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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Josephine Halvorson\, Interdisciplinary Artist
DESCRIPTION:WCSU MFA VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH JOSEPHINE HALVORSON\, INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST: \nWednesday\, Nov. 12\, 2025\, 11 a.m. \nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, Room 144\, WCSU\, Westside campus\nFree & Open to the Public\, Limited Seating Available\nRSVP to reserve a seat at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-josephine-halvorson-interdisciplinary-artist-tickets-1595749332209 \nJosephine Halvorson makes art from direct observation\, foregrounding the firsthand experience of noticing\, describing\, and learning from the physical world. She works primarily in painting\, but also in sculpture and printmaking. She received her B.F.A. at The Cooper Union and her M.F.A. at Columbia University\, with additional studies at Yale Norfolk. Since 2016\, she has been Professor of Art and Chair of Graduate Studies in Painting at Boston University. \nIn 2021\, Halvorson was awarded a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship. She is also the recipient of international residencies and fellowships\, including the U.S. Fulbright to Vienna\, Austria\, and the Harriet Hale Woolley Award at the Fondation des États-Unis in Paris\, France. In 2014-15\, she was the first American “pensionnaire” at the French Academy in Rome at the Villa Medici. \nHalvorson’s work has been exhibited internationally and is represented by Sikkema Malloy Jenkins\, NY\, and Peter Freeman\, Paris. Selected recent exhibitions include: Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art\, North Carolina; Storm King Art Center\, New York; Institute of Contemporary Art\, Boston\, and the 2019 Havana Biennial. In 2021-22\, she had a solo exhibition at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe\, NM\, where she was the inaugural artist in residence. Halvorson’s work and practice have been written about extensively\, and she is a subject of Art21’s documentary series New York Close Up.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-josephine-halvorson-interdisciplinary-artist/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T120000
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Phoebe Jane Hart\, Interdisciplinary Artist
DESCRIPTION:WCSU MFA VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH PHOEBE JANE HART\, INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST\nMonday\, Oct. 27\, 2025\, 11 a.m. \nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, Room 144\, WCSU\, Westside campus\nFree & Open to the Public\, Limited Seating Available\nRSVP to reserve a seat at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-pheobe-jane-hart-interdisciplinary-artist-tickets-1595508812809 \nPhoebe Jane Hart is a filmmaker\, fabricator\, and stop-motion animator based in NYC. She is an alumna of WCSU\, graduating Summa Cum Laude in the Kathwari Honors Program with a B.A. degree in Studio Art. Since 2018\, she has created work across a range of mediums\, exploring the awkward\, tender\, and often absurd dimensions of human psychology and relationships through dark humor and surreal\, hand-crafted visuals. \nHart’s short film “Bug Diner” received the Jury Award for Animation at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. It also received a Special Jury Award at SXSW and premiered internationally on MUBI in 2025. Her first short film\, “JamieSonShine\,” is an experimental mixed-media documentary exploring her relationship with her brother following his diagnosis of schizophrenia. It screened at Slamdance 2022 and won Director’s Choice at the Thomas Edison Film Festival. \nHart earned her M.F.A. in Experimental Animation from CalArts in 2023. She was awarded a post-graduate Teaching Fellowship for her proposed course Compositing in Claymation\, which she taught at CalArts in 2024. She continues to create both personal films and freelance work for studios\, including Little Monster Films\, BentoBox\, Stoopid Buddy Stoodios\, and Bix Pix Entertainment. She takes puppets very\, very seriously.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-phoebe-jane-hart-interdisciplinary-artist/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T210000
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SUMMARY:Sip and Paint
DESCRIPTION:SIP & PAINT: Join us for a fun and creative Halloween-inspired evening! Unleash your inner artist and enjoy painting while listening to music\, sipping wine\, and snacking on light refreshments. It’s open to participants of all skill levels and backgrounds\, creating a shared art experience in a relaxed studio environment. The event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Drawing Studio\, Room 241 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. Basic painting materials will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own water-based media. This event is for ages 21 and older. \nReserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-paint-tickets-1595665250719 \nHosted by the Department of Art and sponsored by the Alumni Association. For more information\, contact the WCSU Department of Art at (203) 837-8403.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sip-and-paint-4/
LOCATION:Drawing Studio\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Painting,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
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SUMMARY:NYC Bus Trip to the MET Museum
DESCRIPTION:NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP TO THE MET MUSEUM: \nThursday\, Oct. 23\, 2025\n$15 round trip \nDepart from VPAC:\nNorth Arts Entrance at 9 a.m. sharp \nReturn to WCSU:\nFrom the MET at 5 p.m. sharp \nOpen to WCSU Art Students as well as all SVPA students\, alumni\, faculty and staff (& guests). Seating is limited. Ticket sales end when the bus is full! No refunds unless the trip is canceled. \nAll ART classes on Thursday\, Oct. 23\, are canceled. (Arrangements may need to be made with instructors of other non-art classes.) For more information about the tickets or the bus\, please contact Visual Arts Assistant\, Lori Robeau at (203) 837-8403 or the Box office at (203) 837-8732. \nADMISSION TO THE MET \nConnecticut students “PAY WHAT YOU WISH.” The Met suggests the following general admission ticket prices: $30 for adults\, $22 for seniors\, and $17 for students\, but you may pay what you wish. Just show your WCSU Student ID along with another form of ID upon entrance. For more information about your visit\, go to www.metmuseum.org/visit/plan-your-visit#tickets
