The Garde Arts Center is proud to share that they will be sponsoring a tree at A Magical Evening of Giving Holiday Tree Auction, at the New London Elks Club, 81 Washington Street, New London, CT 06320. The event is from 6-9 PM on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Those interested in sponsoring the event, or a decorated tree, should contact Suzanne at Suzanne@careathomenow.com
The highlight of the evening will be a captivating live auction, featuring a collection of fully decorated themed holiday trees. There How has giving changed since 2017? Why should I consider accelerating my giving? Is a donor advised fund the best option for me? When should I set up a charitable remainder trust?
You are invited to hear Stephanie Diamond, Managing Director, Charitable Planning Strategies of Schwab Charitable in New York City speak at the Mystic Museum of Art on October 3, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 pm. At this event, Stephanie will answer these questions and explain much more about how the current tax laws impact the way HOMMAGE À… and INCIPIENT SPECIATION: FERAL SEED SCULPTURE BY GAR WATERMAN open at the Mystic Museum of ArtMystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) announces the opening of two new exhibitions, both of which will be on view in the MMoA galleries through March 9th, from 11am to 5pm, Tuesday through Sunday. The Museum is closed on Mondays until April 1st.
HOMMAGE À… is the theme of MMoA’s annual open juried show, encompassing a broad range of media around the common thread of paying tribute, or honoring The Mystic Museum of Art announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed V. Susan Fisher of Taos, New Mexico to be the museum’s next Executive Director. David Madacsi, President of the Board, said, “We are delighted to announce Susan’s appointment. We are impressed with Susan’s leadership experience and skill sets and how well they align with the goals of Mystic Museum of Art for its next chapter, and we were all charmed by her energy and enthusiasm for our mission, staff, and Mystic, CT – Mystic Aquarium is once again partnering with other community organizations to empower locals to help cleanup Mystic. The third annual Mystic-Wide Clean-Up, a town-wide, large-scale debris removal event, is scheduled for Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
“Our goal is to remove more than 500 lbs. of debris from over 10 miles of riverside property in Mystic,” said event organizer and Director of Education & Conservation for Mystic Aquarium, MaryEllen Mateleska. “With that Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) announces the opening of TONGUE IN CHEECK exhibit. The exhibition, which is sponsored by the Edward and Mary Lord Foundation, will be on view in the MMoA galleries September 28th – November 10th, from 11am to 4pm on weekdays and 11pm to 5pm on weekends.
TONGUE IN CHEEK is a solo exhibition of the work of Bryan Gorneau, an award-winning sculptor and mixed media artist from the Connecticut shoreline. Gorneau plays with events and visuals of pop culture, Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) announces the opening of MYSTICAL INTERACTIONS next week. The exhibition, which is sponsored by Chelsea Groton Bank, will be on view in the MMoA galleries August 3rd – September 22nd, from 11am to 4pm on weekdays and 11pm to 5pm on weekends.
MYSTICAL INTERACTIONS is a solo exhibition of acrylic abstract paintings by Sunil Howlader, the first prize winner of last year’s Annual Regional Show. Howlader received a Masters of Fine Art from the University of Dhaka in his native Roy McLendon - A History of the Florida Highwaymen – Outsider Artists of the Jim Crow South
In the early 1950’s through the 1980’s a group of twenty-six African-American artists known as the "Florida Highwaymen" used vivid and bright colors to display the beautiful untouched Florida landscape. One of the original Florida Highwaymen artists will present a history of this group of primarily self-taught artists, as well as tell first-hand accounts about some of his experiences as a Florida Highwayman. An Mystic Museum of Art presents Lisa Lyman Adams: kidArt and Young at Art, two exhibitions appropriate for all ages that will bring out the kid in everyone.kidArt features the inherently whimsical fine art and illustration work of artist, illustrator, and MMoA faculty Lisa Lyman Adams. Adams combines super realism, collage, trompe l’oeil and handwriting, while blurring the line between fine art and commercial art. Adams's work has appeared in art galleries and juried exhibitions, as well as national Old Lyme, CT – The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebekah (Becky) Beaulieu as Director of the Museum. With a distinguished career that traverses both art museum and historic site administration, Beaulieu has most recently been the Associate Director of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art in Brunswick, Maine. She begins her new role on February 19, 2018.
