Inspire Arts

Inspire Arts Inspire Arts was established by The Supported Living Group providing a platform for artists living with disabilities.

We believe the arts spark imagination, fosters inclusion, and allows for healing.

“Beautiful Brain” created by TS 🌸[ID: A painting with a tan background, a purple tree with several branches reaching in ...
05/22/2026

“Beautiful Brain” created by TS 🌸

[ID: A painting with a tan background, a purple tree with several branches reaching in all directions, grow from the ground which is red. Blue, pink and orange flowers grow from the branches.]

We enjoyed another ActUp Theater production this weekend in Hartford, Matilda the hi-hop musical remix! Experiencing com...
05/18/2026

We enjoyed another ActUp Theater production this weekend in Hartford, Matilda the hi-hop musical remix! Experiencing community theater together reminds us of the importance of the arts in our communities to inspire creativity. Thank you ActUp for all you do, we can’t wait for Frozen in December!

At Inspire Arts we watch a film each month that sparks new ideas and lively discussions amongst our group. This week we ...
05/14/2026

At Inspire Arts we watch a film each month that sparks new ideas and lively discussions amongst our group. This week we learned about the creative entrepreneur and inventor, Lawrence Herbert. At 96, he reflects on his life, from growing up in Brooklyn during the Depression to creating the Pantone Matching System. His visionary idea established a language for color that was used across all industries. LP shared, “His life was so interesting, I am more aware of how colors are used, and the impact they have on us everyday.”

🌈What is your favorite color? Share below!

[ID: Info graphic for the film, white back ground with black letters at the top reads, “The King of Color”. A black and white photo of Lawrence Herbert sitting on colorful blocks that are stacked like stairs, some of the blocks of colors overlap each other revealing new colors. At the bottom in black letters reads, “He gave the world a new language - the language of color”.]

Our group planted this years veggies - tomatoes and peppers. And something new we are trying - sunflowers, which are alr...
05/13/2026

Our group planted this years veggies - tomatoes and peppers. And something new we are trying - sunflowers, which are already sprouted! 🌻 We are excited to be spending more time outdoors and sharing in the joy of watching the plants grow in our community garden!

NEW BLOG contributed by artist and writer GP, who is a participant of Inspire Arts. While creating “Harmony” GP brings t...
05/07/2026

NEW BLOG contributed by artist and writer GP, who is a participant of Inspire Arts. While creating “Harmony” GP brings the past into the present. He shares what it felt like to “live” in the scene and how the experience of painting this piece allowed positive emotions to surface.

Read his latest blog post here: https://www.inspireartsct.com/blog/harmony-and-the-power-of-art

To view GP’s artist page: https://www.inspireartsct.com/gregpastore

Photo: “Harmony” by GP, mixed media collage with paint on 20 x 20 canvas

[ID: Mixed media collage of a winter landscape, the sky is magenta and blue with a crescent moon as the yin and yang symbol. On the horizon sits a forest with snow covered pine trees. Below the forest is a snow field with light pink and light blues and in the middle is a large oak tree.]

As part of Earth Day week in April our artists gathered to create three moss art wall installations. It was an enjoyable...
05/04/2026

As part of Earth Day week in April our artists gathered to create three moss art wall installations. It was an enjoyable eco-friendly collaborative project which adds a vibrant green aesthetic design to our space!

05/02/2026

Stop by the gallery tomorrow!

“Windows of Tolerance” is a creative project which provides a medium to authentically express emotions.Inside the box sh...
04/30/2026

“Windows of Tolerance” is a creative project which provides a medium to authentically express emotions.

Inside the box showcases the artists experience of safety and inner harmony, the outside expresses stressors which can disrupt that peaceful state.

MM's for example showcases his bedroom as his "happy place”, which include his tv, laptop, basketball, and sofa. The outside shows snow, sticks, and colors that implicate negative feelings and anxiety.

Thank you to Inspire Arts staff member Tyler, who facilitated this wonderful project!

Amazing day, congrats to all our artists!! Thank you BDL!
04/29/2026

Amazing day, congrats to all our artists!! Thank you BDL!

For JM, creating art for a family member adds a layer of intentionality and love, which he especially enjoys. He recentl...
04/27/2026

For JM, creating art for a family member adds a layer of intentionality and love, which he especially enjoys. He recently completed a portrait of his cousins pup, Harley. Great work JM!!

[ID: JM smiles while sitting in his wheelchair, he wears black and white shorts and a gray shirt. He wears a cast on this left arm and holds his painting up with his right hand. The painting shows a black and white dog against a green background. Behind JM is a white wall with a colorful painting, a blue cabinet, and a window with a green plant in a blue pot.]

Thank you to EarthSong Art Gallery for a fantastic artists reception this week on Earth Day. Congratulations to all the ...
04/24/2026

Thank you to EarthSong Art Gallery for a fantastic artists reception this week on Earth Day. Congratulations to all the artists including TS, GMK, and GP of Inspire Arts.

“Mother Nature, The Art of Creation” celebrates the powerful connection between Earth Day and Mother’s Day, this exhibition honors the nurturing force that sustains life, from the beauty of the natural world to the spirit of motherhood.

Take a visit to the gallery:

Mother’s Day Celebration, May 3rd 2-5pm

Artist Talk, May 16th 2-4pm

Closing Reception, May 16th 6-8pm

Gallery hours:
Wednesday - Saturday 12pm-6pm

Address:
EarthSong Art Gallery, 72 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489

Address

147 Simsbury Road
Avon, CT
06001

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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+18607743400

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