Raise the Flag Fundraiser 3 Weeks to raise $3,000 to refurbish the 73-year old flagpole to its’ original splendor! On July 4th, 1951 Silvermine President John Vassos gifted a flagpole to the Silvermine Guild of Artists. At the dedication the Silvermine Community gathered to honor the first hoisting of the American flag. The flagpole bears a plaque that reads: “It is under free democratic principles that creative effort can best express itself. As a symbol of these ideals, this flag mast is presented to the Silvermine Guild of Artists – John Vassos.” Years of harsh New England weather have left the flagpole rusted and battered. Please help us RAISE THE FLAG once more by making a donation so we may proudly fly the flag once again. https://lnkd.in/eHFq8v6K
Silvermine Arts Center
Retail Art Supplies
New Canaan, CT 1,748 followers
The preeminent learning destination for visual arts in Fairfield County, CT since 1922.
About us
Grounded in the belief that art is vital to the spirit, creativity and wholeness of human beings, the mission of Silvermine Arts Center is to cultivate, promote and encourage growth through the arts and to provide arts education and appreciation opportunities for the greater community. For nearly a century, Silvermine has provided art experiences that engage individuals of all ages, ethnicities, races, genders and income in creative expression and discovery through making and exhibiting art. Our five-acre campus in New Canaan encompasses an award-winning School of Art with over 4,000 annual enrollments; a nationally renowned Guild of over 300 professional artists; a complex of five galleries, with free admission, presenting exhibitions by emerging and established contemporary artists; a permanent collection of original prints; and an outdoor Sculpture Walk that blends art and nature. Distinguished curators jury our landmark national exhibitions. Our Gallery programs engage the community in discussion-based lectures, panels, and events about art, its role in society, and issues relevant to our community. Our School of Art offers courses in a range of media unparalleled elsewhere in our region for adults and children—from ages 4 to 94—at all skill levels, with scholarships for talented youth. Our educational mission extends beyond our campus. Our extensive Educational Outreach Programs provide curriculum-based arts education to 1,000 children in under-resourced Bridgeport, Norwalk and Stamford schools and nourishes the creative spirit of individuals with disabilities or mental health issues through collaborations with neighboring non-profits. Silvermine provides an environment and atmosphere in which art and artists can develop and flourish. Students, visitors, instructors and artist members can work on projects, share ideas, explore new areas and grow in their understanding and immersion in the arts.
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http://www.silvermineart.org
External link for Silvermine Arts Center
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- Retail Art Supplies
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- New Canaan, CT
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1922
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1037 Silvermine Road
New Canaan, CT 06840, US
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Metamorphosis: The Changing Landscape | MAY 25 - JULY 11 https://lnkd.in/eQigjwpJ
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“Reflections on the Pond” A Silvermine & Norwalk Housing Authority collaboration https://lnkd.in/eMn5agmM
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Silvermine’s Art Partners program is awarded a $10,000 grant from United Way of Coastal and Western CT and State of Connecticut Social Equity Council to support innovative education programs in city schools https://lnkd.in/ecQ6RQxF
Silvermine’s Art Partners program is awarded a $10,000 grant from United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut and State of Connecticut Social Equity Council to support innovative education programs in city schools
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Summer Adult Registration is OPEN! https://lnkd.in/e-CcXAcF
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Sergio Gonzalez-Tornero | APRIL 13 - MAY 16 https://lnkd.in/eyyUTcJy
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Slipstream – Elizabeth Gilfilen Solo Exhibition | APRIL 13 - MAY 16 https://lnkd.in/eTu3EbQ9
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The Silvermine School of Art Instructors are distinguished artist educators offering courses for students of all ages and levels of experience in a wide range of disciplines, while providing an environment and atmosphere in which art and artists can develop and flourish. Our award-winning School of Art is the preeminent learning destination for visual arts in Fairfield County with more than 1,100 courses and workshops and approximately 4,000 enrollments throughout the year — for the beginner as well as the professional. Opening Reception Saturday, April 13, 2-4pm https://lnkd.in/ewakwR9g
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Every Picture Tells a Story | FEBRUARY 28 - APRIL 4 https://lnkd.in/ePvFmfNt
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OPEN CALL – Metamorphosis: The Changing Landscape https://lnkd.in/eQigjwpJ
Metamorphosis: The Changing Landscape
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