Art is alive in downtown Meriden! Art gallery, gift shop, classes & events
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Jun 2
🎨 Call for Young Artists! 🇺🇸
Student Art Exhibit: “Imagine America!”
- ages 10–18
- Meriden, Wallingford, Berlin, Cheshire, North Haven, Southington, Durham & Middlefield
📅 Entry Deadline: June 19, 2026
Interested? 🔗 info & online entry: gallery53.org/studentart.htm…
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May 27
Renovations, exhibits, classes, fundraisers. . . we’ve been busy! Read all about it in our May 2026 eNewsletter: conta.cc/4v0aZv5
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Apr 9
The gallery is ready and waiting to welcome you to the Opening for our 2026 Abstract Art Exhibit TONIGHT, April 9th from 6 - 7 pm! This outstanding exhibit features over 70 works spanning from purely non-objective to abstract realism. See you there!
gallery53.org/2026abstractex…
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Mar 15
Making history with our first elevator ride, a delicious fundraiser, kids’ art classes & more! Read all about in our March eNewsletter: conta.cc/4s6LDe0
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Feb 24
Attention Artists: Entries open for our April 2026 Abstract Art Exhibit, open call exhibit focused on abstract drawings, paintings, digital compositions, mixed media & sculpture. Entry deadline is 3/31. Info & registration: gallery53.org/2026abstractex…
#abstractart #contemporaryart
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Feb 7
Everyone: we just CANCELED this opening today due to the snow, high winds and slick road conditions locally. We hope you stay safe, stay warm and join us for the rescheduled opening NEXT WEEK, Saturday, February 14th, 12 - 1:30
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Feb 3
🍲🥖 Bread & Broth Fundraiser for Gallery 53 🎨
March 26, 2026 l 5:00 – 7:30 PM
First Church of Meriden, 62 Colony St., Meriden, CT 06451
🥣 Soup’s on! Come break bread with us and help support the arts in Meriden!
Info & tickets: gallery53.org/2026breadandbr…
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Jan 30
Visiting Gallery 53 today? Park FREE in the convenient Parking Garage directly across the street at 24 Colony Street. It’s easy in, easy out, with security onsite. See you at the gallery today 12 - 4!
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Jan 28
Come in out of the cold & get creative at Gallery 53 with these classes starting in February:
INDIGO DYE WORKSHOP
HAND BUILT POTTERY
FUSED GLASS JEWELRY
ICE DYE WORKSHOP
Space is limited, register now!
Info & registration:
gallery53.org/artclasses.htm…
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Jan 25
REMINDER: Enter Ebony & Ivory by 1/27! Pieces should be primarily black & white, but may have a splash of color. Four cash prizes. Info & entry online at gallery53.org/ebonyivoryexhi…
#connecticutartists #ctartist #ctarts #opencalls #artopencall #artopencalls #callforartists
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Jan 18
Attention Artists! Accepting entries for open call February themed exhibit: Ebony & Ivory. The exhibit highlights black & white works, but pieces may also
incorporate a splash of color. Enter by 1/27/26, info at gallery53.org/ebonyivoryexhi…
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Jan 11
Going up? Our new elevator is in place, ready to be enclosed with walls & inspected! Stay tuned for the 1st elevator ride coming this week! This is a huge milestone in our capital improvement projects! Take a look back at this project:
gallery53.org/construction.h…
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Jan 9
Like art? Jump in! 🎨
Our members enjoy a creative community filled with classes, events, & exhibit opportunities. Whether you’re an artist or an art enthusiast, there’s a membership for you—6 individual and 4 corporate levels available.
👉 Join us: gallery53.org/join.html
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23 Dec 2025
🎁 LAST CHANCE to Shop the G53 Holiday Artisan Fair! 🎁
Today is the final day of our Holiday Artisan Fair! We’re open Tuesday, 12/23 from 12–4 pm.
🎁 Find one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts made by local artists - perfect for last-minute gifting!
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4 Dec 2025
Looking for the perfect teacher / secret Santa / co-worker gift? We have the solution! Not only will these 12 oz. & 20 oz. Tumblers add a ⚡️ jolt of color, they’ll keep their favorite beverage hot - or cold! Created by Katherine Despres, at the G53 Holiday Artisan Fair thru 12/23
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27 Nov 2025
Happy Thanksgiving!
Today, we’re especially grateful for you—our artists, supporters, volunteers, and visitors who bring creativity, community, and heart into our space all year long. Thank you for helping art thrive. Wishing you a day filled with joy, warmth, and inspiration.
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15 Nov 2025
Countdown to Cool! COOL YULE on COLONY is coming up in 7 days!
-11/22 - 10 - 3
-Santa • Gifts • Food • Fun
- Shop Local • Feel the Cheer
Info at gallery53.org/coolyulecolony…
#CoolYuleColony #Meriden #Gallery53 #ShopLocal #G53HandmadeHolidays
#SupportLocalArtists
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29 Sep 2025
REMINDER: TODAY 9/29 is the DEADLINE for online entry for our 101st Annual Fall Art Exhibit! Open call, open theme exhibit features 15 prizes, including specialized awards for portraiture, photography, oil/acrylic painting, ocean scapes. Enter online at gallery53.org/fallexhibit202…
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22 Sep 2025
✨🎄 CALLING ALL MAKERS! 🎄✨
Be part of our Handmade for the Holidays artisan market!
🗓 Sat, Nov 22 | 10–3
📍 Downtown Meriden
3 holiday fairs, 1 amazing day! 🎁🎨
✅ $30/table
✅ Apply by 10/13
✅ Jury-selected artisans only
👉 Apply: gallery53.org/handmadeholida…
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