'The Five Senses of Women'
featured at Putnam gallery
PUTNAM — An Art Exhibit and Opening Reception featuring the works of five local artists - Lisa Andrews, Kathy Guertin, Carolyn Nadeau, Laura Moorehead, and Karen Reid - is being be held at The Corridor Gallery in the Putnam Municipal Complex.
The show, titled “The Five Senses of Women,” will be running until Sept. 30.
The Opening Reception is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 with free refreshments and a chance to speak with the artists. It is sponsored by the Putnam Arts Council, is free and open to the public. For hours and more information please visit PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com.
Visitors will see a variety of mediums and techniques including a special Plexiglas box with five sides dedicated to a woman’s senses - tastes, sight, touch, smell, and sound. From oils to watercolors to ink, each piece in the show is the artist’s interpretation of the inspirations and senses that surround her.
Lisa Andrews is a lifelong professional visual artist and arts educator. She is a graduate of The Art Institute of Boston in Fine Arts and Design and has attended Eastern Connecticut State University, pursuing a degree and certification in education. Currently she is an Early Childhood Program Coordinator, and Expressive Arts Facilitator, and a mentor for new mothers through the Hand in Hand program at TEEG.
Kathy Moore Guertin has an associate’s degree from QVCC in fine arts. She has been a full time graphic artist for 30+ years, 20+ of those here in Putnam at Chase Graphics. However, her real passion is to get her hands messy with any kind of paint and drawing mediums.
Carolyn Nadeau is an artist, graphic designer, and accomplished horseman. She has a bachelor’s in fine arts and graphic design from Rhode Island College and worked as a graphic designer until she retired in 2020. Her choice of medium is graphite and pencil drawing, watercolor and ink. Carolyn said she welcomes you to join her on this emotional journey of discovering the beauty and energy of horses through her art.
Laura Moorehead worked as a graphic designer for many years and had her own business, Angell House Design, for over 25 years. Along with travel and gardening, she fills her retirement days with as much art as time will allow - painting, pottery, sewing, weaving, and whatever other fun activity life presents her with.
Karen Reid is a teacher and mentor to this group of women. She has an extensive background in fine arts, with a robust education from several prestigious institutions. Her studies have encompassed various forms of fine art, including drawing, painting, ceramics, and monoprint. Currently, Karen is focused on drawing and painting, using mediums such as oil paint, watercolor, wax, and charcoal. Her studio is in Oxford, Mass.
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caption: Landscape by Lisa Andrews
A Different Point of View
Rotary Park
Sheep painting by Elaine Turner
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WOODSTOCK — The Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut (P/Arts) board announced an agreement with The Woodstock Academy Foundation, Inc. to secure the future of its mission by transferring its endowment to a restricted fund at Loos Center for the Arts. This fund will uphold the original mission of Opera New England/Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut by providing professional arts events and educational programs at affordable prices to people of all ages. These events will continue to be presented free of charge to school-aged children.
Established in 1974 as Opera New England, P/Arts has a long history of enriching the cultural fabric of northeastern Connecticut. Since The Woodstock Academy took ownership of the facility now known as Loos Center for the Arts in 2017, P/Arts has built a strong partnership with Loos Center and its dedicated staff. This collaboration has enhanced community arts programming, especially for children. Over the past seven years, Loos Center has been crucial in supporting P/Arts’ initiatives by handling logistics such as artist booking, marketing, and ticketing.
Melissa Zahansky, Board chair of Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut, thanked its countless donors and said: “As we embark on this exciting new chapter, the transfer of our program will ensure its longevity, allowing us to continue inspiring and enriching our community for generations to come. Your support means the world to us, and together, we will keep the arts alive and thriving.”
While P/Arts board members will continue to assist with the fund, the support of The Woodstock Academy Foundation will enable the fund to grow beyond P/Arts’ sole capabilities. This growth will ensure that arts programming in the northeast Connecticut region will continue to thrive in the future.
Eric Davidson, executive director of Loos Center for the Arts, said: “Through this endeavor, we’re delighted to strengthen the future of the Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut mission and expand the top-notch arts offerings available within our region.”
Stay tuned for announcements from Loos Center for the Arts regarding the fund’s first public fund-raiser in September 2024.
This event will feature the first public opera at the venue since Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut presented “Madame Butterfly” in 2014.
Supporters of the Opera New England/Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut mission are encouraged to contribute to this newly developed fund. For additional information, visit theloos.org/giving/paf.
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