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“FEASTS” ART EXHIBIT OPENS With Wine and Cheese Reception AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY OCTOBER 19, 6pm – 8 p.m, FREE

“FEASTS” ART EXHIBIT OPENS

AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY OCTOBER 19

In Partnership with Stamford Art Association

 

The Ferguson Library, in partnership with the Stamford Art Association, presents a juried multimedia wall art show entitled “Feasts” at the Library’s Auditorium Gallery beginning Wednesday, October 19, 2011. There will be a wine and cheese reception to launch the show [...]

Coupon for 60% Off Framing at Michael’s, 20% Off Total Purchase; Sept. 29-Oct. 1st, 2011

 

 Did you purchase an inexpensive painting from a roadside artist this summer?  Do you hate the prospect of spending more on the frame than you did on the art-work?  You’re in luck.  Michael’s is offering 60% off any framing job from Thursday Sept. 29 to Saturday October 1st.  And, while you’re shopping, take 20% off your [...]

FRENCH IMPESSIONISM LECTURE AND LIGHT SUPPER AT HARRY BENNETT BRANCH OF FERGUSON LIBRARY Wednesday July 27 @ 6PM, FREE

French Impressionism: From Studio to Plein Air. Learn about the movement that revolutionized the art world in this ‘ArtScapades’ lecture,

Wednesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. at the Harry Bennett Branch.  Enjoy a light supper first.

Call 203 351-8231 for more information. Generously supported by the Friends of The [...]

BOTANICALS EXHIBIT OPENS AT FERGUSON LIBRARY April 14, All Are Invited to Opening Reception from 6pm-8pm, FREE

BOTANICALS EXHIBIT OPENS

AT FERGUSON LIBRARY April 14

The Ferguson Library, in partnership with the Stamford Art Association, presents an exhibit entitled “Botanicials” at the Library’s Auditorium Gallery beginning Thursday, April 14, 2011. There will be a public reception to launch the show from 6 – 8 p.m.  The theme of the show is a festival of flowers, and will showcase the work [...]

Teens, Take a drawing lesson from graphic artist Tom Hart, Ferguson Library Main Branch, Thursday, February 24 at 2 p.m., FREE But Please Register

Teen Draw-In

Thursday, February 24 at 2 p.m.

Take a drawing lesson from graphic artist Tom Hart, then create an image for this year’s teen art contest, Think Globally, Read Locally. Call 203 351-8243 to register.

Main Library Third [...]

Stamford’s Loft Artist Association Hosts OPEN STUDIOS WEEKEND, Friday November 5 6pm-9pm (Launch Party), Saturday and Sunday November 6 and 7th 12-6PM, FREE

Check out the work of 51 artists who work in the same building.  You don’t have to travel far to see a very diverse sampling of excellent artistic endeavors.  You’re welcome to join the artists – for free – this weekend for OPEN STUDIOS WEEKEND

Make A Monster Mask for Halloween Storycraft, Ages 3 1/2 to 8, Ferguson Library Main Branch, Saturday, October 23 at 11 a.m.

Halloween Storycraft

Saturday, October 23 at 11 a.m.

Show off your costume and join us for some of our favorite Halloween not-so-spooky stories.  We’ll make a  monster mask too.  Ages 3 ½ to 8.

Main Library Third [...]

Ferguson Library To Host Art Reception to Launch Renovated Auditorium Gallery On Thursday, October 7 from 5 – 7 p.m. in the Auditorium Gallery, One Public Library Plaza, FREE

Ferguson Library and the Stamford Art Association (SAA) are launching a new partnership to showcase art in the Main Library’s newly renovated Auditorium Gallery.

The inaugural exhibit, “Stamford,” which runs October 7 – January 6, features mixed media from local artists celebrating Stamford in their work.  The library will host a reception for the artists and public on Thursday, October [...]

Japanese Customs Hands-On Workshop, August 2 at 12:30 p.m. at the Ferguson Library’s Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, FREE but Registration Required

Learn about Japanese customs in a special hands-on workshop Monday, August 2 at 12:30 p.m. at the Ferguson Library’s Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch.

Mihoko Kawada, founder of a cultural exchange program in Tokyo, shares the Japanese arts of paper folding, flower arranging, haiki poetry and tea ceremony.  Registration required. Call 203 351-8286.  This program is generously supported by the Friends [...]

Make A Fathers Day Gift, Monday June 14th @ 4pm at Ferguson Library South Branch, FREE

Do you think you have a very special Dad? Are you between 6 and 10 years old? Come to the South End Branch of the Ferguson Library on Monday June 14th and
Make something special for your dad.

All materials are free and he’s guaranteed to [...]