Wilton Library Presents G&B Cultural Center Artists In New Exhibition

**News Release Submited by Wilton Library**

Aug. 28, 2023

Wilton Library is pleased to present the diverse works of “G&B Cultural Center Artists” in its September art exhibition, opening on Friday, September 8 with a reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. G&B Cultural Center is a non- profit organization in Wilton supporting the visual and performing arts in a local and collaborative manner for all ages. Its historic building, preserved on the National Historic Register, has evolved into a modern, thriving art center offering artists’ studios, workshops in music and visual arts, and hosting exhibits, concerts, and demonstrations. At least 19 artists from the group will be exhibiting their works in an array of styles, media choices, and subject matter. The artists are: Joanne Bryant (Redding), Christina Calzolari (Redding), Elainem DiBiase (South Salem, NY), Colleen Fawcett (Wilton), Alice Hayes (Ridgefield), Pat Hegnauer (Wilton), Madeline Long (New Canaan), Elisa Marmer (Ridgefield), Ingrid McCullough (Newtown), Michael Morris (Wilton), Erin Nazzaro (Georgetown), Christine O’Keefe (Redding), Leo Ortiz (Wilton), James Pascucci (Wilton), Anne Porco (New Canaan), Renee Santhouse (Wilton), Clarice Shirvell (Ridgefield), Sally VanDevanter (Westport), and Ken Woods (Wilton). The reception is free and open to the public.

“Some of the talented artists of G&B Cultural Center are featured in our Summer Show, and we are excited to welcome them back to the library for their very own exhibition. Their organization is right here in Wilton and it has a very interesting history,” said Ed MacEwen, Art Chairman of Wilton Library. “I admire their artwork as well as their mission to inspire and cultivate personal creativity for people of all ages and abilities, while providing a cultural venue with wonderful spaces for artists and musicians to work.”

The artists of G&B Cultural Center come from a range of backgrounds:

The exhibition runs through Friday, September 29. A majority of the works are available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. Wilton Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.