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

Studio Time @ the Cheshire Public Library - Free and Open to the Public 
**Beginning April 1st 2022**
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 reflected on the Cheshire Library calendar as well as via CAL email. 
We look forward to painting with you!
Cheshire Public Library
www.cheshirelibrary.com
104 Main Street
Cheshire CT
Date: First Wednesday of the Month
 
​2022 Meeting Schedule: 
In-person meetings have resumed.
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February 9 - **Meeting at 7:15 pm** New Britain Museum of American Art docent and CAL president Pam Sorensen will be taking us on a virtual tour of the museum's new exhibit 
March 2 - Zbigniew Grzyb
April 6 - Jim Laurino
May 4 - Jay Babina - Snow scene demonstration 
** May 3 - 27 - CAL Spring Art Show & Sale - 50th Annual Exhibit
@ Southington Community Cultural Arts (SoCCA), 93 Main St, Southington, CT 
June 1 - Sue Mullaney
July -  No Meeting
August - No Meeting
September 7 ​-  Linda Garcia
*October 12 -  Patty Meglio
** October 7 - 16 - 13th Annual Art in The Garden Show - Reception: October 7, 6-9pm
@ Cheshire Nursey Garden Center, 1317 South Main Street, Cheshire 
November 2 -  Frank Bruckmann
December 7 -   Mike Berlinski 
6:00 general meeting followed immediately by guest artist.   
*Meeting times or day subject to change or be cancelled 

Coming up...

​​Art League Book Club

This month the Art League Book Club will discuss The Masterpiece, by Fiona Davis

Friday, October 21
11 am - 12:30 pm
Cheshire Public Library
​For more information, please visit cheshirelibrary.libcal.com/event/9412689
13 th Annual Art in The Garden Show

October 7 - 16, 2022
Reception: October 7, 6pm - 9pm
Meeting & Featured Artist:

Patty Meglio

Wednesday, October 12 
6:30 pm
Cheshire Public Library - Mary Baldwin Room, Main Level
A Demonstration for a Plein Air Painting
If you have ever wondered about how to go about starting and working en plein air, this demo will be a crash course into the world of painting on location. I will demonstrate how I painted the iconic Guilford landmark, the Grass Island Shack, in oils at the site in Guilford. Built in 1930, it was restored twice after decades of neglect and two hurricanes to become one of the most photographed and painted scenes of Connecticut. During this one-hour demonstration, I will explain canvas prep, drawing, values, color mixing, texture, and edges.
​Patty Meglio is a native Connecticut artist and writer. She paints with oils and watercolors from life, and often paints en plein air at different locations throughout New England. Patty’s work is modern impressionist style, usually depicting country landscapes, seascapes, and still life.

Patty instructs Drawing and Oil Painting at Hamden and Wallingford Adult Education, Guilford Art Center, and Artsplace as well as providing private instruction. She loves to share her knowledge about art and guide her students as they develop their creations. During the COVID pandemic, Patty started writing a free weekly newsletter with articles on painting and drawing instruction and art history for more than two hundred of her
friends and former students as a way to inspire and communicate. Her articles can be found on her blog, Pen ‘n Paint on Art and Writing.

Patty has exhibited in numerous venues throughout the state of Connecticut and New Hampshire. Her work is held in private collections throughout the country. She is on the Hamden Art League Board of Directors and a member of the Madison Art Society. For more information, visit www.Pattymegliostudio.com.
​Meeting & Featured Artist:

Frank Bruckmann

Wednesday, November 2
6:30 pm
Cheshire Public Library - Mary Baldwin Room, Main Level
A painting demonstration using life sketches from his recent European trip through France, Prague, Copenhagen and Amsterdam.

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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