Essex, Chester, Deep River, Got Art?

ESSEX, CHESTER, DEEP RIVER, CT — The Connecticut River Museum has put a call out for original artwork.

"In collaboration with Lyme Art Association, the Connecticut River Museum seeks original artwork for a temporary exhibition that reflects artistic visions of human impact on the Connecticut River and its Valley, specifically the impact on the environment. Hands on the Land submissions open January 25, 2021.

Hands on the Land: Art & the Environment in the Connecticut River Valley will be on exhibit in the River Museum gallery from March 2021 through October 2021, when it travels to the Lyme Art Association. Jurors will select forty works from submissions that they feel best represents the theme. Artwork for the show should focus on the Connecticut River Valley and interpret concepts of change, impact, inspiration, reflection, or other vision of “man’s hand on the land” Artwork does not have to contain historical content but should interpret concepts of change, impact, inspiration, reflection, or other vision of “man’s hand on the land.” If you would like more information, please contact Amy Trout, CRM Curator at atrout@ctrivermuseum.org or 860.767.8269, ext. 115.

The Connecticut River Museum is located on the Essex waterfront at 67 Main Street in Essex and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. The Museum, located in the historic Steamboat Dock building, offers exhibits and programs about the history and environment of the Connecticut River. For a full listing of Museum programs please visit www.ctrivermuseum.org or call 860-767-8269."