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Past Exhibit:
April 30 - May 31, 2019 "Unknown: 1942-1945" Thomas J. Dodd Center University of Connecticut This exhibit explores historical perspectives and empathy of this time period. Artist reception and exhibit opening is Tuesday, April 30, 3:30-5pm. RSVP to Shaun using the contact form. Light refreshments provided. Past Exhibit
May 2018 Exhibit at Temple Bnai Israel in Willimantic, CT Sponsored by the Hochberg Holocaust and Human Rights Committee April 27 - end of May 2018; regular temple hours and by appointment on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings Contact Marlene at [email protected]. As part of a collaboration with Mansfield Middle School’s recent performances of the play, I Never Saw Another Butterfly, Shaun painted many Holocaust-inspired works to view onstage and in the halls leading to the school auditorium. We are honored and proud to be able to showcase them in the Flanzer Auditorium of Temple Bnai Israel and hope that you will be able to experience them while they are on loan. Artist's Reception: Tuesday, May 8, 7-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be offered. Shaun will share his research and creative process and how it relates to the poignant art and writing by the children of Terezin at this special artist’s reception. Past Event:
EO Smith Panther Paint Night Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 6:30-8pm Fitch House, Mansfield CT |
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Past events: Thursday, May 26, 2016 Operation Art Rescue at the Silver Circle Art Center 6-9pm Putnam, CT Thursday, June 9, 2016 Art Lab Series V: Summer Watercolors 750 Main in Willimantic, CT; 4-7pm, light appetizers available; see button to buy tickets above. Join us for an evening watercolor, dinner and drinks. Instructor Shaun Rock, is going to do a summer-themed watercolor, ready to mat and frame. As always, no experience is necessary. We welcome new folks ready to explore their hidden artistic side as well as experienced Art Labbers since we provide one-on-one instruction and differentiate the project. For this Artlab guests are welcome to bring their own beverages. Cafemantic will provide a station of assorted cured meats, crackers, marinated vegetables and cheeses. Thursday, February 11, 2016, 6 - 9 pm - Art Lab Session 4. Join us for a fun evening where you can design and create a special "thinking of you box" for a significant person in your life. Mixing origami, calligraphy and watercolors, you will create a unique thought box that can be given to a special person. You can buy tickets by clicking on the button on the left. Email Shaun if you have any questions. Hope to see you there! Past Show: South County Art Association Invitational Show Opening, Thursday, January 14, 2016, 7pm See photos in slideshow at top left on this page. |
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Past events:
Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 / 6-9PM 750 Main Street / Willimantic Guests joined us for a festive evening of yuletide card-making. Each participant created holiday or any day folded greeting cards by exploring media of watercolor, colored pencils, and calligraphy. All supplies provided. Shaun showed participants how to make winter tree scenes on the first card; the second card was open to creativity, and we had snowmen, sleds on hills, and holiday gifts. Pictures to follow! Look for Shaun's painting from his Brake and Paint Series in Sunday, Nov. 22 Hartford Courant. Art Lab Series II on October 15 was a fun event. We had 15 participants who painted lovely fall trees, barns, and picket fences. With some repeat participants, Shaun differentiated the lesson to include some challenge for those up to it. The food was delicious. See pictures at top left. Art Lab at 750 Main on September 17 was a huge success! We had 21 participants who painted beautiful fall leaf watercolors. The food was delicious as well, courtesy of Cafemantic. See pictures above left. The next Art Lab event is posted above. Come join us! "Treehouses Rock and Sundries" Exhibit Closed Now Friday, July, 10, 2015 6 - 8 pm at Middle Ground Cafe during Arts on Main in Stafford Springs, CT See slideshow on the left side of this page. July 10, 2015 - August 13, 2015 "Treehouses Rock and Sundries": Whimsical Treehouse Drawings shown at Middle Ground Cafe, Stafford Springs, CT May 2015 - July 2015 Paintings shown at Maple and Main Gallery, Chester CT; see photos at left Friday, May 1, 2015, 5-7 pm - Art Opening at Silver Circle Art Center and Gallery in Putnam, CT. Free to the public. Come and enjoy the festivities in Putnam at the First Friday event. See pictures and link above. April 2015 - July 2015 Paintings available for sale at Cafemantic Restaurant in Willimantic, CT. These are three larger paintings currently shown on the walls of the restaurant. Stay tuned for more news at this location! Saturday, April 4, 2015 Grand Opening of Milrick Lawn and Garden at 89 Flanders Road in Coventry. Shaun is showing seven paintings, oils and watercolors, and all are for sale! See photos above and to the left of this text. March 24, 2015 Painting class with watercolors at the Altnaveigh Inn and Restaurant in Storrs, CT. Attended by fifteen participants. See pictures at the bottom of this page. March 5, 2015 Art opening for Matunuck Art show at the Altnaveigh Inn and Restaurant in Storrs, CT. Paintings for viewing and for sale. Juried art show in Rhode Island, Spring 2015 Ongoing art exhibits and openings, Silver Circle Gallery, Putnam, CT Sculpture Garden, Mansfield Middle School, Mansfield, CT |