Joy in Color celebrates the emotional power of color and its ability to uplift, energize, and inspire. This exhibit invites artists to explore how bold hues, subtle palettes, and unexpected combinations can express happiness, playfulness, comfort, and delight. From vibrant abstractions to expressive landscapes and figurative works, color takes center stage as a language of joy. Artists working in all media are encouraged to submit work that highlights color as a primary element—whether through dynamic saturation, thoughtful contrast, or nuanced tonal relationships. Pieces may reflect personal moments of joy, seasonal brightness, or simply the pleasure of color itself. During the darker months, Joy in Color aims to fill the gallery with warmth and optimism, offering visitors a visually rich experience that sparks connection and celebration. We invite artists to share work that radiates positivity and reminds us of the simple, powerful joy found in color.

Black and white art distills imagery to its core. Shadows become architecture, light defines emotion, and surfaces reveal their subtleties. This exhibition seeks work that explores monochrome not as a limitation, but as a creative strength—whether through bold graphic statements, quiet tonal shifts, or intricate material exploration. We welcome a wide range of interpretations, from representational to abstract, conceptual to experimental. Artists may engage themes such as light and shadow, absence and presence, structure and gesture, time and memory, or purely formal investigation. Works may feel dramatic or restrained, minimal or richly textured, but all must rely solely on black, white, and grayscale values.

Attention all artists, photographers, videographers, and content creators! This exquisite natural light art studio and all-purpose creative space is now open for hourly reservations. • Conveniently located just minutes from the I-95/I-91 with spacious off-street parking. • About 1,500 square feet, showcasing a generous wet painting area, gallery or display wall, chic seating area, cozy dining spot, and a food prep station. • Hardwood floors, soaring 20+ foot ceilings, heat and AC. • Illuminated by four large windows facing southeast, flooding it with natural light. It is a perfect creative haven that's perfect for small gatherings, podcasts, photoshoots, dinner parties, art shows, vendor shows. Tables and chairs are available upon request. Access to two ADA bathrooms and a work sink in the hallway. Other Perks of the Rental: • A small gallery area with art hung makes the ideal, instant backdrop! • Some props such as a ladder, and general industrial art-making supplies.

Grants at CT Humanities Connecticut Humanities grants have supported a variety of projects and organizations for more than four decades. Since 1995, the Connecticut General Assembly has provided funding to Connecticut Humanities to deliver “…grants and support services for institutions in the humanities, including but not limited to libraries, museums and historical and cultural societies and associations.” CT Humanities offers a wide variety of grant lines to support strong humanities projects and the institutions that offer them. See the chart below to learn more about what grant line is the best fit for your organization’s needs. https://cthumanities.org/grants/ Quick Grants - Project Support. $250-$4,999. Deadline: First Friday of August, October, December, February, April, June. Capacity Grants - To support consultant-led projects up to $9,999 to help Connecticut organizations strengthen their internal operations and ability to bring the humanities to the public. Deadline: First Friday of November, April. Implementation Grants - Implementation Grants of up to $35,000 support the execution of humanities activities such as exhibitions, public programs, and interpretive digital media projects. Deadline: First Friday of November, April. Planning Grants - Planning Grants of up to $25,000 support the research, planning, and development of humanities projects, such as exhibitions, public programs, and interpretive digital media. Deadline: First Friday of November, April.

https://www.nefa.org/grants-programs/find-grant Grant Programs support dance, music, public art, and theater

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