Raymond library, an east hartford public library will host cwa’s council members annual exhibit with an opening reception on thursday, may 7th, 5:30 to 7 pm. the exhibit features council members who organize exhibits, manage operations, and strive to support the cwa member community. this exhibit offers viewers a look at the creative voices of those who not only make art but make cwa possible. this exhibit runs through may 26 in the atrium gallery during library hours.

New haven paint and clay club will celebrate is 125th annual juried art exhibition hosted by the guilford art center with an opening reception on sunday, may 31st 1 to 3 pm. the juror for this year’s exhibition is nancy stuart phd, who had leadership roles at the cleveland institute of art, the rochester institute of technology and the university of hartford art school. after retirement in 2024, dr. stuart became director of education for five points art center in northwest connecticut. guildford art center gallery hours are: sunday, 12-4 pm, monday - saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.

Art center east will host a summer artisan show in their eureka gallery june 11 to july 25, with gallery hours thursdays to saturdays 1 to 5 pm. all artisan goods and artwork offered in this show is for sale and can be taken immediately (no waiting until the end of the show) and all goods and art all priced $250. and under. this show will be open during the upstairs gallery exhibit, america 250: a creative reflection. Come visit both exhibits and find new new treasures.

in celebration of america’s 250th anniversary, arts center east will host an exhibit that explores the rich complex and evolving story of the united states. this exhibit brings together diverse voices and perspectives that honor the nation’s past, present and even into the future. art plays a vital role in shaping our shared cultural legacy and vision, and the work in this exhibit in a variety of mediums offers a chance for dialogue, reflection, and inspiration. please join us for an opening reception saturday, june 20th, 2 to 4 pm. this exhibit is open june 20 to july 25. gallery hours are thursdays to saturdays, 1 to 5 pm. www.artscentereast.org