Current & Upcoming Art Events in Connecticut
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Calendar of CWA Current and Upcoming Events
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2026 Exhibition Schedule
Annual Members' Gallery Online Exhibit
Curated and published in February on the CWA website.
2026 Annual Members' Juried Show
April 4 – May 1, 2026
The Art League of New Britain
30 Cedar Street, New Britain, CT 06052
Opening Reception & Awards
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 1-3pm.
Awards announced at 2 pm.
Closing Reception
Fri., May 1, 6-8 pm
(pick up work at close of reception or on 5/2, 10-1)
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CWA Council Show
May 1- June 26, 2026 - Atrium Gallery at the East Hartford Public Library
Reception: Thursday, May 7th, 2026; 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the Maker Space at the library
Summer Sizzle
Virtual Exhibit : June 1 - July 5, 2026 online at Online Juried Shows
Submit entries: April 16 - May 6, 2026 (May 6th deadline)
Notification: May 22, 2026
2026 Annual National Open Juried Exhibition
August 26 - October 16, 2026
Akus/Jennings Gallery at ECSU (Eastern Ct State University)
Opening reception: Friday, September 11th, 2026; 4:00 to 9:00 pm
Afternoon and Awards Reception: Saturday, September 19th, 2026; 1:00 to 3:00 pm
2027 Planned Exhibition
2027 National Open Juried Exhibit: We are planning a spectacular exhibit at the Silpe Gallery at the Hartford Art School on the University of Hartford campus. It will run in conjunction with an exhibit of feminist artists in the Joseloff Gallery. It's all happening in the 150th Anniversary Year for Hartford Art School which was founded by five women artists!
Look For These Events
Spring: The Annual Members' Juried Show. The exhibition held each spring showcases CWA's members' works.
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Spring: CWA's Council Show. CWA members who are also Council members are eligible to enter the Annual Council Exhibition. CWA presents an invitational, non-juried exhibit exclusively for Council members in a prominent gallery in Connecticut.
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Late Summer through Fall: CWA's Annual National Open Juried Exhibition. This exhibit is known for presenting works in various styles and media from artists throughout the United States. CWA presents the exhibition at prestigious venues such as the Slater Memorial Museum and other well-known and respected galleries.
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August: New members' application period.
Fall through Winter: The Annual CWA Meeting for members and Council members.
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Exclusive Special Events and Special Exhibition Opportunities: Member-exclusive special events and special exhibitions occur at various times throughout the year, offering a chance to network and experience art at exceptional venues. Recent events have included an exclusive private viewing of the University of Saint Joseph's Art Museum's exhibit, "Where Are the Women?"; tours of New York's Brooklyn Museum; and CWA's Spring Fling lunch event at the Hill-Stead Museum.
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Mid-Winter: The Annual Members' Gallery Online Exhibit submission period and launch.
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January: Dues may be paid throughout the month of January