Gallery Hours:

Monday-Saturday 10am to 5pm,
Sundays 12-5pm

AKA-Object and Image

August 17 – September 28

The original members of AKA:92, an association of jewelry artists were students of the noted metalsmith and teacher Bob Ebendorf. The four women artists, Susan Kasson Sloan, Marjorie Simon, Biba Schutz and Ginny Whitney, rightly suspected they might have more visibility as a group than as individuals, and in 1989, AKA:92 was born. Since then the group membership has fluctuated somewhat, but there remains a core group of committed jewelers who continue to meet, exhibit together, support one another  and share resources.  This special show features the members of AKA:92 plus several other invited artists including photographers and image makers. Each invited artist is connected in some way with at least one of the core members of AKA:92. The participating artists include: Ralph Gabriner, Irmari Nacht, Sara Friedlander, Alison Howard-Levy, Marjorie L. Simon, Susan Kasson Sloan, Biba Schutz, Ginny Whitney, Dan Estabrook, Ron Boszko and Boo Poulin.

Opening & Reception:
Sunday, August 17 from 2:00-4:00pm;
Curator's Talk at 3:00pm.

Annual HolIday Sale Exhibition

November 1 – December 31

Each year holiday shoppers from across the region make an annual pilgrimage to find unique handmade gifts of lasting value made by American artisans exclusively displayed on three floors of our charming (circa 1780) restored grist mill building which overlooks the Still River at Halfway Falls. This 33rd annual event is dedicated to supporting craft artists and our education programs and to presenting the work of more than 400 artisans. The event has grown to become one of the largest and longest running retail exhibitions of handmade American craftwork in the Northeast. It is the ultimate “un-mall” atmosphere – one of the friendliest, enjoyable and rewarding shopping experiences you will find. Shoppers and collectors bring friends & family and often spend the whole day exploring the impressive collection of unique handcrafted gift items on display. From pottery to jewelry, from woodworking to blown glass, we have it all, including ornaments and functional & decorative artwork for the home and wearable art for the body. Shoppers will not only acquire distinctive and affordable gifts; but they will also be providing important income for the participating artists and they will be supporting our programs which promote and preserve the skills and values of fine craftsmanship.

These exhibitions are made possible by The Lynn Tendler Bignell Foundation and the CT Commission on Culture and Tourism.