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Artist Gatherings

Gathering. Connecting. Creating.

The Center for the Arts (CFA) Visual Artist Guild is open to artists of all mediums from paint to photography and more. We host inspiring meetings just for you! Share ideas, hone your craft, and network with fellow creatives in a welcoming community.

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Art Critique

The Art Critique group will meet every second Tuesday of the month from 2:00–4:00 pm at CFA's space (428 Main St.) in New London. Artists are welcome to bring something they're working on or a painting they've finished. The group will provide positive, gentle feedback on each other's work with the aim to develop skill and find inspiration for ourselves and others.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Alison Vernon at avernon323@gmail.com

Art Café

Excitement can occur when artists come together to support one another in a friendly, stimulating environment. They can exchange ideas, experiment, theorize, and grow.

In 2016, an art café in the New London area was established. This group of over twelve artists meets regularly to discuss their works in progress. They share information and ideas, discuss techniques, and support one another. Their forms of art are varied but they have become a close community.

If you are interested in starting a new Art Café, please call or email Rick
 Stockwell, Visual Artist Guild Coordinator, at: 603-927-4619 gallery@cfanh.org

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Artist Drop-in

Starting February 19th 2025, join us for Artist Drop-In with Karen Haskell, held every third Wednesday of the month from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Bring your favorite art supplies and enjoy a morning of creativity and connection with fellow members of our artistic community. Sessions will take place at 428 Main Street, New London. Open to active CFA Guild members only. We can't wait to see what you create!
For more information contact Karen at khask523@gmail.com.

Photography Café

The Photography Café meets every second Thursday at Tracy Memorial Library in New London for a chance to connect, learn new techniques, receive feedback on their work, explore exhibition opportunities, and participate in group outings. For a glimpse of what their meetings entail, check out the sample agenda linked below. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jay Fitzpatrick at jall@tds.net.

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Photography Cafe

How to Join or Support

Membership to CFA’s Visual Artist Guild starts at $50. Guild members have the opportunity to exhibit their work at microgalleries, special exhibits, participate in summer art shows and annual Open Studio events, have a listing on our website and spotlight on social media, and more.

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The CFA has been able to help artists collectively gross about $50,000 in gross sales in past years. The CFA media presence can reach up to 10,000 individuals per month through social media, digital, and press promotion. Guild Membership offers a great opportunity for local visual artists to expose their work to a larger audience.

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