Come Visit our Studios and Play! The Nest Arts Factory Events for Bridgeport Art Trail City Wide Open Studios 1720 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT Bridgeport is an artists’ colony with hundreds of artists exhibiting throughout the city during the second weekend of November. It’s going to be a fun and busy weekend at The Nest and in my studio (#18)! We have activities scheduled on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday November 10. Bridgeport Art Trail Open Studios Saturday, November 9 from 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, November 10 from 10 am to 5 pm Visit the artists of the NEST…
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Fire Power
Ignite the fire within when you wear these Lava Rock earrings, and allow your true expression to blaze!
Concert & Open Studios @ NEST Arts Factory October 11
LIVE @ NEST ARTS FACTORY Friday, October 11, 6-10 PM Please join me and the artists of NEST next Friday night! Don’t miss this festive and gala evening to benefit the Save the NEST fund! Live concert with Rick Reyes & the new band Colorfields featuring John Torres and Scott Packham Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door (hurry, limited seating!) Art for sale in the Gallery by NEST artists Special drawings for gift certificates, prizes, and more Open Studios with more art for sale at special prices Schedule of Events Open Studios 6-8 pm…
Kristin Merrill @ The Kershner Gallery March 16
Join William Scully, Ralph Levesque and me on Saturday, March 16 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm for an Opening Reception and Artists Talk at the Fairfield Public Library’s Kershner Gallery. The show is a brilliant exploration of emergence = the process of coming into view or becoming exposed after being concealed. Come enjoy original art, delicious nibbles and wine! I look forward to seeing you. Bruce S. Kershner Gallery Fairfield Public Library 1080 Old Post Road Fairfield, CT 06824 PLUS…Don’t Miss “Jazzed Up!” live performance: Fairfield Public Library; Saturday, April 27; 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Spring Open Studios @ NEST Arts Factory This Saturday
SPRING OPEN STUDIOS @ NEST ARTS FACTORY Saturday, March 9, 2 – 5 PM What blooms? What blossoms? What comes to light? Wondering what your favorite artists have been up to this long and unpredictable winter? Come discover our newest creations during the SPRING OPEN STUDIOS at NEST Arts Factory this Saturday from 2-5 PM. Also check out The Associate Members of the NEST exhibiting works in a variety of media – oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting, as well as mixed media, fiber and ceramic in the NEST Gallery. You can find more information about these artists and all of the Associate…
Save The Dates Two Shows in March!
In which Charlotte flies and jewelry sings.. Discover New Work @ 2 Upcoming Art Openings! OPEN STUDIOS @ NEST Arts Factory 1720 Fairfield Avenue, Studio #18, Bridgeport Saturday, March 9, 2 pm – 5 pm Visit the artists of the NEST and see lots of new and exciting artworks in the studios, the gallery and all of the hallways. The NEST Associate Members will be exhibiting new works in the NEST gallery in a wide variety of media. Shop early for Mother’s Day and spring celebrations! EMERGENCE @ Bruce S. Kershner Gallery Fairfield Public Library,1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield March 9 – May 5,…
Celebrate the Holidays @ 2 Locations This Season!
Who needs holiday gems? Save these dates and come find one-of-a-kind gifts! OPEN STUDIOS Bridgeport Arts Trail weekend @ NEST Arts Factory 1720 Fairfield Avenue, Studio #18, Bridgeport Saturday, November 10, 10 am – 5 pm Sunday, November 11, 10 am – 5 pm HOLIDAY POP-UP MARKET @ Fairfield Museum 370 Beach Road, Fairfield Friday, November 16, 12 – 4 pm Saturday, November 17, 10 am – 4 pm I look forward to seeing you!
Open Studios – Saturday May 12 for Mother’s Day!
MOTHER’S DAY @ NEST ARTS FACTORY Saturday, May 12, 2 – 5 pm What’s new at my studio? Come find out! Bring your daughter, your mother or just yourself to celebrate Mother’s Day with me and 30+ other artists at NEST Arts Factory this Saturday, May 12 from 2-5 pm. Come enjoy original art, delicious nibbles and wine! I look forward to seeing you.
The Fire of Drift-wood
I seem to be drawn to historic male poets from Maine, who speak of life and death …. and driftwood. It is a parallel and blessing that is continually unfolding and absolutely thrilling. The Fire of Drift-wood By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow DEVEREUX FARM, NEAR MARBLEHEAD. We sat within the farm-house old, Whose windows, looking o’er the bay, Gave to the sea-breeze damp and cold, An easy entrance, night and day. Not far away we saw the port, The strange, old-fashioned, silent town, The lighthouse, the dismantled fort, The wooden houses, quaint and brown. We sat and talked until the night, …
What will spring bring? Come find out!
Please join me and 40 other artists at NEST Arts Factory on Saturday March 10 from 2 – 5 pm for Open Studios! Also from 2 – 5 pm check out this Opening Reception hosted by NEST: The Associate Members of the NEST are exhibiting works in a variety of media – oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting, as well as mixed media, fiber and ceramic. You can find more information about the artists and all of the Associate Members on the NEST website. Come enjoy original art, delicious nibbles and wine! I look forward to seeing you. Studio #18, NEST ARTS FACTORY, 1720 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport