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328. Alexey von Schlippe Art Gallery

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328. Alexey von Schlippe Art Gallery

What's the (Avery) Point? Groton (Google Maps location) June 14, 2016 [2018 Update: the Gallery is now open again! But I won't be editing any of the below.] Here I am, skimming through my mail in May of 2018. "Oh! A new issues of Connecticut Woodlands!" I say, as I rush off to go read it. While this is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Museums, New Post Tagged With: Art, Colleges & Universities, Damian, Free Museums, Great Views, Groton, New London County, Public/Outdoor Art, UConn

291. Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds

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291. Studio 80 + Sculpture Grounds

Frenetic and Kinetic Old Lyme (Google Maps location) April 16, 2015 We are nothing if not intrepid. Having visited the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts Gallery next door in early March, we attempted to walk the grounds here. Unfortunately, the two feet of snow on the ground made that rather difficult. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Museums, New Post Tagged With: Art, Calvin, Damian, Free Museums, New London County, Not Really a Museum Museum, Old Lyme, Outdoor Museums, Public/Outdoor Art

Indian Rock

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Indian Rock

Indian Rock Punkup Road, Oxford I have no recollection as to how I became aware of this roadside rock. It could have been a comment or an email or even a passing conversation with someone. I apologize to that someone for forgetting your important contribution to the CTMQ canon. That important contribution is... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Biology & Geology, Curiosities, New Post Tagged With: Art, New Haven County, Oxford, Painted Rocks

376. The Monastery Gallery of Art

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376. The Monastery Gallery of Art

Oh, Brother Farmington, (Google Maps location) March 18, 2018 There’s a lot going on here. Here at the Holy Family Retreat and Conference Center, here in the woods nearby, and heck, here in Farmington. Of Connecticut’s 169 towns, I’m submitting Farmington as one of the top 5 with the most... interesting things … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Museums, New Post, Religious Tagged With: Art, Calvin, Farmington, Hartford County, Tiny Museums

Art Tunnel

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Art Tunnel

The Mural of the Story Art Tunnel Farmington River Trail, Farmington Can you believe that I’ve never used that pun for a title before? I can’t. Can you believe that I’m far more interested in the two trails in the woods on either side of this tunnel than the Farmington River Trail that this tunnel is for? I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Civil Engineering, Curiosities, New Post, Remembrances Tagged With: Art, Calvin, Farmington, farmington river trail, Hartford County, Public/Outdoor Art, Roads and Tunnels

243. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

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243. The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

Contemporaneous Contemporaneousness Ridgefield (Google Maps location) November 9, 2012 You may find it difficult to believe, but the Aldrich is probably in my top 15 or 20 favorite museums in Connecticut. For one, I’m an unabashed fan of contemporary art (usually), but my fandom goes beyond what the museum is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Museums, New Post Tagged With: Art, Connecticut Art Trail, Fairfield County, Hoang, Ridgefield

353. Kouros Sculpture Center

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353. Kouros Sculpture Center

Rain Sculpted Ridgefield (Google Maps location) May 25, 2017 One of my favorite sub-sub categories of museums is outdoor sculpture gardens. We have several here in Connecticut and all of them are under the radar. Most are appointment only places and the hands-down best one is only open once per year - Hogpen Hill … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Museums, New Post Tagged With: Appointment Only, Art, Fairfield County, Free Museums, Hoang, Outdoor Museums, Ridgefield

343. Putnam’s Art Galleries & Fairy Doors

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343. Putnam’s Art Galleries & Fairy Doors

Chocolate Toilets and Butt Cheeks Putnam (Google Maps location) February 11 & August 13, 2017 Q. What’s the best way to engage a 5-year old at a succession of art galleries? A. Chocolate toilets and butt cheeks. It’s simple, really. And thankfully, the town of Putnam dutifully... doodyfully?... came … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Museums, New Post Tagged With: Art, Calvin, Damian, Free Museums, Not Really a Museum Museum, putnam, Windham County

349. Arts Center East

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349. Arts Center East

This Place is ACEs Vernon (Google Maps location) May 6, 2017 Note: I’ve tried to include the correct artist/work throughout this page, but I’m sure I’ve messed up somewhere. Sorry. What a joy it is to visit a little art gallery/museum with a just-turned-six-year-old who is totally into it. I could write … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Museums, New Post Tagged With: Art, Calvin, Damian, Free Museums, Hoang, Tolland County, Vernon

Paper Airplane #2

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Paper Airplane #2

Air Putnam Paper Airplane #2, by Jean-Paul Jacquet Putnam, Ct It isn’t often that I dedicate a full page to a “giant goofy thing.” If you are somehow not aware, I have a collection of giant goofy things on this here website. So why have I decided to give this fiberglass “paper” airplane in a tree in Putnam … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curiosities, Houses, Communities, Libraries, & Businesses, New Post Tagged With: Art, Giant Goofy Things, Public/Outdoor Art, putnam, Windham County

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