2024 Eli Whitney Barn Spring Show
Over 100 pieces of art have been submitted for HAL's second Barn Show. Come see the show!
Our judge of awards is Greg Shea. Since 1996, Greg has worked for the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven, CT, where he is the Senior Museum Preparator, and Mountmaker. He is a past President, and the current Curator of the Permanent Collection for the New Haven Paint & Clay Club. His award-winning work has been exhibited widely at museums and galleries throughout the U.S. Examples of his work can be seen online at www.gregsheacreations.com , and on Instagram @gregshea_artificer.
Receiving is Wednesday, May 29th between 11 am - 1 pm and 4 - 6 pm at the Barn. Pick up is Sunday, June 2nd between 4-6 pm.
Viewing Hours:
Thursday, May 30, 3-7pm
Friday, May 31, 1-7pm
Saturday, June 1, 1-7pm
Sunday, June 2, 12-4pm
Public Reception:
Saturday, June 1st 3-5pm; awards at 4pm
Music by Frank Lind. Frank is a solo singer guitarist playing Classic Rock from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Featuring music from Johnny Cash, Elvis, CCR, Mellencamp, Beatles and more.
A Special Student Exhibit is included this year for junior students from several local high schools. All student submissions will be juried for one of three $100 prizes by juror, Greg Shea. Prizes will be awarded at the Reception.
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Our judge of awards is Greg Shea. Since 1996, Greg has worked for the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven, CT, where he is the Senior Museum Preparator, and Mountmaker. He is a past President, and the current Curator of the Permanent Collection for the New Haven Paint & Clay Club. His award-winning work has been exhibited widely at museums and galleries throughout the U.S. Examples of his work can be seen online at www.gregsheacreations.com , and on Instagram @gregshea_artificer.
Receiving is Wednesday, May 29th between 11 am - 1 pm and 4 - 6 pm at the Barn. Pick up is Sunday, June 2nd between 4-6 pm.
Viewing Hours:
Thursday, May 30, 3-7pm
Friday, May 31, 1-7pm
Saturday, June 1, 1-7pm
Sunday, June 2, 12-4pm
Public Reception:
Saturday, June 1st 3-5pm; awards at 4pm
Music by Frank Lind. Frank is a solo singer guitarist playing Classic Rock from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Featuring music from Johnny Cash, Elvis, CCR, Mellencamp, Beatles and more.
A Special Student Exhibit is included this year for junior students from several local high schools. All student submissions will be juried for one of three $100 prizes by juror, Greg Shea. Prizes will be awarded at the Reception.
Sign up to Hang the Show
Sign up to Sit the Show
Sign up to Assist with the Reception
2023 Winter Exhibition
From November 2, 2023 - January 2, 2024, HAL’s Winter (formerly Silverbells) Art Exhibit opened at the Miller Library Senior Center. Seventy-five (75) paintings were displayed through the holiday season and during Hamden's Silver Bells celebration. Regional artist, Leila Daw, was exhibition judge. The following artists and paintings were recognized with awards. We thank the individuals and groups who made these prizes possible. Link to Exhibition List of Entries
2023 Winter Exhibition Winners
2023 Virtual Plein Air Exhibition
The HAL Board invited members and friends to send photos of up to THREE paintings done during the 2023 Plein Air season.
2023 Eli Whitney Barn Show
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July 27-30, 2023 was HAL's first exhibition in the beautiful setting of the Eli Whitney Barn. Over 60 local artists registered to show approximately 100 pieces of art, which included oils, acrylics, graphics, watercolors, pastels, collage, printmaking, fabric art, and 3D art. The public reception was July 29th and featured the music of Frank Lind. Frank Lind, is a solo singer acoustic guitar player from Hamden, playing locally and throughout Connecticut since 1991. For more information about Frank see https://www.trlind.com/.
A recent summary of the exhibition by Lucy Gellman of the Arts Council of Greater New Haven can be found HERE. |