Venu Magazine debuts March 2010

Just had a sneak preview of Venu, the new "must have arts, culture, and lifestyle magazine that highlights the region's finest professional and emerging creative talent with stunning visuals and intriguing features. Can't wait for the debut issue in May 2010!

Emelie Howard "Spaced Out" at Paul Gervais Gallery

Emelie Howard's show "Spaced Out" at the Paul Gervais Gallery in Ridgefield will be up until March 7. This series of paintings, inspired by images from space, together make a great show and mark a new direction for Emelie, a prolific and creative artist, writer, and filmmaker active in the CT art scene.

Heidi Lewis Coleman Giclee Collection at Chocopologie

Heidi Lewis Coleman will show her giclee collection at Chocopologie at 12 South Main Street in Norwalk. Chocopologie is a great place for art, amazing chocolate & food, and a fun night out. The artist's reception will be Thursday, February 4 from 7-9 pm. For more info on Heidi's art visit http://www.heidilewiscoleman.com/

heART for Haiti Fundraiser to benefit Save the Children

The heArt for Haiti fundraiser starts tomorrow with simultaneous art shows in five different towns on Friday, Jan 29 from 6-9 pm, and Saturday, Jan 30 from 12-3 pm. Many local artists have donated work to be sold at this fundraiser. Participating galleries include Rockwell Galleries in Wilton, Westport, New Canaan and Fairfield and Galleria d’Arte in Ridgefield. One hundred percent of the proceeds of art sales at this event will go to Save the Children. If you are looking for a way to help the people of Haiti, please come to one of these events. You'll be supporting Save the Children, and also can bring home a work of art.

Shown is the painting Remembrance by Connecticut artist Noelle Carr, and donated to the heART for Haiti fundraiser at Galleria d’Arte in Ridgefield.

Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum New Shows & Upcoming Events

Click the links for information about the Aldrich's new exhibitions and upcoming events, including the opening of five new exhibitions:
Paying a Visit to Mary: 2008 Hall Curatorial Fellowship Exhibition
Jeanne Finley and John Muse: Sleeping Under Stars, Living Under Satellites
Chad Kleitsch: White Box— Photographs of the Unseen Museum
Tom Molloy
Jo Yarrington: Ocular Visions
http://www.aldrichart.org/events/?id=503

heArt for Haiti Fundraiser

Support heART for Haiti: A fundraiser fueled by the generosity of artists and art patrons who want to make a difference in the lives of the people of Haiti. Help us reach our goal of raising $1 million by visiting particpating galleries and purchasing art on Friday, January 29, 6 to 9 pm & Saturday, January 30, 12 to 3... pm at select galleries in Fairfield County. All proceeds from the sale of these artist donations will benefit Save the Children. Visit the link for more info on donating art or helping in some way. Thanks!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Noelle-Carr/254688154660
http://heartforhaitict.tumblr.com/