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.

NWCT Arts Night Out

NWCT Arts Night out

Join the NWCT Arts Council for Arts Night Out! Art Supply Drive @ Village Center for the Arts!

Celebrate the season of giving by bringing new or gently used art supplies for our annual Art Supply Drive! Collected supplies will be donated to the Torrington Area Families for Autism (TAFA).

Network with local artists and arts and cultural professionals, spark collaborations, while you enjoy wine and light refreshments.

This event is 21+

When: Thursday, December 18, from 6 – 8 pm

Location: Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, 06776

Not sure what to donate?

Refer to our helpful wish list below to see what items are in high demand with our friends at TAFA.

Acrylic Paints
Watercolors
Pastel/Crayons
Canvas Boards (9×12 or 8×10)
Paint Markers/Alcohol Ink Markers
Water Color Paper (9×12 or 8×10)
Drawing Paper (9×12 or 8×10)

 

August Business Scene at Candlelight Farms

🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉
An Evening of Networking, Connection, and Community

Presented by:
All American Waste, LAB Media, and the John Pettibone Scholarship Fund

Join us for a vibrant evening of connections and conversations with fellow business professionals at the beautiful Candlelight Farms in New Milford! This informal networking event offers the perfect open house atmosphere to meet new faces, share ideas, and grow your business network.

🗓 Date: August 14
🕕 Time: 5.30 pm
📍 Location: Candlelight Farms, New Milford

What to Expect:

  • FREE and open to the public

  • A casual, welcoming networking environment

  • Food and beverages served

  • Bring your business cards & a friend or colleague

  • Door prizes welcome — a great way to promote your business!

  • Beverages provided by Housatonic River Brewing

Don’t miss this chance to mix, mingle, and make meaningful connections while supporting a great cause!

📢 Let’s grow together — we can’t wait to see you there!