Submitted by Barbara Nair, Spectrum Gallery
Calls For Artists/Essex Summer Arts Festival (Saturday, June 14, 2025 and Sunday, June 15, 2025)
Showcase your work on the charming Essex Green set in the historic walking town, overlooking the Connecticut River. Remember that Essex is a tourist destination with restaurants, coffee shops, and a beautiful marina. This event is popular, so reserve your spot early. Contact barbara@spectrumartgallery.org.
July Fashion Camps
Get ready to design, illustrate, and sew this summer at Spectrum Gallery’s July Fashion Camps. Fashion One runs from July 14, 2025 to July 18, 2025 for ages 10–12; and Fashion Two, July 21, 2025 to July 25, 2025 for ages 13–15. In the mornings, learn to illustrate fashion silhouettes resulting in a “portfolio-ready” piece by week’s end. Afternoons sew with professional seamstresses who teach you how to read, pin and cut a pattern of your choice. Construct and finish your garment, adding accessories to bring your vision to life. At the end of the Camp, professional hair and makeup stylists will prepare you for a photo shoot and a fashion show as you model your creations for friends and family!
Both Camps are at Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main Street in Centerbrook and run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. No experience necessary. Material lists provided. For a jump start, join the Pre-Camp Workshop: Make Friends with Your Sewing Machine, to learn to troubleshoot the machine and stitch with confidence. Two sessions available: Friday, July 11, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Workshop fee is $40, and participants must bring their own machines. Volunteer models needed for morning illustration sessions. No experience necessary. Teens can earn community service credits. To register visit www.spectrumartgallery.org
New! Portfolio Development for Art Schools
Want to get into art school? These one-on-one, two-hour sessions will guide you in crafting portfolios tailored to your target art schools. With instructor support, refine problem-solving, shading, coloring, composition, and design skills while developing ten strong portfolio pieces showcasing your versatility. Sessions emphasize sketch-to-final work progression and school-specific requirements. Three to five sessions are recommended based on individual needs. To schedule sessions, contact barbara@spectrumartgallery.org
