Other openings Thursday, Feb. 7

Small Space Gallery
70 Audubon St., New Haven, (203) 772-2788
Full Spectrum
Feb. 8—Mar. 21, 2008
Opening Reception: Thurs., Feb. 7, 5—7 p.m.

Press release

The Arts Council of Greater New Haven presents Full Spectrum at the Small Space Gallery at 70 Audubon Street, 2nd floor. The exhibit takes place from Feb. 8 to Mar. 21 at the Arts Council's offices, with a reception on Thursday, Feb. 7, 5—7 p.m. A snow date is scheduled for Fri., Feb. 8. The public is invited to attend. Regular gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Artists for this show, all showcasing their work for the first time, are participants of the CT Department of Developmental Services, Division of Autism Spectrum Services. This program is providing services to adults with autism spectrum disorders who do not also have mental retardation. The program is working with approximately 28 individuals who reside in the Greater New Haven area. The mission of the project is to help these individuals to lead independent and self-sufficient lives. Participating artists include: Richard Bildstein, Ethel Bonie, Brendan Cunningham, Vance May, Jeffrey Tell and Kimberly Tucker.

Atticus Book Store-Café
1082 Chapel St., New Haven, (203) 776-4040
Susan Clinard: Wall Sculptures
Jan. 17—Feb. 19, 2008
Artist Reception: Thurs., Feb. 7, 5:30—7 p.m.

Press release

Sculptor Susan Clinard, profiled as part of Connecticut Art Scene's 2007 City-Wide Open Studios coverage, will have an artist reception tomorrow for her show of wall sculptures at Atticus Book Store-Café in New Haven.

20% of proceeds will be donated to IRIS Integrated Refugee and Immigration Services. IRIS is a not-for-profit refugee resettlement agency. IRIS helps refugees and other displaced people establish new lives, regain hope, and contribute to the vitality of Connecticut's communities.

Music by the All-Terrainians, a klezmer/Balkan/samba/Dixieland Consortium, will be performed in concert with the reception.