Beaulieu was selected from a highly qualified pool of candidates after a rigorous national Mystic, CT – Dawn Salerno, Deputy Director for Public Engagement and Operations at Mystic Museum of Art, has been elected as President of the Board of the New England Museum Association (NEMA) at its annual meeting in Falmouth, Massachusetts on October 27, 2017.
NEMA is the largest, most active regional organization representing museums and museum professionals in the United States, providing tools for leadership innovation, and empowering museums to continue their growth as organizations essential to Mystic, CT – Textual pop art that invites meditations on time and language. Brutal but floral sculpture alongside vivid colors inspired by Van Gogh. And, finally, tradition makes way for modernity in the photo medium.
All of this will go on display Thursday, September 28, when Mystic Museum of Art presents three new exhibitions, including: Photo Show 39, which will feature 145 works in the Davis, Halsey, and Schuster galleries; John Boone: Pairs, which includes six pairs of paintings and mixed-media by the MMoA’s Robert Brackman: Thinking in Color Highlights Noted Portraitist’s Legacy and Range
Mystic, CT – After painting aviator Charles Lindbergh and his wife, Anne, at the couple’s height of international celebrity, Robert Brackman could have settled into the comfortable and lucrative role of society painter. Instead, he took on only a small number of annual commissions to be free to challenge himself with still lifes, figural scenes, and an aesthetic devoted to the value of color.
Brackman’s restless Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art’s Art After Dark concert series continues Tuesday, May 16 with a performance by The Troublemakers. In addition, the event will feature Pizzetta pizza, drinks, live art by Mary Horrigan and balloon art by April Brunelle.
Now in its seventh year, the family friendly Art After Dark series integrates various art forms on the museum grounds, introduces children to MMoA’s programming, and provides regional artists a forum to showcase their work. Weather permitting, concerts are
Mystic, CT – The Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) is offering the opportunity to learn something new this year during their newest winter session of studio art programs. Art classes for adults and teenagers are offered from January through May 2017, at their 9 Water Street building. Registration is open to the public with substantial discounts for members of MMoA. To allow for flexibility, classes are held both as month-long series and as one-day workshops.
From the basics, like Intro to Drawing, to more Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) announces their holiday event series.Friday, November 18, 6pm – 8pm, Holiday Preview Party - Join us for the opening of our Holiday Gift Show to view original works for sale by local and regional artists! Support local artisans and give something special to your loved ones this holiday. Enjoy festive food by Go Fish, cocktails, music and good cheer. All purchases are tax-free during the Preview Party! Members $20 / Public $30. After November 14: $30Daily, November 19 Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) seeks fine art from local and regional artists for our annual holiday exhibition, the Holiday Gift Show.
Receiving for Fine Art: Sunday, November 13th and Monday, November 14th from 11am to 5pm. The show will run from November 19th through December 30th.Requirements: The Holiday Gift Show is a non-juried show. Three works may be submitted and MUST be for sale. Outside frame dimensions cannot exceed 20” in either direction. Work may have been hung in previous shows.
Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) is showing a collection of works by renowned contemporary painter Walter Robinson this fall. The show has been curated by MMoA Executive Director George King.
Robinson is best known for his paintings of the melodramatic scenes of desire based on illustrations done for pulp paperback covers of the 1940s and '50s. Robinson’s recent series of figurative works is derived from clothing ads in department store flyers, and his ongoing still-life subjects include imagery Mystic, CT – The Coogan Farm Nature & Heritage Center is home to an official Little Free Library, thanks to the Gionet family of Mystic.
A ribbon cutting and reception to officially open the Little Free Library is 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22 at Coogan Farm, 162 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic. The public is invited to attend.
This is the second Little Free Library to be opened on Denison Pequotsepos/Coogan Farm property - the Nature Preschool at 109 Pequotsepos Road has had one for several years.
A Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art’s (MMoA) family-friendly concert series, Art After Dark continues Tuesday, September 27 from 6pm to 8:30pm, and features Pizzetta pizza, drinks, live art, and live music on the MMoA riverfront patio, weather permitting, and in the galleries showcasing MMoA’s Photo Show 38. This month’s event includes live music by Green tea, live art by Russ Kramer, live balloon art by April Brunelle and is sponsored by the Mudhead Sailing Association.
