Hygienic Art

Artist Gustaf Miller, 5 Panel Hulk,
44”x46” acrylic on canvas $3800, Ship Nahun & Ship Ruth A are both 16”x16” and $890 each.

Comedy Bebop at the Hygienic Art Park last night playing to a packed house! Thank you to our resident comedian Dame FK for hosting and organizing another successful comedy presentation in downtown New London.
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🌟✨ Preserving and supporting the arts is vital to the vibrancy of New London! 🏛️🎨 Let’s celebrate our past while fostering creativity for the future!

Vincent Scarano to Speak at Friends of Fort Trumbull on Defying the Odds

On Thursday, September 26, The Friends of Fort Trumbull will welcome as their next speaker, Vincent Scarano, the President of the Hygienic Art, located on Bank St., in New London.

Mr. Scarano, a graduate of Paier College of Art, was hired in 1979 to work as Lead Photographer for the New London City Art Project, whose goal was to create public art in the City of New London. After that project, Vincent opened a commercial photographic studio in New London. Subsequently, thhroughout his 50 year career as a photographer, his commercial and freelance work has been published and credited locally, nationally and internationally.

Having become President of Hygienic Art in 1990, he then led the organization to become a non-profit in 1993. When the Hygienic Restaurant building was slated for demolition in 1996, he led an all-volunteer Board of Directors to save the building from destruction. This volunteer group then renovated the building as a Fine Art Gallery and a site for affordable housing for visual artists.

This project , which was widely acclaimed as a model for community and economic revitalization, won numerous national and statewide awards for its contribution to adaptive restoration of historic properties and community development though public art. In addition, Scarano led the organization to buy and develop the surrounding properties to create the Hygienic Art Park in 2005, and later to build the Frank Loomis Palmer Amphitheater at the Hygienic Art Park in 2017.

Hygienic Art’s contribution to the City of New London and surrounding communities by its artists and volunteers has been huge. Culminating in a $2,300,000.00 Capital Investment for the Arts on Bank Street, the Hygienic Art project now stands as a shining light of volunteer community activism, committed to the revitalization of the City through the Arts.

Mr. Scarano will speak about how a grassroots team of artists, defied the odds to save History, Community Identity, and Free Art, in a city where governmental bulldozing had become rampant. He will also discuss the goals of the organization to continue its role in the revitalization of the city. The presentation will take place at 7 p.m. at the Fort Trumbull Conference Center. The public is welcome to attend this presentation which will be of interest to everyone.

Artist John Craig, Abstract #8 acrylic on canvas $1300. On display in the Lower Gallery until September 28th.

Photographer Madhur Dhingra, Varansi (Kashi) 2’x3’ Hahnemuhle Photo Rag $1600. Searching Shambala: The Primacy of Consciousness is on display through September 28th. Don’t miss the Artist Meet & Greet Friday, September 27th 5-7pm!

Artist Janvier Miller; North Atlantic Fishes $3800, Schooner $3000 and Low Tide $350.

The Intergalactic Tourism Agency (IGTA) has designated The Hygienic Art Park and landing pod as the planet’s first tourism destination for Interstellar travelers. The local UFO Response Unit was sent to arrange accommodations and welcoming party.

Call for Entries: The F-Stops Here - Juried Photographic Art Show
Attention all photographers! The F-Stops Here is calling for your best photographic works for an exciting juried exhibition. Whether you are an established professional or an emerging artist, we invite you to submit your creative and compelling images. Open to all photographers, any subject matter.
Entries must be original works. $30 for the 3 Entries. Best in Show and Honorable Mentions will be awarded. Submit entries on the receiving dates. All work must be properly framed and wired. Include your name, contact information, title, and medium for each submitted piece.

First Thursday is Open Mic Night in the gallery! Sign up starting at 5pm, open mic starts at 5:30-7pm. Poetry, songs, comedy, bring what you have.

Flower Power Sunday with DJWOW
🌸🌸🌸 A mindful morning of yoga, meditation and ecstatic dance🙏🏼
Scan the QR code for DJWow’s next event.

PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION. Another beautiful evening in downtown New London celebrating the opening receptions for "Living in the Temple of my Dreams", "Searching Shambala, and "I Dream in Color Except When I Don't" and "Digital Delights" exhibitions featuring the fine art works of Eva Leong, Gustaf Miller, Janvier Miller, Dan Potter, Marya Ursin, Madhur Dhingra, John Craig, and Roger Tremblay.
Show runs through September 28th at Hygienic Art Galleries 79 Bank Street. , , , ,
Photos by Vinnie Scarano
www.hygienic.org

Sneak peek of Artist John yellow Craig’s work: I Dream in Color Except When I Don’t opens Saturday, August 31, 6 PM. JOIN US!

Sneak Peek at one of our next art exhibits opening Saturday, Aug 31st at 6pm; Living in the Temple of my Dreams.

Triple Opening Saturday August 31st at 6pm! Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a dreamer, or just curious about the subconscious mind, this event promises to inspire and captivate. Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow explorers of creativity!

Public Art Learning Fund
New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)

Deadline: September 16, 2024

NEFA’s Public Art Learning Fund provides grants of $500 to $3,000 to support professional development opportunities for New England artists to strengthen their public art practices. Through the Public Art Learning Fund, NEFA intends to foster the continued development of more equitable, inclusive, and vibrant public spaces and public life throughout New England.

Learn more and apply at: https://www.nefa.org/PublicArtLearningFund

WOW! An incredible evening of body painting competition and performance art at the Naked Canvas, Circus of Color in the Frank Loomis Palmer Amphitheater at Hygienic Art Park! Thank you to Rosie Rosado her team at Coco Dream Studio for a spectacular event in support of Hygienic Art.
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photos by: Vinnie Scarano

🎤 **Get Ready to Laugh Out Loud!** 🎭

Join us at **Hygienic Art Park** for an unforgettable night of comedy! 🎉 Whether you're a fan of stand-up, improv, or just need a good laugh, we've got you covered.
🗓 September 13th
⏰ 7:30
Come enjoy hilarious performances from some of the best comedians in the region, right here in the heart of New London! Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let’s turn this summer night into a comedy fest you won't forget! 😄
🎟 hygienic.org
📍 79 Bank Street New London

Check out the work of Artist Naomi Nevo Ben Ari. We’re open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12-7pm. Show closes this weekend!