Calling all artists!

Calling all artists!

Arts of Tolland, Inc. (AOT) as part of its celebration of Tolland’s 300th Anniversary, is planning a special art gallery for September 2015 entitled Tolland Today: Views of Tolland by Contemporary Artists. The organization is seeking submissions for the exhibit, which will feature original renditions of Tolland scenes by contemporary artists.

AOT is seeking high quality original artwork such as paintings, photographs, prints, mixed media, pastels, colored pencil, fabric art, etc. – any hangable work that portrays an artistic interpretation of Tolland. Artwork may feature scenes representational of the historic village throughout its 300 years or contemporary views of Tolland today. The juxtaposition of the old and new presents a wonderful opportunity for artistic interpretation.

Submissions will be juried, and entry is open to anyone age 16 or older. Each piece shall be framed, wired, and ready to hang. No sawtooths, please. Art work is not to exceed 40 inches, including the frame.

Drop-off dates for artwork are Saturday, August 22, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Wednesday, August 26, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The entry fee is $15 per artist. The opening reception for the gallery will be held on Friday evening, September 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Arts Center of Tolland. The gallery will be open on Saturdays between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. through October 3.

Artists are asked to call or email the Arts Center to request an entry form or download a form from our website.

Call the Arts Center at 860-872-7405, email us at artsoftolland73@gmail, or contact AOT via our website at artsoftolland.org.