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6th Annual Farm Day at Happy Acres.September 22, 2026
“Great Hollow Art Show Invitational 2026” August 25, 2026

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🎨 CALLING ALL SHERMAN ARTISTS! 🎨Applications are officially OPEN for the 6th Annual Sherman Open Studios!📅 December 5 & 6, 2026 ⏰ 10 AM–4 PM 📍 Home Studios + Pop-Up Locations throughout ShermanJoin the Sherman Artists Association for one of our favorite events of the year! Open Studios gives local artists the opportunity to welcome visitors into their own studios or exhibit at one of our community pop-up locations while showcasing and selling their original artwork.🏡 OPEN YOUR HOME STUDIO Invite the public into your Sherman-based studio and share your creative space.🖼️ JOIN A POP-UP LOCATION Exhibit at the Sherman Senior Center, Sherman JCC, or Charter Hall. Grid panels will be provided.✨ PLUS: Participating artists are invited to submit 1–2 pieces to our Sherman Library Group Show, on view November 20, 2026–January 6, 2027.🍷 Library Opening Reception Friday, November 20 | 6–8 PMIMPORTANT DATES:📌 Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 7 📩 Acceptance Letters: October 12 💳 Payment Due: October 19ENTRY FEES: Home Studio — $60 Pop-Up Location — $85Applicants may upload up to 3 images of their work. Images and artist descriptions will be used for jurying and event publicity.Open to current Sherman Artists Association members. Link to apply in our bio. #ShermanOpenStudios #CallForArtists #ShermanArtists #ShermanCT #ConnecticutArtists CTArtists OpenStudios ArtistCall LocalArtists SupportLocalArt ShopLocalArt ArtCommunity HolidayArt

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Great Hollow Art Show Invitational 2026 The Sherman Library is pleased to announce a group show featuring artists from the Ninth Annual Great Hollow Juried Painting and Photography Show, May 2026. The winners, honorable mentions, and committee members will share their love of nature through their depictions of wildlife and the beauty of the seasons. The Great Hollow Art Show 2026 raised $1700 for the Great Hollow Nature Preserve. The artist reception will be held at the library on Friday August 28, 6– 8 pm. The exhibit will be on display at the Sherman Library from August 28 – October 14, 2026 both at the Library and on their website, www.ShermanLibrary.org.The featured artists, using their paintbrushes or cameras, have captured the beauty of the seasons, the rural landscape, the antics of bears, the beauty of a bird, the joy of gardens, and more. They remind us of the many faces of nature and how it offers us joy and beauty to nourish and replenish our souls.The Sherman Library show will showcase these selected painters and photographers: Christy Bonaiuto, John Charles, Phyllis Chadwick, John Clery, Carolyn Cohen, Betsy Duckworth, John Foley, Jeff Ginsburg, Karen Golden, Linda Hubbard, Bonnie Johnson, Dave King, Beth Levine, Susan Locke, Christina Maschke, Dena Mitchell, Cynthia O’Connor, Masumi O’Donnell, Virginia Schaffer, and B Forrest Sheperd,For more information on the photographers’ club, visit Facebook: Great Hollow Photographers Club: www.facebook.com/GHPClub. #artshows #localart #natureart #supportartists #fypシ❤️💞❤️

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Great Hollow Art Show Invitational 2026 The Sherman Library is pleased to announce a group show featuring artists from the Ninth Annual Great Hollow Juried Painting and Photography Show, May 2026. The winners, honorable mentions, and committee members will share their love of nature through their depictions of wildlife and the beauty of the seasons. The Great Hollow Art Show 2026 raised $1700 for the Great Hollow Nature Preserve. The artist reception will be held at the library on Friday August 28, 6– 8 pm. The exhibit will be on display at the Sherman Library from August 28 – October 14, 2026 both at the Library and on their website, www.ShermanLibrary.org.The featured artists, using their paintbrushes or cameras, have captured the beauty of the seasons, the rural landscape, the antics of bears, the beauty of a bird, the joy of gardens, and more. They remind us of the many faces of nature and how it offers us joy and beauty to nourish and replenish our souls.The Sherman Library show will showcase these selected painters and photographers: Christy Bonaiuto, John Charles, Phyllis Chadwick, John Clery, Carolyn Cohen, Betsy Duckworth, John Foley, Jeff Ginsburg, Karen Golden, Linda Hubbard, Bonnie Johnson, Dave King, Beth Levine, Susan Locke, Christina Maschke, Dena Mitchell, Cynthia O’Connor, Masumi O’Donnell, Virginia Schaffer, and B Forrest Sheperd,For more information on the photographers’ club, visit Facebook: Great Hollow Photographers Club: www.facebook.com/GHPClub. #artshows #localart #natureart #supportartists #fypシ❤️💞❤️

