Mother’s Day Bisque &; Bagels – Pottery Painting Brunch

Celebrate Mom in the most meaningful way—by creating something beautiful together 💐

Join us for our Bisque & Bagels Mother’s Day Brunch, where creativity and connection come together for a relaxed, memory-filled morning.

Sunday, May 10 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Enjoy a delicious continental brunch, lovingly catered by Bagelman of New Milford, while you paint and personalize your own pottery masterpiece.

Browse our wide selection of ceramics—perfect for all ages—including mugs, vases, plates, figurines, luminaries, and more. Whether you’re crafting a keepsake or a gift, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

$15 admission includes brunch
Pottery is chosen and paid for the day of the event, with pieces ranging from $18–$75.

Please note: This is a pottery painting–only event, allowing you to fully relax and focus on creating. Other studio projects (glass, canvas, mosaics, and wood) will be available after 12:30 PM.

Spots fill quickly—reserve your seats and make this Mother’s Day one to remember 💕

Art Fair & Tag Sale

MAY 16 Art Fair/Tag Sale

Art Fair & Tag Sale
Saturday, May 16, from 10 AM to 6 PM
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

Join Us for an Exciting Art Fair and Tag Sale at Village Center for the Arts!
Get ready for a vibrant celebration of creativity!

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Art Fair and Tag Sale, taking place on Saturday, May 16, from 10 AM to 6 PM.

This is a fantastic opportunity for art lovers, families, and community members to come together for a day filled with inspiration and fun! Our Tag Sale will have

Art Supplies Galore: Discover an array of supplies including brushes, paints, canvases, frames, easels, and much more at unbeatable prices!

Artist Village: Meet talented local artists and explore their works. Art Demos & Experiences: Engage in hands-on art demonstrations and interactive experiences suitable for all ages.

Live Music: Enjoy the sounds of local musicians while you shop and explore.
We will have face painting so bring the kids for some colorful fun!

Delicious Food Trucks: Savor a variety of tasty treats from our selection of food trucks.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event that celebrates art and community! Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family for a day of creativity and joy. For more information, please contact Village Center for the Arts at (860) 354-4318 or email us vca@villagecenterarts.com
We can’t wait to see you there!

Gallery Opening

“2026 VCA National K-12 Ceramic Exhibition Candidates”
Opening Reception: June 6, 6:30–8:00 PM

The National K–12 Ceramic Exhibition, presented in conjunction with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Conference, has showcased some of the most exceptional young ceramic artists from across the United States.
Village Center for the Arts, (VCA), chooses artwork created during the year by our students that are exceptionally successful and unique works of art, a select few are chosen through a competitive juried process.

At VCA, that journey begins long before submission. Throughout the year, students dedicate hours of focus, experimentation, and persistence to develop pieces that reflect both technical skill and personal expression. From these, VCA selects a group of standout works to be submitted for national consideration.

While only a small number of pieces are ultimately accepted, every student selected for submission has already achieved something meaningful.

This special exhibition celebrates the creativity, commitment, and courage of all our VCA students whose work was chosen. We recognize not just the students that were juried into the exhibition but the students who’s work was chosen from hundreds of pieces of ceramic artwork that was created at VCA over the year.

“What people see in a finished piece is only part of the story,” says Sharon Kaufman, VCA’s pottery teacher. “Behind every work is time, persistence, and the willingness to keep going through trial and tribulation. We’re proud of every student who reached this level”.

This is a free event. refreshments will be served.
June 6, 6:30–8:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: June 7–27, 2026

https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar

Art Therapy Support Groups

Art Therapy Support Groups

We are honored to introduce two new ongoing Art Therapy Groups at Village Center for the Arts, For adults 18+

Led by Jessica LaBarca, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, these professionally facilitated groups are designed for adults seeking support while navigating chronic illness or grief.

Art therapy offers a structured and supportive space to explore emotion, strengthen coping tools, and connect with others who understand similar experiences. No art experience is required.

Creating Through Chronic Illness
This is an ongoing group on the 3rd Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 PM

Holding Space for Grief
This is an ongoing group on the 4th Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 PM

Sessions are $50 each. A brief consultation is required prior to joining.
To inquire, email arttherapywithjess@gmail.com.
Receipts for insurance reimbursement available upon request.

These groups meet in person at the Village Center for the Arts. Our building includes a chair lift.