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/nyc-bus-trip-to-the-met-museum-4/
LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811
CATEGORIES:Art,Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T120000
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Todd Bartel\, Interdisciplinary Artist
DESCRIPTION:WCSU MFA VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH TODD BARTEL\, INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST\nWednesday\, Oct. 13\, 2025\, 11 a.m. \nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, Room 144\, WCSU\, Westside campus\nFree & Open to the Public\, Limited Seating Available\nRSVP to reserve a seat at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-todd-bartel-interdisciplinary-artist-tickets-1592013036849 \nTodd Bartel is a collage-based artist. His works are assembled forms of painting\, drawing and sculpture that examine the roles of landscape and nature in contemporary culture. He received a B.F.A. in painting from Rhode Island School of Design in 1985 and also studied in Rome through RISD’s European Honors Program. He received his M.F.A. in Painting from Carnegie Mellon University in 1993. \nBartel was a 1990 recipient of the Jacob K. Javits Fellowship (U.S. Department of Education\, Washington\, D.C.). In 2000\, he was awarded a Connecticut Council on the Arts Fellowship Grant in support of the continuation of his related drawing series entitled\, “Garden Studies” and “Terra Reverentia”. His work has been exhibited at Palo Alto Art Center\, Brockton Art Museum\, and Katonah Museum of Art\, among others. \nA passionate teacher\, Bartel has taught at Brown University\, Carnegie Mellon University\, Manhattanville College\, and Vermont College. He has been a guest critic at Rhode Island School of Design and has lectured at Alfred University\, Chatham College\, and The New England Teaching Conference. Currently\, Bartel teaches drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, installation art\, and conceptual art at the Cambridge School of Weston in Massachusetts. He is the founder of IS (Installation Space)\, a proposal-based installation gallery\, as well as the founder and Gallery Director of the Cambridge School’s Thompson Gallery\, a teaching gallery dedicated to thematic inquiry.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-todd-bartel-interdisciplinary-artist/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T200000
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SUMMARY:Sin Indiferencia: Mexican art and objects 1956–1973 from the WCSU Archives’ Collection
DESCRIPTION:SIN INDIFERENCIA – MEXICAN ART AND OBJECTS 1956-1973 FROM THE WCSU ARCHIVES’ COLLECTION: This exhibition of WCSU’s Mexican art and objects from 1956-1973 compels us to consider the theme of “otherness” through the lens of Mexican modernism\, provenance\, ancient aesthetics\, and the power of art to bridge cultural divides. “Sin Indiferncia” or “Without Indifference” is the title of a sculpture in this exhibit by Mexican artist\, Herbert Hofmann-Ysenbourg\, and speaks to how WCSU looked past otherness and came to possess and preserve these objects. \nThe exhibition is open from Thursday\, Oct. 2\, through Sunday\, Dec. 7. Gallery hours are Tues–Fri\, noon to 4 p.m.; and Sat–Sun\, 1 to 4 p.m. There will be an Opening Reception on Thursday\, Oct. 2\, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Gallery of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/gallery-opening-sin-indiferencia-mexican-art-and-objects-19561973-from-tickets-1484967380409 \nThe Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center is dedicated to presenting professional\, contemporary art exhibitions and cultural programming. By providing outstanding visual art experiences\, we seek to inspire our audiences to embrace new ideas and perspectives and appreciate art in all its forms. \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sin-indiferencia-mexican-art-and-objects-1956-1973-from-the-wcsu-archives-collection/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Visual & Performing Arts,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20250822T145356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T133638Z
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Guy Billout\, Illustrator
DESCRIPTION:WCSU MFA VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH GUY BILLOUT\, ILLUSTRATOR:\nTuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025\, 10:30 a.m. \nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, Room 144\, WCSU\, Westside campus\nFree & Open to the Public\, Limited Seating Available\nRSVP to reserve a seat at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-guy-billout-illustrator-tickets-1588173231889 \nGuy Billout has been called the Buster Keaton of the illustration world. His works are funny\, acrobatic feats of mental agility that challenge the laws of logic. His characters retain composure no matter what; impending doom does not unnerve them; and under the dark humor\, optimism prevails. In 2015\, Billout received the highest honor; he was inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame. \nBillout was born and educated in France and moved to Paris in the 1960s to work in advertising graphic design. He came to the U.S. in 1969 as an inexperienced illustrator with an improvised\, unique portfolio\, presented to Milton Glaser at New York magazine. Glaser loved his work and published it in its entirety. \nFor 24 years\, Billout created a stand-alone page in The Atlantic magazine\, in full color\, with total editorial freedom. From 2001 to 2011\, he illustrated articles in The New Yorker magazine by Seymour Hersh on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. His client list includes Esquire\, Rolling Stone\, Time\, Newsweek\, The Washington Post\, and The New York Times\, among others. He is the recipient of many awards\, among them the Hamilton King Award and The New York Times “Ten Best Illustrated Children’s Books” for five years. At his Hall of Fame induction\, Billout was described as “more than an illustrator\, a compassionate poet of the absurd.”
