Submitted by Barbara Nair
(November 4, 2026) — Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store welcomes the holiday season with New Beginnings, its annual holiday exhibition celebrating renewal, growth, and transformation. Featuring painting, mixed media, sculpture, and photography by established and emerging artists, the exhibition explores how change shapes our lives, surroundings and outlook for the future. The show continues through January 9, 2027.
Artists interpret the theme through changing seasons, the emergence of new life, personal transitions, and fresh opportunities. Through diverse subjects, styles, and techniques, their work reflects both the uncertainty and optimism that accompany change, inviting visitors to consider what it means to begin again.
Complementing the exhibition, Spectrum’s Artisans Store will offer an extensive selection of handcrafted holiday gifts, including pottery, glass, fiber and paper art, jewelry, home décor, clothing and accessories, and children’s books and toys. Handmade ornaments displayed on Spectrum’s two six-foot holiday trees add to the festive atmosphere and offer distinctive choices for decorating and gift-giving.
The public is invited to the Opening Reception on November 20, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with wine and refreshments. The celebration continues during the Holiday Open House Weekend on November 21, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and November 22, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. These events offer art enthusiasts, collectors, and holiday shoppers an opportunity to explore the exhibition and discover original artwork and one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts.
Spectrum Art Gallery, voted Best Gallery in Connecticut in 2026, is located at 61 Main Street in Centerbrook. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. For holiday shopping, the gallery will be open daily from December 9, 2026 through December 24, 2026 from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m. Monday – Friday; Sunday, Noon to 5pm, and on December 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For more information about exhibits, classes, workshops and summer camps for adults, teens and children, call (860) 767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com, with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum on Facebook at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, Instagram at instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, X at x.com/spectrum_ct and YouTube at youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
Images provided by Spectrum Gallery:
“Red Sea Glass Earrings,” by Bruce and Gail Barton
“A New Dawn,” Mixed Media by Regina Thomas
“The Rocking Chair,” Relief Print by Diane Rubacha
“Green Origami Tree,” by Diana Eastwood
