Faculty At New Canaan's Silvermine Arts Center Puts Work On Display

NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The Silvermine Arts Center recently announced its selection as Moffly Media Best of the Gold Coast Award for Best Art Classes for the fourth year in a row and Best Art Gallery for the fifth year.

The faculty of the Silvermine Arts Center wil display its work from Aug. 20 through Sept. 5. Photo Credit: *Provided*

An example of the work that will be on display. Photo Credit: *Provided*

Robert Berczuk

08/06/2015 5:00 a.m.

Silvermine’s distinguished faculty members are the reason for Silvermine’s Best Art Classes Award, and their annual exhibition, which opens Aug. 20, showcases their best work, according to a press release. Every style and discipline will be on display in Sara Victoria Hall. The free opening reception will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. The exhibition continues through Sept. 5.

Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call (203)-966-9700, ext. 20 or visit the website.

The School of Art, founded in 1924, consistently has drawn faculty members who are known locally, regionally and nationally for mastery of their arts, according to a press release. The current faculty, many of whom are Silvermine Guild members, teach a wide array of approaches to painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, sculpture, mixed media and printmaking. Master craftsman in jewelry, silversmithing and metalwork round out the offerings, and a new woodworking center will open in the fall.

Registration for the fall semester begins Aug. 12. Visit www.silvermineart.org for more information.

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