Sally Van Doren will give a poetry reading at 2 p.m. this Sunday, May 17, in conjunction with the exhibition “WRIT and WEFTED” at daphne:art, a gallery and advisory in Bantam.
The exhibit, which continues through June 7 by appointment, features paintings and drawings by Van Doren and woven wire sculptures Nancy Koenigsberg. There is also a gallery open house May 17 from 1-5 pm.
Email daphneadeeds@gmail.com to RSVP for the open house and/or poetry reading.
Sally Van Doren is widely recognized for her evocative work that often explores the intersection of language and visual expression. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear her work read aloud in a setting surrounded by the very art that inspires the “WRIT and WEFTED” exhibit. Learn more on her website.
Event Details:
- When: Sunday, May 17
- Open House: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Poetry Reading: Begins promptly at 2:00 PM
- Where: daphne:art Gallery & Advisory, 55 West Morris Road, Bantam, CT
daphne:art is a by-appointment gallery and advisory. Founded by art historian and veteran art museum curator Daphne Anderson Deeds, daphne:art offers contemporary and twentieth century art from throughout the US. The gallery is located in Daphne’s Litchfield Connecticut home, offering collectors a relaxed setting for learning about emerging and established artists.
daphne:art presents four exhibitions per year, each complemented by informal artist talks and interviews, thus providing a comfortable setting for collectors to learn about artists’ practices, motivations and influences. Daphne helps collectors understand how and why to build an art collection. Her advisory services also included artist estate planning, critical writing for catalogues and periodicals, and curatorial projects.