Saturday opening for "Beyond the Gate," surrealist-influenced ArtSpace Hartford show

ArtSpace Hartford
555 Asylum Ave., Hartford, 06103, (860) 548-9975
Beyond the Gate
Through Mar. 31, 2012.
Opening reception: Sat., Mar. 24, 6—8 p.m.
Artist Talk: "Weeds as Food and Medicine": Sun., Aug. 21, 1—2 p.m.

Press release

This invitational group show will feature a group of fine artists from Connecticut selected by Curator and participating artist Clinton Deckert. This exhibition will provide a mysterious visual journey into an imaginary world that lays just Beyond the Gate.

The participating artists are: Jordan Deschene (Web), Silas Finch (Web), Stanwyck Cromwell (Web), Joshua Smith (Web), James DeMaio and Clinton Deckert.

The selection procedure involved choosing a group of artists whose artwork has a unique quality that explores abstract thoughts and dreamlike imagery. These artists have honed their craft into their own signature styles and their combined forces of unusual aesthetics create a must-see show. A reception to meet the artists will be held Sat., Mar. 24 from 6—8 p.m.

Paris in Plantsville opening Saturday night

Paris in Plantsville
15 West Main St., Plantsville, (860) 426-1149
House Call: A Resident Artist Show
May 22—June 30, 2010.
Opening reception: Sat., May 22, 7—11 p.m.

Press release

Paris in Plantsville Art Gallery and Studio will be hosting the first show displaying solely the resident artists from Paris In Plantsville. The reception is on May 22, from 7—11 p.m. The show will run through all of June. We will be holding a symposium during the exhibition reception to explain our artwork as well as inform people about the Salvador Dali etchings.


Paris in Plantsville Gallery and Studio is an emerging arts space located in the village of Plantsville in the suburbs of Southington, Connecticut.

We aim to promote the arts in all forms, in the village, the town, the state, and eventually nationally and globally.

We are six friends; five of us are alumni of the University of Hartford-Hartford Art School, and the other, is an alumni of the University of Connecticut BFA program. Our passion and belief in the positivity and energy of the arts has brought us together at Paris in Plantsville, where we are all resident artists continuing our craft.

A wide variety of new art ranging from paintings to media art and conceptual works by:

• Sean Michanczyk

• Jordan Deschene

• Andy Morrow

• Steve Rand

• Andre Rochester

• Joe Bun Keo