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-guy-billout-illustrator/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20250822T142357Z
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Will Hutnick\, Interdisciplinary Artist/Curator
DESCRIPTION:WCSU MFA VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH WILL HUTNICK\, INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST/CURATOR:\nWednesday\, Sept. 17\, 2025\, 11 a.m. \nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, Room 144\, WCSU\, Westside campus\nFree & Open to the Public\, Limited Seating Available\nRSVP to reserve a seat at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-will-hutnick-interdisciplinary-artistcurator-tickets-1579131447669  \nWill Hutnick is an artist and curator based in Sharon\, Connecticut. He received his M.F.A. from Pratt Institute and his B.A. from Providence College. He is a 2021 Artist Fellow in Painting from the New York Foundation for the Arts and a recipient of grants from the Berkshire Taconic Foundation and the Foundation for Contemporary Arts. \nHutnick’s work has been featured in The New York Times\, New American Paintings\, and Hyperallergic. He has had solo exhibitions at McDonough Museum of Art at Youngstown State University\, Geary Contemporary\, Handwerker Gallery at Ithaca College\, Pamela Salisbury Gallery\, Elijah Wheat Showroom\, Standard Space\, and Providence College Galleries. Group exhibitions include: Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art\, High Noon\, Hollis Taggart\, 1969 Gallery\, and Heaven Gallery. \nHutnick has been awarded artist-in-residencies at Yaddo\, Elizabeth Murray Artist Residency\, Vermont Studio Center\, and others. He has also been a curator-in-residence at Benaco Arte and Trestle Projects\, and has curated exhibitions at SPRING/BREAK Art Show\, Pratt Institute\, and the Wassaic Project. From 2015 to 2020\, Hutnick was one of the co-directors of Ortega y Gasset Projects\, an artist-run collective and exhibition space in Brooklyn. He is currently the Director of Artistic Programming at the Wassaic Project\, a nonprofit organization that uses art and art education to foster positive social change. \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-will-hutnick-interdisciplinary-artist-curator/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20250512T184425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T123109Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Opening- 2025 M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition in NYC
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY OPENING – 2025 M.F.A. THESIS EXHIBITION IN NYC: \nWestern Connecticut State University at Blue Mountain Gallery \n2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition\nJune 17 – July 5\, 2025 \nOPENING RECEPTION:\nThursday\, June 19\, 5–8 p.m. \nThe Department of Art at Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce the 2025 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition at Blue Mountain Gallery\, 547 West 27th Street\, Suite 200\, New York\, NY. \nAn opening reception will be held on Thursday\, June 19\, from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibition will run from June 17 through July 5\, 2025. The gallery is open for viewing 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.\, Tuesdays through Saturdays. \nThe M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition is the capstone experience of WCSU’s Department of Art’s Graduate Program. M.F.A. degrees are available in Painting\, Illustration\, and Interdisciplinary Visual Art. The exhibition is supported by the Jason and Ellen Hancock Student Endowment Fund at WCSU. Six M.F.A. graduates will present their work: \nTony DeZinno \nAndrea McLaughlin \nJilian Mirabal \nJoseph Nolan \nCristina Querrer \nShay Winslow | Sluggo
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/gallery-opening-2025-m-f-a-thesis-exhibition-in-nyc/
LOCATION:Blue Mountain Gallery\, 547 West 27 Street\, Suite 200\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Reception,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20250501T132542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T132542Z
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SUMMARY:Sip & Paint
DESCRIPTION:SIP & PAINT: Unleash your inner artist and enjoy painting while listening to music\, sipping wine\, and savoring light refreshments. This event\, led by experienced artist and WCSU alumna Denise Rosa\, welcomes participants of all skill levels\, from beginners to seasoned artists\, for a shared art experience in a fun and relaxed studio environment. \nThe event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Drawing Studio\, Room 241 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Basic painting materials will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own water-based media. \nPlease note that attendees must be 21 years or older. For more information\, contact the WCSU Department of Art at (203) 837-8403. Reserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/1256661050029. \nThis program is hosted by WCSU’s Department of Art and is sponsored by the Alumni Association.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sip-paint-3/
LOCATION:Drawing Studio\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Painting,Visual & Performing Arts,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20250417T131124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T131124Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Senior Portfolio Exhibition- Gallery Reception
DESCRIPTION:2025 SENIOR PORTFOLIO EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday\, April 26\, 2-4 p.m. \nOn View April 24 – May 11\nGallery Hours: Tues–Fri\, noon–4 p.m.\, Sat–Sun\, 1–4 p.m.\nThe Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center\, Visual and Performing Arts Center\, Westside campus \nThe WCSU Department of Art presents the Senior Portfolio Exhibition each spring as a capstone experience for students pursuing the B.A. or B.F.A. in Art in one of four areas of concentration: graphic design\, illustration\, photography and studio arts: painting. This year’s exhibition will feature four art majors with a concentration in graphic design\, four in illustration\, and seven in painting. \nThe following are the 2025 B.A. and B.F.A. in Art candidates who will show selected portfolio works: \nGraphic Design: Mia Grossman\, Kellie Jackson\, Kaitlynn Parra\, and Christopher Torres \nIllustration: Ian Clifford\, Olivia Escalera\, Phoebe Fleetwood\, and Angus Wong \nStudio Art: Iloisa Barros-Barbosa\, Shanice Brown\, Mia Crawford\, Carla LaFlamme (B.F.A.)\, Julia Paddock\, Laura Sosa\, and Kris Trenck (B.F.A.) \nContact the Department of Art at (203) 837-8403 for more information.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/2025-senior-portfolio-exhibition-gallery-reception/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Visual & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000