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What a wonderful day of art, inspiration, and friendship!The Sherman Artists enjoyed a beautiful field trip to Weir Farm National Historical Park, surrounded by the landscapes that have inspired generations of artists. It was the perfect opportunity to explore, connect with fellow artists, and soak in the history and natural beauty of this very special place.A huge thank you to Bonnie Johnson for organizing such a lovely outing and bringing everyone together. We truly appreciate all the time and thought you put into making the day possible! ❤️There’s nothing quite like spending a day surrounded by art, nature, and good company.#ShermanArtists #WeirFarm #WeirFarmNationalHistoricalPark #ArtistsFieldTrip #ConnecticutArtists ArtAndNature PleinAir ArtistCommunity ConnecticutArt

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What a wonderful day of art, inspiration, and friendship!The Sherman Artists enjoyed a beautiful field trip to Weir Farm National Historical Park, surrounded by the landscapes that have inspired generations of artists. It was the perfect opportunity to explore, connect with fellow artists, and soak in the history and natural beauty of this very special place.A huge thank you to Bonnie Johnson for organizing such a lovely outing and bringing everyone together. We truly appreciate all the time and thought you put into making the day possible! ❤️There’s nothing quite like spending a day surrounded by art, nature, and good company.#ShermanArtists #WeirFarm #WeirFarmNationalHistoricalPark #ArtistsFieldTrip #ConnecticutArtists ArtAndNature PleinAir ArtistCommunity ConnecticutArt

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Here’s a sneak peek to our multi-talented show, August Light, now at the Kent Gallery from August 14th through September 6th. Images credit @dschlesinger13 #artshow

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Here’s a sneak peek to our multi-talented show, August Light, now at the Kent Gallery from August 14th through September 6th. Images credit @dschlesinger13 #artshow

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The Sherman Artists Association is hosting a show “August Light 2026” in the Kent Art Association Building, 21 S. Main St, Kent, Connecticut August 14 – Sept 6, 2026. Forty artists and over 120 paintings, photographs, mixed media, and fused glass have been accepted into this juried show. Awards for the best in each category will be announced at the opening reception on Friday, August 14, from 6 – 8 pm and the show is open from August 14 – Sept 6, 2026. Open hours are: Thursday – Saturday 1 – 5pm, Sunday 12 – 4pm.The artists have created a feast of landscapes, closeups and abstracts of life, whimsy and beauty. The judges are Elizabeth McDonald and Hacer (Gerardo Gomez-Martinez). Winners will be announced at the opening.The artists, both established and new, are from Dutchess County, New York, and Fairfield and Litchfield Counties in Connecticut. Participating artists include: Terry Ariano, Suzanne Ashley, Jeremiah Bickford, Christy Bonaiuto, Donna Castellucio, Phyllis Chadwick, John Clery, Carolyn Cohen, Eva DeFranco, Laura Faller, Jennifer Forlastro, Jeff Ginsburg, Karen Golden, Tony Gomez, Jeffrey Gracer, Polly Hayward Miller, Linda Hubbard, Bonnie Johnson, Aurora Kilai, Dave King, Marta Kowalska, Charlene Leichter, Beth Levine, Lu Li, Susan Locke, Mary Jane Magoon, Emily Marquis, Christina Maschke, Keven Nelson, Cynthia O’Connor, Doreen O’Connor, Terry Pasquale, Kathy Peck, Deborah Rose, Virginia Schaffer, Denise Schlesinger, Eric Schmidt, Jaime Seymour, Lynn Slonaker, Barbara Soares, Jim Stasiak, and Muriel Stockdale. #artshow #supportartists #supportlocalartists

