Madison Art Society's "Objects and Places" Exhibition June 3-29

Chester, Conn., May 31, 2016 -- The Madison Art Society and the Chester Village West independent seniors community invite the public to enjoy the works of 22 Connecticut River Valley and Shoreline artists in a new exhibit titled “Objects and Places”. The exhibit will be on display at Chester Village West, 317 West Main Street, Chester, CT 06412 from June 3 to June 29.

The public is also invited to enjoy these talented artists’ works at the exhibit’s opening reception on Friday, June 3 from 5-7 p.m. at Chester Village West.

The artists participating in “Objects and Places” are members of the Madison Art Society’s Winter Studio. Artists gather each Monday from January through March at St. Andrews Church in Madison, painting from still life subjects or photographs of their preference in oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel. The group shares setting up still life settings for artists to paint and conducts a critique at the end of the day.

The following artists will display their works at “Objects and Places” at Chester Village West June 3-29:

Lyme resident Sheryl Sorenson, “Time to Dance”, Oil, 8” x 10”, $125

Branford resident Jay Babina, “Cows”, acrylic, 9.5” x 19”, $350

Branford resident Terry Bogan, “Branford Soup”, 22 x 28”, $400

Branford resident Sally Brown, “Branford Tiger Lilies & Pears”, Oil, 11” x 14”, $375

Chester Village West resident Mike Boyd, Still Life with China, Acrylic & Pastel, 21"x25", $500

Clinton resident Penny Chittenden, “High Style”, Watercolor, 17” x 26”, $250

Clinton resident Betsey Evarts, “Teapot & Fruit”, Oil, 10” x 10”, $150

East Haddam resident Diane Stone, “Complements”, Pastel, 9” x 12”, $450

Guilford resident Denise Casey, “Striped”, Acrylic, 16” x 20”, $400

Guilford resident Marge Casey, “Red Vase with Flowers”, Oil, 11” x 14”, $400

Guilford resident Anne Merriam, “Choices”, Pastel, 11.5” x 14.5”, $100

Guilford resident Pat Seekamp, “Lunch with the Girls”, Pastel, 14” x 24”, $300

Killingworth resident Gloria Nilsson, “Separate Ways”, Oil, 6” x 6”, $175

Killingworth resident Nancy Armstrong, “How do You Like Them Apples?”, Oil, 17.5” x 21.5”, $375

Killingworth resident Maryanne Rupp, “Zest”, Pastel, 17” x 21”, $600

Killingworth resident Sandra Smith, “Retired”, Oil, 12” x 30”, $300

Lyme resident Sheryl Sorenson, “Time to Dance”, Oil, 8” x 10”, $125

Madison resident Sandy Kensler, “Still Life with Pears”, 17” x 23”, $350

Madison resident Marilee Noonan, “Shades of Grey”, Pastel, 11” x 14”, $250

Old Lyme resident Renni Ridgeway-Korsmeyer, “Spring”, Oil, 8” x 16”, $400

Old Saybrook resident Laurel Friedmann, “Upright and Laid Back”, Pastel, 6” x 12”, $325

Westbrook resident Isabel Charlotete Lane, “White Winter Roses”, Oil, 18” x 22”, $400

Westbrook resident Beverly Schirmeir, “Salt Marsh Pottery and Lemons”, Oil, 11” x 14”, $650

About the Madison Art Society

The Madison Art Society (MAS) is a non-profit art society with 250 members from the Connecticut River Valley and Connecticut shoreline. Celebrating its 41st year, MAS promotes the arts at all professional levels. The organization holds three art shows, an outdoor show and multiple demonstrations each year and coordinates plein air painting events on Wednesdays. Visit madisonartsociety.blogspot.com

About Chester Village West

Located in historic Chester, Connecticut, Chester Village West gives independent-minded people a new way to experience retirement and live their lives to the fullest. Since the independent seniors community was founded more than 25 years ago, Chester Village West residents have directed and embraced active learning. Within a small community of private residences that offer convenience, companionship, service and security, Chester Village West enriches lives with a comprehensive program that enhances fitness, nutrition, active life, health and well being. Find out more at chestervillagewestlcs.com; visit the community on Facebook here.