Green Tea is Toby Kniffin (Guitar Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) family-friendly concert series continues Tuesday, August 16 from 6pm to 8:30pm, and features Pizzetta pizza, drinks, live art, and live music. This event is held on the MMoA patio (weather permitting) and in the galleries featuring MMoA’s Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts 105th Annual Juried Exhibition. This month features live music by Wooly Mammoth, live art by Mary Horrigan, and live balloon art by April Brunelle.
Gray Hallberg (vocals/lead guitar) is the founder Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) announces the opening of INNER SANCTUM next week. The exhibition, which is sponsored by StoneRidge Senior Living Community, will be on view in the MMoA galleries August 5th – September 17th, from 11 am to 5pm daily.
INNER SANCTUM is a solo exhibition of oil paintings by Sarah Stifler Lucas, the 1st prize winner of last year's Annual Regional Show. Lucas received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 1970 and has maintained her Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) seeks submissions from artists for The 60th Regional Show. The all media juried show is open to all artists and is sponsored by Chelsea Groton Bank. The Museum is pleased to announce that Margot McIlwain Nishimura, the Deputy Director of Collections, Programming & Public Engagement at the Newport Restoration Foundation will act as juror for this exhibition. The 60th Regional Show will be on view in the MMoA galleries from August 5th through September 17th, alongside an Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) family-friendly concert series continues Tuesday, July 19th from 6pm to 8:30pm, and features Pizzetta pizza, drinks, live art, and live music on the MMoA riverfront patio, weather permitting, and in the galleries showcasing Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts 105th Annual Juried Exhibition. This month features live music by Marcy Kelly Trio, live art by Sam Brown, and live balloon art by April Brunelle.
The Marcy Kelly Trio features Marcy Kelly on vocals, Ian Kelly
Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art continues to celebrate creativity, culture, and community this summer with the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts 105th Annual Juried Show.
The Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) presents its 105th annual juried exhibition of works in all fine arts media, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, graphics and fiber. CAFA is a non-profit arts organization established in 1910 by a group of renowned Connecticut artists. CAFA’s mission is to encourage Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) invites you to join us on Saturday, June 11 for “Summer by the Sea,” our annual summer fundraiser in support of our mission.
We will honor the Mystic Garden Club for their dedication to local non-profits including MMoA for over 90 years. The Summer by the Sea Annual Fundraiser will feature original works of art by MMoA Elected Artists and Faculty, enticing raffle and silent auction items, delicious bites from A Thyme To Cook, signature cocktails, music by Boston
A Contemporaries Event: Burgers, Bourbon & Pop-Up Art
Mystic, CT – The Mystic Museum of Art Contemporaries Committee will host an event for art and bourbon enthusiasts alike on Friday, May 13th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at their 15 Water Street Gallery location. “Burgers & Bourbon” is an exclusive event, sponsored by Engine Room Restaurant, featuring Engine Room “Happy Hour” burgers, with dry aged beef from Beriah Lewis Farm in North Stonington, and Old Fashioned’s featuring Four Roses bourbon. A special Residents Sponsor Two Exhibitions at Cultural InstitutionMystic, CT – StoneRidge Life Plan Community stepped forward last week to recognize the cultural contributions of Mystic Museum of Art and to underwrite programming at the art institution by sponsoring two exhibitions this summer.
“The artists who reside at StoneRidge have regularly tapped the educational opportunities and exhibitions at the MMoA,” said StoneRidge Executive Director Richard Kisner. “To thank the museum for its contributions to our Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) announces our annual non-juried exhibition, celebrating our members and esteemed Elected Artists open April 21st and runs through June 4th. The opening reception is free and open to the public and will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm on Thursday, April 21st. The exhibition is sponsored by StoneRidge Life Plan Community. Exhibition award winners are: list awards winners here once they are selected on Monday. Mystic Museum of Art is free and open daily from 11am to 5pm
Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) family-friendly concert series returns Tuesday, April 19th from 6pm to 8:30pm, and features Pizzetta pizza, drinks, live art, and live music on the MMoA riverfront patio! This event will be held on the MMoA patio (weather permitting) and in the galleries which will feature MMoA’s Annual Members and Elected Artists Exhibition. This month will feature live music by Wooly Mammoth, live art by Katie Faile, and live balloon art by April Brunelle.