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The Sherman Artists Association is hosting a show “August Light 2026” in the Kent Art Association Building, 21 S. Main St, Kent, Connecticut August 14 – Sept 6, 2026. Forty artists and over 120 paintings, photographs, mixed media, and fused glass have been accepted into this juried show. Awards for the best in each category will be announced at the opening reception on Friday, August 14, from 6 – 8 pm and the show is open from August 14 – Sept 6, 2026. Open hours are: Thursday – Saturday 1 – 5pm, Sunday 12 – 4pm.The artists have created a feast of landscapes, closeups and abstracts of life, whimsy and beauty. The judges are Elizabeth McDonald and Hacer (Gerardo Gomez-Martinez). Winners will be announced at the opening.The artists, both established and new, are from Dutchess County, New York, and Fairfield and Litchfield Counties in Connecticut. Participating artists include: Terry Ariano, Suzanne Ashley, Jeremiah Bickford, Christy Bonaiuto, Donna Castellucio, Phyllis Chadwick, John Clery, Carolyn Cohen, Eva DeFranco, Laura Faller, Jennifer Forlastro, Jeff Ginsburg, Karen Golden, Tony Gomez, Jeffrey Gracer, Polly Hayward Miller, Linda Hubbard, Bonnie Johnson, Aurora Kilai, Dave King, Marta Kowalska, Charlene Leichter, Beth Levine, Lu Li, Susan Locke, Mary Jane Magoon, Emily Marquis, Christina Maschke, Keven Nelson, Cynthia O’Connor, Doreen O’Connor, Terry Pasquale, Kathy Peck, Deborah Rose, Virginia Schaffer, Denise Schlesinger, Eric Schmidt, Jaime Seymour, Lynn Slonaker, Barbara Soares, Jim Stasiak, and Muriel Stockdale. #artshow #supportartists #supportlocalartists

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You may submit up to four (4) digital images of your artwork for the show—no later than midnight on Friday, July 19, 2026. Both 2D and 3D artwork may be submitted. All work must be personally created by the artist. Submission is free. Notification of acceptability and contracts will be sent on July 24, 2026. Gallery Sitting at least one shift is required.
The Artwork will be judged by Elizabeth McDonald and Hacer (Gerardo Gomez-Martinez). Recognition Awards will be announced at the Opening on August 14th.SAA entry fee per Artwork of $25 for members and $35 for non-members
Friday, July 19, 2025, midnight, deadline for artists to submit application with all images
July 24, emails sent to artists indicating acceptance into the show
July 31, midnight, deadline for artists to pay the fee via the August Light payment form
August 11 and 12, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, artists to deliver all their Artwork to the show at the Kent Art Association Building in Kent
Aug 13, Volunteers will hang and set up the Show
Aug 14, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday Artist Reception and Exhibition is open
Aug 14 through Sept 6, Thursdays - Saturdays 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm and Sundays 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, show days and hours. Gallery Sitting needed.
Sept 7 - Pickup Artwork LINK IN OUR BIO

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You may submit up to four (4) digital images of your artwork for the show—no later than midnight on Friday, July 19, 2026. Both 2D and 3D artwork may be submitted. All work must be personally created by the artist. Submission is free. Notification of acceptability and contracts will be sent on July 24, 2026. Gallery Sitting at least one shift is required. The Artwork will be judged by Elizabeth McDonald and Hacer (Gerardo Gomez-Martinez). Recognition Awards will be announced at the Opening on August 14th.SAA entry fee per Artwork of $25 for members and $35 for non-members Friday, July 19, 2025, midnight, deadline for artists to submit application with all images July 24, emails sent to artists indicating acceptance into the show July 31, midnight, deadline for artists to pay the fee via the August Light payment form August 11 and 12, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm, artists to deliver all their Artwork to the show at the Kent Art Association Building in Kent Aug 13, Volunteers will hang and set up the Show Aug 14, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday Artist Reception and Exhibition is open Aug 14 through Sept 6, Thursdays - Saturdays 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm and Sundays 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, show days and hours. Gallery Sitting needed. Sept 7 - Pickup Artwork LINK IN OUR BIO

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Sherman Artists Association 1st Annual Fundraiser at the White Silo Farm in Sherman, Ct. Wonderful turnout and support from the Community at large #funraiser #artcommunity #supportthearts

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Sherman Artists Association 1st Annual Fundraiser at the White Silo Farm in Sherman, Ct. Wonderful turnout and support from the Community at large #funraiser #artcommunity #supportthearts

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The Sherman Artists Association (SAA) will host a “Summer Evening for the Arts” at the White Silo Farm and Winery on July 11, 2026, from 6:30 - 9 pm. This Fundraiser for the Sherman Art Center will feature live music, food, drink, and live and silent auctions. This is our first fundraiser with the goal of establishing a permanent home for the visual arts in Sherman. To purchase tickets, go to ShermanArtists.org.How You Can Help:- Attend: Purchase your tickets $145- Invite: Your friends and neighbors to attend- Sponsor: Choose a sponsorship tier to enhance your support:- Donate to the Sherman Art Center Building Fund: If you’re not available to attend, donations are welcome. LINK IN OUR BIO

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