Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
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5IVE PERSPECTIVES
(January 2025)
The Chen Art Gallery at Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT is proud to present the
upcoming exhibition ‘5ive Perspectives.’ The show will run from January 23 to February 21, 2025. The
Romanian Artist Connection (RoArtConn) group includes artists: Ioana Barac, Ileana Dumitriu, Luiza
Budea, Liviu Cupceancu, Flavius Lucacel, Iulian Budea, and Adrian Panaitisor.
This exhibition is guest-curated by artist Adrian Panaitisor, a former 'Understanding Dimensions in Art'
instructor at Manchester Community College, Manchester, CT. The 'Five Perspectives' show represents
the first comprehensive public exhibition of the Romanian-born artists of the RoArtConn group. The
RoArtConn members' exhibition openly displays a multitude of visual art forms like painting, illustration,
sculpture, conceptual art, installation, and drawing. The work of these professional artists, with decades of
experience and varying artistic philosophies, are rooted in the success of the famous Romanian art
school–which gave the world artists like Constantin Brancusi and Adrian Ghenie, among many others.
The public is encouraged to attend an opening reception on Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 4 - 6:30 PM.
There will be a brief talk by the curator and a couple of participating artists at 4:30 PM. Refreshments and
hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Public Reception
Thurs January 23rd from 4 - 6:30 pm
Artist Talk at 4:30 pm
Emerging Dialogues in the Midnight Sun
(March 2025)
Guest curated by Julie Forgues and Central Professor Ted Efremoff
Mar 10 - April 11, 2025
Public Reception
Thurs April 3rd from 4 - 6:30 pm
Artist/curator talk at 4:30 pm
Part of Central's 18th Annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium
Art & Design Capstone Student Exhibit
(April / May 2025)
April 28 - May 7, 2025
Public Reception
Thurs May 1 from 4 - 6:30 pm
“SAW” Saturday Art Workshop
(May 2025)
Sat May 10th
past exhibits
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2024 Art Educator Student Exhibition
December 2 - December 6, 2024
Public Reception
Wednesday, December 4 from 4 - 7 p.m.
Artist Talk 4:30 p.m.
The 2024 Art Educator’s Exhibition is a dynamic showcase of the creative talents and forward-thinking approaches
of Art Education students at Central Connecticut State University. Featuring a diverse array of works ranging from
painting and sculpture to digital media and mixed techniques, the exhibition highlights how the next generation of art educators is poised to reshape the landscape of arts education. Each piece reflects not only mastery of artistic
skill but also the innovative methodologies these students are developing to inspire future artists in the classroom
and beyond. This exhibition is a testament to the bright future of arts education and its role in shaping well-rounded,
creative, and expressive individuals.
The featured works also delve deeply into the students’ personal visions, offering a window into their unique
perspectives and artistic journeys. From explorations of identity and culture to bold commentaries on societal issues,
each piece is a narrative in its own right, resonating with authenticity and passion. Visitors are invited to experience
firsthand how these emerging educators seamlessly blend their individual artistry with the pedagogical principles that will shape their teaching practices. Together, these works celebrate the transformative power of art and education, marking this exhibition as both a milestone in these students’ academic careers and an inspiration for the
wider community.
Show dates December 2-6, 2024. The public is encouraged to attend an opening reception on Wednesday, December
4th from 4 - 7 PM. Refreshments and horderves will be served. The gallery is located at Maloney Hall Room 202, the Chen Art Gallery has shown the work of contemporary artists, Central students, faculty, and alumni.
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Proximity & Distance
Guest Curated by Shona Macdonald
October 17 - November 15, 2024
Public Reception
Thursday, October 17th from 4 - 7 p.m.
Artist Talk 4:30 p.m.
The Chen Art Gallery at Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT is proud to present an upcoming exhibition ‘Proximity & Distance.’ The show will run from October 17-November 15. The artists included are Namwon Choi, GA; Bill Conger, IL; Carrie Gundersdorf, NY; Jin Lee, IL; Young Min Moon, MA; Pete Schulte, AL.
The six artists invited by guest curator Shona Macdonald, Professor and Artist in the Department of Art at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, consider ideas about how closely inspected images open out to suggest larger spaces, whether philosophical, geographical, physical. What brings their practices together is a flow between near and far; downwards and outwards; proximity and distance. Not presented as opposites, the artworks form a conversation between these ever-shifting states of being. ‘Proximity & Distance’ considers two parallel ideas. First, the re-emphasis of place over the rapid acceleration of time. Second, the notion of parallax vision, the displacement
of objects when seen from two different points of view: ‘proximity and distance.’
The public is encouraged to attend an opening reception on Thursday, October 17th from 4 - 7 PM. There will be a brief talk by the curator and a few participating artists at 4:30 PM. Refreshments will be served.
Although the exhibition “Transformed by Fire: Feats of Clay” ended last Friday, October 4, we wanted to share the great news that the online fundraiser hosted by Institutional Advancement is going to be extended through October 19th. And there is still time to purchase an original work of Thomas Zaccheo while supporting the Ceramics and Sculpture Department. Thank you in advance for your support!
If you have any questions about making an online purchase or details about this fundraiser, please contact Lisa Bigelow, Bigelow@ccsu.edu.
Read more about the exhibition in the latest issue of Connecticut Magazine.