Art After Dark is Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art is the recipient of an $8,500 grant from the Frank Loomis Palmer Foundation, Bank of America Trustee. The grant monies will be utilized to deliver art programming to New London youth grades Pre-K to 12, both on site and at school sites,
MMoA’s Education Outreach Programs are the museum’s way of partnering with schools and social service agencies to contribute to the education and development of young people across the region. Programs give school-age youth access to
Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) presents its 2016 Summer Camp schedule, with new exciting activities for ages 3.5 – 15 running in weekly camp formats from June 20th through August 26th. MMoA Art Camps encourage creativity and imagination in children as they explore different topics and media, all while having fun with new friends. Half- and full-day camps are available, often with lunch and after-care provided for the convenience of the adult in the family.
Junior Studio camps offer the broadest Members and Elected Artists Exhibition: April 15 – June 4, 2016
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 21, 6:30 – 8pm
Mystic, CT – Mystic Arts Center calls for entries into our annual non-juried show open to all MMoA members and Elected Artists. Receiving: Sunday, April 10, 11am – 5pm, and Monday, April 11, 11am – 5pm. Entry fee is $15 and membership must be current through June 6. New members can join when dropping off artwork. The opening reception will be held immediately following our Annual Meeting Mystic, CT – The region’s largest annual youth art exhibition, Young at Art returns to Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA). Young at Art showcases creative work from hundreds of regional students ages 18 and younger in MMoA’s galleries. See original artwork in a variety of media from oil, photography, sculpture and mixed media. Individual submissions and group projects range in origin from New London County, Connecticut to much of Rhode Island.
The show runs from March 4 to April 9th. For more information about
Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) and the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce are partnering to host a special Art After Dark on Tuesday March 15th from 6pm to 8:30pm. This family-friendly concert series features Pizzetta pizza, drinks, live art, and live music on the MMoA riverfront patio! This early kick-off to the Art After Dark series will be held in the MMoA galleries during the Young at Art Exhibition, and feature live music by Cabin Fever, a bluegrass band from Stonington, CT. Young At Art Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) has recently secured three exclusive catering partnerships for special event rentals. After much consideration, MMoA has selected A Thyme to Cook, Coastal Gourmet, and Ivy’s Simply Homemade to cater their event rentals effective January 7, 2016. This exclusive partnership will remain in effect through January 5, 2017. Each year, MMoA serves as the venue for over 30 private events, such as weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate functions and fundraisers. With this
Mystic, CT – Mystic Museum of Art (MMA) is pleased to launch their new museum designation in conjunction with the opening of its newest exhibition, an unprecedented show of drawing by notable American artists.
Drawn from a Private Collection: Works on Paper from 1880-2009 will open January 15th in conjunction with the unveiling of MMA’s refurbished Liebig Gallery. Generously loaned by a private collector, this exhibition features drawings by renowned American artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Winslow
Mystic, CT – Mystic Arts Center (MAC), soon to be Mystic Museum of Art, seeks submissions from local and regional artists for our upcoming themed exhibition, Black & White, which will be on view from January 15 to February 27. This juried theme exhibition is open to all artists, working in all media, with the exclusion of photography. The theme Black & White is open to the artists’ interpretation. Juried by Leigh Tarentino, Associate Professor of Visual Art, Brown University.
Receiving: Sunday January Mystic, CT – Mystic Arts Center (MAC) seeks fine art from local and regional artists for our annual holiday exhibition, the Holiday Gift Show.
Receiving: Sunday, November 8th and Monday, November 9th from 11am to 5pm. The show will run from November 13th through December 27th.
Requirements: The Holiday Gift Show is a non-juried show. Three works may be submitted and MUST be for sale. Outside frame dimensions cannot exceed 20” in either direction. Work may have been hung in previous shows. All
Mystic, CT – Mystic Arts Center (MAC) public programs continue in October with Art After Dark, Art of Wine and Halloween crafts!On Tuesday, October 20th, from 6 to 8:30pm, Art After Dark concludes for the season at Mystic Arts Center with live music by John Fries Band and live art by local painter, Caroline Roque. This family-friendly Tuesday night summer concert features pizza by Pizzetta, beer by Cottrell, live music, and live art on our riverfront patio. Tickets are available at the door: $15
Mystic, CT – Mystic Arts Center announced today it will change its name to the Mystic Museum of Art (MMA). Having recently celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2013, the organization intends to operate all of its affairs according to the established professional standards of the industry. Mary Anne Stets, President of the Board of Directors said, “This new designation befits the organization’s community-minded spirit, broad educational focus, and standards of excellence.” On the heels of a strategic
Mystic, CT – Join us at 5:30pm this Thursday, October 1st for the opening reception for Photo Show 37 and The Artists of Gallery One Exhibitions. Photo Show 37 is an open juried photography exhibition and will be on view in the MAC galleries from September 25th through November 7th, alongside an exhibition of works by The Artists of Gallery One, an independent show from a group of local artists.
