Autumn outdoor arts fest happening this weekend

MADISON — Passersby will see three big white tents on the Madison Green when The Arts Center Killingworth returns for its annual autumn outdoor arts festival.

It will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Established and emerging artists from throughout Connecticut and the tri-state region will offer new and original artwork and crafts at the Boston Post Road and Copse Road location, according to a press release. The rain date is Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Artwork will include representational and abstract painting, as well as photography, mixed media, collage and more. Artisan’s exhibits will feature pottery, wood, fabric, glass, paper, gourds and jewelry designs in precious/semi-precious stones, silver and other fine materials, the news release said.

The festival will offer a variety of local food selections and live musical performances. The Jan Jungden Trio, which plays classic to modern jazz, Latin, swing, and rhythm and blues, will perform Saturday afternoon. Singer-songwriter Harold Walker, who blends folk, rock, Americana and soul into his acoustic performance, is the guest Sunday.

Admission is free and pets are welcome. For a preview of artwork and biographies of participating artists, visit spectrumartgallery.org.

The Spectrum Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook, in Essex, will presend “Changing Seasons,” an exhibit of select works by participating festival artists. This show runs through Nov. 7 with gallery hours Wednesday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

For information, call 860767-0742 or visit the gallery’s website.

Contributed photo Catherine Stebinger’s Felted Blue Shoulder Bag made of Merino wool with silk, sequins and leather strap.