Come See A Movie!

The first film in our monthly series of films will be running Friday and Saturday night!

The Elmwood Productions Film

"Josh and Todd: The Story of A Man and His Puppet"!

Come out and see a great comedy!

4/22 and 4/23

Doors open at 7 PM, movie starts at 8PM!

For more info:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197501986945431

ALL MALE REVUE!

Join us April 30th for 'The All Male Revue!'

Although all the artists involved will be keep their shirts on we do hope you come and join us for the show!

'The All Male Revue' is a show featuring the resident artists at Paris In Plantsville along with some of the close friends of the gallery, and since we all happen to be male we came up with this catchy title to make you think we were up to no good!

But we're not! Sorry to disappoint!

What we are up to is featuring art by Sean Michanczyk, Jordan Deschene, Jon Bristol, Christian Ayala, Joshua L. Blumenthal, Eric Stegmaier,  Steve Rand, Andre Rochester, Andrew Morrow, Alex Vidaud, and Gabe Finkenstein!

The show starts on April 20th and runs through 4/30, which is also going to be a closing gala! 

The party starts at 7:00 PM on 4/30!

There is a $5.00 suggested donation for this event!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197118960322732&ref=ts

Temporal Artistry Opening

 Here are some pictures from the 4/2/11 opening reception and gallery talk of "Temporal Artistry"

 For more pictures CLICK HERE 

 And if you didn't make the opening, no need to worry!  The show is up through 4/14!

Welcome New Residents!

 Christian Ayala

 Eric Stegmaier

Josh Blumenthal

And be sure to come out to the first show at Paris In Plantsville featuring these three gentlemen, along with the current Residents, and a few Alumni!

THE ALL MALE REVUE!

Running from 4/20 to 4/30 with a closing event on 4/30!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197118960322732&ref=ts

Josh and Todd Return!

Elmwood Productions and Paris In Plantsville had a huge success with February's premiere screening of "Josh and Todd: The Story of A Man and His Puppet" , and we thank you! It was a packed sold out crowd! We keep getting asked if we'll be showing it again!

And we are!

April 22, and April 23. The doors open at 7:00 PM and the film starts at 8:00PM

$5.00 donation to the gallery is requested to get in (where else can you go to see a movie for five bucks!), and Paris In Plantsville Members get in free!

April 23rd is also The 13th Annual National Day of Puppetry, so what better time to watch a puppet flick!

Plot Overview:

What would you do if you woke up one morning to find a monster has moved in with you? Well, this is what happens to Josh. And not only does the monster Todd move in, but he also causes complete havoc on Josh's boring life. Josh's girlfriend can't take it and leaves, his friends think he's going nuts, and all Todd want's him to do is loosen up for the first time since childhood and have some fun.

The film is not rated, be advised - this is not for kids. The film does have all sorts of things to ruin a kids mind, like coarse language, modern psychology, adult subject matter and puppet nudity. Yes, puppet nudity.

Following the screening the filmmakers (Jon Bristol, Jim Williams, and Russ Bird) along with members of the cast will be doing a question and answer session on micro-budget film making, working with monsters, and other things that went along with making this film for those interested. Those not are free to hang out and enjoy the gallery also.

("Josh and Todd" star Amanda Regan, with her drinking buddy, Todd!)

See the Facebook Event Page for more info  and we hope to see you there!

Opening this Saturday: Works by Archaeological Illustrator Eric Stegmaier

Temporal Artistry: 

Works by Archaeological Illustrator Eric Stegmaier

Opening April 2, 2011 at 5:00 PM

Gallery talk by the artist at 7:00 PM, discussing Archaeological Illustration and his adventures in the East.

As an archaeological illustrator for the last 9 years, Eric Stegmaier has completed hundreds of field illustrations that span several archaeological facets including artifact rendering, stratigraphic diagramming, vessel profiling, tomb mapping, and architectural floor plan illustration. He has worked at several sites throughout
Israel including Qumran, Bethsaida, and the Roman Fort at Yotvata, and his illustrations appear in several publications including magazines, reports, and textbooks.

Eric holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in illustration from the Hartford Art School, and a Master of Arts degree in Religious Studies with a focus in death and burial practices from Sacred Heart University. Currently employed as a conservation assistant in the Paintings Conservation department at the Yale Center for British
Art, Eric has recently begun a working relationship with the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale and is performing freelance work for the Department of Egyptology. His other clientele includes the University of Hartford, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Florida International University.

If you can't make it to the April 2 opening, the show will be running during normal gallery hours from 4/2 to 4/14.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=193549040673878 

Upcoming Events!

Click on the title of each event for more information!

April 2 - April 14

Temporal Artistry: Works by Archaeological Illustrator Eric Stegmaier   

Opening April 2, at 5:00 PM with a gallery talk by Eric at 7:00 PM

April 16-30

The All Male Revue! 

Featuring art from the Resident Artists and friends!

Closing Gala April 30 at 7:00 PM

April 22 and 23

Encore! "Josh and Todd" Screenings! National Day Of Puppetry! 

Come see the movie "Josh and Todd: The Story of a Man and His Puppet" both nights, and enjoy puppety stuff all day on 4/23

We Want Movies!

Films Wanted!

Are you a film maker?

Made a flick?

Want it screened at Paris In Plantsville?

You do? Good! We want to show it!

