Understanding Your Best Friend with Phil Klein

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Understanding Your Best Friend with Phil Klein, Certified Dog Listener Phil Klein will present a kind methodology for gaining your dog's cooperation based on its instincts at the Essex Library … Continue reading

Free

Shadow Dance Exhibit

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Gallery exhibit displays artwork that showcases the imagery of shadows – be they informative, mysterious, gloomy and or changeable with the season. Opening Reception Friday, March 27, 6:30-9pm with wine … Continue reading

Open Call to Connecticut Artists

Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative 55 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

The Connecticut River Artisans Co-op is hosting an OPEN HOUSE for artists on Saturday, Mar 28, 2020: 1:00PM – 4:00PM. If you are a Connecticut artist and looking for a … Continue reading

Free

Resurgence and Regrowth: Art Show Opening

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

The new exhibit reflects the season’s resurgence and regrowth giving us all hope for a happier and healthy future including images that reflect the “staying safe” measures we presently practice. … Continue reading

Artist of the Month Reception

Connecticut River Artisans 55 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Come celebrate with us!  Connecticut River Artisans Co-op is proud to salute our member artists with an Artist of the Month reception beginning on August 2, 2020 from 1:00 to 4:00.  … Continue reading

Free

Autumn Arts Festival Exhibit

Madison Town Green

Spectrum Gallery and Artisan’s Store presents The Autumn Arts Festival Exhibit, showcasing select work by participating artists in the 2020 Autumn Arts Festival on the Madison Town Green.  The seven-week gallery … Continue reading

CT River Artisans Holiday Artist’s Reception

Connecticut River Artisans Cooperative 55 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Connecticut River Artisans invites one and all to join us for our Holiday Reception on Sunday, November 15th.  Take some time to relax with us, have a goodie, have some wine and meet some of our Artists before the Holiday rush.

Free

Spectrum Art Gallery Exhibit: Entanglements

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents its newest exhibit, Entanglements with an opening weekend Saturday, March 20 (1-6pm) and Sunday, March 21 (1-6pm) with wine and safely bagged snacks. … Continue reading

Free

One Book/One Community

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

A free virtual author talk with award-winning authors James Fallows and Deborah Fallows on Zoom for “Our Towns: a 100,00-Mile Journey Into The Heart of America”  is the culminating event … Continue reading

FREE

2021 Connecticut Spring Boat Show

Safe Harbor Essex Island 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT, United States

The 2021 Connecticut Spring Boat Show will be held Friday, April 30 - Sunday, May 2 at Safe Harbor Essex Island, 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT. The annual show is a production … Continue reading

Spectrum Art Gallery Exhibit: Abstracting Nature

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Discover new and original artwork that explores how artists envision the majesty of nature in all its variety, color, and abundance.  At Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store’s newest exhibit, Abstracting Nature, experience both impressionistic and abstract work in this seven-week show which kicks off Friday, May 14 and is celebrated with an Open House Weekend, Saturday, May 15 (12:30-6pm) and Sunday, May 16 (12:30-5pm).

Coloring for Adults

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

We’re all stressed these days, especially after a year of dealing with navigating life amid a global pandemic. Coloring has been a longtime popular outlet to creatively diffuse this stress … Continue reading

$12

Early Summer Pressed Botanical Workshop

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

The focus of this workshop is making cards and other larger pieces suitable for framing and gift giving.  All pieces made in the workshop will have Spring and Early Summer … Continue reading

$10 – $45

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE HILL-STEAD MUSEUM

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Engage in the exploration of history, art, and architecture as you take a virtual tour with the Essex Library of the 1901 Colonial Revival home of the Pope and Riddle families on Friday, … Continue reading

FREE

Splashes, Drips and Drops Art Exhibit

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook opens its newest exhibit, Splashes, Drips and Drops on Friday, July 16 (12-6pm) and celebrated throughout its opening weekend, Saturday, July 17 (12-6pm) and Sunday, … Continue reading

The Great River of the West and Maritime Heritage

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Part of the The Rivers That Connect Us: Exploring America’s Great Rivers Series Columbia River Maritime Museum The Great River of the West and Maritime Heritage Presented by: Captain Bruce … Continue reading

$5 – $10

The Connecticut River: Past, Present, and Future

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Part of the The Rivers That Connect Us: Exploring America’s Great Rivers Series CT River Museum The Connecticut River: Past, Present, and Future – Virtual Lecture Presented by: Jennifer L. … Continue reading

$5 – $10

Spectrum Gallery Exhibit: Concealment

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Discover new and original artwork in Spectrum’s first exhibit of 2022. Concealment features original abstract and representational artwork that explores the theme of concealing. We all hide things from ourselves … Continue reading

Free

Recurring

Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main St, Essex, Essex, CT, United States

Exhibits with loud noises and/or bright lights will be modified to allow people with a range of differing abilities to experience all the Museum has to offer. A designated quiet room will be set up for the duration of the event to allow visitors to decompress, take a break, and experience the Museum at their own pace. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children at all times.

New Spectrum Gallery Exhibit: Clouds, Winds & Breezes

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Discover new and original artwork at Spectrum Art Gallery in its newest exhibit, Clouds, Winds & Breezes, May 20 through Sunday, July 10. Artists from throughout Connecticut, the Tri-State Area, and New England present artwork that features one or more of these weather elements and how their behavior can affect the environment.

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Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main St, Essex, Essex, CT, United States

Exhibits with loud noises and/or bright lights will be modified to allow people with a range of differing abilities to experience all the Museum has to offer. A designated quiet room will be set up for the duration of the event to allow visitors to decompress, take a break, and experience the Museum at their own pace. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children at all times.

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Sensory Friendly Hours at the Connecticut River Museum

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main St, Essex, Essex, CT, United States

Exhibits with loud noises and/or bright lights will be modified to allow people with a range of differing abilities to experience all the Museum has to offer. A designated quiet room will be set up for the duration of the event to allow visitors to decompress, take a break, and experience the Museum at their own pace. Parents and caregivers must stay with their children at all times.

Acrylic Paint Party at Spectrum Gallery

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Join us for a delightful introduction to acrylic painting. Artist Gloria Nilsson will lead you step by step through the painting process and you will go home with a beautiful painting when you are done! Whether you are a beginner and have never held a paintbrush in your life or have painting experience. This is your chance to find out what everyone is talking about and dive into acrylic painting!

Spectrum Art Gallery Exhibit Opens March 24

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Power and Strength, from March 24 through May 6. The exhibit presents the many ways artists explore the concepts of “power” and “strength”, with the six-week show offering innovative and commanding artwork to illustrate these ideas. Discover exciting established and emerging artists who create abstract and representational paintings, mixed media, photography, and more. Attend the Open Reception, Friday, March 24 (6:30-9pm) or visit the Open House Weekend, Saturday, March 25 (1-6pm) and Sunday, March 26 (1-5pm) at 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, Connecticut.

Nature Celebrates

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Finally, Summer has arrived. We welcome it and so does Nature. Trees leaf out, flowers bloom, grass grows. Celebrate the season’s arrival as the Gallery turns into a Summer delight! … Continue reading

Free

Water/Ways

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Water/Ways A Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service June 3 – August 14, 2023 Water/Ways dives into water—an essential component of life … Continue reading

$2.00 – $12

Essex Summer Arts Festival

Essex Town Green 12 Main Street, Essex, United States

Saturday, June: 1710am – 5pm Sunday, June 18: 11am – 5pm The 2-day Arts Festival features local, regional and New England artists and artisans. The event is free and features … Continue reading

Free

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    Essex Board of Trade, Inc., P.O. Box 322
    Essex, CT 06426 or email Info@EssexCT.com