08/31/2026
The Mayor’s Gallery presents:
“New England By-the-Sea”
Oil paintings by Jason R. Pritchard
September 1 - October 30, 2026
The Mayor’s Gallery is proud to present “New England By-the-Sea” oil paintings by Jason R. Pritchard. The exhibit will be on display from September 1st thru October 30th, 2026.
Jason R. Pritchard is a British-born American artist whose oil paintings explore the atmosphere, light, and changing character of the New England coastline. Raised in East Anglia, England, his lifelong connection to the sea began with regular family trips to the coast and an early love of drawing inspired by the surrounding landscape.
After moving to New York in 2005, Pritchard studied oil painting at the Art Students League of New York, where he developed a style that combines careful observation with an emotional response to place. His work has been exhibited in New York, Long Island, and throughout Connecticut, and in 2020 he was recognized as an Emerging Artist by Cape Cod Art Magazine.
“I paint in oils to capture the atmosphere, light, and ever-changing character of the New England coastline. Whether working en plein air or in the studio, my goal is not simply to record a landscape, but to preserve the feeling of having stood there on a particular day.
Every painting begins with a visit. I walk the shoreline, observing the changing tides, weather, and seasons before returning to the studio to recreate not only what I saw, but what I experienced. Although I often revisit the same locations, no two days are ever alike, and that endless variation continues to inspire me.
Growing up in England, family trips to the coast created a lifelong connection to the sea. Looking back, I realize I've always been a collector. Today, rather than collecting objects, I collect moments by the shoreline. After painting more than 200 seascapes across Massachusetts (Cape Cod), Rhode Island, Maine and the Connecticut coastline, I continue to return to the shore, drawn by its endless changes and the quiet moments it reveals.
Each painting becomes a record of a place, a day, and a memory that can never be repeated in exactly the same way.” ' Learn more and view current work at www.jasonpritchardart.com'.
The Mayor’s Gallery is located on the 10th floor of Stamford’s Government Center. The City of Stamford which gives area artists an opportunity to exhibit their work in this space. There are six exhibitions annually featuring emerging and professional artists.
Please contact curator Ellen Gordon at [email protected] with questions or to purchase artwork. View the exhibit Tuesday thru Friday 1pm – 4pm. Photo ID required.
Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Blvd, 10th Floor, Stamford CT
Jason Pritchard Oil Seascapes and Landscapes Paintings of Cape Cod, Fairfield Country, New England and New York Region
