A Colorful Bunch

Cheshire Art League is a welcoming community for artists, art admirers and enthusiasts. We welcome all ages and all mediums. Our friendly group of artists are encouraging, supportive and open to all levels from beginner to professional. Our vibrant and active community offers, free and open to the public, monthly art demonstrations by professional artists, as well as presenters that support the art community. For our members, we have two shows annually, Fall "Art in the Garden Show" and Spring "Visual Arts Members Show."  We offer workshops, museum outings, bus trips, plein air paint outs and fun social gatherings. We also have free 0pen studio time for teens /adults at the Cheshire public library every Friday from 1 - 3pm,  *unless otherwise noted on library calendar.

Monthly Meetings and Artist Demonstrations
Held the 1st Wednesday of the Month

 No meetings in July, August or January

Free and Open to the Public 
STUDIO TIME HAS BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Every Friday, from 1-3, the Cheshire Library has graciously scheduled open studio time for teen/adults, upstairs in the loft (elevator accessible), who would be interested in painting along with other artists. Our art league is very excited to be to involved in this program!
The only request that we have is for the oil painters - please DO NOT bring turpentine. Turpenoide is an odorless agent to use in it's place. Bring your work-in-progress and supplies to this weekly drop-in art program. This is an opportunity to create in a collaborative environment with other artists. No formal instruction will be provided, but informal critiquing for those who welcome it is encouraged.
Cancellations/time change will be on the Cheshire Library calendar, and from our league.
We look forward to painting with you!
Cheshire Public Library
www.cheshirelibrary.com
104 Main Street
Cheshire CT
Date: First Wednesday of the Month
 
​2021 Meeting Schedule: 
Due to the coronavirus, as well as social distancing we will update our programs as needed. All meetings and demonstrations are via Zoom until further notice. 
February 3 - Eric March 
March 3 - Caleb Stone - Zoom Demonstration - 7:00 pm. CAL meeting to begin at 6:45. Please register early: https://cheshirelibrary.libcal.com/event/7526735
April 7 - Robin McCahill -  6 PM  Outdoors at ARTSPLACE, 1220 Waterbury Rd, Cheshire - Please bring a chair, beverage, etc.  Rain date: Wed, April 14th                We will maintain social distancing
May - 1st - 30th -- 28th Annual Visual Arts Exhibit at SoCCA - Southington 
Reception: Sunday, May 16  3-6 pm
June 2 - Meg Barone -Zoom Demonstration - 7:00 pm. 
July -  No Meeting
August - No Meeting
September 8th ​- Carla Koch - Zoom Demonstration - 7:00 pm.  CAL meeting to begin at 6:30. Please register early:  cheshirelibrary.libcal.com/event/8164581
October 4 - Yvonne Gordon Moser - Zoom Demonstration - 9:45 am.  Please register early: cheshirelibrary.libcal.com/event/8255006
November 3 - Mark Battista - Zoom Demonstration - 7:00 pm. CAL meeting to begin at 6:30. Please register early: cheshirelibrary.libcal.com/event/8255489
December 1 -

Outdoor Meeting Time:  6:00 
Zoom Meeting Time*: 6:30 - President and Member Updates and Announcements
                                          7:00 - Artist Demonstration / Art Community Presenter
*Meeting times subject to change or be cancelled due to inclement weather

Coming up...

Cheshire Art League Book Club

Friday, November 19
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Zoom Meeting

This month we'll be talking about 'An Artist of the Floating World' by Kazuo Ishiguro. ​
Registrants will need to get the physical book or e-book from their own library.  Books can also be requested from other libraries. 
Please register for this program online. At 10:00am on Fri. Nov. 19th we will email you a link to join the Zoom meeting.
Simply use your computer, phone, or tablet to join in the program by following the Zoom link. Zoom will automatically download to your device.​
Please register for this program online through the Cheshire Library website: cheshirelibrary.libcal.com/event/8290763
About Our Art Book Club: Do you love to read? And love art? Mark your calendar and Let's Discuss! Join us for a monthly book club discussion on the third Friday of each month from 11 am to 12:30 pm. We’re taking advantage of mild weather in September and meeting outdoors. Other meetings through the Fall and Winter will likely be hosted via Zoom. Watch for email notices from the Cheshire Art League, as well as on the Cheshire Library website. We’ve had such delightful, lively and informative discussions this past year! Join us!

You may be interested in  our Facebook group. Link below. This is a private group you can join where we post meeting notices and supplemental information and links about the authors, artists and art related to our book of the month. Facebook Groups
November Guest Artist

Mark Battista
Painterly Composition 

Wednesday, November 3 via Zoom
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Please register: cheshirelibrary.libcal.com/event/8255489
Join nationally recognized artist and fine art photographer, Mark Battista, for a presentation on composition. Through his studies as a painter and photographer, Mark will share his insight on composition to create images that tell a story, effectively communicate an idea and express an emotion. Be inspired to see the world as an artist and to use the elements of art to successfully communicate your visual ideas.
This program is intended for photographers, as well as painters or anyone looking to analyze visual imagery and apply the elements of art and the principles of design. 

Contact Us

The Cheshire Art League is a 501-3c non profit organization. Membership is open through out the year. For current members, yearly dues are collected in September. If you would like to join the Cheshire Art League click the button below to download the membership application or simply sign up online. 

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