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2002/ 2001 Alumni Shows, Workshops and Events

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P Boger MFA 02 - Batik Painting 6/02 Nancy Cassidy '96 - Pastels 11/02 Meet Me in St. Louis Collage 11/02
	Plonia Nixon, adjunct art professor, is showing her work at Bachelier -Cardonsky Gallery opening reception November 16, 2002 N. Main Street, Kent, CT 860-927-3129
Charlotte Honda looks at a sketchbook series by William Thompson with Plonia Nixon.	Arlene Kreinik, Dean of Freshman and Academic Support Services, is at the show to view the work of her sister-in-law, Diane Brawarsky
Also showing at this show was Jessica Warren '03 Leaves, oil on paper

Robert Alberetti, art professor
Mary Lou Alberetti '64
with Chiara and Michael
November 3, 2002
White Silo Gallery
32 Rt. 37 East, Sherman

Bob talks with Marsha Doran '96
and Nathan Meyer '04

Alex Echevarria admires Bob's work.

Abe Echevarria
Walter Boelke
William Quinnell
The Silo Gallery in New Milford
Opening reception September 29

To view more shots of the opening, click here

Walter Boelke, Ben Rohr, Bill Quinnell and Abe Echevarria

Peggy Stewart '97,
Ellen Myhill '01,
Jennifer Frederick '02
and Bill Quinnell Photography Advisor
assembled photos for the
Retrospective Photo Exhibit on display
in Alumni Hall through September 26, 2002
as part of the WestConn Centennial

Phyllis Boger MFA '02
has her work on display at
CT Family Orthopedics
Her pieces face the reception area and the staff.
The display will reverse after one month.

If you wish to show, contact Gabe

Ceramics Workshop
by Jurg Lanzrein, adjunct professor
White Hall Art Gallery
September 14th, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

David Skora Robert Alberetti John Wallace Plonia Nixon at The SILO Gallery in New Milford Sunday, August 25, 2002	Carol Hawkes, VP at WCSU with Bob Alberetti, Art Professor
Bill and Barbara Quinnell	Carolyn Wallace MFA '02, Marsha Doran '96 and Nathan Meyer '04
\|Bob Alberetti, Carol Hawkes, John Wallace, Margaret Grimes and Plonia Nixon	Plonia Nixon, adjunct art professor and Joyce McKenna MFA '02

Marsha's sister, Mikey and nephew, Xavier Raymond, enjoy the show.	*Marsha Doran '96* group show at the Roxbury Library August 23, 2002 123 South Street (Route 67 to the center of Roxbury)
\| Marsha with Wendy Cahill '95	Marsha speaks with Tone Fodst, another artist in the show.

Plonia Nixon, adjunct professor;
Phyllis Boger MFA '02
and Alain Picard '97
at the Bethel Arts Junction
"All the Art That's Fit to Print"
through September 22nd, 2002
5 Depot Place
Bethel, CT 06801
203-798-2193

Phyllis Boger MFA '02 (center) with Ruth Newquest
and Paula Renee , artists at the show

Michael Ballantoni'98 is the first art alumni to showcase his art at CT Family Orthopedics on Hospital Avenue in Danbury. His exhibit is enjoyed by both staff and patients.

Rosalie Appel Charlie Ghem Joel Spector at exhibit of their work at The SILO Gallery in New Milford Sunday, July 21, 2002 through August 18, 2002 Opening reception is July 21 at 1 to 4 pm For information call 860-355-0300	Rosalie Appel enjoys the show with Phyllis Boger MFA '02
Joel Spector with his wife Rowena	Rosalie Appel stands in front of her work.
Charles Gehm stands with his new still life.	Alain Picard speaks with Joel Spector and friends.

*Plonia Nixon* has her watercolors on display White Silo Farm & Winery Opening Show, July 6th at noon Plonia with good friends, Tony Orth-Pallavicini and Dr. Sidney Bernbach	Marsha Doran '96 stands with her sister Mikey Westcott '94 Music and nephew Xavier.
Molly Berger with husband Sam enjoy Plonia's work.	Bea Prunty, '00 and her husband Bill .

Phyllis Boger MFA '02
demonstrates Batik Painting
Wednesday, June 26, 2002
Newtown Meeting House
Newtown, CT

To see the process of batik painting, click here

OPENING Reception JUNE 22, 2002
KAREN BONNANO '93

JUNE 22 - JULY 21
at Washington Art Association

Karen enjoys the show with good friend, Anne Corey '90 Communications, and nephew Christian.

Karen's Mom Chris, looks at the work with Karen's cousin, Helen Venter.

