Artists were invited to submit work for an exhibition celebrating humor in all its forms — witty, sarcastic, absurd, ironic, playful, and delightfully unexpected. Comic Relief explores how art can make us laugh, smirk, question, and see the world from a slightly off-center point of view. The exhibit is on view through Saturday, April 25.

The Farmington Valley Arts Center presents its first annual juried cup show in the Fisher Gallery, featuring a diverse collection of functional ceramic cups, mugs, and drinking vessels. This exhibition highlights the creativity and craftsmanship of artists working in clay, showcasing both traditional and contemporary approaches to form, surface, and function.

Exhibition Dates: May 2–30, 2026
Opening Weekend: May 2 & 3 (12–4 PM), during the CT Clay Crawl
Guest Jurors: Erika Novak & Stephanie Haines

We invite artists to submit work for an exhibition celebrating the richness and diversity of garden life—from plants, vegetables, and fruits to birds, insects, and other pollinators. The Life of a Garden explores the beauty, complexity, and quiet interactions within these living ecosystems, offering a closer look at the natural rhythms that sustain them.

2D and 3D works that reflect botanical forms, cultivated landscapes, and the presence of wildlife are welcome. Whether detailed and observational or imaginative and interpretive, we encourage a wide range of creative responses to the theme. All media are invited, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramics, and mixed media.

Submission Form

Submission Deadline: June 4, 2026