Sherman Artists Association

Plein Air Painting Series
2025-06-07 00:00 - 2025-08-19 23:59 UTC
Plus Art Associations around Candlewood Lake are sponsoring a Plein Air Painting Series Begins June 7and through the Summer Months

The Candlewood League of Artists/Candlewood Arts Fund of greaterNew Fairfield, the artists at Gallery25 in New Milford, the ShermanAssociation of Artists, and the Richter Association for the Arts in Danburyhave put together a series of outdoor art sessions.

This “Summer Plein Air Art Series” begins on Saturday, June 7 with a“how to” instructive art demonstration by professional painter DianeDubreuil.

From 1-3pm at the New Fairfield Library, Diane will recommendhandy (and lightweight) art supplies for use outdoors. She will also shareher award-winning techniques for capturing a scene in a limited time frame.

Then every other Tuesday morning, beginning June 17 and goingthrough August 19, you and other adventurous artists can meet from 9:30-12:30pm with your portable easels, sketch pads or canvases, stools, sunhats, water, sunscreen, (maybe bug spray?!) … and paint or draw until thelight changes or it’s time for lunch!Here are the dates and locations for the summer sessions:–June 17 at Hubble House and the Parsonage in New Fairfield-July 8 at Tarrywile Park and Mansion in Danbury-July 22 at Harrybrooke Park in New Milford-August 5 at Deer Pond Farm Audubon Sanctuary in Sherman-August 19 at Squantz Pond State Park in New FairfieldRain dates are the following Wednesdays, same time and location.The series will culminate in an Art Show of the participants’ outdoorwork at the Richter House in Danbury on Saturday, September 6 from 3-6pm.

August Light: A Sherman Artists Exhibition
2025-08-08 11:00 - 2025-08-30 17:00 | KENT ART ASSOCIATION, 21 S Main Street, Kent, 06757, United States
Sherman Artists “August Light 2025” @ the Kent Art Association in Kent, CT

August 8 – 30, 2025

Opening Reception August 8, 2025 6-8pm

The Sherman Artists Association is hosting a show “August Light 2025” in the Kent Art Association Building, 21 S. Main St, Kent, Connecticut August 8 – 30, 2025. Forty artists and over 130 paintings, photographs, mixed media, fused glass and sculpture have been accepted into this juried show. Awards for the best in each category will be announced at the opening reception on Friday, August 8, from 6 – 8 pm and the show is open from August 8 – 30, 2025. Open hours are: Thursday – Saturday 1 – 5pm, Sunday 12 – 4pm. For more information visit: shermanartists.org.

The artists have created a feast of landscapes, portraits and abstracts of life, whimsy and beauty. The judge is Kim Zarney, an illustrator, graphic designer, and advertising agency creative director with a Fine Arts degree in Painting and Printmaking. For the past fifteen years, he has pursued a fine arts career focusing on monochromatic works on paper. Inspired by elements of the natural world, Zarney’s work has been seen in over 70 national and regional juried art exhibitions and is included in numerous public and private collections.

The artists, both established and new, are from Dutchess County, New York, and Fairfield and Litchfield Counties in Connecticut. Participating artists include: Terry Ariano, Alibaba Awrang, Bethe Bogues, Donna Castelluccio, Greg Chadwick, Phyllis Chadwick, John Clery, Carolyn Cohen, Jeff Ginsburg, Karen Golden, Tony Gomez, Ted Hollander, Linda Hubbard, Bonnie Johnson, Aurora Kilai, Dave King, Ely Knowles, Blake Kotenbrink, Herb Kroeger, Charlene Leichter, Beth Levine, Kenny Litwack, Susan Locke, Mary Jane Magoon, Christina Maschke, Linda McMillan, Doreen O’Connor, Laura Paradiso, Linda Parsloe, Terry Pasquale, Kathy Peck, Deborah Rose, Liz Rosiello, Virginia Schaffer, Jaime Seymour, Lynn Slonaker, Barbara Soares, Jim Stasiak, Muriel Stockdale, and Todd Umbarger.

The Sherman Artists Association is the center for incredible artists and we are delighted to sponsor this event. To learn more about our events and our artists, visit our Facebook page: ShermanArtists

Mary Jane Magoon Boots Made for Walking Watercolor 14 x 32

Linda McMillan Hope is The thing with feathers Earthenware 11 x 8 x 6

Kathy Peck Sunrise / Sunset Fused Glass 10 x 17

Karen Golden Distressed Photograph 20 x 16

Bonnie Johnson Approaching Dusk Oil on Canvas 24 x 30

BarbaraSoares Love – Photograph – 18 x 22

Aurora Kilai Vitality Abstract fluid acrylic art on canvas 12×16

Alibaba Awrang – Farewell, 2025 Calligraphy 22 x 18

Great Hollow Art Show Invitational 2025
2025-08-29 11:00 - 2025-10-08 17:00 | The Sherman Library, 1 Sherman Ctr, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
“Great Hollow Art Show Invitational 2025” @ Sherman Library

August 29 – October 8, 2025

Artist Reception – Friday August 29, 2025, 6 – 8pm

The Sherman Library

1 Sherman Center

PO Box 40

Sherman, Ct 06784

860-354-2455

www.ShermanLibrary.org

Open Tues, Wed & Friday 11 – 6, Thursday 11-7, Sat 10-4.

