Sep 23, 2021
Artists Statement:
“At first unexpected storms threaten to overwhelm. Deep isolation slowly yielded to bonding walks. We explored local environments more deeply, learned to see with new eyes, and found unexpected solace – All residences of a pandemic year. “
About Ruth Rinard:
After careers in academe and health sciences, Ruth became intrigued with the freshness of pure pigment and the tactile possibilities of pastel. When she realized she could use her drawing skills within the painterly framework of pastel, she never looked back. Ruth has studied painting with Christine Labich and exhibited work with the Connecticut and New Hampshire pastel societies.
PLEASE NOTE: walk-ins are welcome for the gallery. Masks are required indoors.
Sep 9, 2021
This year we’re doing it again: we provide a 6×6″ or 5×7″ birch panel to create your masterpiece on! The $30 entry fee includes one panel, a frame, and glass. A variety of custom frames will be available for you to choose from when you drop off your entry (frames are first-come, first-serve).
Submission requirements:
The show will be hung salon-style and is cash-and-carry which means that as art sells, it leaves the gallery and new work is hung in its place. While this allows us to accept many pieces, the show is still curated based on uniqueness and presentation. Due to limited wall space, even if work is accepted it may not make it into the first hanging of the show.
Panels Available: September 19th – until they run out!
Submissions Accepted & Frames Available: October 11 – November 26
Finalists Notified: by November 30
Unsold works pick-up dates: January 15 – 31
Exhibit Dates: December 2, 2021- January 11, 2022
Holiday Pie Party: Thursday, December 2nd, 5-8pm
Panels & submission forms are available at the shop.
Can’t get to the shop during business hours?
Questions? Contact us!
Dates & Deadlines
Panels Available:
September 19 – until we run out.
Submissions Drop Off
& Frames Available:
October 11th – November 26th
Finalists Notified:
On or before November 30th
Exhibit Dates:
December 1 – January 11, 2022
Opening & Pie Party:
December 2, 5-8pm
Unsold Work Pick Up Dates:
January 15 – 31
Aug 16, 2021

About the Book:“This hopeful story of a resilient tree that grew (and still grows) at the base of the twin towers is a simple introduction for young readers to gain an understanding of September 11th and the impact it had on America.
One September day, the perfect blue sky exploded. Dust billowed. Buildings crumbled. And underneath it all, a tree sprouted green leaves in its distress. Pulled from the wreckage, the tree saw many seasons pass as it slowly recovered far away from home. Until one day, forever scarred and forever stronger, it was replanted at the 9/11 Memorial.
This story of the real Survivor Tree uses nature’s cycle of colors to reflect on the hope and healing that come after a tragedy—and assures readers of their own remarkable resilience.”
See originals, prints, and books online
PLEASE NOTE: walk-ins are welcome for the gallery. Masks are required indoors.