November Art Exhibit: The Faces of Freedom – Photographs & Oral Histories of U.S. Military Veterans
Our November exhibit features The Faces of Freedom by Walter Schuppe. It is a collection of photographs and stories of U.S. military veterans. Walter began this project in July of 2019 to express gratitude to, and honor the sacrifices and service of U.S. military veterans and their families. The project uses black and white portraits and oral histories, as told by each veteran, to help connect a face with a personal story. Each story captures not only their recollections of their time in the service, but also their memories of their childhood, their life after the military and what it meant to each of them to be part of something bigger than themselves and to be in the service of others. You can learn about all 105 veterans that participated in this project at https://www.facesoffreedom.us/. If you are a veteran and would like to tell your story, or if you know a veteran that would like to participate in this project, you can contact Walter by email (walter11_22@yahoo.com) or phone (860-558-1072).
This powerful and moving exhibit will be on display for the month of November. We can’t think of a better way to recognize Veteran’s Day this month than to stop by our Gallery and see Walter’s work.
October Art Exhibit: Arthur Backstrom
Our October exhibit features the photography of Arthur Backstrom. Art is a photographer who was born and raised on Staten Island, the busiest port in the world. He is an ex-merchant seaman and the son of a merchant seaman. As an artist, he naturally gravitates towards ships and the sea. He has been a devoted photographer for the last 21 years, specializing in fine photos from film captured with manual cameras. His work has been featured at ArtSpace Hartford, Open Studio Hartford, 100 Pearl Street Gallery, and the Staten Island Museum Fence Show.
This exhibit will be on display October 3rd – October 31st.
An artist’s reception open to the public will be held on Saturday, October 28th from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served – all are invited to stop in!
Artist Reception: Arthur Backstrom
Saturday, October 28th ~ 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Patrons are invited to meet our October artist, Arthur Backstrom, at a closing reception for his photography exhibit. Art is a photographer who was born and raised on Staten Island, the busiest port in the world. He is an ex-merchant seaman and the son of a merchant seaman. As an artist, he naturally gravitates towards ships and the sea. He has been a devoted photographer for the last 21 years, specializing in fine photos from film captured with manual cameras. His work has been featured at ArtSpace Hartford, Open Studio Hartford, 100 Pearl Street Gallery, and the Staten Island Museum Fence Show.
This exhibit will be on display October 3rd – October 31st.
An artist’s reception open to the public will be held on Saturday, October 28th from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served – all are invited to stop in!
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity
for families with children of all ages
Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00
Wednesdays
November 1, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20, 27
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity
for families with children of all ages
Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00
Wednesdays
November 1, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20, 27
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity
for families with children of all ages
Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00
Wednesdays
November 1, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20, 27
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity
for families with children of all ages
Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00
Wednesdays
November 1, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20, 27
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity
for families with children of all ages
Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00
Wednesdays
November 1, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20, 27
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity
for families with children of all ages
Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00
Wednesdays
November 1, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20, 27
Art experiences designed to encourage creativity
for families with children of all ages
Drop in between 11:00 and 12:00
Wednesdays
November 1, 15, 22, 29
December 6, 13, 20, 27