Derby gallery to feature live music Tuesday

DERBY - Artist Floatin' Fred will be playing the music in his head on Tuesday, New Year's Day.

His first set will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and the second set will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gallery@37, 37 Elizabeth St., Derby, Ct.

Stroll by, stop in, support original music and local art!

Angel graces Gallery@37 window in Derby

Artist calls work 'autobiographical'

'Angelus Temporaria' / Contributed photo

Artist BillieJo, gallery manager, created this stunning piece. 

She said, "On display now at Gallery@37 is a visually and spiritually arresting 3-dimensional collage entitled, 'Angelus Temporaria.'

"It is, every bit and every inch, an autobiographical assemblage composed of countless found objects that mark important moments, memories, passions, pastimes, and worldly achievements of the artist's life. It is, at one and the same time, singular in its self-portraiture and universal in its visual metaphor of the artist as divine creatrix.

"Encountering this work of art and engaging with it, even briefly, could be life-changing in the very best of ways. Don't miss this temporary Gallery@37 guest. This is guaranteed to be a once in a lifetime appearance and opportunity, now through the winter holidays."

The Valley Arts Council's Gallery@37 is located at 37 Elizabeth St., Derby. 

Valley Arts Council to hold magical show

'Magic & Mysticism: The Art of Believing' to open Oct. 13

Window display at Gallery@37 at 37 Elizabeth St., Derby.

What's that you have up your sleeve?

Members of the Valley Arts Council have plenty up their sleeves as they prepare for the Oct. 13 opening of “Magic & Mysticism: The Art of Believing.”

An opening reception will be held from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 13 at Gallery@37, 37 Elizabeth St., Derby. The public is invited.
The show runs through Nov. 3.

Derby poetry reading, part deux

The Valley Arts Council held its first poetry reading last Saturday evening at the Gallery@37 in downtown Derby.

Here are some photos from the event taken by arts council vice president Steve DiRienzo of Derby.

Norma Jean Moore of Seymour reads one of her poems.

New Haven artist Floatin' Fred gestures as he talks to the audience.

Artist Dara Nelson emcees the event.

My husband and I both enjoyed listening to the talented poets as they shared their work. Maybe next time I'll share a poem or two. Maybe...