January 2023 NEWS & UPDATES
Whalers, Lancers & Saints
High School Exhibition
Crafts & Cocktails
Marvin Espy Art Instruction
Salon Des Independants
Call for Art at NAC

Whalers, Lancers & Saints Exhibit

This exhibit presents an opportunity for local students to show in a professional gallery setting, sell their work, learn about the business of art, and appreciate the work of their peers in this community effort.

Since the first student show, Hygienic has written artist commission checks to over two hundred New London and Waterford High School students totaling several thousand dollars. This will be the second time St. Bernard High School is participating in this exhibition and the first time for the Li & Zhai Art School - originally put on by New London and Waterford High Schools. The show runs to January 21st.

Crafts & Cocktails

Join us for our monthly get-together called Crafts and Cocktails. You will learn how to make a signature craft cocktail to enjoy while making the craft project of the month.

FLUID ART: This form of abstract art uses acrylics with a runny consistency to create psychedelic paintings. There are endless creative possibilities thanks to different ways to combine acrylic paints and there's something so satisfying about watching it spill across a surface.

Cocktail of the Month: GOOD TIDINGS

The social health benefits of creativity are not a new concept, people have been experiencing it for years!

Those that create in the presence of others are:

-More likely to have wider social networks

-More likely to have a sense of purpose and belonging in a group

-More likely to have a reduced sense of social isolation and marginalization.

Event fee of $10 includes craft materials, one craft cocktail w/the recipe card to take home. Space is limited so register soon at hygienic.org

Date: Thursday, January 19th from 5-7 PM 

Marvin Espy: Art Instruction at the Hygienic

We are so excited to bring this valuable resource to the New London community. Marvin Espy, an award-winning professional artist is bringing 6 Stand Alone 5 Week Workshop Series designed to convey an understanding of the practices he uses that make art a more fluid, enjoyable and rewarding endeavor, and lifestyle.

Series 1: Fluid Drawing
5 Week Workshop Style Classes:

Tuesday Evenings 6:30 - 8:30

February 7, 2023 - March 7, 2023

Each week we will cover essential skills, live demonstrations, and practice in the following areas:

Week 1: Healthy Form and Posture

Week 2. Beautiful Mark Making

Week 3. Easy Construction

Week 4. Revealing Dimension

Week 5. Advanced Shading

Here’s what you get:
- Live Instruction
- Online portal to share your work with me and the class. This portal allows me to give feedback between sessions, and allows you to learn from the artbyespy community of students.
- Video Demonstrations posted to an online portal
- Personalized Attention and Insights
- Final Project suitable to frame and hang.

Registration Fee: $220

Covers the class and basic materials
Deadline for Registration: January 20, 2023.

Payment Options:
Venmo: @Marvin-Espy
PayPal: [email protected]
For additional information:
Email: [email protected]

Salon Des Independants

Hygienic Art XLIV
The Salon Des Independants exhibition opens on January 28th at 7pm.
No jury, no censorship, and no fee - all are welcome!
Art Drop off, registration, and hanging is Saturday, January 28th from 8am - 6pm at Hygienic Art Galleries 79 Bank Street New London CT.
Art Pick-Up: Saturday, February 11th from Noon to 7 PM & Sunday, February 12th 2023 from Noon to 4 PM
Site Sponsor is Byrnes Agency Insurance

The Hygienic GRANDE Salon Exhibition is for over-sized artwork and will be accepted at 312 State Street New London (former Dev's Restaurant location) & drop off and hanging on Friday 12-8 & Saturday, January 28 noon-6pm Opening is at 7pm.

Site Sponsor: Friedman Found Event Space Donated by Carmelo Foti and 300 State Street Partners.

Join us for this exciting event for young art students from throughout the region. There will be arts & crafts, poetry, and goodie bags!

This year we are introducing a poetry session where there will be an opportunity for young poets to recite their written work in front of a live audience. FREE EVENT!

