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GALLERY 53 NEWSLETTER | FALL 2026

gallery news & updates

Dedicated to keeping art ALIVE in Meriden . . ..

FROM SEA 2 SHINING SEA: 2026 Photo + Digital Exhibit

BEST IN SHOW: Curtain Call by Matt Patterson

Our 2026 Photography + Digital Exhibit features traditional black-and-white and color photography, as well as digital compositions. From Sea 2 Shining Sea is on exhibit through October 1, 2026. It will also be on our website as a virtual exhibit for one year.

READY TO GET SPOOKED? Join us for a Paranormal Experience!

AUTHOR EVENT

12:00 – 6:00 PM

Meet 12 award-winning authors

FREE with donation of pet food for Meriden Humane Society.

PSYCHIC GALLERY READING

7:00 – 8:30 PM

Psychic Gallery Reading by Karen Tatro and Stacia Wills.

$40

SUPERNATURAL INVESTIGATION

8:30 PM – LATE

Thomas Patrick, Archangel of the Paranormal, & Mary Jo Chudley.

$40

tickets

Attend BOTH the Psychic Gallery Reading + the Supernatural Investigation for ONLY $75!

RENOVATIONS UPDATE

Way back in the dark days of the 2020 pandemic when we discovered our roof was leaking, who could have imagined where we’d be today? We’re now in the final stages of a major renovation that not only stabilizes and preserves our 132 year old building, but also gives us a launching pad to build a modern, multidisciplinary arts center! see our progress since January 2025 here . . .

WANTED: your donations, your time, your expertise!

gently used handbags ^. junque jewelry ^. unopened bottles of wine

^{creative upcycled chairs & small furniture}

TEACHERS NEEDED:

Knitting & Crocheting

G53 is looking for teachers to work with our home school student program during the week. Interested? Call or email the gallery!

LOOKING FOR EVENT VOLUNTEERS!

Do you have a few free hours a month? Do you like to have fun? We always need volunteers to staff our events! We'd love to have you join us! Call or email the galley if interested!

UPCOMING EVENTS - November