Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.

Calling local artists! Surround yourself in the beauty of the Fairfield Museum Commons and meet fellow artists in the area. The sketching session will be followed by a short “throwdown,” where we put all the sketches together and share more about what we have drawn. Please plan to bring your own materials for this meet-up.

Free.

Artist Talk: Nancy Willis

Saturday, August 9, 2:00 PM

Join us to hear Artist-in-Residence Nancy Willis discuss her residency project, a compelling visual commentary on empathy amidst worldwide conflict.

Nancy Willis is an artist living in Northern California’s wine region. As a painter/printmaker she creates work imbued atmosphere that evokes a strong sense of place. Central to her paintings and prints is light and moments of human connection. The artist draws from imagery of her daily life: chandeliers suspended in Redwood trees, the remains of a dinner party or the pastoral surrounding landscape become motifs in her paintings and prints.

Willis has been awarded multiple grants for her community facing projects including her series Conflict Zone. This ongoing project looks at the devastating effects on the daily lives of others living amidst the chaos of war. Willis combines images from the news with the radiant beauty of a chandelier. Melding images of chandeliers with the devastation of collapsed buildings and rubble, Willis is asking the viewer to look below the headlines to see the fragile state of the human condition. Willis’ project for her CCP residency furthers more exploration of this series.

Her lecture will center on how empathy turned her feelings of overwhelming helplessness into artistic action. What began as a response to the ISIS led genocide of Yazidis in Iraq and Syria, has expanded to include the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Gaza conflict. Willis will speak to how her process and path since the series began in 2017 and the power of art to make a difference.

All weather event. There is no re-entry after leaving the venue. All bags are subject to search upon entry. Cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted.

Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.

Free Yoga Among the Sculptures sponsored by Bethel Arts. Every Sunday from July 6th - September 21st 2035. On the Municipal Center from Lawn.

The Greenwich Art Society is offering:

PORTRAIT DRAWING & PAINTING (with live model) with ANDREW LATTIMORE

6 MONDAYS

July 7 – August 11

9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Program Description

We will be working from a live model. Emphasis will be on lighting, features, values, composition, background, drapery, and anatomy. We’ll focus on developing a technical proficiency in rendering the portrait while working from direct observation. Emphasis on understanding anatomy, proportion, value and form and how it relates to portrait drawing. We will also concentrate on the importance of a well-balanced and a thoughtfully executed piece through understanding composition using both drawing and painting mediums.

Student work will be evaluated daily through individual critiques during class by the instructor.

Highly Recommended Books:

Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist, Stephen R. Peck

Perspective Made Easy, Ernest Norling

Suggested Books:

Art and Fear, David Bayles & Ted Orland

Art Spirit, Robert Henri

Supply list on our website

The Greenwich Art Society is offering:

PORTRAIT DRAWING & PAINTING (with live model) with ANDREW LATTIMORE

6 MONDAYS

July 7 – August 11

9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Program Description

We will be working from a live model. Emphasis will be on lighting, features, values, composition, background, drapery, and anatomy. We’ll focus on developing a technical proficiency in rendering the portrait while working from direct observation. Emphasis on understanding anatomy, proportion, value and form and how it relates to portrait drawing. We will also concentrate on the importance of a well-balanced and a thoughtfully executed piece through understanding composition using both drawing and painting mediums.

Student work will be evaluated daily through individual critiques during class by the instructor.

Special Notes

• Highly Recommended Books:
• Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist, Stephen R. Peck
• Perspective Made Easy, Ernest Norling
• Suggested Books:
• Art and Fear, David Bayles & Ted Orland
• Art Spirit, Robert Henri

Supply list on our website

The Greenwich Art Society is offering:

ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR EVERYONE - ALL LEVELS

JOE FAMA

7 TUESDAYS

July 8 - August 19

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Students will discover the fundamentals needed to capture form, shading, composition, and study values with the three primary colors. Choices of subject matter range from figures, landscape, or still life. You will also be learning how to set up a full palette and how to create a strong compositional design. Students will learn to see and express color, values and the illusion of depth as they take their own photos as a point of inspiration to create their own interpretation rather than a copy.  Classes will include lectures, demonstrations, as well as individual instruction. If you are new to the class, please bring a drawing or painting as a sample of your skill level to the first class. 

Max. 8 students.

member discount available

In Songs From My Sala, Linedy invites you to step into her childhood home, as she takes you along this intimate, soulful journey from performing in her family’s living room to starring as Andrew Lloyd Webber’s first Latina leading lady to originate a role on Broadway. Feel the heartbeat of the Dominican Republic through the rhythms of her roots, as we vibe to the iconic anthems that have shaped her life. From humble beginnings as a bank teller to becoming one of Broadway’s brightest stars, Linedy’s path is a testament to perseverance, passion, and the power of following your dreams.

Designed by notable artist, writer, and curator Richard Klein, SIGHT AND SOUND: Artists Consider Long Island Sound invites audiences to delve into the Sound’s significance through diverse artistic perspectives, shedding light on its ecological resilience, rich cultural history,and striking natural beauty.