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SUMMARY:NYC Bus Trip to the MET
DESCRIPTION:NYC BUS TRIP TO THE MET: New York City Bus Trip To the MET Museum\nThursday\, April 17\, 2025\n$15 round trip \nDepart from VPAC:\nNorth Arts Entrance at 9 a.m. sharp\nReturn to WCSU:\nFrom the MET at 5 p.m. sharp \nOpen to WCSU Art Students as well as all SVPA students\, alumni\, faculty and staff (& guests). Seating is limited. Ticket sales end when the bus is full! No Refunds unless the trip is canceled. To reserve your spot on the bus\, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/new-york-city-bus-trip-to-the-met-tickets-1289867551569  \nAll ART classes on Thursday\, April 17\, are canceled. (Arrangements may need to be made with instructors of other non-art classes.) For more information about the tickets or the bus\, please contact Visual Arts Assistant\, Lori Robeau at (203) 837-8403 or the Box office at (203) 837-8732. \nADMISSION TO THE MET\nConnecticut students “PAY WHAT YOU WISH.” The Met suggests the following general admission ticket prices: $30 for adults\, $22 for seniors\, and $17 for students\, but you may pay what you wish. Just show your WCSU Student ID along with another form of ID upon entrance. You can also purchase tickets prior to the trip on their website. For more information about your visit go to: www.metmuseum.org/visit/plan-your-visit#tickets \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/nyc-bus-trip-to-the-met-2/
LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811
CATEGORIES:Art,Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20250122T143417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T151534Z
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SUMMARY:Sip and Paint
DESCRIPTION:SIP & PAINT: Special offer – two-for-one. Pay for one attendee and bring a friend at no additional cost!\nFriday\, April 11\, 7 – 9 p.m.\nRoom 241\, Visual & Performing Arts Center\nWCSU\, Westside campus \nJoin us for a fun and creative spring-inspired evening! Unleash your inner artist and enjoy painting while listening to music\, sipping wine\, and savoring light refreshments. This event\, led by experienced artist and WCSU alumna Jessica Bartlet\, welcomes participants of all skill levels\, from beginners to seasoned artists\, for a shared art experience in a fun and relaxed studio environment. \nThe event will take place at 7 p.m. in the Drawing Studio\, room 241 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus.  Basic painting materials will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own water-based media. \nRegister at www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-paint-tickets-1207732964809. Please note that attendees must be 21 years or older. Special offer – two-for-one. Pay for one attendee and bring a friend at no additional cost! For more information\, contact the WCSU Department of Art at (203) 837-8403. This program is hosted by WCSU’s Department of Art and is sponsored by the Alumni Association.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sip-and-paint-3/
LOCATION:Drawing Studio\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Painting,Visual & Performing Arts,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20250122T144006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T144006Z
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SUMMARY:MFA Faculty Lecture: Amber Scoon\, Interdisciplinary Artist
DESCRIPTION:MFA FACULTY LECTURE – AMBER SCOON\, INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST:\nMon\, April 7\, 11 a.m.\nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, room 144\, WCSU\, Westside campus\nFree & Open to the Public\, Limited Seating Available\nRSVP Required \nAmber Scoon makes art\, books\, and events. She is Assistant Professor of Art and Borgia Gallery Director at Elms College in Chicopee\, Massachusetts\, and also teaches Graduate Studies in Art History at WCSU. She is the John Berger Fellow at the European Graduate School\, where she received her Ph.D. in Philosophy\, Art\, and Critical Thought. She received her M.F.A. from American University’s two-year program in Italy and her Bachelor of Science from New York University. \nDuring the pandemic\, Scoon studied Sustainable Cultural Heritage at American University in Rome\, Italy\, working on a project\, “Revive the Spirit of Mosul.” She was the Goetemann Distinguished Artist in 2022 at the Rocky Neck Artist Colony in Gloucester\, Massachusetts. She has lectured at the Cape Ann Museum and was a visiting artist lecturer at Mount Gretna School of Art. For several years\, Scoon and artist Glenn Goldberg have been collaborating under the name Snow Drift. They received a 2022-23 Faculty Fellowship through Social Practice CUNY\, and intend to co-author the second edition of “Question Mark\,” published by Atropos Press. \nMost recently\, Scoon received a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to curate an exhibition celebrating diverse cultural heritage. She continues her own studio practice and exhibited a handmade book\, “Dear Margaret\,” at Northampton Arts Center last year. \nReserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/mfa-faculty-artist-lecture-amber-scoon-interdisciplinary-artist-tickets-1154911534489.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/mfa-faculty-lecture-amber-scoon-interdisciplinary-artist/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20250122T145112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T145112Z
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist: Jenny Lynn McNutt\, Interdisciplinary Artist
