Art exhibits

OPENINGS

“From Nothing to Something: The Creative Process” Opens Wednesday

Opening reception March 3, 5-8 p.m.

The Artist’s Cooperative Gallery of Westerly, 14 Railroad Ave., Westerly

An exhibit featuring artist members Jane Rollins and Joan Mullins; more than 50 artist members will give a glimpse into how to produce a finished work of art; runs through March 27; hours 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun.; (401) 596-2221.

The Masters Series by Julia Pavone

Opening reception Saturday, 5-7 p.m., free for members, $10 non-members

Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St., New London

An exhibit of abstract expressionist paintings; runs through April 23; hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun.; (860) 443-2545.

MUSEUMS

Dreams & Memories — Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme St., Old Lyme; this exhibition combines historic and contemporary art from the Florence Griswold Museum’s permanent collection to explore the themes of dreams and memories as multidimensional drivers of artistic creativity and expressions of powerful forces in American society; the exhibition explores ideas through themes such as reverie, surrealism, identity formation, religion, social action, historical memory, and the American dream; runs through May 14; hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun.; (860) 434-5542.

Alexandra Stoddard: A Colorful Life — Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams St., New London; a pop-up exhibition featuring select art and objects from Stoddard’s personal collection, including paintings, works on paper, ceramics, quilts, scarves and vintage textiles; runs through Sun.; also “Chromatopia: Stories of Color in Art,” an exploration of the rich history of pigments and dyes and their impact on art and culture; runs through March 5; also, “Where Children Sleep: Photographs by James Mollison,” photographer James Mollison documents young people and their sleeping spaces from around the world in different countries and circumstances; runs through April 30; also, “Tiffany in New London” explores the life and career of artist, designer, and glassmaker Louis Comfort Tiffany through the lens of New London, focusing on the artist’s unique connections to the region; a permanent exhibit; hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun.; (860) 443-2545.

The Indigenous People’s Project: The Mashantucket (Western) Pequot Women — Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center, 110 Pequot Trail, Ledyard; the Indigenous People’s Project is a traveling exhibition created and curated by Angel Beth Smith, intended to highlight Indigenous people spanning multiple generations; a percentage of profits are donated to the tribes highlighted in each series; runs through May 27; hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat.; (860) 396-6910.

Sea as Muse and Fish & Forrest: Through the Lens of a Commercial Fishermom — Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic; silver objects and wood carvings inspired by the sea; runs through spring 2024; also, “Fish & Forrest: Through the Lens of a Commercial Fishermom,” an exhibition of photography by fisherwoman Corey Wheeler Forrest; runs through summer 2023 hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily; (860) 572-0711; mysticseaport.org.

GALLERIES

6th Dimension — Connecticut College Cummings Art Center, 270 Mohegan Ave, New London; this exhibition, curated by New London native Juanita (Austin) Sunday, is an Afofuturist look into Black realities across time and space; this multimedia exhibition features local, state, national, and international Black artists; runs through March 9; hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; (860) 447-1911; 6thdimension.net/newlondon.

Photography by Deborah Beckwith —

East Lyme Community Center, 41 Society Road, East Lyme; an exhibit of photographs by Deborah Beckwith of Niantic; runs through Tues.; hours 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., 1-4 p.m. Sun.; (860) 739-5828.

Art by Elena —

Gallery at the Wauregan, 200 Main St., Norwich; an exhibition of artwork by 10-year-old Elena; runs through Tues.; hours 1-4:45 p.m. Mon.-Sun.; (860) 608-2661.

“Non-Stop Pop” and “Through the Lens of Printilism” —

Hygienic Art, 79 Bank St., New London; “Non-Stop Pop” features the eclectic art Don Ledversis, Brian Johnston and Bart Jeczmienny; “Through the Lens of Printilism” is a solo exhibition featuring artwork by James Honer using four primary colors: cyan, magenta, yellow and black; his artwork is composed of dots and intended to play tricks on the viewer’s eyes; both run through March 11; hours noon-7 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun.; (860) 4438001.

Winterlude —

La Grua Center, 32 Water St., Stonington; this exhibition features works by Gallery One artists and celebrates the beauty of the quiet season; artists include Rosemary Cotnoir, Victor Filepp, Karen Israel, Michael Fanelli, Ann Knickerbocker, Paul Fitzpatrick Nager, T. Willie Raney, Diana Rogers, Rick Silberberg and Jill Vaughn; runs through Sun.; hours 1-4 p.m. Wed., Fri. and Sun. and by appointment; (860) 535-2300; lagruacenter.org; galleryonect.com.

First Impressions: 31st Annual Associate Artist Show and Congratulations —

Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme; a juried exhibition of the association’s Associate Artist members, accomplished artists who have been exhibiting in selective shows; running concurrently is “Congratulations,” an exhibit showcasing the work of Lyme Art Association’s newest elected artists inducted in October 2022; runs through March 2; hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.Sun. or by appointment; (860) 434-7802; lymeartassociation.org.

Art by Kathy Axilrod — Lyme Public Library, 482 Hamburg Road, Old Lyme; local artist Kathy Axilrod of Lyme will exhibit her local landscapes and portraits; items are for sale, with a portion of the proceeds going to support the library; runs through March 31; hours 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tues. and Thurs., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. and Wed., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.; (860) 434-2272.

A Child’s Life in the 18th Century through Archaeology — Shaw Mansion, 11 Blinman St., New London; this exhibit, designed and constructed during the annual summer museum program by nearly 40 local youth ages 5-14, includes artifacts uncovered in the dig and their historical significance, journals authored by students, and photographs; each artifact exhibits a significant period of the Shaw Mansion’s history; runs through Summer 2023; hours by appointment only; (860) 443-1209; nlchs.org.

The Unique Still Life — Spectrum Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook; in this exhibit, artists explore how objects are chosen and arranged and what makes the painting, drawing, mixed media piece and photograph unique; runs through March 11; hours noon-6 p.m. Wed.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun.; (860) 767-0742; spectrumartgallery. org.

Contemporary Art Show by James B. Murphy — St. Ann’s Church, 82 Shore Road, Old Lyme; an exhibit of contemporary works that include abstract collages; runs through March 31; hours 10 a.m.-noon Mon., 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri., 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thurs., 8 a.m.-noon Sun.; (860) 434-1621.

Schools and Murmurations: One Mind, Many Voices —

Velvet Mill Gallery, 22 Bayview Ave., Stonington; a Velvet Mill artists show; runs through April 14; hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; thevelvetmill.com.