Lions Peace Poster Contest

This week I had the privilege once again to be a judge for the Ridgefield Chapter of the Lions International Peace Poster contest, along with artist and writer Emelie Howard, and Paul Gervais, owner of the Paul Gervais Gallery and Building Blocks Art Supplies. Each year, Lions Clubs around the world proudly sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. This contest encourages young people worldwide to artistically express their visions of peace. The contest is open to children ages 11-13, and the young people created beautiful, inspiring posters based on the theme "The Power of Peace." For more information about the Lions Club and the Peace Poster contest please visit the Lions Club website.

The Gift of Art at Building Blocks Gallery

The Gift of Art opened at Building Blocks Art Supplies and Gallery on Sunday, November 23. The opening reception was well attended by artists, members of the Ridgefield Arts Council, and many other art lovers and friends. The show features 19 area artists, including me, my friends Tina Phillips, Robin Heit, and Amy Bock, and also Leo Ortiz, Janet Iffland, Michele RoFrano, Randy Carboni, Bobbi Eike Mullen, Michael Keropian, Janice Sweetwater, Daniel E. Kosh, Pam Ackley, Melody Best, Bill Moran, Annie Kosh, Mary Gates, Marie Lynch, and Tina Sturge. The show runs through December 28, 2008. Please stop by and view an interesting mix of work.

Ridgefield Art Openings, Sunday, September 7

There are two wonderful art openings this Sunday, September 7, right here in Ridgefield. The Enchanted Garden at 529 Ethan Allen Hwy (Rte 7) will host an exhibit of new work by Suzanne Benton called "Captivating History." The opening is Sunday at 3:00 pm. Suzanne is an internationally known artist and member of the Silvermine Guild of Artists in New Canaan. She has also contributed to local culture by participating in local arts events and continuing to show often in her hometown of Ridgefield.

Building Blocks Gallery at 49 Ethan Allen Hwy (Rte 7) will have an opening reception Sunday from 2:30 - 5:00 for Brendan Loughlin. Mr. Loughlin has been called "Connecticut's Modern Day Van Gogh" by Yankee Magazine. On Saturday, September 6, Mr. Loughlin will give a free art demonstration of his Pastac technique from 2-5, also at Building Blocks.

Both openings on Sunday are on Rte 7 very close to each other. Support local artists and arts organizations and visit them both!