Gallery 53

Gallery 53 Non-profit Art Gallery and Association Art is ALIVE in Downtown Meriden CT at our 115-year old visual arts nonprofit organization!
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Check out our artisan gift shop, fine art and craft classes, art exhibits, paint parties and special events. Free parking in the garage directly across the street!!!

🌟 Happy Labor Day Weekend! 🌟We will be closed from 9/5 through 9/7 so our wonderful volunteers can rest and celebrate th...
09/03/2026

🌟 Happy Labor Day Weekend! 🌟
We will be closed from 9/5 through 9/7 so our wonderful volunteers can rest and celebrate the holiday. We will reopen on 9/8.

Enjoy the well-deserved break, everyone!

👻 PARANORMAL EXPERIENCE 👻A One-Day Exploration of the UnexplainedSaturday, October 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM – LATESomething u...
09/02/2026

👻 PARANORMAL EXPERIENCE 👻

A One-Day Exploration of the Unexplained

Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM – LATE

Something unexplained is happening at Gallery 53… and you’re invited to experience it for yourself. 🔮

Join us for a full day of mystery, psychic phenomena, and the supernatural featuring three unforgettable events:

📚 BOUND TOGETHER: AUTHOR EVENT
12:00 – 6:00 PM

Meet 12 award-winning authors celebrating the spooky spirit of October with fascinating stories and fall-themed works.

🐾 FREE ADMISSION with a donation of pet food or supplies benefiting the Meriden Humane Society

🔮 PSYCHIC GALLERY READING
7:00 – 8:30 PM | $40

Experience an evening of psychic phenomena with world-renowned psychic mediums The Hollywood Psychic Kenneth Drake and The Molfar Stacia Wills.

👻 SUPERNATURAL INVESTIGATION
8:30 PM – LATE | $40

Then, if you’re brave enough… venture into Gallery 53’s 130+ year-old building, known for unexplained phenomena.

Only 30 participants will have the rare opportunity to investigate alongside paranormal television and media personalities Thomas Patrick, the Archangel of the Paranormal, and Mary Jo Chudley.

✨ SPECIAL COMBO PRICE: $75
Attend BOTH the Psychic Gallery Reading AND the Supernatural Investigation for just $75!

Three events. One extraordinary day.
Are you ready to explore the unexplained? 👀

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍 Gallery 53

Info & tickets: https://www.gallery53.org/paranormalexperience2026.html

08/31/2026

Learn beautiful, flowing Classic Italic Chauncery Cursive! Join Instructor Theresa DeNicola for this 5 session workshop starting September 3rd - and you’ll be on your way to creating gorgeous hand lettered envelopes for your holiday cards and invitations! Link in bio

Shoutout to Record-Journal for featuring our 2026 Photo + Digital Exhibit, “From Sea to Shining Sea,” in the August 29th...
08/30/2026

Shoutout to Record-Journal for featuring our 2026 Photo + Digital Exhibit, “From Sea to Shining Sea,” in the August 29th edition of Front Porch News! The exhibit can be viewed in the gallery now through October 1st and the public is invited to the Opening Reception on September 12th from 12 noon to 1:30 pm.

A tradition for more than a century, Gallery 53’s Annual Fall Art Exhibit returns for its 102nd year!.The exhibit featur...
08/30/2026

A tradition for more than a century, Gallery 53’s Annual Fall Art Exhibit returns for its 102nd year!.

The exhibit features 15+ prizes, including specialized prizes for landscape paintings, photography, watercolor painting, portraits, pastel painting and oceanscapes.

Entry Deadline: September 29
Judge: Emily Laura Derr, “Art Critic in a Minute”

🎨 The 102nd Annual Fall Art Exhibit is coming to Gallery 53! 🍂A tradition for more than a century, our Annual Fall Art E...
08/25/2026

🎨 The 102nd Annual Fall Art Exhibit is coming to Gallery 53! 🍂

A tradition for more than a century, our Annual Fall Art Exhibit returns for its 102nd year, showcasing the creativity of artists from New England and beyond!

🖼️ Paintings • Drawings • Photography • Digital Art • Mixed Media • Sculpture

💰 10+ cash prizes will be awarded!

Entry Deadline: September 29
Opening: October 10, 12:00–1:30 PM
On Exhibit: October 10–29
Judge: Emily Laura Derr, “Art Critic in a Minute”

Artists—don’t miss your chance to be part of this 102-year tradition!

👉 Info & online entry - scan QR code

In honor of World Photography Day, we're we're extending the entry deadline for our 2026 Photography + Digital Exhibit u...
08/19/2026

In honor of World Photography Day, we're we're extending the entry deadline for our 2026 Photography + Digital Exhibit until the end of the day TODAY 8/191 Enter online today!

📸 Photographers & Digital Artists - Enter NOW!TODAY 8/18 is the deadline to enter our annual Photography + Digital Exhib...
08/18/2026

📸 Photographers & Digital Artists - Enter NOW!

TODAY 8/18 is the deadline to enter our annual Photography + Digital Exhibit!

Traditional black-and-white photography, color photography, or digital compositions are eligible.

Judged by award-winning Connecticut photographer, painter and author Sarah Grote

🗓 Entry Deadline: August 18, 2026
🖼 Exhibit Dates: September 12 – October 1, 2026

Scan QR Code for entry info




Address

53 Colony Street
Meriden, CT
06451

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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(203) 235-5347

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