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Arts Center East
@artscentereast
Description
Arts Center East is home to a rich artistic community. We are a place where visual artists from across the state – and beyond! – exhibit and sell their work through juried exhibits and members exhibits. Unique handmade creations of pottery, jewelry, wood crafts, and other gifts made by local and regional artisans fill our artisan craft fairs. Musical and theatrical performances delight audiences of all ages, and our classrooms hum with the joy of artistic creation and growth. We are the heart of the arts east of the river. Arts Center East hosts numerous exhibits and events throughout the year. We offer classes and workshops in drawing, painting of all mediums, photography, writing, and more. Our Mission is to advance the arts for everyone through education, exhibits, events, and performances. This includes embracing and showcasing the diversity of artists and their work. As our organization continues to grow, we strive to reflect the varied and vibrant community we serve. Our vision is to become a regional arts destination in Connecticut. All are welcome to enjoy the innovative exhibits, educational programming, performances, and events offered at Arts Center East. Join us today!
Organization Type
Arts NonprofitLOCATION
709 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, Connecticut, 06066
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunity
Shades of Silence: Black and White
Call to Artists
Black and white art distills imagery to its core. Shadows become architecture, light defines emotion, and surfaces reveal their subtleties. This exhibition seeks work that explores monochrome not as a limitation, but as a creative strength—whether through bold graphic statements, quiet tonal shifts, or intricate material exploration.
We welcome a wide range of interpretations, from representational to abstract, conceptual to experimental. Artists may engage themes such as light and shadow, absence and presence, structure and gesture, time and memory, or purely formal investigation. Works may feel dramatic or restrained, minimal or richly textured, but all must rely solely on black, white, and grayscale values.
Fee to Apply
$0
Deadline
February 7, 2026
Scope
United States, Connecticut
Organized by
Opportunity
Joy in Color
ExhibitionCall to Artists
Joy in Color celebrates the emotional power of color and its ability to uplift, energize,
and inspire. This exhibit invites artists to explore how bold hues, subtle palettes, and
unexpected combinations can express happiness, playfulness, comfort, and delight.
From vibrant abstractions to expressive landscapes and figurative works, color takes
center stage as a language of joy.
Artists working in all media are encouraged to submit work that highlights color as a
primary element—whether through dynamic saturation, thoughtful contrast, or nuanced
tonal relationships. Pieces may reflect personal moments of joy, seasonal brightness, or
simply the pleasure of color itself.
During the darker months, Joy in Color aims to fill the gallery with warmth and optimism,
offering visitors a visually rich experience that sparks connection and celebration. We
invite artists to share work that radiates positivity and reminds us of the simple, powerful
joy found in color.
Fee to Apply
$0
Deadline
January 31, 2026
Scope
United States, Connecticut
Organized by
Opportunity
Cycles of Light: Art of the Changing Seasons
ExhibitionCall to Artists
As winter settles in and daylight fades, Cycles of Light brings warmth and wonder to the gallery.
This exhibition explores the ever-changing dance between light and the natural world as the seasons turn. From the golden glow of autumn afternoons to the crisp clarity of winter mornings, from the gentle pastels of spring’s awakening to the vibrant brilliance of summer days, artists capture how light transforms landscapes, moods, and moments of the seasons.
Through painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, textiles, and all mediums, the works on display reveal how subtle shifts in illumination can alter perception and emotion. Each piece invites viewers to pause and notice the delicate interplay of time, nature, and light—reminding us that change is constant, and beauty is found in every season’s fleeting glow.
Fee to Apply
Free
Deadline
January 10, 2026
Scope
United States, Connecticut
Organized by
Opportunity
Shades of Silence: Black and White
Call to Artists
Black and white art distills imagery to its core. Shadows become architecture, light defines emotion, and surfaces reveal their subtleties. This exhibition seeks work that explores monochrome not as a limitation, but as a creative strength—whether through bold graphic statements, quiet tonal shifts, or intricate material exploration.
We welcome a wide range of interpretations, from representational to abstract, conceptual to experimental. Artists may engage themes such as light and shadow, absence and presence, structure and gesture, time and memory, or purely formal investigation. Works may feel dramatic or restrained, minimal or richly textured, but all must rely solely on black, white, and grayscale values.
Fee to Apply
$0
Deadline
February 7, 2026
Scope
United States, Connecticut
Organized by
Opportunity
Joy in Color
ExhibitionCall to Artists
Joy in Color celebrates the emotional power of color and its ability to uplift, energize,
and inspire. This exhibit invites artists to explore how bold hues, subtle palettes, and
unexpected combinations can express happiness, playfulness, comfort, and delight.
From vibrant abstractions to expressive landscapes and figurative works, color takes
center stage as a language of joy.
Artists working in all media are encouraged to submit work that highlights color as a
primary element—whether through dynamic saturation, thoughtful contrast, or nuanced
tonal relationships. Pieces may reflect personal moments of joy, seasonal brightness, or
simply the pleasure of color itself.
During the darker months, Joy in Color aims to fill the gallery with warmth and optimism,
offering visitors a visually rich experience that sparks connection and celebration. We
invite artists to share work that radiates positivity and reminds us of the simple, powerful
joy found in color.
Fee to Apply
$0
Deadline
January 31, 2026
Scope
United States, Connecticut
Organized by
Opportunity
Cycles of Light: Art of the Changing Seasons
ExhibitionCall to Artists
As winter settles in and daylight fades, Cycles of Light brings warmth and wonder to the gallery.
This exhibition explores the ever-changing dance between light and the natural world as the seasons turn. From the golden glow of autumn afternoons to the crisp clarity of winter mornings, from the gentle pastels of spring’s awakening to the vibrant brilliance of summer days, artists capture how light transforms landscapes, moods, and moments of the seasons.
Through painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, textiles, and all mediums, the works on display reveal how subtle shifts in illumination can alter perception and emotion. Each piece invites viewers to pause and notice the delicate interplay of time, nature, and light—reminding us that change is constant, and beauty is found in every season’s fleeting glow.
Fee to Apply
Free
Deadline
January 10, 2026
Scope
United States, Connecticut
Organized by