“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” – Scott Adams

BEST IN SHOW - Eunice Goodyear Memorial Award

Under Construction by Violet Davenport

1st PLACE

Glorious Blossom by Bonnie Potter

2nd PLACE - Flower Power by Katherine Despres

3rd PLACE - Northern Parula by Annmarie Goenne

LOUDEST! - Hellooo Ladies by Michael Miller

HONORABLE MENTION

Purple Flower & Bottle - Veronica Lufbery l Family - Debi Powers l Apples & Flowers - Joanne Nassar

IN THE GALLERY NOW: Painted Ladies 2

See our July Exhibit by 6 talented G53 artists! All pieces are for sale, so here’s your chance to buy a unique painting by a local artist - for a very reasonable price!

• Bonnie Potter
• Rita Sarris
• Ellen Zimitravich
• Jane St. Onge
• Joanne Nassar
• Nola Eddy

Above: SOLD! “Storm’s ‘a Comin’ “ by Nola Eddy

UPCOMING EVENTS

GILDED AGE TEA PARTY - co-sponsored by The Barnes Museum

July 22, 2023  l  12:00 – 2:00 PM

$30/person

presented by Christina Volpe, MA, Curator

The Barnes Museum,

MIDSUMMER NIGHT MEDIUMS - an evening of spirit communication

July 22, 2023  l  6:00 – 8:00 PM

Beth & Annalise, Mediums

$30/person

SCRAPBOOKING SATURDAY - preserve your precious memories!

August 26, 2023   l 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

$75/person

PARANORMAL FESTIVAL: Is 53 Colony Street haunted??? Find out October 13th!

Details available soon!

ART IN THE COMMUNITY: G53 ALT Features Ryan Rosario & Voltori

G53 ALT Exhibit Space at 24 Colony Street features work by Connecticut artists:

Ryan Rosario: Meriden painter who creates vibrant work using his mouth since an accident left him a quadriplegic, His work was on exhibit in June and can still be seen on our website.

VOLTORI: ​Connecticut artist whose portfolio includes large-scale portraits and abstract pieces. Walk – or drive - by 24 Colony Street now thru July 31st to check out his work or see it online.

For more info visit our website! Coming in August: Eddie Rivera

GALLERY NEWS

2023 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Gallery 53 presented two scholarship awards on July 8th:

The Irma P. Morse Award was presented to Sienna L. Ulaise by Linda Cioffi and Diantha Morse, daughters of Irma Morse.

Director Sandy Goodyear presented the Indianna Thomas Award to Faith Christian Ferri.

CONGRATULATIONS, winners!

WELCOME to our NEW MEMBERS in June:

Irene A. Parkola, Sheri Berghart, Gary Recchia, Bridget Davey, Patty Szarka

MAKING ART PART OF THE NEW MERIDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . one piece at a time

Two stunning mosaics were unveiled at the Grand Opening of the Meriden Public Library on Friday, July 14^th: “Sous La Mer” and “Meriden Traffic Tower.” Both were created by the Mosaic Magic Team under the direction of Christine Webster.

Mosaic Magic Team: Kathy Gorman, Denise Breedlove, Debi Powers, Cheryl Belair, Lori Signor, Theresa DiNicola, Donna Girard, Cathleen Gannon, Kelly Goulet, Susan Martel, Christine Webster.

LOOKING FOR DONATIONS . . . can you help?

• Square Card Tables
• Teapots
• LED SMART TV with USB Port (maybe even a rack!)
• Battery-powered spotlights

If you can donate, please call 203-235-5347 or email the Gallery!

UPCOMING EXHIBITS

CLASSES

SUMMER 2023

Sunburst Mirror Workshop

July 18 & July 20  l  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Mosaic Workshop

6 sessions l July 25 & Aug. 29  l  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

G53 GIFT SHOP: CHAIR-ity is back!

You're gonna want to sit down for this! Our energetic and amazing G53 artists are back at it: chasing down unused, unloved chairs and furniture and transforming them into unique pieces you'd be thrilled to display in your home.

Come in early for the best selection!

IN THE G53 GIFT SHOP now through August 31st!

RIGHT: Cat Nap Chair created by Joanne Edwards

JUST 4 LAUGHS: What do you call a sculptor who loves to get high? A stoner!