Resident artists Jon Bristol and Steve Rand are currently putting together a schedule of films to be screened at the gallery starting in May, and a film festival weekend is being planned for the summer of 2011.

Short films, feature films, comedy, drama, experimental, action, documentary, any kind!

Contact Jon via email at jon@elmwoodproductions.com with "Film Submission" in the title. Or stop by the gallery and drop off a DVD.

No submission guidelines! You made a movie, we wanna see it!

March is Member Appreciation Month!

As a huge "Thank You!" for our first amazing year we want to give back to our members! Starting March 4th any member can come to the gallery and hang art free of charge!

Not a member yet and want to be in on the show? Come by and join the gallery! A membership is $35.00 and you're in!
Membership also gets you into member shows, 1/2 off the entry fee in other juried and open call shows, discounts on classes, and more. It pays for itself quickly! And if you drop off your work 3/4-3/6 the membership fee is only $25.00! Yowza!

Look for other great events for the members in March to be announced soon.

This is going to be a fun show and a great way to end this winter! Thanks again for the amazing first year!

For more check out this link!

Artist Profile - Jon Bristol

Artist Profile - Steve Rand

Artist Profile - Andre Rochester

Artist Profile - Jordan Deschene

Artist Profile - Sean Michanczyk

"With Bated Breath"

Paris In Plantsville Resident Artist 
Steve Rand's latest short film
"With Bated Breath"

March is Member Appreciation Month!

As a huge "Thank You!" for our first amazing year we want to give back to our members! 

Starting March 4th any member can come to the gallery and hang art free of charge!

Not a member yet and want to be in on the show? Come by and join the gallery! A membership is $35.00 and you're in!

Membership also gets you into member shows, 1/2 off the entry fee in other juried and open call shows, discounts on classes, and more. It pays for itself quickly! And if you drop off your work 3/4-3/6 the membership fee is only $25.00! Yowza!

Look for other great events for the members in March to be announced soon.

This is going to be a fun show and a great way to end this winter! Thanks again for the amazing first year!

This Weekend!

We're having a busy weekend!

First on Saturday the 19th come out to the gallery for our first movie premiere!

Paris In Plantsville Presents

a Film From Elmwood Productions

"Josh and Todd: 

The Story of A Man and His Puppet"

Plot Overview:

What would you do if you woke up one morning to find a monster has moved in with you? Well, this is what happens to Josh. And not only does the monster Todd move in, but he also causes complete havoc on Josh's boring life. Josh's girlfriend can't take it and leaves, his friends think he's going nuts, and all Todd want's him to do is loosen up for the first time since childhood and have some fun.   

For more info check out the Facebook Event Page 

And then on Sunday

REBIRTHDAY

One Year Anniversary Juried Show Opening

Sunday the 20th

The art has been picked by juror Clinton Deckert, and the prizes are ready to be given out!

http://www.clintondeckert.com/ 

This show will be dedicated to the fight against breast cancer and in honor of Southington native: Lisa Dlugos

Lisa has been fighting breast cancer for some time now and has the fight of her life. 20% of all artwork and merchandise sold will be donated to charity for the fight against breast cancer.

PRIZE MONEY AWARD! 1ST PLACE $300.00, 2ND $200.00, 3RD $100.00.

Come celebrate with us!

 for all the details check out that 

Facebook Event Page 

Our Resident Artists...

For your entertainment...

Some pictures of our resident artists and friends...

The Beautiful Paris, our mascot

 Jon Bristol and Steve Rand

 Andre Rochester

Jordan Deschene 

Andy Morrow and Joe Bun Keo

 Sean Michanczyk

Film Screening - "Josh and Todd"

Paris In Plantsville is proud to announce and invite you to the premiere of resident artist Jon Bristol and Elmwood Productions first feature length film; "Josh and Todd: The Story of a Man and His Puppet" on February 19, 2011 at Paris In Plantsville!

Plot Overview:

What would you do if you woke up one morning to find a monster has moved in with you? Well, this is what happens to Josh. And not only does the monster Todd move in, but he also causes complete havoc on Josh's boring life. Josh's girlfriend can't take it and leaves, his friends think he's going nuts, and all Todd want's him to do is loosen up for the first time since childhood and have some fun.

The doors open at 7:00 PM and the film starts at 8:00PM

$5.00 to get in (where else can you go to see a movie for five bucks!)

The film is not rated, be advised - this is not for kids. The film does have all sorts of things to ruin a kids mind, like coarse language, modern psychology, adult subject matter and puppet nudity. Yes, puppet nudity. The film is still in progress. This screening will also not only entertain you (we hope!) but will also help the filmmakers as they continue to edit it before entering film festivals and release the film on DVD.

Following the screening the filmmakers (Jon Bristol, Jim Williams, and Russ Bird) along with members of the cast will be doing a question and answer session on micro-budget filmmaking, working with monsters, and other things that went along with making this film for those interested. Those not are free to hang out and enjoy the gallery also.

For more info stop by Paris In Plantsville for RSVP via the Facebook Event Page!

REBIRTHDAY OPENING! NEW DATE 2/20/11

Come out to our one year birthday opening!

REBIRTHDAY!

Juried Art show, music, food, fun...

And all the crazy Paris In Plantsville artists!

More info at this link!

We've moved the show to February 20th, see the link above for all the info!