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Entry to the juried exhibition is open to all Silvermine School of Art students who have completed an instruction course or Art Camp since January of 2006. Media submitted ranges from painting, to drawing, ceramics, collage, digital imaging, jewelry, mixed media, photography, printmaking, sculpture and silversmithing. This year’s juror is Nicholas Halko, Professor of Art as well as the founder and coordinator of the Studio Arts/Graphic Design degree program at Gateway Community College in New Haven. With a Master of Fine Arts from the Hartford Art School/University of Hartford, Mr. Halko has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions primarily in the Connecticut and New York areas. He has had exhibitions at First Street Gallery in New York City, the Slater Memorial Museum in Norwich, Connecticut and at the Silvermine Galleries in New Canaan. His works are also included in both private collections and public collections in the U.S and abroad such as the Parson’s Center in Milford, CT, and the City of Leon in Nicaragua. The Silvermine School of Art is a community based non-profit organization that fosters, promotes, and encourages artistic and educational endeavors. Courses and workshops are available throughout the year and are designed for full and part-time students of all ages and levels, from beginners to professional artists. In addition to the adult program, the school features courses for junior and youth, Summer Art Camp, and classes for young children and parents to experience art together. Many of the faculty members of the School are Silvermine Guild Artist members, and former as well as current students have also been elected to membership to the Guild. For more information please call 203-966-9700 ext. 2 or visit the website at www.silvermineart.org. About Silvermine Guild Arts Center Silvermine Guild Arts Center is located in New Canaan and is one of the oldest artist communities in the United States. Its nationally renowned artist guild, award winning gallery and school of art offer more than twenty contemporary and historic exhibitions annually and a wide range of art courses and workshops on its five-acre campus. The center provides innovative arts education in Norwalk and Stamford schools and hosts a summer music series. Silvermine Guild Arts Center is a nonprofit organization Silvermine Guild Arts Center Mission Grounded in the belief that art is vital to the spirit, creativity and wholeness of human beings, the mission of Silvermine Guild Arts Center is to cultivate, promote and encourage growth through the arts; to showcase and serve artists; and to foster arts education and appreciation opportunities for the greater community. Silvermine Galleries are open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1pm to 5 p.m. For more information, call (203) 966-9700 or visit the website: www.silvermineart.org. © Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Broadway, film and TV actors join Marisa Tomei in Joanne Woodward-directed reading of “Golden Boy” - Aug 20, 2008 - 12:08:31 PM Exposure Gallery moves to new location - Aug 20, 2008 - 12:06:48 PM Free screenings for skin cancer offered at Norwalk Hospital - Aug 20, 2008 - 12:06:29 PM Westport Arts Center presents soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples - Aug 20, 2008 - 7:40:05 AM Joan Osborne returns with her music - Aug 20, 2008 - 12:10:23 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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