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SATURDAY: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
And by appointment

Dates: April 4–25, 2026
Opening Swap Day (Kickoff Event): April 4 (12–4 PM)
Swap Shop Hours: Monday–Wednesday (10 AM–12 PM), Saturday (12–4 PM)
Drop-In Workshop: April 11 (12–4 PM)

We’re excited to present our April Art Swap Shop & Show with a gallery twist! Swap Shops are sustainability-focused initiatives that reduce waste and promote reuse. Bring in a handmade work of art and exchange it for something new-to-you.

Art Swap Shop – Ongoing Swaps Through April 25
The Art Swap Shop is in full swing! Bring your artwork to exchange and be part of this evolving, community-driven exhibition. As pieces are reviewed and accepted, they’re added to the gallery walls and pedestals, continuously transforming the display.
You’ll receive a ticket to select a piece from the exhibition that day or return at a later time. As artwork comes and goes, there’s always something new to discover.

Requirements:
- Donated artwork must be original and handmade
- Work must be ready to hang or suitable for pedestal display
- All media welcome
- No copies or giclées
- Artwork must be in good, “swappable” condition
- Limit 2 pieces per visit

Bonus Event: Drop-In Workshop
April 11 (12-4) -Drezner Gallery
Create something new from reused materials! Participants will transform cardboard into unique works of art. Materials will be provided, and a facilitator will be available to guide you through the process.
There is no fee for this workshop; donations are gladly accepted.

Questions? Contact carol.kaplan@artsfvac.org

Exhibit Dates: May 2 – 30, 2026
Opening Reception: May 2 (2-4 pm)

This annual exhibition celebrates the vibrant and ever-growing ceramics community at the Farmington Valley Arts Center. Featuring work by our students, instructors, and members of the Clay Co-op, the show highlights a wide range of voices, techniques, and creative exploration in clay. From functional pieces to sculptural forms, Building Community Through Fire reflects the shared passion, collaboration, and dedication that define our clay community.

Learn about the CT Clay Crawl, May 2-3, 2026

Artist in Residence Sophie Groenstein

 
Exhibit Dates: June 6 – 27, 2026
Opening Reception: June 6 (2-4 pm)

Sophie Groenstein is a New England–based muralist and portrait artist whose work centers on individuality, connection, and emotional presence. Through expressive figures, flowing forms, and a vibrant yet intentional color palette, she creates imagery that feels alive, intimate, and human.
Her murals are rooted in community storytelling and often shaped through collaboration with neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and public art programs. Drawing inspiration from personal histories, shared spaces, and collective identity, Sophie’s work reflects the people and places it lives within—creating environments that feel seen, represented, and connected.
At the heart of her practice is the belief that public art should be welcoming, joyful, and emotionally resonant. She paints with the intention of leaving spaces warmer, more meaningful, and more human than she found them.


The Artist in Residence Program provides a studio for selected emerging artists to explore new directions in their work and expand their creative vision as part of the FVAC studio artist community. In the last month of the residency, AiR artists are given the opportunity to exhibit their portfolio of artwork in one of our exhibit galleries.

The Artist in Residence Program is made possible through the continued generosity of The Stanley D. and Hinda N. Fisher Foundation.

Learn more about the Artist in Residence Program