DESCRIPTION:VISITING ARTIST – JENNY LYNN MCNUTT\, INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST:\nWed\, April 2\, 11 a.m.\nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, room 144\, WCSU\, Westside campus\nFree & Open to the Public\, Limited Seating Available\nRSVP required \nJenny Lynn McNutt is a multimedia artist living in Brooklyn and upstate New York. Her sculpture\, painting\, and performance work have been shown in Europe\, Asia\, Africa\, and the U.S.\, most recently at Pamela Salisbury Gallery in Hudson\, New York\, and the Painting Center in NYC. She is the recipient of many residencies abroad\, including Africa\, Netherlands\, Spain\, India\, and China\, where time spent in cultures of storytelling and dance informs her work. \nIn 1994 McNutt was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study and work in West and Central Africa. She also received an Eastman Foundation Grant for her documentary work in West Africa\, with sojourns in Ivory Coast and Cameroon. \nIn 2018\, 2019\, and this year\, she has been a guest artist at Taoxichuan International Artists Studio in China\, with her work in their permanent collection. \nOther awards include a New York Foundation for the Arts Fiscal Sponsorship\, a Rothman Grant\, a William Hillman Foundation Grant\, and the Mercedes Matter/ Ambassador Middendorf Award (NY Studio School). She was also awarded U.S. residencies at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts\, the Harwood Museum in New Mexico\, Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown\, Massachusetts\, and the Watershed Center for Ceramics in Maine. McNutt received her M.F.A. from Yale School of Art and teaches at New York Studio School. \nReserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-jenny-lynn-mcnutt-interdisciplinary-artist-tickets-1154859609179.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-jenny-lynn-mcnutt-interdisciplinary-artist/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures,Speaker,Visual & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20250122T145356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T205636Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Opening - 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY OPENING – 2025 MFA THESIS EXHIBITION:\nMarch 27–April 13\, 2025 \nOpening Reception: March 27\, 6 – 8 p.m.  RSVP at www.eventbrite.com/e/wcsu-2025-mfa-thesis-exhibition-opening-reception-alumni-night-tickets-1207679795779. \nTHE GALLERY at the Visual & Performing Arts Center\n43 Lake Ave Extension\, Danbury\, CT 06811\nGallery Hours: Tue–Fri\, noon–4 p.m.; Sat–Sun\, 1–4 p.m. \nThe Master of Fine Arts is the terminal degree for practicing\, professional artists. The MFA Thesis Exhibition is the capstone experience of the graduate program\, demonstrating a personal direction and mastery in the work of the artists. Graduate candidates presenting their thesis work this year are: \nTony DeZinno \nAndrea McLaughlin \nJillian K. Mirabal \nJoseph Nolan \nCristina Querrer \nSluggo
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/gallery-opening-2025-mfa-thesis-exhibition/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Reception,WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20250122T145852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T145852Z
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SUMMARY:Sip and Print
DESCRIPTION:SIP & PRINT:\nFriday\, March 21\, 7 – 9 p.m.\nRoom 145\, Visual & Performing Arts Center\nWestside campus \nJoin us for an enjoyable and creative night of rubber stamp printing while listening to music\, sipping wine\, and savoring light refreshments. This event\, led by experienced artist and WCSU alumna Karin Mansberg\, welcomes participants of all skill levels\, from beginners to seasoned artists\, for a shared art experience in a fun and relaxed studio environment. \nThe event will take place at 7 p.m. in the Design Studio\, Room 145 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Basic drawing materials will be provided\, and you are welcome to bring your own supplies. \nPlease note that attendees must be 21 years or older. For more information\, contact the WCSU Department of Art at (203) 837-8403. This program is hosted by WCSU’s Department of Art and is sponsored by the Alumni Association. \nReserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-print-tickets-1207653156099.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sip-and-print/
LOCATION:Drawing Studio\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Visual & Performing Arts,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20250122T150111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T150111Z
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SUMMARY:Sip and Sketch
DESCRIPTION:SIP & SKETCH:\nFriday\, Feb 28\, 7 – 9 p.m. \nJoin us for an enjoyable and creative evening of drawing while listening to music\, sipping wine\, and savoring light refreshments. This event\, led by experienced artist and WCSU alumna Janet Warner\, welcomes participants of all skill levels\, from beginners to seasoned artists\, for a shared art experience in a fun and relaxed studio environment. \nThe event will take place at 7 p.m. in the Drawing Studio\, Room 241 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Basic drawing materials will be provided\, and you are welcome to bring your own supplies. \nPlease note that attendees must be 21 years or older. For more information\, contact the WCSU Department of Art at (203) 837-8403. \nThis program is hosted by WCSU’s Department of Art and is sponsored by the Alumni Association. \nReserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-sketch-tickets-1207428975569.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sip-and-sketch-3/
LOCATION:Drawing Studio\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20250122T150833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T050312Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Opening - Color + Light
