Arts & Entertainment
Coney Island: Visions from the Boardwalk @ Lockwood Mathews Mansion
New exhibition from July 14 - Sept. 30 with reception on Sept. 8 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
A new exhibition titled, Coney Island: Visions from the Boardwalk by Gail Ingis-Claus will open on July 14, 2016 and run through Sept. 30th at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, 295 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT with a reception on Sept. 8, 2016, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Inspired by a lifetime of loving memories of Coney Island, her playground from childhood to maturity, artist Gail Ingis-Claus depicts this landmark resort through a collection of twenty-five works, ranging from the representational to the abstract. Bright hues and rhythmic brushstrokes highlight this magnetic and alluring destination of American culture where dizzying, neon-colored rides on the Cyclone and swings and slides on the Wonder Wheel, evoke images and memories of a by-gone era. Ms. Ingis-Claus’ work has been exhibited throughout the region including: the Fairfield Arts Council, Lyme Association, Madison Art Society, Guilford Art League, Barnes & Noble, both Westport, CT and Paramus, NJ, among others.
The reception, sponsored by Investmark, will include a book signing by Ms. Ingis-Claus of her newly released novel, Indigo Sky, and a dance demonstration by a master ballroom dancing duo inspired by the 1960s music once performed at Coney Island. Food generously provided by Susan Kane, Catering.
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The Museum’s 2016 cultural and educational programs are made possible in part by generous funding from LMMM’s Founding Patrons: The Estate of Mrs. Cynthia Clark Brown, and the Museum’s Distinguished Benefactors: The Xerox Foundation, Klaffs and The Maurice Goodman Foundation.
The exhibit will be on view as part of LMMM’s tours, Wed.-Sun. at noon, 1, 2, and 3 p.m. General Admission: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $6 for children and young adults, ages 8-18. The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is a National Historic Landmark. For more information on schedules and programs please visit: www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com, e-mail info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com, or call 203-838-9799. For more area event information www.visitfairfieldcountyct.com