Coordinated by Sean Kane

For questions email: [email protected]

Details:

Date | Saturday, January 28th 2023

Time | 2 - 4 PM

Location | New London Public Library

63 Huntington St, New London, CT

Site Sponsor: Garde Arts Center

The Hootenanny kicks off Hygienic’s 44rd Annual Show on Friday, January 27th with an eclectic line-up of singer/songwriters. This year, the Hootenanny will be hosted at 33 Golden Street - a basement bar and music venue.

LINE-UP OF PERFORMANCES:

7:00 Ada Florek

7:15 Ben and Nancy Parent

7:30 Bryan Winoski

7:45 Anne Castellano

8:00 Al Dimmock and friends

8:20 The Pneumatics

8:45 KevinKane

9:00 Gounod, Jake and Karl

9:20 Dogbite

9:50 Finale Dogbite

Plus others TBA

HOOTENANNY DETAILS:

Date | Friday, Jan 27th, 2023

Location | 33 Golden Street

Time | 7 PM – 10 PM

Admission | By Donation

Coordinated by Hugh Birdsall 

The Screening Room is New London’s premiere free Independent Film Festival featuring works from both emerging and established filmmakers. As with the art show itself, there will be no judge, no jury, no entry fee, and no censorship! Film run-times are limited to 5 mins each. Free Event with donations accepted.

DEADLINE to submit films: January 20th 2023

Link to Submit Films: https://www.dropbox.com/request/kWekuh17I73DCnUhffsX

Details:

Date | Friday, January 27th 2023

Time | 7-10 PM

Location | Hygienic Art (79 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320) 

Coordinators; Drew Wilson and Victor Filepp

Our Open Mic series will take place on Thursday, February 2nd 2023 and will be hosted by comedians, Dame Fk and Elijah Pysyk!

Sign Up available onsite starting at 5:00 PM. Poetry, comedy, spoken word, Bring what you got! All talents welcome!

5 Minute Time Slot for Comedians and Poets!

2 Song Time Slot for Musicians!

No Cover Charge - Donations Always Welcome

Date: Thursday, February 2nd at 5 PM 

Featuring local acoustic and jazz artists, the first annual Hygienic Music Lounge will be a cozy, intimate night of soothing music. The event will be live-streamed!

LINE-UP OF PERFORMANCES:

Hoolios

Brian Gore and the Tender Fritters

Blonde Furniture (with guests Steve Sigel &

Sue MacKay)

$10 cover at the door

Location: RD86 Studio (86 Golden Street, New London CT 06320)

Date: Saturday, February 4th at 7 PM

Coordinated by Bill Dumas

Our friends at Norwich Arts Center invite all artists to submit entries to the February exhibit, Love Red Hearts. The show is juried for prizes only, and the theme can be loosely interpreted. Drop off is Jan 27 and 28 from 12-4. For complete prospectus, go to www.norwicharts.org and click the gallery tab, then Call for entries. Entry forms and ID tags can be downloaded and prepared in advance, or pick them up at the gallery when you drop off.

Thank You to Our Wonderful Sponsors!
Astor Place
Barry Levinson
Bodenwein Public
Benevolent Foundation
Byrnes Agency Insurance
Chelsea Groton Bank Foundation
Chester Kitchings Family Fund
City of New London CDGB
City of New London Office of Community Development
Connecticut Humanities
Connecticut Office of the Arts
Edward & Mary Lord Foundation
Frank Loomis Palmer Fund
Michael Stryker
SBA
Spindrift Guitars
State of CT DECD
Office of the Arts
UBS Financial Corporations
Victoria and Charles Glassenburg Fund
Yale New Haven Health
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

Hygienic Art

The largest cultural arts center in New London and leader in the arts, entertainment, tourism, and economic industries.Hygienic Art has presented more than 500 art exhibits, 275 music and cultural events, and youth educational programs annually over the past two decades. As a non-profit organization, we work to improve the quality of life of New London and the region.

Our Mission

Hygienic Art’s mission is to inspire, enrich, and instill a sense of community by promoting a free public art forum with events to stimulate economic development, tourism and educational projects for the City of New London and surrounding areas.

Visit our galleries Thursday-Saturday 12-7pm and Sunday 12-4pm

New exhibitions every month showcasing local and nationally recognized artists. Exhibitions, events, festivals, and special programming info on our website.