Also join us next Monday the 5th of October for The Art of Wine: Red Color Theory. Artist Gigi Liverant helps
MYSTIC, CT – Mystic Arts Center (MAC) seeks submissions from local and regional artists for our upcoming exhibition, Photo Show 37. Photo Show 37 is an open juried photography exhibition and will be on view in the MAC galleries from September 25th through November 7th, alongside an exhibition of works by The Artists of Gallery One. The opening reception for both shows will be Thursday, October 1st from 5:30pm to 7pm. Co-chairs: Karin Forde Whittemore and Sarah Park.
Two works may be submitted. Any work,
Mystic Arts Center (MAC) public programs continue in September with Craft Bar, Art After Dark and Art of Wine.On Monday, September 7th from 7 to 8pm, MAC Elected Artist Alison Ives will lead a discussion about how artists translate something as intangible as emotions into visual art at MAC’s new 15 Water Street Gallery for our Art of Wine Series. Owner Stephen Clemente will lead the tastings and discussion featuring various topics around art and wine. The event series will continue on the first Monday of 59th Regional Show and Cuba! Cuba! Open at Mystic Arts CenterMystic, CT – Mystic Arts Center (MAC) announces the opening of two exhibitions next week. Our 59th Regional Show and Cuba! Cuba! will be on view in the MAC galleries from 11am to 5pm daily, August 7th through September 19th.
The 59th Regional is an all media juried show of works by local and regional artists.
Cuba! Cuba! is a solo photography exhibition by photographer Karin Forde Whittemore. The show focuses on Whittemore’s travels throughout
Art of Wine Continues at Frizzante Wine Bar
Mystic, CT – Mystic Arts Center’s (MAC) art and wine education and tasting series continues on Monday, August 3rd at 7pm at Frizzante Wine Bar (15 Water Street, Mystic, ground floor) with “Art of Wine: Color Theory, Whites.”
Artist Pamela Pike Gordinier elaborates on the scientific theories behind the use of color in artworks while you sample white wines. Frizzante owner, Stephen Clemente will discuss the five white wines he’ll be pouring. The cost to members
Call to Artists: 59th Regional Show at Mystic Arts Center
Mystic, CT – Mystic Arts Center (MAC) seeks submissions from local and regional artists for their upcoming exhibition, The 59th Regional Show, an all media open juried show. The 59th Regional Show will be on view in the MAC galleries from August 7th through September 19th, alongside a solo photography exhibition of works by photographer and MAC Elected Artist Karin Forde Whittemore.
Two works may be submitted. Works including framing cannot
Mystic Arts Center Hosts 104th Annual CAFA Show
Mystic, CT – Mystic Arts Center continues to celebrate creativity, culture, and community this summer with the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts 104th Annual Juried Show.
The Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) presents its 104th annual juried exhibition of works in all media, including painting, photography, sculpture and graphic arts. CAFA is a non-profit arts organization established in 1910 by a group of renowned Connecticut artists. CAFA’s mission
Mystic Arts Center, Florence Griswold Museum,
and Nathan Hale Elementary School Outreach Project
Mystic, CT – Mystic Arts Center (MAC) has teamed up with the third graders at Nathan Hale Elementary School in New London, Connecticut to build houses for the Wee Faerie Village at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut. The Wee Faerie Village will open October 1st.
The Faerie Village is one of the Florence Griswold’s most popular annual exhibits. This year, the design of these miniature Mystic Arts Center Offers Summer "DIY" and Craft Workshops
Mystic, CT – This summer, Mystic Arts Center (MAC) will be introducing new craft and DIY (“do it yourself”) classes for adults and teens.