We believe in the power of creativity to help us process, connect, and care for ourselves — especially during life’s more complex seasons.

Call VCA if you need more info (860) 354-4318

https://www.villagecenterarts.org/eventscalendar

a Studio Affair

a Studio Affair

Saturday, June 20th
6:30–10:00 PM
Ages 21+

Step away from your screen and into the studio. A Studio Affair is a chance to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the simple joy of creating.

As a nonprofit, we’re dedicated to offering adults a relaxed, welcoming 3rd space to unwind and explore the arts with no pressure and no expectations.
Whether you’re meeting new people, taking time to creative, or just craving a phone-free evening, this is time well spent. Creating art has a powerful way of calming the mind, boosting well-being, and helping you feel present and this night is all about that.

This is a great time to work on your art journal – or that art project you haven’t
had time to finish. Bring a project you’re already working on!

We’ll be spinning vinyl to set the vibe, and it’s BYOB if you’d like to sip while you create.
a Studio Affair is a free community event
Held every 3rd Saturday of the month.

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

(860) 354-4318

Invite a friend, spread the word, and give yourself a night to unplug and create.

Clay Play

Clay Play
Saturday: June 20th
1:00 – 3:00PM
Please check our calendar page on our website to see other dates.
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

Art Fair & Tag Sale

Art Fair & Tag Sale
Saturday, May 16, from 10 AM to 6 PM
Village Center for the Arts
12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
(860) 354-4318

Join Us for an Exciting Art Fair and Tag Sale at Village Center for the Arts!
Get ready for a vibrant celebration of creativity!

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Art Fair and Tag Sale, taking place on Saturday, May 16, from 10 AM to 6 PM.

This is a fantastic opportunity for art lovers, families, and community members to come together for a day filled with inspiration and fun! Our Tag Sale will have
Art Supplies Galore: Discover an array of supplies including brushes, paints, canvases, frames, easels, and much more at unbeatable prices!

Artist Village: Meet talented local artists and explore their works. Art Demos & Experiences: Engage in hands-on art demonstrations and interactive experiences suitable for all ages.

Live Music: Enjoy the sounds of local musicians while you shop and explore.
We will have face painting so bring the kids for some colorful fun!

Delicious Food Trucks: Savor a variety of tasty treats from our selection of food trucks.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event that celebrates art and community! Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family for a day of creativity and joy. For more information, please contact Village Center for the Arts at (860) 354-4318 or email us vca@villagecenterarts.com
We can’t wait to see you there!

 

a Studio Affair

a Studio Affair

Saturday, May 16th
6:30–10:00 PM
Ages 21+

Step away from your screen and into the studio. A Studio Affair is a chance to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the simple joy of creating.

As a nonprofit, we’re dedicated to offering adults a relaxed, welcoming 3rd space to unwind and explore the arts with no pressure and no expectations.
Whether you’re meeting new people, taking time to creative, or just craving a phone-free evening, this is time well spent. Creating art has a powerful way of calming the mind, boosting well-being, and helping you feel present and this night is all about that.

This is a great time to work on your art journal – or that art project you haven’t
had time to finish. Bring a project you’re already working on!

We’ll be spinning vinyl to set the vibe, and it’s BYOB if you’d like to sip while you create.
a Studio Affair is a free community event
Held every 3rd Saturday of the month.

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

(860) 354-4318. villagecenterarts.org

Invite a friend, spread the word, and give yourself a night to unplug and create.

a Studio Affair

a Studio Affair

Saturday, May 16th
6:30–10:00 PM
Ages 21+

Step away from your screen and into the studio. A Studio Affair is a chance to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with yourself, with others, and with the simple joy of creating.

As a nonprofit, we’re dedicated to offering adults a relaxed, welcoming space to unwind and explore the arts with no pressure, no expectations, and no experience required.

Whether you’re meeting new people, taking time to creative , or just craving a phone-free evening, this is time well spent. Creating art has a powerful way of calming the mind, boosting well-being, and helping you feel present and this night is all about that.

This is a great time to work on your junk journal – or that art project you haven’t
had time to finish. Bring a project you’re already working on!

We’ll be spinning vinyl to set the vibe, and it’s BYOB if you’d like to sip while you create.
a Studio Affair is a free community event
Held every 3rd Saturday of the month.

Village Center for the Arts is located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT (860) 354-4318

Invite a friend, spread the word, and give yourself a night to unplug and create.

villagecenterarts.org

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.