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Litchfield Arts Council Unveils “Joan of Art” at 2026 Scarecrows in the Meadow
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Read more: Litchfield Arts Council Unveils “Joan of Art” at 2026 Scarecrows in the MeadowThe Litchfield Arts Council is participating in the 7th Annual Scarecrows in the Meadow, presented by the Litchfield Historical Society in the Tapping Reeve Meadow behind the Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School museums. This year, our display features Joan of Art, designated as the patron saint of the Arts Council. Clad in armor and equipped…
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Leading with Passion and Purpose: Litchfield Arts Council Chair Kerry Burns
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Read more: Leading with Passion and Purpose: Litchfield Arts Council Chair Kerry BurnsKerry Burns with Jethro The Litchfield Arts Council is thrilled to welcome Kerry Burns into her leadership role as Chair/President following the departure this summer of Co-Chair Robert Kwalick. Kerry has served on the Arts Council for roughly three years, most recently as Co-Chair with Robert, bringing a balance of analytical skill, creative vision, and dedication to…
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Sing Through It: Lifting Spirits and Rising Above the Noise with Thomasina Levy and Victoria Christgau
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Read more: Sing Through It: Lifting Spirits and Rising Above the Noise with Thomasina Levy and Victoria ChristgauMusic has a unique power to heal, bring communities together, and foster peace during challenging times. On Sunday, October 18, the Connecticut Center for Nonviolence presents a special community gathering at Trinity Episcopal Church in Torrington: “Sing Through It — to lift your spirits and rise above the noise”. The fternoon of community and song features two…
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Celebrate Arts, Books, and Community: MUGS Grand Reopening Weekend!
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Read more: Celebrate Arts, Books, and Community: MUGS Grand Reopening Weekend!The Litchfield Arts Council is delighted to welcome back a vibrant Litchfield cultural gathering spot! MUGS (Home for Curious Minds) is hosting a Grand Reopening Weekend, featuring events celebrating local art, literature, and community connection. Whether you’re an art lover, a bookworm, or a local business owner, MUGS, which stands for My Unique Gathering Spot, is stepping into…
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October Gallery Highlights: Mia Eriksson at Alofft & ‘Second Cutting’ at Friday Arts
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Read more: October Gallery Highlights: Mia Eriksson at Alofft & ‘Second Cutting’ at Friday ArtsAs autumn peaks in Northwest Connecticut, Litchfield’s visual arts scene is offering two compelling reasons to engage with contemporary fine art: An opening reception for Mia Eriksson’s abstract paintings in Litchfield center and an insightful artists’ talk inside the Bantam Arts Factory. Mia Eriksson: Holding the Line at Alofft Gallery Alofft Gallery presents Holding the Line, a solo…
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The Culturally Curious Art Lecture Fall Series Returns to Litchfield Community Center
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Read more: The Culturally Curious Art Lecture Fall Series Returns to Litchfield Community CenterThis autumn, art historian Jane Oneail’s Culturally Curious Art Lecture Fall Series brings engaging, deep-dive art history topics to the Litchfield Community Center. Whether you are a seasoned art enthusiast or simply looking to broaden your creative horizons, these lectures offer an accessible and rich exploration into pivotal movements, artistic techniques, and grand landscapes. Upcoming Fall…
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Thomasina Levy & Sarah Swersey Live at Oliver Wolcott Library
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Read more: Thomasina Levy & Sarah Swersey Live at Oliver Wolcott LibraryThe Oliver Wolcott Library is hosting a special live concert featuring mountain dulcimer virtuoso (and Litchfield Arts Council Treasurer) Thomasina Levy and flutist extraordinaire Sarah Swersey. Together, they will perform selections from Parallel Universe, Levy’s award-winning album co-produced with GRAMMY-winning cellist David Darling. The performance spans an evocative landscape of New Age, Celtic, folk, Native American, and classical influences.…
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Celebrating Local Canvas & Culture: Plein Air Litchfield 2026
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Read more: Celebrating Local Canvas & Culture: Plein Air Litchfield 2026Above: “Bantam’s Burning Bush” by John Eiseman, winner of the Best Wild Spaces award in the 2025 Plein Air Litchfield. Plein Air Litchfield 2026 (September 12–20) will bring more than 30 nationally acclaimed landscape painters to paint live (en plein air) in our town and region. Here’s what’s happening. 🖌️ Festival Highlights: September 12–20, 2026 1.…
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𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭: ‘… 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐭
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Read more: 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭: ‘… 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐭There’s something transporting about slowing down to watch an artist capture light, shadows, and local life on canvas. This month, Plein Air Litchfield is bringing a touch of 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙧𝙩 (on a Saturday) to our backyards—and you’re invited to be part of the picture! Highlight Event: 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐧𝐢𝐜…