Cheshire Art League est. 1958, 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 open studio time for teens /adults at the Cheshire public library every Friday from 12- 2pm,  *unless otherwise noted on library calendar.
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Monthly Programs with Artist Demonstrations
Held at the Cheshire Public Library.
​No programs in January, July, or August.
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Open Studio Time at the Cheshire Public Library
Most Fridays from 12-2 pm in the “Loft” at the Library
To confirm the schedule, check the library calendar here: cheshirelibrary.libcal.com/
or call the library at
​203-272-2245
​We welcome all artists, any level of expertise, any medium, to join us. This is a casual, free, drop-in program (no reservation needed); art league membership not required (open to the public). Just bring your own art supplies and enjoy the camaraderie!

 The Cheshire Art League is pleased to sponsor and coordinate this program with the Cheshire Public Library. Please note the following: 
   -- The program is intended for teens and adults. 
   -- The “Loft” is accessible by elevator. 
   -- Oil painters: Please do not bring turpentine. 
   -- No formal instruction is provided, rather an encouraging, collaborative environment.

Cheshire Public Library
www.cheshirelibrary.com
104 Main Street
Cheshire CT 

 
 2026 Program Schedule 
​   All programs are held in Mary Baldwin room at the Cheshire Public library.
Please make note:  Dates may change due to library scheduling
*No program in January, July, or August

February 3rd - Guest Speaker Mary Claire Morin - Lecture on Frida Khalo 
March 3rd - Guest Artist Derek Leka - Pigments & Binders. *This will be hands on
April 8th - Guest Artist Kel - from Jerry's Artarama - Brushes, Etc.  Wednesday 6:30 - 8:15 pm
May 5th - Guest Artist Shauna Shane - Tuesday 6:30 - 8:15pm
June 10th - Guest Artist  Alex Caron - Watercolors.  Wednesday 6:30 - 8:15pm 
Sept. 23rd - Guest Artist Tony Falcone - Rochambeau Foot Soldier Sculpture  6:30 - 8:15pm
Sat. Sept. 26th - Anda Styler workshop  click here for info!
Oct. 6th ( Tuesday )  Guest Artist Derek Leka - Demystifying Pigments and Binders 1 - 2:30pm
Nov. 4th - Guest artist Eddie Hall -  Color & Perception on Reclaimed House Windows  1 - 3pm 


Contact Us

The Cheshire Art League is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Any donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.  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.