Karen discusses the show with Kathy Winter '87, BBA

Karen stands with her sister, Carol Ann Galasso; niece, Jenna and mom, Chris. They are in front of the piece depicting her sister's family.

The MFA graduates at The Silo for a show on June 16, 2002
Carlolyn Wallace with mom and dad, John Wallace and Margaret Grimes.	The graduates with Ruth Henderson, owner of The Silo. From left to right: Ruth Henderson; Joyce McKenna; Phyllis Boger; Margaret Grimes, MFA coordinator; Denise Adams; Linda Nemergut; John Wallace, art professor; Marilyn Lindner; Lisa Falco; Carolyn Wallace

The Regional Hospice Arts Festival
The Art of Caring
Friday, June 7, 2002
Boehringer Ingelheim Corporatin
Artists participating this year were:
Phyllis Boger MFA '02
Karen Bonanno '93
Carolyn Currie '86
Laura Ann McCormick '84
Alain Picard '97
Richard Villodas '84

Adjunct Professor Charles Gehm
with his wife Judy York who won second place
Adjunct Professor Plonia Nixon

Alain and Mirjam Picard with Charlie Gehm and Judy York.

Margaret stands with Richard Gerber, VP Institutional Advancement and Gene Buccini, VP Academic Affairs

Margaret Grimes,
will be showing her work at the
SILO Gallery, New Milford
Sunday, April 7, 2002 through May 5, 2002

Margaret Grimes stands with Gene Buccini and Ruth and Skitch Henderson, owners of The Silo

Joyce McKenna, MFA 02,
in front of "The White Tree",
oil on canvas 72"x48"

Marsha Doran '96 and Nathan Meyer '04 in front of "Sunset Maple and Hemlock, oil on canvas, 72"x48"

Art Professor Charles Gehm and his wife, artist Judy York in front of "View from the Mayflower", oil on canvas, 55"x78"

Tell Me Why?

March 17, 2002 - April 11, 2002
Samuel S.T. Chen Fine Art Center
Maloney Hall
A collaborative wall mural
installation by Caroline Beasley-Baker and CSU students from Central, Eastern, Southern and Western Connecticut State Universities.

Various views of
"Tell Me Why"

Kim Smith, Juan Moreno, Phyllis Boger, Kim Smith, Lisa Falco and Marilyn Lindner had work on display at CSU student show.

Alan Moisio, '03 stands with his photograph, "Waterfall." Below he stands with his parents, Al and Eleanor,
in front of "Tell Me Why".

February 18 - March 1
Abe Echevarria
"Peace Under Duress"
White Hall Gallery

Abe Echevarria stand in front of Notcais Gorri (Headlines Run Red)

Bill Quinnell was taped communication students from Media Services during the reception for an eight minute piece on CPTV. The students were James Wilson '02; James Sadowski '05; Ben Connigio '05 and Tony Graziano '02.

William Quinnell

"Beat the Streets - The Story of Amateur Boxing"
Warner Hall, Midtown Campus

Reception February 1, 2002 from 5 pm until 8 pm
Warner Hall

President Jim Roach enjoyed the show.

Bill speaks with Howard Russuck and Jack Leopold.

January 28 - February 15, 2002
Linda Nemergut, MFA 02
Illustration/Photo Show
Alumni Hall

*Alain Picard '97* painted a landscape in pastels and answered questions from the audience on January 19, 2002 at Lexington Gardens in Newtown, CT as part of the SCAN Art Show January Color The show will continue through January 27, 2002	Alain explains to the audience the techniques for using pastels.
	Rita Lapati and Pat Barkman discuss Alain's work.

Michael Meken '93
is presenting a photographic exhibition at the
Aroma Beauty and Wellness Spa
18 Center Street
Wilton, CT 06897
December 1, 2001

Mike discusses his work with Art Von Plachecki, Selectman in Sherman

Mike poses with Melissa Wasik '95, owner of

Aroma Beauty and Wellness Spa

Nancy White Cassidy '96

"Into the Woods"
Roxbury Minor Memorial Library,
November 17, 2001

Nancy (left) talks to her guests including fellow alumna Marsha Doran '96 (center)

Rita Lapati enjoys Nancy's work

Rita shows her most recent work

A group of women artists met at Chuck's Steak House in January to discuss their work and exchange ideas on exhibitions and shows. In attendance at the meeting were (back row) ShawnaLee Kwashnak Nancy White Cassidy, Deb Klein, Ethel Palmer, Pat Sheehan, and Charlotte Honda; seated are Rita Lapati, Plonia Nixon, Anne Newbury and Bea Prunty.

Nancy and Plonia

Works discussed that afternoon

Pictures from the ART ALUMNI Reunion 10/12/01

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