DESCRIPTION:GALLERY OPENING – COLOR + LIGHT: \nOn view Feb. 7 – March 2\, 2025\nClosing Reception: Sunday\, March 2\, noon – 2 p.m. \nFritz Horstman\nAnne Lindberg\nGreg Lock\nPete Mauney\nColleen McGuire\nJulia Rooney \nPost-Impressionist artist George Seurat’s most famous painting “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte” inspired Stephen Sondheim’s musical “Sunday in the Park with George” WCSU Dept. of Theatre Arts’ spring production (Feb. 21 – March 2). The exhibition Color and Light\, presented in conjunction with the production\, features six visual artists whose works are concerned with the interaction of color and the phenomenon of light. The exhibition will include artworks in cyanotype\, drawing\, painting\, photography\, stop motion animation\, and video. The title Color and Light is derived from a song in Act I; a “sneak peek” performance of the song by cast members is planned as part of the reception on Feb. 6. RSVP for the reception at www.eventbrite.com/e/gallery-opening-color-and-light-tickets-1119008968949. \nThe Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center is dedicated to presenting professional\, contemporary art exhibitions and cultural programming. By providing outstanding visual art experiences\, we seek to inspire our audiences to embrace new ideas and perspectives and appreciate art in all its forms. \nTHE GALLERY at the Visual & Performing Arts Center\nWestern Connecticut State University\nWestside Campus\, 43 Lake Ave Extension\, Danbury\, CT 06811\nGallery Hours: Tues–Fri\, noon–4 p.m.\, Sat–Sun\, 1–4 p.m.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/gallery-opening-color-light/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Reception,Visual & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20250122T152751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T152751Z
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Jim Lee\, Interdisciplinary Artist
DESCRIPTION:VISITING ARTIST LECTURE – JIM LEE\, INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST:\nTue\, February 4\, 11 a.m. \nVisual & Performing Arts Center\nWCSU\, Westside campus\, room 144\nFree & Open to the Public\nLimited Seating Available\nRSVP required \nJim Lee is an interdisciplinary artist working with multiple materials and forms. Born in Berrien Springs\, Michigan\, he received his B.A. degree from Hope College (Michigan) and his M.F..A degree from the University of Delaware. He lives and works in Brooklyn\, New York\, and is a professor of painting and drawing at Hofstra University. Since 1998\, Lee’s work has been shown throughout the U.S. in galleries and museums\, including the Neuberger Museum of Art and the Islip Art Museum. \nInternational exhibitions have been held in England\, France\, Belgium\, Germany\, and Japan. He is represented by Nicelle Beauchene Gallery in NYC\, where he has had six solo shows\, most recently in September 2024. From the press release for that show\, ”Lee challenges notions of painting as object and painting as experimentation. A promiscuous reverence for found and foraged materials gives Lee’s work a recognizable playfulness . . .” Lee is a recipient of awards\, including artist residencies from the Farpath Foundation in Dijon\, France\, and from the Edward Albee Foundation in Montauk\, New York. \nSince 2001\, Lee’s work has been reviewed in numerous publications: The New York Times\, Los Angeles Times\, Art in America\, Artforum\, New York Magazine\, Huffington Post\, Brooklyn Rail\, and Hyperallergic. \nReserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-jim-lee-interdisciplinary-artist-tickets-1153042032759.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-jim-lee-interdisciplinary-artist/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20250114T203613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T203613Z
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SUMMARY:Sip and Sketch
DESCRIPTION:SIP AND SKETCH: Join us for an enjoyable and creative evening of drawing while listening to music\, sipping wine\, and savoring light refreshments. This event\, led by experienced artist and WestConn alumna Denise Rosa\, welcomes participants of all skill levels\, from beginners to seasoned artists\, for a shared art experience in a fun and relaxed studio environment. \nThe event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Drawing Studio\, Room 241 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus. Basic drawing materials will be provided\, and you are welcome to bring your own supplies. \nPlease note that attendees must be 21 years or older. For more information\, contact the WCSU Department of Art at (203) 837-8403. This program is hosted by WCSU’s Department of Art and is sponsored by the Alumni Association. \nReserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-sketch-tickets-1200245710229
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sip-and-sketch-2/
LOCATION:Drawing Studio\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20250122T150405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T150405Z
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Ying Li\, Painter
DESCRIPTION:VISITING ARTIST LECTURE – YING LI\, PAINTER:\nMon\, February 24\, 11 a.m.\nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, room 144\, WCSU\, Westside campus\nFree & Open to the Public\, Limited Seating Available\nRSVP required \nYing Li was born in Beijing\, China\, and studied traditional landscape painting at Anhui Normal University\, where she received her BFA and then taught for six years. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1983 and received her M.F.A. from Parsons School of Design. She lives and works in NYC and Haverford\, Pennsylvania\, where she is the Phlyssa Koshland Professor in Fine Arts at Haverford College\, where she has taught since 1997. \nLi’s work is represented by Pamela Salisbury Gallery in Hudson\, New York\, Gross McCleaf Gallery in Philadelphia\, and Alice Gauvin Gallery in Portland\, Maine. It has been featured in international exhibitions in the U.S.\, Switzerland\, Italy\, Ireland and France. In NYC\, she has shown with several galleries\, including Lohin Geduld\, Elizabeth Harris\, Tibor de Nagy\, and Lori Bookstein Fine Art. She has been in group shows at the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the National Academy Museum\, where she received the Edwin Palmer Memorial Prize for Painting and the Henry Ward Ranger Fund Purchase Award. \nLi has received many residency awards\, including Artist in Residence at Hollins University (in 2024)\, Dartmouth College\, Visiting Artist at the American Academy in Rome\, and various residency fellowships in Switzerland\, Spain\, Ireland\, France\, Canada\, and the U.S. Her work has been reviewed in The New York Times\, The New Yorker\, Art Forum\, Art in America\, and Hyperallergic\, among others. \nReserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-ying-li-painter-tickets-1154022415109.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-ying-li-painter/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures,Painting,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20250121T145059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T145059Z
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Eric Velasquez\, Illustrator
