New Britain Artists Co-op having open studios and art opening Thursday

New Britain Artists Cooperative
66 West Main St., New Britain
Open Studios and Iconic Compositions: Mixed Media Works by Harriet Cianci
Opening reception for Iconic Compositions: Thurs., Aug. 5, 4:30—7 p.m.
Open studios: Thurs., Aug. 5, 5—9 p.m.

Press release

The New Britain Artists Co-op is having a gallery Opening and Open studios night at the Downtown Gallery that occupies the first floor of our building. The opening will be for Iconic Composaitions, Harriet Cianci's show of mixed media work: mixed media icons consisting of hand-painted clay tiles, varieties of glass, mirror, metal and glass beads, antique and contemporary jewelry pieces, pictures, and different religious icons.

Art Party Saturday night at New Britain Artists Cooperative

New Britain Artists Cooperative
66 West Main St., New Britain
SUPER THIEF presents: HIRE EDUCATION @ The New Britain Artists' Cooperative
Sat., Oct. 17, 2009, 7—11 p.m.

Press release

IT'S YET ANOTHER ART SHOW/ PARTY! THERE WILL BE DRINKS, FOOD, MUSIC, AND OF COURSE THE ART. IT WILL BE A FUN TIME. This Saturday night, Oct. 17, from 7—11 p.m. at the New Britain Artists Cooperative.

NEW BRITAIN ARTISTS' COOPERATIVE:

At the newly formed artist cooperative in New Britain, there is an eclectic group of young artists gathering. From painters to sculptors to video artists, the up-and-comers of the Hartford area are displaying their work. The New Britain Artists' Cooperative has been kind enough to host a series of Do-It-Yourself art show/parties-a chance for the young artists to display their work in an art scene that isn't very accepting of new artists.

In Connecticut, it's all about who you know and what connections you have. In order to get a show at any of the "prestigious" institutions in the Hartford or New Haven area, it comes down to one's connections. The New Britain Artists' Cooperative, along with Steve Rand, have taken it upon themselves to help these artists display their work and create a reason for them to continue working. In the vein of Warhol-esque factory parties, these shows become a venue for people to see cutting-edge art/music and have some fun at the same time-breaking down the associated pretentious stereotypes that are conjured up when one thinks of the art world. This is a declaration against the system. This is a rebirth. This is a testament by true artists.

SUPER THIEF:

SUPER THIEF cannot really be summed up as one thing.

The group grew out of the passions of 2 friends, Christopher Scottie Lee and Brian Hadsell, and then branched off into a network of friends.

SUPER THIEF is music production that encompasses making fun, danceable, edgy beats and hosting big or small parties.

ST is also a beacon for local artists to which they congregate and talk ideas, concepts, collaborations, creating new work, critiques and reviews of museums, galleries, shows and just the creative process. We are a bi-monthly arts and cultures magazine and e-zine trying to keep up with the current of creative energy.

We are also a brand, a fashion line for fresh designs for the casual and creative lifestyle.

As an organization, we look to promote and sponsor individuals, collectives, other groups and events that share the same passion for the arts and cultures of the untapped and raw energy of the emerging arts community of this region, especially in the college demographic.

If you want to be a part of this and help it grow please contact us immediately.

Everything we do is out of pure goodness and fun. We want to create and thrive on positive energy. We're about helping you as you help us. It's a team effort. We only succeed if we work together.

SUPER THIEF is about to blow up and get HUGE...BE A PART OF THAT AMAZING EXPLOSION and join us in this movement.

Continue doing what you do, but let's raise the bar and do it big...BIGGER with SUPER THIEF! UP HI!

Saturday night show and party at New Britain Artists Cooperative

New Britain Artists Cooperative
66 West Main St., New Britain
Summer Art Series #2
Opening reception: Sat., Aug. 29, 7-11 p.m.

Press release

This show will be the second and final installation in the SUMMER ART SERIES. (Not for us throwing them, just for summer) It is going to be a small works show featuring the up-and-coming artists of the Greater Hartford Area. We will be also throwing an Open-Mic situation with a few set acts. This includes Petite Mal and Split Frontier.

So come and enjoy the music, food, drinks, and of course the art.

7-11 p.m. is the official time for the big shots, but we will be partying until we can't anymore. We have also combined with the girls down the hall (Abby Jensen). They will also be featuring artists from Central Connecticut State University, as well as their own work. The rest of the studios will be displaying their work on the walls of the remaining floors: 3-5.

We will definitely have returning artists and more new artists!

"As an artist you're looking for universal triggers. You want it both ways. You want it to have an immediate impact, and you want it to have deep meanings as well. I'm striving for both. But I hate it when people write things that sound like they've swallowed a fucking dictionary."- Damien Hirst

NEW BRITAIN ARTIST COOPERATIVE:

At the newly formed artist cooperative in New Britain, there is an eclectic group of young artists gathering. From painters to sculptors to video artists, the up-and-comers of the Hartford area are displaying their work. The New Britain Artist Cooperative has been kind enough to host a series of Do-It-Yourself art show/parties-a chance for the young artists to display their work in an art scene that isn't very accepting of new artists.

In Connecticut, it's all about who you know and what connections you have. In order to get a show at any of the "prestigious" institutions in the Hartford or New Haven area, it comes down to one's connections. The New Britain Artist Cooperative, along with Steve Rand, have taken it upon themselves to help these artists display their work and create a reason for them to continue working. In the vein of Warholesque factory parties, these shows become a venue for people to see cutting-edge art/music and have some fun at the same time-breaking down the associated pretentious stereotypes that are conjured up when one thinks of the art world. This is a declaration against the system. This is a rebirth. This is a testament by true artists.

These shows will be happening every two months. The next one is set to occur on August 29th, Saturday 7-11 p.m. as the conclusion of the Summer Art Series.