Under the Big Top at LAA - Feb 7 - March 9

Here's what going on...

 

THE LOFT ARTISTS ASSOCIATION   presents "UNDER THE BIG TOP" February 7 to March 9, 2014      *  575 Pacific Street, Stamford CT          OPENING RECEPTION:  Friday February 7,  5:30 - 8:30 PM GALLERY HOURS: Saturday and Sunday,  1:00 pm - 4:30 pm The Loft Artists Association will showcase the excitement and wonder of circus life with its first all-member exhibition of 2014, to be held in both their East and West galleries at 575 Pacific Street in Stamford. An Opening Reception will launch "Under the Big Top" on Friday, February 7th from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, and the exhibition will continue on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4:30 pm through Sunday, March 9th, 2014. Chairman of the show Paul Larson says, "The circus is a great resource for artistic expression, from the barkers and the ballyhoo, the wild animals, the daredevils, acrobats, and of course the jugglers and clowns. Thirty of our artist members will contribute their new interpretations of 'the greatest show on earth' in a variety of styles and media, and we look forward to sharing the magic and beauty that appeals to children of all ages." The Loft Artists Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to building connections within Fairfield County's visual arts community and exposing the general public to artists and their work. Their events attract thousands of visitors throughout the tri-state area and have been recognized by funding agencies, including the Connecticut Commission on the Arts, corporate and private sponsors, the City of Stamford and by visitors who return year after year.        575 Pacific street is home to the Loft Artists Galleries and 14 individual artist studios. Admission and parking are free. Handicapped access is available on Saturdays and Sundays.       For directions and more information visit www.loftartists.com or call 203-247-2027.    The Loft Artists are supported in part by The City Arts Partnership Program - City of Stamford, David Martin, Mayor; The Connecticut Office of the Arts; Harbor Point; The Louis J. Kuriansky Foundation; the Stamford Advocate; and Wagner Instruments.

  #stamforddowntown