JANUARY-  The 79th Annual Connecticut Artists Juried Exhibition, sponsored by the Katherine Forest Crafts Foundation. Opening reception in the Converse Art Gallery for the opening on Saturday, January 25th at 1 pm, with special awards announced at 2 pm. The exhibition will close on Friday, February 28th.

This year’s exhibition features artwork across various mediums, selected by juror, Sandra Jeknavorian, Professor of Painting and Drawing at Connecticut State Community College at Three Rivers, Program Coordinator of Visual Arts, and Director of the Three Rivers Gallery.  My piece “Body Bones” (50Hx39W) has been juried into this show. The full list of this year’s accepted works can be found below, or by clicking here.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 – UP-DATE: ARTS CENTER EAST – 2024 – Signature Artist Members Exhibit December 1, 2024 – Monday, January 6, 2025 – The Signature Artist Members are a vibrant and vital part of the community at Arts Center East, Vernon CT. One exhibit each year is dedicated to celebrate their work. Visitors in person and online are invited to cast their ballots and vote for their favorite pieces in the exhibit. “Blue Blood’s”_ Transfusion#8 (48Hx48W);  “Pretty Good Shape”(12Hx12Wx1D); “Step With Care” (12Hx12Wx1.5D); and, “Where Did I Put that Hay Bale (11W x 14H) By CWSmith can be seen n this show.  Contact Arts Center East 709 Hartford Turnpike
Vernon, CT 06066 Tel: 860-871-8222 Email: info@artscentereast.org

Arts Center East is open during exhibits, Thursday–Saturday, 1:00–5:00pm.
All exhibits are free and open to the public – donations welcome!

“Blue Blood’s”_ Transfusion#8 (48Hx48W)-CWSMITH.AllRightsReserved

“Step With Care” (12Hx12Wx1D)PARTS#2_CWSmith.AllRightsReserved

“Pretty Good Shape” (12Hx12Wx1D)PARTS_CWSmith.AllRightsReserved

 “Where Did I Put that Hay Bale” (11Wx 14H)_CWSmith.AllRightsReserved

Time to finish that shopping and ENJOY the Holidays             – Stay Safe – Smith Stitch Studio

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 Catherine Whall Smith . . . shares “Quilts = Art = Quilts” 2024 – https://catherinewhallsmith.com/2024/10/09/catherine-whall-…-art-quilts-2024/

Just sharing some information about the up-coming “Quilts = Art = Quilts” show  – November 2, 2024, to January 5, 2025 at the Schweinfurth Art Center. – For details go to  https://schweinfurthartcenter.org/quiltsartquilts-2024/ – which includes a list of participating artists. “Quilts=Art=Quilts” is an international juried quilt exhibition at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, N. Y. The Art Center has been a longstanding proponent of quilts as a visual arts medium and has been presenting quilts in a gallery setting since 1981.

Below is my Artist Statement for  “Back Pain” – detail shown on the right:   “As I continue my journey creating pieces for my “Transfusion” series, I made the decision to reflect on how my bones were being impacted as I age.  Using my photo images of a plastic skeleton, I digitally printed them on treated cotton. These images were used to tell the story of how aging and what we do or not do transfuses into our bones, sometimes resulting in “Back Pain”. Sharp edges and movement “in and out” was my design focus for this piece.”

Stay Safe – Smith Stitch Studio and please VOTE!

TIME to Relax and Enjoy the Columbus Day Week-end/Indigenous Peoples Day.  Connecticut has a lot to offer including the 6th Annual River Valley Art Tour – TOUR DATES: October 12, 13 & 14 2024.  10 am – 5 pm Saturday & Sunday;  10 am – 3 pm Monday. https://www.rivervalleyartists.com/rva-studio-tour.  AND If you are in the New Haven area – check out October 2024 – OPEN STUDIOS@ CITY – Group Show – http://www.city-gallery.org/blog The Open Studios @ City exhibit and events are free and open to the public and run October 4 – October 27, 2024. There will be an Artist Talks featuring Rita Hannafin & Catherine Lavoie on Sunday, October 13th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. All are WELCOME!