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SUMMARY:Focus on Fall Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store presents its annual Focus on Fall exhibition\, which opened on September 18 and will continue through Saturday\, November 7. The annual autumn exhibit brings together fine art and handcrafted work inspired by the colors\, textures\, atmosphere\, and natural transformations of the fall in New England. \nThrough painting\, mixed media\, photography\, sculpture\, fine craft\, and seasonal artisan pieces\, artists explore autumn’s changing foliage\, landscapes\, light\, weather\, wildlife\, and harvest imagery—from brilliant color and abundance to the quieter transition toward winter. \nThe gallery offers an ideal introduction to the exhibition for longtime collectors\, visitors searching for an original seasonal piece or gift\, and those who want to experience art reflecting the landscape and atmosphere of the fall season. \nAs always\, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery\, glass\, fiber\, home décor\, jewelry\, clothing\, and accessories\, as well as children’s books and toys. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, Connecticut. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday\, noon to 6 p.m.\, and Sunday\, noon to 5 p.m. \nFor more information about gallery exhibits\, and classes and workshops for adults\, teens\, and children\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. \nFollow Spectrum on social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/focus-on-fall-art-show/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drawing What You See
DESCRIPTION:There’s nothing like working on classic still-life set ups to sharpen your drawing skills.  Drawing is necessary to pursue other mediums such as painting which begins with a drawing. In this class demos will be given to help you learn to keep your early pencil marks soft and faint and break items down into simple 2D shapes like circles\, squares and triangles. You will learn to use different line weights such as thick and thin\, dark and light to show what is close and what is far. To show volume and value you’ll observe where the light hits your subject and where the shadows fall. Demos will show how to add depth and volume to your drawing using hatching\, cross-hatching\, stippling and blending to achieve smooth transitions from dark to light. Finally adding details such as patterns\, textures and accents to your piece. All of these skills will help you draw what you see not what you think you see.  Short material list available upon registration. \nBorn in New York city to artist parents\, Lisa Arnold has been involved in art most of her life. Her interests have been wide as she has explored many venues in the art world. From being an illustrator\, to working in advertising agencies ( which she hated)\, she went on to be a creative coordinator at conde Nast Publications. She currently is an art instructor at the Silvermine School of Art and the Guilford Art Center. Based in Connecticut\, she now spends much of her time “painting”in pastels and watercolor. She exhibits her work throughout new England.
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LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Essex Village
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