Artists at Grove Street Plaza

05/17/2020

Dear Artists,

I'm writing to the artists who have participated in Artists at Grove Street events in the past. Thank you for your participation. Unfortunately I canceled the event this year due to the Corona outbreak. But I'm organizing a virtual art show for Artists at grove street artists, Darien residences, artists who work in Darien. You are invited.

I think it's very important to share our works with wide range audiences in such a tough time. I strongly believe that artists can't save lives and art can inspire. Corona won't go away soon and having receptions would be challenging. It's very important to make virtual art shows popular and kind of new normal. I have seen many virtual art shows available and that is fantastic. I added one which is not juried or a contest and your artworks will be on view in 48 hours. I will do email blasts and advertising and you can share your works with your clients. Maybe it won't bring you sales right away but it's time to sow seeds. People stay home and are willing to see artworks.

Please visit Artshow-Darien.com.
I think I did a good job with making the website. It's contemporary and sleek!

Hope you can join me!
Stay safe.
Nobu Miki
Founder/Organizer, Artists at Grove Street Plaza

There are three categories in this show: adults, students (high school and college), and children (elementary and middle schools). Submission period is 5/11- 6/30. Artworks will be displayed in this site on a rolling basis by 8/31. The submission fee is $15 for adults and $5 for others, and each ...

05/07/2020

Darien artist Nobu organizes a town wide virtual art show for all ages for artists who live or work in Darien, CT. You can learn more at Artshow-Darien.com. Please join the show!

There are three categories in this show: adults, students (high school and college), and children (elementary and middle schools). Submission period is 5/11- 6/30. Artworks will be displayed in this site on a rolling basis by 8/31. The submission fee is $15 for adults and $5 for others, and each ...

09/22/2019

Beautiful day at Grove Street Plaza. Congratulations to all the artists!

09/08/2019

Save the date. September 21st at Grove Street Plaza.

09/07/2019

Outdoor art show in Darien Sept. 21, 2019

DARIEN – Grove Street Plaza will host its 5th annual open air art show Saturday September 21st from 10am to 4pm. The Paris-style exhibit features local artists. The rain date is September 28th. Five food vendors will be open for business, as well.

This year’s festival will showcase top local painters, photographers, ceramicists, and live chamber music. Returning to the Plaza after a four busy years away, will be renowned Darien contemporary artist Billi Kid.

A 1962 Airstream “Art Kart” will be parked nearby. It’s a mobile sewing and crafting school for kids, run by Erika Allen of Darien who founded The Handwork School to teach textile art and other handwork.

Event website: Artshow-Darien.com

Young string students of Aikiko Silver of Darien will play classical chamber music.

Five food vendors will be open. Gofer ice cream parlor, on the Post Road, will deploy a refrigerated cart to the event. In the plaza itself are the NEAT coffee shop which will feature cafe au lait, and the Melting Pot on the plaza will feature cheese and chocolate fondue. Next door, the Darien Butcher Shop will feature BLT sliders. Flour Water Salt Bread will offer canelé de bourdeaux and chouquettes.

Use of the Grove Street Plaza and promotion for the day was made possible by the Glassmeyer family and David Genovese of Baywater Properties. Also, Laurel Road Bank contributed to defray set-up expenses.

Exhibiting artists are:
Pamela Riley Abear, Sandra Aldrich, Julia Byrne,John Coots, Alex Dolan,Stephen Fritsch,Billi Kid,Susan Leggitt, Nobu Miki, Nanci Natale
Jon Puzzuoli, Jan Raymond, Eunice Roy, Chet Saur, Vicki Smith, Kathleen Weinstock,Ed Wilson