Essex Art Association

Essex Art Association The historic Essex Art Association has served the shoreline community since 1946 at 10 North Main St, Essex, CT. Celebrating our 80th year!

06/20/2026

Thanks to all who attended last night’s opening reception for the EAA Summer Open Show! Congratulations to all of the featured artists and award winners. The show runs through July 5th.

We are open today, but will be closed on Sunday in honor of Father’s Day.

Please join us for the EAA Summer Open Show’s Opening Reception this Friday, June 19, from 6–8 pm (awards at 7 pm)ABOUT ...
06/16/2026

Please join us for the EAA Summer Open Show’s Opening Reception this Friday, June 19, from 6–8 pm (awards at 7 pm)

ABOUT THE JUROR
Kerry Kincy is an artist, educator, consultant, and community leader whose work centers on the transformative power of the arts to build connection, healing, and social change. Kerry is the Founder and Director of CNTR, an arts, culture, and wellness center dedicated to cultivating shared cultural experiences and strengthening community connections through creative placemaking and free public programming. She is also a core faculty member with New Haven Ballet, where she leads the Shared Abilities Program, creating collaborative performance opportunities for dancers with and without disabilities. Recognized for her contributions to the arts and community engagement, Kerry was named a Connecticut Arts Hero in 2021 and continues to collaborate with organizations across education, healthcare, and public service to expand access to the arts. She is a passionate advocate for accessible and inclusive arts experiences, engagement in creative expression, and community-building through the arts. https://kerrykincy.com/

ABOUT THE GANTNER GALLERY FEATURED ARTIST
Rooted in the rhythm of nature, Andria Alex is a contemporary painter whose work moves fluidly and organically. Her paintings are about capturing a feeling, a moment, an emotional imprint. Her practice invites the viewer into an energetic and unique space. Each piece serves as a meditation on impermanence, beauty, and the restorative power of the natural and nourishing world. https://www.andriaalex.com/

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
A heartfelt thank you to our EAA Summer Open Show Sponsors, Tom & Betsy Whidden, for supporting EAA and the arts, and for helping make this exhibition possible.

Experience Essex

Accepting entries on MONDAY from 2 to 6 pm!Inspired by Essex’s rich maritime history, the EAA Summer Open show invites a...
06/07/2026

Accepting entries on MONDAY from 2 to 6 pm!

Inspired by Essex’s rich maritime history, the EAA Summer Open show invites artists to explore not only the water and nautical traditions that shape our community, but also the many ways we journey through life.

KEY DATES
Entries (in person only): Monday, June 8, from 2–6 pm
Gallery Hours: Wednesdays–Sundays, 1–5 pm starting Friday, June 12
Opening Reception: Friday, June 19, from 6–8 pm (awards at 7 pm)
Pickup Unsold Art: Monday, July 6

ABOUT THE JUROR
Kerry Kincy is an artist, educator, consultant, and community leader whose work centers on the transformative power of the arts to build connection, healing, and social change. Kerry is the Founder and Director of CNTR, an arts, culture, and wellness center dedicated to cultivating shared cultural experiences and strengthening community connections through creative placemaking and free public programming. She is also a core faculty member with New Haven Ballet, where she leads the Shared Abilities Program, creating collaborative performance opportunities for dancers with and without disabilities. Recognized for her contributions to the arts and community engagement, Kerry was named a Connecticut Arts Hero in 2021 and continues to collaborate with organizations across education, healthcare, and public service to expand access to the arts. She is a passionate advocate for accessible and inclusive arts experiences, engagement in creative expression, and community-building through the arts. https://kerrykincy.com/

ABOUT THE GANTNER GALLERY FEATURED ARTIST
Rooted in the rhythm of nature, Andria Alex is a contemporary painter whose work moves fluidly and organically. Her paintings are about capturing a feeling, a moment, an emotional imprint. Her practice invites the viewer into an energetic and unique space. Each piece serves as a meditation on impermanence, beauty, and the restorative power of the natural and nourishing world. https://www.andriaalex.com/

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
A heartfelt thank you to our EAA Summer Open Show Sponsors, Tom & Betsy Whidden, for supporting EAA and the arts, and for helping make this exhibition possible.

