Mystic Gallery Stroll & Family Night
Thursday, April 1
6 – 8 pm

Mystic’s downtown galleries will host their monthly open gallery stroll, Mystic Art in the Evening, with special children’s and family activities at several locations.

The stroll features seven art galleries with a wide variety of artistic styles and media on exhibit. All galleries are within several blocks of each other and downtown restaurants, and can be easily identified by large balloons.

In addition to the exhibition of Young at Art at the Mystic Arts Center, the Arts Center will host free children’s spring art projects, face painting and the Draw On scavenger hunt during the stroll. The Fitch High School Chamber Choir will also donate its performance throughout the night and the Emporium Gallery will provide family-friendly activities and refreshments.

“We felt it was a perfect opportunity for families to view art together,” says Brandy Kolmer, Director of External Relations at MAC. “The children’s artwork offers a vibrant dose of creative expression for adults, and artwork by professional and emerging artists can provide a lot of inspiration to young people. It’s a winning combination.”

Featured Galleries:

Emporium Gallery: Featuring This and That, work by nine artists from The Noank Foundry, ranging from delicate bead crafting to bold sculpture. Open daily at 15 Water Street. 860-536-3891

The Courtyard Gallery: Hosts the esteemed Courtyard Society of Painters and Sculptors in their beautiful gallery space. Open Daily at 12 Water Street in Factory Square. 860-536-5059 www.courtyardgallerymystic.com 

Finer Line Gallery: Featuring custom framing along with original works of art, fine prints and photographs from local artists. A wide range of artist supplies also available. Open daily at 48 W. Main Street. 860-536-8339 www.finerlinegallery.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.
 
The Hollow Art and Antique Gallery: Featuring original artwork, unique antiques and
jewelry. Champagne and chocolates will be served during the stroll. Open daily at 12 Water Street. 860-572-9704.

Courtyard Gallery on Main: Showcasing Portraits of the Divine Feminine featuring sculptor Renee Rhodes and renowned painter Christopher Zhang Painter. Open daily at 9 West Main Street. www.courtyardgallerymystic.com  860-536-5059

Mystic Arts Center: Hosts Young at Art, featuring the sculpture, paintings and drawings of over 600 young local artists ages 2 – 18, as well as children’s activities, face painting and live music. Open daily at 9 Water Street. 860-536-7601 www.mysticarts.org

For further information, please call 860-536-7601x203.