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Art in Waterford 2026: Paintings and Photos by local artists
The Waterford Historical Society’s 2026 “Art In Waterford: Past+Present+Future” juried art show opens April 20 in Waterford Town Hall, featuring patriotic art and local scenery by regional artists. Town Hall is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Veterans’ artwork has also been on display since February, and all artwork will remain on display until September 17.
A banner over the doors at the Town Hall entrance proclaims “We, the artists … celebrate our country’s 250th year of independence and the Town of Waterford’s 225th year of independence.”On behalf of the Town of Waterford, First Selectman Rob Brule is collaborating with the Waterford Historical Society to display artwork throughout 2026 in the main hallway of Town Hall, providing a place for local artists to celebrate our country and the signing of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago.
An “Art In Waterford” reception will be held from 4-6 p.m. on April 30 in the main auditorium of Town Hall when the public is invited to come to meet the artists and purchase artwork. At that time, visitors may also enter drawings for two paintings that will be on display, donated by local artists Pat Procko and Ellen Gregory titled “Formal Garden” and “Window Box in July.”
Shown: "Shell Game" by James Anderson. Gouache on watercolor paper.