The 2024 Annual National Open Juried Exhibition runs from September 30 through November 22
Current & Upcoming Art Events in Connecticut
© Elaine Juska Joseph, Maeg In a Reading Nook (Detail), Pastel
Interactive Calendar of CWA Current and Upcoming Events
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Spring: The Annual Members' Juried Show. The exhibition held each spring showcases CWA's members' works.
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Late Summer through Fall: CWA's Annual National Open Juried Exhibition. This exhibit is known for presenting works in various styles and media from artists throughout the United States. CWA presents the exhibition at prestigious venues such as the Slater Memorial Museum and other well-known and respected galleries.
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August: New members' application period.
Fall through Winter: The Annual CWA Meeting for members and Council members.
Winter through Early Spring: CWA's Council Show. CWA members who are also Council members are eligible to enter the Annual Council Exhibition. CWA presents an invitational, non-juried exhibit exclusively for Council members in a prominent gallery in Connecticut.
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Mid-Winter: The Members' Gallery submission period and annual online exhibition launch.
Exclusive Special Events Opportunities: Member-exclusive special events occur at various times throughout the year, offering a chance to network and experience art at exceptional venues. Recent events have included an exclusive private viewing of the University of Saint Joseph's Art Museum's exhibit, "Where Are the Women?"; tours of the historical Hill-Stead Museum in Connecticut and New York's Brooklyn Museum; and CWA's Spring Fling lunch event at the Hill-Stead Museum.
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CWA's Annual National Open Juried Exhibition
Runs from September 30 through November 22
at the Slater Memorial Museum
This year's Annual National Open Juried Exhibition will be at the spectacular and newly renovated Slater Memorial Museum, with its soaring light-filled galleries. The Converse Art Gallery, built in 1906, hosts six changing exhibitions throughout the year and is a fitting venue for this year's exhibition, where works in a variety of styles and media from artists across the United States will be presented. The opening reception and awards ceremony takes place September 28, from 1-3pm. The exhibition runs from September 30 through November 22, 2024.
The Slater Memorial Museum is a historic building and art museum on the grounds of the Norwich Free Academy in Norwich, Connecticut. It was built in 1885 and designed by architect Stephen C. Earle in Richardsonian Romanesque architecture.
Recent Past Events
CWA's Annual Meeting for Members October 5, 12:30-3:30pm
at Butchers & Bakers Restaurant
CWA Annual Meeting
October 5, 2024, 12:30 – 3:30pm
Butchers & Bakers Restaurant The Exchange Building, 270 Farmington Ave #101, Farmington, CT 06032
​RSVP Deadline: September 25, 2024 (Members only)
RSVP To: CWA2023Membership@gmail.com
We are excited to invite you to our 2024 Annual Meeting for members on October 5th at Butchers & Bakers in Farmington, CT, from 12:30 – 3:30 pm. This is one of the few opportunities we have each year to gather as a community, share experiences, and shape the future of our organization. This year’s meeting will include a fabulous lunch and plenty of time to meet and mingle with fellow artists. We will also hold a brief business meeting, where we will vote on the proposed slate of officers for the years 2025-2027, as recommended by the Nominating Committee.
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Your presence is essential for us to reach a quorum, allowing us to conduct the business meeting and elections. If you are unable to attend but would like to vote on the slate of officers, please email your vote to Nancy Whither at ncwhitcher@me.com. This is a wonderful chance to make the most of your membership, enjoy good food, and strengthen our community.
Warm regards,
​Cynthia Cooper
Communications Chair