The DIY classes are inspired by the current trend for homemade products and gifts brought on by the popular website “Pinterest”. MAC will be offering three DIY workshops this summer; soap-making and homemade body products, taught by Brenda de los Santos, and stained glass making, taught by Rebecca Grills, a new 'Young Marine Artist Search' (YMAS) Southeastern Connecticut Regional Competition Call to Artists
The American Society of Marine Artists, a 500-member national association of painters, sculptors, collectors and scholars, interested in the promotion of marine art and maritime themed artworks, is sponsoring a regional competition for student-age (16-23) artists who show an interest in marine art. Works can be in any medium (drawing, painting, sculpture) and depict scenes of any type of body of water (ex:
Art After Dark Continues at Mystic Arts Center
Mystic, CT – On Tuesday, May 19th, from 6 to 8:30pm, Art After Dark continues at Mystic Arts Center with live music by The Crows Toes and live art by Mystic Arts Center faculty Lisa Lyman Adams. This family-friendly Tuesday night summer concert features a great line-up of food, drinks, live music, and live art on our riverfront patio.
The Crow Toes band members include Pat Stevens (vocals, guitar) Mike Lane (guitar), Mike Mirsky (drums), Marty Moroney Jr.
Mystic Arts Center Announces George G. King as New Executive Director
Mystic, CT – Mystic Arts Center (MAC) Board of Directors announces the engagement of a new Executive Director, George G. King. King has more than 25 years as an art museum professional, and has served as director of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, the Katonah Museum of Art and the American Federation of Arts.
King is especially noted for his work in the positioning, branding and the re-launching of arts organizations through
Mystic, CT– On Tuesday, April 21, Art After Dark returns to Mystic Arts Center with live music by Josi Davis & Hot Damn, and live art by Shaun Bugbee. This family-friendly Tuesday night summer concert features a great line-up of food, drinks, live music, and live art on our riverfront patio.
Art After Dark is designed to integrate various art forms and showcase Mystic Arts Center’s role as a community hub for creative expression and as a platform for regional artists. This family-friendly series is held
Call to Young Artists: Mystic Arts Center Seeks Submissions for Young At Art Exhibition
MYSTIC, CT – Mystic Arts Center (MAC) seeks submissions from regional youth artists ages 18 and under for their upcoming exhibition Young At Art (YAA).
Young at Art, the region’s biggest annual youth art exhibition, will showcase creative mixed media work from hundreds of regional students throughout New London County and Rhode Island with many group projects from area schools displayed. Receiving will take place MYSTIC, CT – Mystic Arts Center (MAC) presents a series of wine tasting and discussion on the relationship between art and wine, in conjunction with Frizzante Wine Bar, which will be located on the ground floor of MAC’s new building at 15 Water Street. Owner Stephen Clemente will lead the tastings and artists and art-professionals will lead discussions on various topics relating art and wine. The cost to members is $20, and $25 for non-members.
Our first event will be in the MAC Galleries on Monday,
Mystic Arts Center (MAC) Board of Directors has announced that Executive Director, Karen N. Barthelson, will be leaving MAC early in 2015. Barthelson, who lives in Stonington, has been MAC Executive Director for the past eight years. She has been with MAC for the past seventeen years beginning in May of 1998 and served in various positions including Director of Exhibitions and Collections before accepting the position as Executive Director in 2006. She has been an Elected Artist Member since MYSTIC, CT – December 29, 2014 – Mystic Arts Center (MAC) seeks to broaden our young artist community and better represent the scope of the art world today by introducing our newest exhibition, NextGen. NextGen is a juried, all media show featuring Millennial artists, ages 16 to 35, the next generation to sustain the art community. The show will be juried by UConn Lecturer in Illustration and Animation, Alison Paul and UConn Professor of Communication Design, Mary Banas.
We seek artists who have a unique MYSTIC, CT – December 16th, 2014 – Mystic Arts Center (MAC) seeks submissions from regional artists for our upcoming open juried theme exhibition, “Home.” The juror for this show will be Harley Bartlett.
