Art Therapy for Unlocking Memories
From drawing to performing, the arts have the potential to stimulate cognitive functioning and inspire creativity. This holds especially true for people with me...
Category: Gallery
Networking: Getting from Awkward to Awesome
A major focus of Neighborhood Studios is to prepare teens for the workplace- whether it’s as an actor or an architect-and to build those “soft skill...
100 Pearl Street Gallery: Q&A with Artist Daniel Bohman
From stunning snapshots of the universe and our world to iPhone photos of grumpy or cute cats, voyaging around the internet almost always includes sifting throu...
100 Pearl Street Gallery: Q&A with Lori Robeau
As we brace ourselves for another transition from fall to winter, we’re often drawn outdoors to pick apples, gather pumpkins and enjoy the changing of the leave...
Q&A with Robert Loebell
Since graduating from Temple University’s Tyler School of Art in 1976, Robert Loebell has worked consistently as an artist. Along the way, he worked as a handym...
Q&A: Photographer Don Bell
Whether its Robert Frank’s images of blue-collar 1950s America or a Diane Arbus photo of a marginalized sideshow performer, photography can leave the subject’s...
An Intern's Inside Look at Don Bell's "Portraits of Wisdom"
Ever since I was young, I have had an interest in photography. Simply with a keen eye and a camera you can unlock the world around you to better define your own...
Hiding in Plain Sight: ATOM Space
Last week, Liz and I took a walk and poked into ATOM Space: downtown Hartford’s only (that I know of) pop-up gallery space. The project started months ago...
100 Pearl Street Gallery: Matthew Best's "Interface: New Work" Opening Reception
Tucked inside the first floor of our office building rests the 100 Pearl Street Gallery. The venue provides a great space for local artists in the community to ...
Q & A: Artist Matthew Best
Last week, the Arts Council’s 100 Pearl Street Gallery opened its doors to “Interface: New Work,” Paintings by Matthew Best, which will be on display until June...