DESCRIPTION:VISITING ARTIST LECTURE – ERIC VELASQUEZ\, ILLUSTRATOR:\nTuesday\, April 22\, 11 a.m.\nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, room 144\,WCSU\, Westside Campus\nFree & Open to the Public\, Limited Seating Available\nRSVP Required \nEric Velasquez is an illustrator who lives and works in New York. He was born in Spanish Harlem\, the son of Afro-Puerto Rican parents\, and attended the High School of Art and Design. He earned his B.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts and also studied with Harvey Dinnerstein at the Art Students’ League. Illustrating for over 30 years\, he teaches book illustration at FIT in NYC. \nVelasquez began his career as a freelance illustrator in 1984 and in the first 12 years\, completed over 300 book jackets and interior illustrations. These included the complete series of “Encyclopedia Brown” and “The Ghost Writers\,” among others. In 1997\, he illustrated his first picture book\, “The Piano Man” by Debbie Chocolate\, for which he won the Coretta-Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent. Many books and awards have followed. He received the NAACP Image Award in 2010 for “Our Children Can Soar\,” on which he collaborated with 12 notable illustrators of children’s literature. He also wrote and illustrated “Grandma’s Records” and “Grandma’s Gift\,” which won the 2011 Pura Belpre Award for Illustration. His latest book “Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library” by Carole Boston Weatherford has gathered rave reviews and has won the 2018 Walter Award\, as well as the Golden Kite Award.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-eric-velasquez-illustrator/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures,Speaker,Visual & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20241009T193202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T171648Z
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SUMMARY:Sip and Paint
DESCRIPTION:SIP & PAINT: Friday\, Dec. 13\, 7 to 9 p.m.\, Room 241\, Visual & Performing Arts Center\, Westside campus. Join us for a fun and creative holiday-inspired evening! Unleash your inner artist and enjoy painting while listening to music\, sipping wine\, and snacking on light refreshments. The event will be guided by artist and WCSU M.F.A. alumna\, Jessica Bartlett. It’s open to participants of all skill levels and backgrounds\, creating a shared art experience in a relaxed studio environment. The event will take place in the Drawing Studio\, room 241 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Ave Extension\, in Danbury. Basic painting materials will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own water-based media. Attendees must be age 21 and older. \nHosted by the Department of Art and sponsored by the Alumni Association.\nFor more information\, contact the WCSU Department of Art at (203) 837-8403.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sip-and-paint/
LOCATION:Drawing Studio\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:WOW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20240911T175229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T180328Z
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SUMMARY:Sip and Sculpt
DESCRIPTION:SIP & SCUPLT: Join us for a fun and creative evening where you can sculpt with clay\, enjoy music\, wine\, and light refreshments. The event will be led by experienced artist and MFA alumna\, Andrea Rios\, and is open to participants of all levels and backgrounds. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner\, you’re welcome to join us from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Sculpture Studio\, room 248 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center\, located at 43 Lake Ave Extension Danbury\, CT. All materials will be provided. This event is for ages 21 and older. \nGet tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-sculpt-tickets-1001500684507
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sip-and-sculpt/
LOCATION:Sculpture Studio\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury
CATEGORIES:Art,Visual & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20241009T174314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T174459Z
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Tom Burckhardt
DESCRIPTION:VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH TOM BURCKHARD\, PAINTER: Wednesday\, Nov. 13\, 11 a.m.\, Visual and Performing Arts Center\, Room 144\, Westside campus. Free & open to the public.  Limited seating available – RSVP required at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-tom-burckhardt-painter-tickets-951004278397 \nTom Burckhardt was born in New York City and remains a lifelong resident. He graduated with a B.F.A. in painting from SUNY Purchase in 1986 and attended the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture that same year. His work explores the intersection of abstraction and figuration\, playing with perception to discern forms and figures within multiple\, abstracted layers. \nBurckhardt’s work has been shown in over 30 solo exhibitions and countless group shows throughout the U.S. and abroad\, including McNay Art Museum\, Hudson River Museum\, Knoxville Art Museum\, Bowdoin Museum\, and the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. His most recent solo show of paintings was at George Adams Gallery\, NYC\, in February 2024. Other NYC gallery shows include Tibor De Nagy\, Pierogi\, DC Moore\, and Caren Golden Fine Art\, among others\, with several shows at Gregory Lind Gallery in San Francisco. \nIn 2016\, he participated in the Kochi Muziris Bienalle in Kerala\, India\, with an installation piece entitled “Studio Flood.” Burckhardt is the recipient of numerous grants and awards\, including three grants from the NY Foundation for the Arts\, a Joan Mitchell Foundation Grant\, a Guggenheim Foundation Grant\, and two Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grants. He was awarded two artist in residencies at Yaddo Foundation in 2024 and 2019. He was also an artist in residence at Pepper House\, Kochi\, India\, in 2020\, as well as a resident faculty at Skowhegan in 2007. Currently\, Burckhardt teaches part-time at SUNY Purchase.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-tom-burckhardt/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Visual & Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T014603
CREATED:20241001T131247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T174352Z
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Cheryl Mukherji
