Submitted by Barbara Nair
(July 4, 2026) — Celebrate the beauty, uniqueness, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings, photography, and sculpture inspired by birds, other wildlife, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic, imaginative, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom.
The exhibition opens Friday, July 17, 2026 with an Opening Reception from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30pm. Visitors are invited to meet participating artists, explore the gallery’s newest collection of artwork and fine crafts, and enjoy an evening of art, conversation, and refreshments. Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Spectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery, glass, home décor, children’s toys, jewelry, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists.
Spectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main Street in Centerbrook. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits, artist opportunities, summer camps, classes and workshops for children and adults, call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org, facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, and instagram.com/spectrumartgallery
Images provided by Spectrum Gallery:
“Feeding Goldfinch,” by Allison Maltese, Fine Art Photograph
“Golden Eagle,” by Barbara Urquhart, Stained Glass Panel
“Macaw Landing,” by Christina DiFabio, Acrylic
“All Cats Go to Heaven,” by Lauren Murphy, Sculpture in Wood and Acrylic
