Gallery Opening

Village Center for the Arts Presents: “Where the Light Lingers” Paintings by Alison Litke
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 2 | 6:30–8:00 PM
Exhibition on view through May 30

Village Center for the Arts is pleased to present a solo exhibition of recent work by Connecticut artist Alison Litke, opening Saturday, May 2 from 6:30–8:00 PM. This free event is open to the public, with additional viewing available through May 30.

Alison’s work is rooted in a deep appreciation for the quiet beauty of the natural world. Inspired by the ever-changing light playing across Connecticut’s landscapes and waterways, her paintings capture fleeting moments. The fog lifting off the water, morning dew catching the sun, and the shifting drama of stormy skies.

A lifelong Connecticut resident, Alison began drawing at an early age, sketching trees, flowers, and animals as a child before expanding into sculpture in clay and wood during her high school years. She continued her artistic studies at Wesleyan University, later turning her focus to painting in 2008. Working primarily in acrylics, she found the medium allowed her to quickly and intuitively respond to the subtle nuances of light and atmosphere.

Daily walks through local hills and farm roads, as well as time spent kayaking on nearby lakes, provide an ongoing source of inspiration. Her work reflects not only what she sees, but what she experiences in moments of stillness, movement, and connection within the natural environment​.

This exhibition offers viewers an opportunity to experience, reflect, and reconnect with the familiar yet ever-changing landscapes that surround us in the light that lingers.

Village Center for the Arts is located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT.

For more information, please visit villagecenterarts.org or contact us (860) 354-4318.

Habitat For Humanity Free Homebuyer Workshop

Ready to take the first toward home ownership?

 

Join Housatonic Habitat For Humanity for a free Homebuyer Workshop

designed to turn your goals into a plan. Whether you are first starting out

or getting serious about buying, this session will give you the tools and

confidence to move forward.

 

Learn how to boost your credit, prepare for a mortgage, explore available

Habitat homes, and discover how we support first-time homeowners every

step of the way.

 

Join us Wednesday April 1st at 5:30pm at the Danbury ReStore or attend virtually

from the comfort of your home.

 

Take the step toward affordable homeownership today.

https://app.giveffect.com/campaigns/44550-free-habitat-homeowner-workshop-april-1-2026

Habitat For Humanity Free Homebuyer Workshop

Ready to take the first toward home ownership?

 

Join Housatonic Habitat For Humanity for a free Homebuyer Workshop

designed to turn your goals into a plan. Whether you are first starting out

or getting serious about buying, this session will give you the tools and

confidence to move forward.

 

Learn how to boost your credit, prepare for a mortgage, explore available

Habitat homes, and discover how we support first-time homeowners every

step of the way.

 

Join us Wednesday April 1st at 5:30pm at the Danbury ReStore or attend virtually

from the comfort of your home.

 

Take the step toward affordable homeownership today.

https://app.giveffect.com/campaigns/44550-free-habitat-homeowner-workshop-april-1-2026

Taco Dinner Fundraiser

Tacos for a cause? Yes, please! Come pile your plate high, laugh with friends, and help support our church’s mission. Good food, good company, and a good reason to gather.

Clay Play

Clay Play
Saturday: April 4th
1:00 – 3:00PM
Grab your friends and have fun with clay! This class is for all ages!
(7 and under can sit on parents lap and join the fun!)
This is your chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands in some clay.
We show you how, then you get on the wheel right away. This class is perfect for all ages. $50 ea.

Pre-registration and payment is required.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
Call us for more information or to register (860) 354-4318

Gallery Opening

We’re excited to invite you to our newest gallery exhibition at Village Center for the Arts.

Evoking Contrast
Ceramics by Matt Denning
Paintings by Beatrice Rossi-Landi

Gallery Opening
Friday, April 4th
6:30–8:00 PM
12 Main Street, New Milford
Free and open to the public

This two-person exhibition brings together the elemental presence of clay and the luminous quality of paint in a dynamic exploration of contrast.

Matt Denning, a Bridgewater-based ceramic artist with over 40 years of experience, presents wood-fired and salt-glazed works shaped by flame, texture, and tradition.

Beatrice Rossi-Landi, a Roxbury painter with an international background in design and fine art, draws inspiration from the landscapes of Litchfield County, capturing color, atmosphere, and subtle shifts in light.

Together, their work creates a compelling visual dialogue within our gallery space.

The exhibition will remain on view through April 26th.

We hope you’ll join us for the opening and experience this powerful pairing in person.

(860) 354-4318 for more information.

villagecenterarts.org

Clay Play

Clay Play
Saturday: March 7th
1:00 – 3:00PM
Grab your friends and have fun with clay! This class is for all ages!
(7 and under can sit on parents lap and join the fun!)
This is your chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands in some clay.
We show you how, then you get on the wheel right away. This class is perfect for all ages. $50 ea.
Pre-registration and payment is required.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
Call us for more information or to register (860) 354-4318

Villagecenterarts.org

Gallery Opening

Village Center for the Arts Presents: “Don’t Forget 2 Live” Featuring Richie Nigro
Saturday, March 7th from 6:30–8:00 PM.

Village Center for the Arts (VCA), located at 12 Main Street in New Milford, CT is proud to present “Don’t Forget 2 Live”, a gallery exhibition featuring artist Richie Nigro (also known as RFX Art). The opening reception will take place on Saturday, March 7th from 6:30–8:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

Richie Nigro is an award-winning tattoo artist whose creative work extends beyond skin to canvas. Originally from Long Island, NY, and raised in Danbury, CT, Richie brings a bold, high-energy style to his paintings, creating a vibrant world that moves between portraiture and abstract expression.

His work is driven by a lifelong passion for creativity and self-expression, drawing inspiration from music, fashion, and culture. Color, design, and emotion are central to his pieces, which reflect both personal storytelling and a universal connection to living fully in the moment.

“Don’t Forget 2 Live” invites viewers to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the joy and presence of creating. Through dynamic compositions and vibrant color, Richie’s work encourages us to celebrate life and the beauty of creative freedom.

For more information, please contact Village Center for the Arts at (860) 354-4318
or visit villagecenterarts.org.

Clay Play

Clay Play
Saturday, February 7th

1:00 – 3:00PM
Grab your friends and have fun with clay! This class is for all ages!
(7 and under can sit on parents lap)
This is your chance to try the pottery wheel and get your hands in some clay.
We show you how, then you get on the wheel right away. This class is perfect for all ages—little ones are welcome to sit on their parent’s lap and join the fun. $50 ea.
Each date is the start of a new class. Check our calendar.
Pre-registration and payment is required.
Needs a minimum of 4 people to run this class.
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
Call us for more information or to register (860) 354-4318

a Studio Affair

a Studio Affair
Saturday, January 17th
6:30-10:00 PM
Ages 21+

As a nonprofit, we’re passionate about creating a space where adults can unwind, connect, and enjoy the arts in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to meet new people or simply take a break, our space is open to the community free of charge. It’s all about making art accessible and building meaningful connections through shared creative experiences.

If you’re already working on a masterpiece, feel free to bring it along to work on. You don’t have to be a professional artist to join in; all you need is the passion to create. Or simply explore the creative materials we’ll have available, including watercolors, chalk pastels, oil pastels, magazines, markers, colored pencils, and beautiful paper.

Just bring your enthusiasm!

Spread the word, invite your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

We will also play some vinyl to make it a fun environment!

Plus, if you’re feeling thirsty, don’t forget to BYOB.

This is a free community event we have on the 3rd Saturday.
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318
villagecenterarts.org