DESCRIPTION:VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH CHERYL MUKHERJI – INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST: Wed\, Oct 23\, 2024\, 11 a.m.\, Visual & Performing Arts Center\, Room 144\, Westside campus. Free & open to the public.  Limited seating available – RSVP required at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-cheryl-mukherji-interdisciplinary-artist-tickets-950996274457 \nCheryl Mukherji is an Indian visual artist and writer based in Brooklyn\, New York. In 2020\, she received her M.F.A. in Advanced Photographic Studies from ICP-Bard College\, New York\, where she was also a recipient of the Director’s Fellowship. In her work\, Cheryl explores the idea of origin and inheritance\, which is embedded in the figure of her mother and her presence in the family photo album. She incorporates photography\, text\, video\, and printmaking in her works\, some expanding to installations. \nCheryl is the 2024 Workspace Artist-in-Residence at Penumbra Foundation\, NYC. In 2023\, she received the highest award for the 97th Annual at the Print Center\, Philadelphia. In 2022\, she was a finalist in the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition at the National Portrait Gallery\, Smithsonian. Previously held residencies include Stoneleaf Retreat in 2023\, Center for Photography at Woodstock in 2022\, and Baxter Street at Camera Club of New York in 2021. \nCheryl’s work was exhibited last year at The Gallery at WCSU\, where she was also a panel member for an artists’ talk. Her work has been shown in many solo and group exhibitions in the U.S. at the Museum of the City of New York\, Brooklyn Museum\, Printed Matter\, The Print Center\, International Center of Photography\, Museum of Moving Image\, National Portrait Gallery\, and Minnesota Museum of American Art. Her work has also been shown in the United Kingdom at Huxley-Parlour Gallery and Format Photo Festival. Cheryl’s works are in collections at the Harvard Art Museums and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. @cherylmukherji \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-cheryl-mukherji/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures,Visual & Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Sip and Sketch
DESCRIPTION:SIP & SKETCH: Enjoy a creative and entertaining evening combining drawing from a live model with music\, wine\, and light refreshments. Guided by an experienced artist\, this event is open to participants of all levels and backgrounds\, from the seasoned to the beginner\, to participate in a shared art experience in a fun and relaxed studio environment.\nThis event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Drawing Studio\, room 241 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Ave Extension Danbury\, CT 06810. Basic drawing materials are provided and you are welcome to bring your own. Ages 21-plus\, please. \nGet tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-sketch-tickets-938930685957
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sip-sketch-sculpt-paint/
LOCATION:Drawing Studio\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Visual & Performing Arts,WOW
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SUMMARY:Fall NYC Bus Trip to the MET Museum
DESCRIPTION:FALL NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP TO THE MET MUSEUM:\nThursday\, Oct 17\, 2024\n$15 round trip \nDepart from VPAC: North Arts Entrance at 9 a.m. sharp\nReturn to WCSU: From the MET at 5 p.m. sharp \nOpen to WCSU Art students as well as all SVPA students\, alumni\, faculty\, and staff (& guests). Seating is limited. Ticket sales end when the bus is full! No Refunds unless the trip is canceled. \nReserve a seat at www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-new-york-city-bus-trip-to-the-met-tickets-1001545147497 \nAll ART classes on Thurs\, Oct 17\, are canceled. (Arrangements may need to be made with instructors of other non-art classes.) For more information about the tickets or the bus\, you may contact the Visual Arts Assistant\, Lori Robeau at (203) 837-8403 or the Box office at (203) 837-8732.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/fall-nyc-bus-trip-to-the-met-museum/
LOCATION:Bus Trip
CATEGORIES:Art,Trip,Visual & Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist Lecture - Jon Sideriadis
DESCRIPTION:VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH JON SIDERIADIS\, ILLUSTRATOR: Wednesday\, Oct. 9\, 2024\, 11 a.m.\, Visual & Performing Arts Center\, Room 144\, Westside campus. Free & open to the public. Limited seating available – RSVP required at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-jon-sideriadis-illustrator-tickets-938810496467 \nJon Sideriadis is an award-winning illustrator\, author\, and educator; a creator of fantasy art and world-building. From 2018 through 2023\, he was Coordinator and Professor of the Illustration Program at the University of New Haven. Previously\, he taught at several universities and colleges\, including UCONN and Hartford Art School. He has also taught world-building and art history in Rhodes\, Greece\, and has lectured and held workshops throughout the East Coast. Currently\, he is an adjunct professor at Tunxis Community College\, allowing for more time in his studio. \nJon’s work has been published in film\, television\, video games\, novels\, comics\, album art\, board games\, and trading cards. As an in-house and freelance illustrator\, Jon has worked with many clients\, including Hasbro\, Dwarven Forge\, Goodman Games\, and Hit Point Press. He has also worked in Hollywood as a creature-effects artist and sculptor on feature films including Godzilla and Underworld Evolution. His artwork has been shown in solo and group exhibitions throughout the country\, and he is a frequent guest of honor at illustration conventions. \nJon is the author and illustrator of an original mythology series called Astromythos\, and he is currently completing the second book in the series. He has also written and illustrated a fifth-edition D&D adventure book\, published by Hit Point Press\, called Lair of the Spider Lord. Jon received his B.F.A. in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design\, and his M.F.A. in Illustration from Hartford Art School. @jonsideriadis
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-lecture-jon-sideriadis/
LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811
CATEGORIES:Art,Visual & Performing Arts
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