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!

Paris in Plantsville Presents : RANDOM- Closing Gala

Paris in Plantsville Presents: 

RANDOM- Calling All Artists! 

Closing Gala is tomorrow night!

If you're in the show come on down and bring your friends and family to see your work and meet other great artists!

Rebirthday!

REBIRTHDAY!

One Year Anniversary Juried Show!

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.

Submission Drop Off Dates: 1/23/11-1/25/11


Unaccepted Work Pick Up Dates: 1/29/11-1/31/11


*Submission Forms available for download 

here

for Open Call Submissions

Juror: CLINTON DECKERT

http://www.clintondeckert.com/

ENTRY FEES:
Non-members-10$ per entry
Members-$5

Up to 3 entries allowed and width of artwork may not exceed 44 inches.

More info to come! Mark your calendars! Come celebrate with us!

Live music TBA!

RANDOM- Calling All Artists!

Our next show is titled 

"RANDOM- Calling All Artists!"

And you can be a part of it!

Are you an artist? Want to have your artwork on display at Paris in Plantsville from 1/7/11 until 1/22/11?

Submit work to "Random," Paris in Plantsville's next big show!

Drop Off and Hanging Date: 1/7/11 and 1/8/11

Pick Up Date and Closing Gala: 1/22/11, 7:00pm-11:00pm

$10.00 per submission
All mediums welcome
36" width limitation
Artists are responsible for hanging their own work
Submissions will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.
All work must be picked up at the closing Gala on 1/21/11

For closing reception please bring food/snacks. BYOB 21+ to drink

*Submission Forms available for download at

http://parisinplantsville.com/pdfs/Paris%20in%20Plantsville%20Art%20Gallery%20and%20Studio%20Open%20Call%20Submission%20Form.pdf

ARTISTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS, THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

Snow Ball!

This weekend come out and meet the Paris In Plantsville artists and support the arts at 

SNOW BALL: Art and Music Festival 

at the

Charter Oak Cultural Center 

21 Charter Oak Ave

Hartford, CT...

More info HERE

We hope to see you there!

Current Event: Sacred Heart Student Exhibition

Sacred Heart Student Exhibition

The opening was on December 4th and was a huge success.

The exhibition is still up, come by and see it soon!

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