• EAA’s White Elephant Sale!

    The Essex Art Association 10 N Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Essex Art Association White Elephant Sale Please support the Essex Art Association during our annual White Elephant fundraiser to benefit EAA! We’ll have a treasure trove of artwork, textiles, pottery, jewelry, books, and art supplies — you’ll surely find something inspiring. Sale Dates: Saturday & Sunday, October 4–5 Time: 12–4 pm on the 4th, 10 to 2 on the 5th Location: Essex Art Association Gallery, 10 North Main Street, Essex, CT Donations Accepted: Friday, October 3, from 1–5 pm Bring your gently used art-related items — objects d’art, books, supplies, jewelry, and more. Contact Ellen at 860-377-7750 for more information. Thank you for helping local art thrive!

    Free
  • EAA’s White Elephant Sale!

    The Essex Art Association 10 N Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Essex Art Association White Elephant Sale Please support the Essex Art Association during our annual White Elephant fundraiser to benefit EAA! We’ll have a treasure trove of artwork, textiles, pottery, jewelry, books, and art supplies — you’ll surely find something inspiring. Sale Dates: Saturday & Sunday, October 4–5 Time: 12–4 pm on the 4th, 10 to 2 on the 5th Location: Essex Art Association Gallery, 10 North Main Street, Essex, CT Donations Accepted: Friday, October 3, from 1–5 pm Bring your gently used art-related items — objects d’art, books, supplies, jewelry, and more. Contact Ellen at 860-377-7750 for more information. Thank you for helping local art thrive!

    Free
  • EAA Spring Open Show Opening Reception

    The Essex Art Association 10 N Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Please join us at 6 pm on Friday, April 24th, for the EAA Spring Open Show juried by Eddie Hall, along with Alex Wetmore's solo show in the Gantner Gallery. Award presentation at 7 pm. We are located on 10 North Main Street in Essex, CT. Gallery hours are Wednesdays thru Sundays from 1 to 5 pm starting April 17th. Admission is free!

    FREE
  • EAA Spring Juried Show Call for Entries

    The Essex Art Association 10 N Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    As this season keeps blooming, we are excited to announce the EAA Spring Juried Show with a floral theme for our second show of the 2026 Exhibition Season! KEY DATES Entries (in person only): Monday, May 11 from 2 to 6 pm Notification of Acceptance on website:  Thursday, May 14 Show starts: Friday, May 15 Gallery Hours: Wednesdays thru Sundays, 1 pm to 5 pm Opening Reception: Friday, May 22 from 6 pm to 8 pm, with awards at 7 pm Pickup unsold art: Monday, June 8 ABOUT THE JUROR Nancy Whitcher is a Connecticut-based, classically trained artist working across monotype printmaking, clay sculpture, and photography. She maintains an active exhibition schedule that includes museums, juried national, regional, and local exhibitions, as well as commercial galleries in both solo and group shows. Her work is held in permanent and private collections. Whitcher is frequently invited to serve as an art juror, visiting artist, mentor, guest speaker, and award consultant. She has completed residencies at Zea Mays Printmaking and the Vermont Studio Center. An elected member and President Emeritus of Connecticut Women Artists, she also holds elected memberships in the New Haven Paint & Clay Club, the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, CT+6, and Zea Mays Printmaking. Her […]

  • CALL FOR ENTRIES: EAA Summer Juried Show

    Essex Art Association 10 North Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Summer is in full swing, and the EAA Summer Juried Show with an open theme is almost here! KEY DATES Entries (in person only): Monday, July 6, from 2–6 pm Notification of Acceptance on website:  Thursday, July 9 Show Dates: July 10 - August 2 Gallery Hours: Wednesdays–Sundays, 1–5 pm starting Friday, July 10 Opening Reception: Friday, July 17, from 6–8 pm (awards at 7 pm) Pickup Unsold Art: Monday, August 3 Prospectus on https://essexartassociation.com/ ABOUT THE JUROR Paul Baylock is a New Britain-based artist whose paintings and sculptural installations celebrate Connecticut's rich industrial heritage. A lifelong artist and graduate of the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford, Baylock taught art in the New Britain public schools for 38 years before retiring in 2012 to focus on his studio practice. His acclaimed Hardware City and Popular Science series draw inspiration from vintage publications, factory architecture, and the manufacturing history of his hometown, blending digital and traditional techniques to create layered works that explore memory, place, and the passage of time. His work has been featured in a solo exhibition at the New Britain Museum of American Art and exhibited at Silvermine Arts Center, Hill-Stead Museum, Central Connecticut State University, and other regional venues. He also served as President […]