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/

The Gift of Art at The Paul Gervais Gallery

The Paul Gervais Gallery will open the holiday show "A Gift of Art" on Sunday, November 22 from 2:30 - 5:00. This is the third year the gallery will hold this show, featuring work of area artists all priced at or below $500 and perfect for gift-giving. Paul Gervais, gallery owner, stages a beautiful show every year with work from a diverse group of artists who work in all mediums. In addition, the storefront of the gallery, Building Blocks Art Supplies, has art supplies and specialty items for gift-giving for the creative adults and children on your list. Don't miss "The Gift of Art" and Building Blocks this holiday season.

Herm Freeman at Ridgefield Guild of Artists

Herm Freeman currently has a show in the Upstairs Gallery at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists. There are only a few days left to check it out, so please go! Herm's paintings transport you to place far away from New England, to the memory of a European vacation. The show closes November 15.

Noelle Carr exhibit "A Veterans Memorial Garden" at Ridgefield Library

A Veterans Memorial Garden is an exhibition of paintings by Noelle Carr to honor American Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the global war on terror.

The opening reception is Saturday, November 7 from 3-5 pm, and the show will run through November 29.

A Veterans Memorial Garden will include an A Million Thanks receptacle for visitors to leave their own letters of thanks to the troops that will be sent at the close of the exhibit.

Please join Noelle in her efforts to support Wounded Warrior Project and donate by clicking here.