025. Reminder: Because each organization's hours vary, be sure to check their websites before you head out on your hunt.

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS BY TOWN:

Bantam:

Bantam Cinema

Brookfield:

Brookfield Craft Center

Danbury:

Danbury Museum & Historical Society; Danbury Railway Museum

Gaylordsville - Celebrating its 300th Anniversary!

Browns Forge; Little Red Schoolhouse; Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc.; The Washington Oak Park (DAR Roger Sherman Chapter)

Kent:

Connecticut Antique Machinery Association; Eric Sloane Museum; Kent Historical Society

Litchfield:

Litchfield Historical Society

New Fairfield:

New Fairfield Historical Society (at the Little Red Schoolhouse); Preserve New Fairfield

New Milford:

Gallery 25 & Creative Arts Studio; Harrybrooke Park; Merryall Center for the Arts; New Milford Historical Society; Pratt Nature Center; The Silo @ Hunt Hill Farm Trust; TheatreWorks; Village Center for the Arts

Sherman:

Sherman Historical Society

Washington:

Gunn Historical Museum

Edit


7/9/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

2025 GLASS ORB SCAVENGER HUNT

Arts Council
Member
The Merwinsville Hotel is excited to be continuing the Glass Orb  Scavenger Hunt...
Wednesday
Jul 9
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Merwinsville Hotel Restoration, Inc. in Gaylordsville
Wed
Jul
9
Wed
Jul
9

Call for Artists: August Light 2025 at the Kent Art Association

Presented by Sherman Artists

Sherman Artists invites you to be part of August Light 2025, a juried art show celebrating brilliance, beauty, and inspiration. This vibrant exhibit will be held in Kent, CT, and is open to both 2D and 3D original artworks created by the submitting artist.

Submission Details:

🎨 Submit up to four (4) high-quality digital images of your artwork at ShermanArtists.org or use the QR code.

πŸ“… Deadline: Midnight on Monday, July 11, 2025.

πŸ“© Notification of acceptance and contracts will be sent by July 18, 2025.

πŸ’Έ Submission is free, but please review the full submission rules for entry fee details and prospectus.

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your work in one of Litchfield County's most picturesque towns, where art and nature meet in perfect harmony.

7/9/2025
Ongoing event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

A Call for Artists: August Light @ Kent Art Association

Call for Artists: August Light 2025 at the Kent Art Association Presented by Sherman Artists...
Wednesday
Jul 9
@
12:00 am
-
11:45 pm
Kent Art Association in Kent
Thu
Jul
10
Thu
Jul
10

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show

Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color and inspired by the warmth and energy of summer.

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Enjoy well-reviewed restaurants, pubs, and unique shops, take in a film at our charming Art Deco movie theater, or catch a live performance at the innovative TheatreWorks playhouse. Stroll through our beautiful historic New England Green, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the town’s charm.

Experience Gallery 25

Gallery 25 is an artist-run gallery featuring 25 members working across all genres. Along with our exciting exhibitions, we invite you to take part in our workshops, live demonstrations, artist discussions, and photography walks!

We welcome you to explore, create, and be inspired!

7/10/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show Heatwaves & Hues, running from...
Thursday
Jul 10
@
5:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Gallery 25 in New Milford
Thu
Jul
10
Thu
Jul
10

Discover the magic of backyard mushroom growing! Join our master gardener, Mark, in this eye-opening workshop where you'll learn the ins and outs of cultivating three easy-to-grow mushroom varieties: Shiitakes, Oysters, and Wine Caps. Not only will you learn about the life cycle and needs of these fungi, but you'll also discover the benefits of using straw or wood chips as a growing media and how to utilize every part of a tree for mushroom cultivation.

7/10/2025
Single event
Outdoors & Nature

Fungi Frenzy

Discover the magic of backyard mushroom growing! Join our master gardener, Mark, in this...
Thursday
Jul 10
@
6:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
New Milford Public Library in New Milford
Fri
Jul
11
Fri
Jul
11

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show

Heatwaves & Hues, running from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, August 17. This vibrant exhibition will showcase works bursting with color and inspired by the warmth and energy of summer.

Plan a Fun Weekend in New Milford!

New Milford is an exciting destination, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Enjoy well-reviewed restaurants, pubs, and unique shops, take in a film at our charming Art Deco movie theater, or catch a live performance at the innovative TheatreWorks playhouse. Stroll through our beautiful historic New England Green, a perfect spot to relax and soak in the town’s charm.

Experience Gallery 25

Gallery 25 is an artist-run gallery featuring 25 members working across all genres. Along with our exciting exhibitions, we invite you to take part in our workshops, live demonstrations, artist discussions, and photography walks!

We welcome you to explore, create, and be inspired!

7/11/2025
Repeating event
Arts & Culture
Visual Arts

Gallery 25 Summer Art Show: Heatwaves & Hues

Gallery 25 Presents: Heatwaves & Hues – A Summer Art Show Heatwaves & Hues, running from...
Friday
Jul 11
@
12:00 pm
-
6:00 pm
Gallery 25 in New Milford