Essex Bank once again provided an opportunity to participate in its Community Investment Program, which, through voting ...
06/07/2026

Essex Bank once again provided an opportunity to participate in its Community Investment Program, which, through voting by account holders, awards funds to nonprofit organizations in the local area. In May, the Bank awarded monetary support to 96 organizations from its $120,000 allotment. EAA is so grateful to be one of the recipients! This financial support allows our organization to continue bringing art opportunities to the community. Thank you to Essex Bank and all who voted for EAA!

Just one week left of the EAA Spring Juried Show with the Floral Theme! Gallery hours are 1 to 5 pm, Wednesday through ...
05/30/2026

Just one week left of the EAA Spring Juried Show with the Floral Theme! Gallery hours are 1 to 5 pm, Wednesday through Sunday, and we are located at 10 North Main Street, Essex, CT. Come check it out! 💐

Inspired by Essex’s rich maritime history, the EAA Summer Open show invites artists to explore not only the water and na...
05/28/2026

Inspired by Essex’s rich maritime history, the EAA Summer Open show invites artists to explore not only the water and nautical traditions that shape our community, but also the many ways we journey through life: a voyage, a daydream, a rite of passage, an outlook, or a new path.

KEY DATES
Entries (in person only): Monday, June 8, from 2–6 pm
Gallery Hours: Wednesdays–Sundays, 1–5 pm starting Friday, June 12
Opening Reception: Friday, June 19, from 6–8 pm (awards at 7 pm)
Pickup Unsold Art: Monday, July 6

ABOUT THE JUROR
Kerry Kincy is an artist, educator, consultant, and community leader whose work centers on the transformative power of the arts to build connection, healing, and social change. Kerry is the Founder and Director of CNTR, an arts, culture, and wellness center dedicated to cultivating shared cultural experiences and strengthening community connections through creative placemaking and free public programming. She is also a core faculty member with New Haven Ballet, where she leads the Shared Abilities Program, creating collaborative performance opportunities for dancers with and without disabilities. Recognized for her contributions to the arts and community engagement, Kerry was named a Connecticut Arts Hero in 2021 and continues to collaborate with organizations across education, healthcare, and public service to expand access to the arts. She is a passionate advocate for accessible and inclusive arts experiences, engagement in creative expression, and community-building through the arts. https://kerrykincy.com/

ABOUT THE GANTNER GALLERY FEATURED ARTIST
Rooted in the rhythm of nature, Andria Alex is a contemporary painter whose work moves fluidly and organically. Her paintings are about capturing a feeling, a moment, an emotional imprint. Her practice invites the viewer into an energetic and unique space. Each piece serves as a meditation on impermanence, beauty, and the restorative power of the natural and nourishing world. https://www.andriaalex.com/

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
A heartfelt thank you to our EAA Summer Open Show Sponsors, Tom & Betsy Whidden, for supporting EAA and the arts, and for helping make this exhibition possible.

As we celebrate EAA’s 80th year, the EAA Board is proud to continue investing in the next generation of visual artists. ...
05/28/2026

As we celebrate EAA’s 80th year, the EAA Board is proud to continue investing in the next generation of visual artists. The creativity, technical skill, and dedication shown by the young artists at VRHS are amazing!

Last night, our Gallery Director, Sarah Grote, presented the Essex Art Association Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to Sonya Xaypanya during the VRHS Senior Awards Night.

Congratulations, Sonya!




We love that we already see seven red dots for the Spring Juried Show!🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴Congratulations to the artists and to the a...
05/26/2026

We love that we already see seven red dots for the Spring Juried Show!
🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

Congratulations to the artists and to the art buyers! This show runs through June 7th, and is a must-see if you love original art with a floral theme 💐

🔴”The Glorious Bloom” by William Butcher

🔴🔴🔴🔴 “A Rose Beyond”, “Calla Lilly”, “The Spiritual Lotus”, and “A Declining Shed” by Leonard Hellerman.

🔴 “The Cherry Tree” by Andria Alex

🔴 “The Miracle is Right in Front of Us” by Alison Ritrovato

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