The Sherman Library is pleased to announce a group show featuring artists from the Eighth Annual Great Hollow Juried Painting and Photography Show 2025. The winners, honorable mentions, and committee members have been invited to participate and share their love of nature while celebrating the Great Hollow Nature Preserve through their depictions of wildlife and the beauty of the seasons. The Great Hollow Art Show 2025 was held last May and raised $1600 for the Great Hollow Nature Preserve. The artist reception will be held at the library on Friday August 29, 6– 8pm. The exhibit will be on display at the Sherman Library from August 29 – October 8, 2025 both at the Library and on their website, www.ShermanLibrary.org.

The featured artists, using their paint brushes or cameras, have captured the beauty of the seasons, the rural landscape, the tenderness of mama bears, the song 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: Bethe Bogues, Christy Bonaiuto, John Charles, Phyllis Chadwick, John Clery, Carolyn Cohen, Karen Golden, Linda Hubbard, Jeff Ginsburg, Dave King, Ely Knowles, Susan Locke, Mary Jane Magoon, Christina Maschke, Elizabeth Medeiros, Suzi Mitchell, Doreen O’Connor, Masumi O’Donnell, Deborah Rose, Gary Stanford, Don Turner, and Stephanie Wozniak

For more information on the photographers club, visit Facebook – Great Hollow Photographers Club: www.facebook.com/GHPClub. For questions, please email: ghphotoc@gmail.com

For more information about the featured art show and the Sherman Library, visit: www.shermanlibrary.org

Elizabeth Medeiros – Autumn Reflections, Oil on Canvas, 12 x 16

Don Turner – Swamp Sparrow, Photograph, 10 x 8

Ely Knowles – Mama Bear, Acrylic on Canvas, 12 x 16

Susan Locke – Foraging Squirrel, Photograph, 14 x 11

Bethe Bogues – Bunny Hop, Oil, 14 x 20

Phyllis Chadwick – Great Hollow Barn, Digitally Augmented Photograph, 20 x 16

Dave King – Pastoral Summer Sunset, Photograph, 20 x 30

Sherman Artists 5th Annual Farm Day
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Happy Acres Farm, 2 Taber Rd, Sherman, CT, 06784, United States
Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Farm Day at Happy Acres Farm, Sherman, Conn. The Sherman Artists Association (SAA) is delighted to be participating again this year celebrating art, community and rural charm. We will be offering farm-themed artworks depicting Happy Acres, farm life, countryside scenes, and similar genres. Some art is for sale and some will be raffled to lucky winners. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 10 for $40. The raffle is a fundraiser for the Sherman Artists Association. The event is at Happy Acres Farm, Saturday, October 4, 2025, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Rain date Oct 5) For more information visit: shermanartists.org.

In addition to artwork by members of the Sherman Artist Association, there will be artwork from The Sherman School. SAA is partnering with the school to display artwork from kindergarten to 3rd grade. Come admire the nature and fall artwork by our talented budding artists. Note: this artwork is for display only.

Happy Acres Farm is celebrating its 5th Annual Farm Day. There will be music, food, pumpkins for sale, animal exhibits, hay rides, farm equipment and more! There is something for everyone so come join us for a fun-filled day.

Sherman is the center for incredible artists and the Sherman Artists Association is delighted to participate in Farm Day. Our mission is dedicated to providing a forum for local artists and to enrich the Sherman community’s cultural life through visual arts. Learn more about the artists, the Sherman Artists Association and this event online at ShermanArtists.org or email shermanartists@gmail.com

Terry Pasquale – Sunflower Tote Bag Acrylic on Canvas 16 x 14

ony Gomez – Mare and Colt Photograph 24 x 18

Cindy O’Connor – My Friends Photograph 11 x 8

Sherman Artists 5th Annual Open Studios
2025-12-06 10:00 - 2025-12-07 16:00
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All around Sherman, CT

Save the date! Over 30 local artists will be showing and selling their work at home studios, galleries, and pop-up locations throughout Sherman, CT.

Find one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts

Holiday treats + free raffles

Live artist demos

Special sale of artist-created holiday ornaments — proceeds benefit Sherman Artists Association (SAA)!

RAFFLE DETAILS:Receive 2 free raffle tickets at Artist’s Home/Gallery Studios and 1 free ticket at all other participating locations.View all 10 raffle items at ShermanArtists.org.Raffle selection & ticket drop-off at Sherman Town Hall.

Locations include:– Home & gallery studios– Sherman Jewish Community Center– The Loft– Sherman Senior Center– Sherman Town Hall (raffle drop-off location)

Follow the yellow signs around town and explore a creative holiday weekend with friends and family.

Support local artists and give the gift of art this season!We look forward to seeing you!

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors

Thank you to our Silver Sponsor
