Norwalk Maritime Garage Gallery Seeking Art For In-Person Exhibit

NORWALK, CT — The Norwalk Parking Authority's Maritime Garage Gallery is seeking art submissions from artists 18 and over for its first live show since December 2019.

The exhibit, titled "About Face: Through Artistic Eyes," will focus on expression through portraiture, according to a news release.

"About Face" will run from Nov. 4, beginning with an opening reception, through Jan. 7, 2022. The exhibit will be curated by Robert Abriola, the gallery's curator and local Norwalk artist, and feature expressive personality and portraiture art that depicts unique perspectives through the artists' eyes.

Artists are asked to search beyond the ordinary to develop compelling visuals, including both animate and inanimate forms that evoke thought, passion, as well as hardship, conflict and spiritual freedom, according to the news release. Clever uses of medium, with the exception of pedestal sculpture, are welcome.

A jury will determine the "best in show," as well as first and second runners up. Guidelines and submissions can be found at www.norwalkpark.org/callforart.

The deadline for submissions is Oct. 2. Questions can be emailed to maritimegallery@norwalkpark.org.

The Maritime Garage Gallery is part of the parking authority's "Art in Parking Places" placemaking initiative, an effort to support art in parking spaces. The gallery, located at 11 North Water Street, is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Further information can be found at www.norwalkpark.org/public-art.