Mystic Art in the Evening

Thursday, November 6

6 – 8 p.m.

Downtown Mystic galleries once again invite you to an evening of receptions and openings by seven distinctive galleries.  The Mystic Art in the Evening gallery strolls are held every first Thursday of the month, and offer a variety of entertainment, refreshments and diverse artwork.  Stroll hours are 6 to 8 p.m., though some venues open earlier.  Mystic Art in the Evening is free and open to the public.  Printed maps of the stroll are available at participating galleries.  For further information, please call 860-536-7601.

Featured Galleries:

Mystic Arts Center:  showcases the exhibition One World, Five Photographers, a first-time collaboration of five internationally renowned travel photographers.  The beautifully arranged exhibit runs simultaneously with the juried 30th Annual Photo Show.  Open daily at 9 Water Street.  860-536-7601   www.mysticarts.org

            The Hollow Art and Antique Gallery:  will host a Champaign and Chocolate Opening for their “miniature” show, which includes new oil paintings by Heather Gibson Lusk, fused glass books by Catherine Gibson, and other dainty artwork by local artists, sculptors and artisans. Co-authors Richard and Antoinette Ledzian will be on-hand to sign their new book, “The Cat Who Lost His Meow.” Open daily at 12 Water Street.  860-572-9704.

            The Courtyard Gallery: Zhang, an art exhibit featuring the paintings and drawings of Christopher Zhang, will be on display at the Courtyard Gallery. Zhang is a master member of the Copley Society of Boston, Mass., and a recipient of numerous national awards. Music by Sarah Stifler Lucas.  Open daily at Water Street.  860-536-5059.  www.courtyardgallerymystic.com 

Trade Winds Gallery:  Established in 1974, the gallery showcases original works of art from over a dozen well known local and regional artists and carries a growing selection of original antique maps and prints.  42 West Main St.  860-536-0119  www.tradewindsgallery.net.  

Courtyard Gallery on Main: will present Nice Work If You Can Get It, an exhibition of the paintings of contemporary realist Del-Bourree Bach, who enjoys painting many different subjects and locations, and is perhaps best known for his paintings of the sea and life around it.  Music by Mark Tabor.  Open daily at 9 West Main Street   www.courtyardgallerymystic.com   860-536-5059  

            The Finer Line Gallery:  will feature work by marine artist Bill Abt and mixed media artist Dona McKee during the month of November.  Both artists will be in attendance at the gallery reception.     Open daily at 48 W. Main Street.   860-536-8339  www.finerlinegallery.com

            Emporium Gallery: hosts the vibrant exhibition, Abstract-Ism, by Matt Makela, which combines iconic symbolism in striking abstract forms.  Open daily at 15 Water Street.     860-536-3891

 

For further information, please call 860-536-7601.