Two works may be submitted. All media is welcome with the exception of photography. Theme is open to the artist’s interpretation. All work should be original in concept and execution. All artwork must have been completed solely by the artist, with no guidance from an instructor and not worked on in
Several of MAC’s founders were under 40 years old when our organization came to be. Charles Davis was 57 when he founded MAC and worked side by side with younger co-founders, creating a continuity of community that nurtured artists for generations to come. Younger artists serve as a reflection on the unique issues and identity of their generation. Their aesthetic may come from a combination of influences, including the styles and subject matter of generations that precede them. The work that we see from.jpg)
A Magical Evening of Giving: Holiday Tree Auction
Charitable Giving in Today’s Tax Environment
New Exhibitions Open at Mystic Museum of Art
Mystic Museum of Art Names New Executive Director
Mystic Aquarium Set to Host Third Annual Mystic-Wide Cleanup
'Tongue in Cheek' Opens at the Mystic Museum of Art
Mystic Museum of Art Announces ''Mystical Interactions'' Beginning Aug 3
Mystic Museum of Art Hosts Roy McLendon, Florida Highwayman Artist, on July 5
Mystic Museum of Art Presents 'kidArt' and 'Young at Art'
Rebekah Beaulieu Appointed Director of the Florence Griswold Mmuseum
MMoA’s Dawn Salerno elected as President of the Board of the New England Museum Association
Photo Show, Two Exhibitions Open Sept 28 at MMoA
Mystic Museum of Art Presents 'Robert Brackman: Thinking in Color'
'The Troublemakers' to Headline Art After Dark's May Concert
New Year's Resolution: Take an Art Class at Mystic Museum of Art
Holiday Events Around the Corner at Mystic Museum of Art
Call to Artists: Holiday Gift Show at Mystic Museum of Art
Walter Robinson Show Opens at Mystic Museum of Art
Little Free Library Opens at Coogan Farm in Mystic
After After Dark Continues at MMoA Sept 27
Art After Dark Continues at Mystic Musem of Art August 16
'Inner Sanctum' Opens at the Mystic Museum of Art
Mystic Museum of Art Announces Call to Artists: 60th Regional Show
Art After Dark Continues at Mystic Museum of Art with Marcy Kelly Trio and April Brunelle
Mystic Museum of Art Hosts 105th Annual CAFA Show
Mystic Museum of Art Announces 'Summer by the Sea' Fundraiser
Engine Room and Mystic Museum of Art Partner for Pop-Up Show
StoneRidge Life Plan Community Partners with Mystic Museum of Art
Members and Elected Artists Exhibition to Open Thursday, April 21
Art After Dark Continues at MMoA
Mystic Museum of Art, Education Dept, Wins Grant to Serve New London Youth
Popular Summer Arts Camps Return to Mystic Museum of Art
Mystic Museum of Art Announces Call to Artists
Largest Regional Youth Art Exhibit Continues at MMoA
Mystic Museum of Art Announces Special Art After Dark Program
Mystic Museum of Art Secures Catering Partnerships
Mystic Museum of Art Presents: Drawn From a Private Collection: Works on Paper 1880-2009
Call to Artists: Annual Open Juried Theme Show: Black & White at Mystic Art Center
Call to Artists: Holiday Gift Show at Mystic Arts Center
Final Art After Dark and More at Mystic Arts Center
Mystic Arts Center Becomes Mystic Museum of Art
Photo Show 37 and Artists of Gallery One Exhibit Open at Mystic Arts Center
Call to Artists: Annual Photo Show at Mystic Arts Center
Mystic Arts Center Offers September Public Programs
MAC's 59th Regional Show and Cuba! Cuba! Cuba Exhibitions Open
Art of Wine Continues at Frizzante Wine Bar
Call to Artists: 59th Regional Show at Mystic Arts Center
Mystic Arts Center Hosts 104th Annual CAFA Show
Mystic Arts Center, Florence Griswold Museum, Nathan Hale School Team Up for Outreach Project
Mystic Arts Center Offers Summer ''DIY,'' Craft Workshops
Call to Artists: Young Marine Artist Search
Art After Dark Continues at Mystic Arts Center
Mystic Arts Center Announces George G. King as New Executive Director
Art After Dark Returns to Mystic Arts Center
Mystic Arts Center Seeks Submissions for Young At Art Exhibition
MAC & Frizzante Wine Bar Present New Art & Wine Series
Mystic Arts Center Announces Karen Barthelson Retires From Executive Director Position
MAC Seeks Millennial Artists for Upcoming Exhibition NEXTGEN
Mystic Arts Center seeks submissions from regional artists
Mystic Arts Center Announces New ''Next Generation'' Exhibition
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