A recent CWA Annual National Open Juried Exhibition at the Slater Memorial Museum, CT - Photo by B. Rossitto
Upcoming and Current Events
Call for Art
Call for Entries - 91st Annual National Open Juried Exhibition, 2020
The 91st Annual National Open Juried Exhibition will be presented in the elegant galleries of Art Center East in Vernon, Connecticut, one of greater Hartford's leading art centers. Open to non-members and members of CWA, the online submission deadline is Sunday, July 19, 2020, before midnight. Enter up to three images online at www.onlinejuriedshows.com.
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Opening reception and award ceremony: Saturday, September 12, 1 - 3 p.m.
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Download the prospectus here.
August 29 - September 25, 2020
91st Annual National Open Juried Exhibition
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Arts Center East
709 Hartford Turnpike
Vernon, CT 06066
Opening reception and award ceremony: Saturday, September 12, 1 - 3 p.m.
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Juror: Carol Padberg
Arts Center East Executive Director: Jennifer Kowal
Council Exhibit
October 29 - February 7, 2020
CWA's Annual Council Exhibit
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Valentine H. Zahn Community Gallery
The Gallery at Middlesex Health Shoreline Medical Center
250 Flat Rock Place
Westbrook, CT 06498
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Opening reception: Thursday, October 29, 6 - 8 p.m.
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Call for Art
Canceled
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Call for Entries - Invitational Exhibit in Celebration of CWA's 90th Year, 2020
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The CWA Invitational Exhibit and the opening reception are canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and following the East Hartford Library's decision to remain closed until further notice.
CWA announced a 2020 Invitational Exhibit at the East Hartford Public Library of artwork by former and present CWA Officers, Council, and Members in celebration of its 90th year. CWA anticipates rescheduling this event in 2021.
Past Events
The CWA Annual Members' Juried Show and the opening reception at the New Britain Art League are canceled out of concern for the health and safety of our members due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The entire exhibit is available online at DailyBrushwork.com. The award winners' work and accepted artists are featured on the CWA website here. Juror: Jean Dalton
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Canceled
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CWA's Annual Members' Juried Show at the Art League of New Britain
April 4 - May 1, 2020
Opening reception and award ceremony: Saturday, April 4, 1 - 3 p.m.
Closing reception: Friday, May 1, 6 - 8 p.m.
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Art League of New Britain
30 Cedar Street
New Britain, CT 06052
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Paul Baylock, ALNB President
November 21 - January 22, 2020
The Annual Council Exhibit Showcasing the Artwork of CWA’s Leadership at the Chase Family Gallery
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Chase Family Gallery
Mandell Jewish Community Center of Greater Hartford
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
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Jill Ziplow, Cultural Arts Director
Linda DeStefanis, Delayed Departure, Oil on Canvas
Nike of Samothrace and Pergamon Frieze, Slater Memorial Museum, Connecticut
June 15 - September 13, 2019
90th Annual National Open Juried Exhibition at the Slater Memorial Museum
Slater Memorial Museum
108 Crescent Street
Norwich, Connecticut 06360
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Opening reception and award ceremony: Saturday, June 22, 1 - 3 p.m.
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Juror: Ann Sievers, Director and Curator of the Art Museum of the University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, Connecticut
Vivian Zoe, Museum Director ​
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Diane Brown, New Spirit (detail), Oil and Cold Wax
Sunday, September 8, 2019
CWA MEMBER EXCLUSIVE
90th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Meeting at the Florence Griswold Museum
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The Florence Griswold Museum and gardens are a perfect setting for our celebration and Annual Meeting. September eighth's festivities will include a spectacular brunch at the Florence Griswold Museum with activities including a chance to create work on the grounds of this lovely space, view the works in the Museum, visit with CWA friends, hear Nancy Noble as a guest speaker, and rally and commemorate our beginnings. The fee for the day, including the brunch is $30.00. The due date for the entry is August 24.
Florence Griswold Museum
96 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371
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Event planned by Anne Sheffield