spectrum art gallery presents: emerging autumn, a 7-week exhibit featuring the colors and textures of the fall season. join us as we say goodbye to the end of summer and welcome in the autumn season. an opening reception will be held friday, september 19, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. this exhibit runs through saturday, november 8. gallery hours are: wednesdays through saturdays, 12 noon to 6 pm, sundays, 12 noon to 5 pm. (closed mondays and tuesdays).

arts center east continues this popular holiday tradition - the annual holiday artisan craft fair, a juried event, featuring 60 local artists and artisans. entry is free of charge, with handmade, handcrafted goods ranging from soaps, jewelry, gnomes, fabric goods and toys, artwork, holiday ornaments, wood crafts, and more. the fair runs two long weekends: thursday through sunday, november 13 to 16 and november 20 to 23; hours: thursday and friday,
1 to 5 pm; saturday, 9 am to 4 pm, and sunday, 9 am to 2 pm.

wesleyan potters annual exhibit and sale is one of the oldest juried craft shows in new england, representing fine quality works by over 260 different local and nationally known artists and craftspeople. this is a must see stop for your holiday shopping. check their website for hours during the sale. www.wesleyanpotters.com

this holiday season, discover the perfect gift at the small works art exhibit. featuring original creations in a variety of mediums—painting, photography, ceramics, fiber, mixed media and more—each piece measures 12 inches or smaller, making them ideal for collecting and gift-giving. affordable and thoughtfully crafted, these works highlight the creativity of local artists while offering visitors a chance to share the gift of art with family and friends. whether you are looking for a one-of-a-kind treasure or a stocking-sized surprise, this exhibit is brimming with inspiration, color, and holiday cheer.

rounding out the year of exhibits, arts center east presents their signature artist members exhibit. signature artist membership is an advanced membership within the arts center east artist member community and recognizes a high level of artistic achievement, skill, AND BODY OF HIGH QUALITY WORK. ARTIST MEMBERS MAY APPLY FOR THIS ADVANCED MEMBERSHIP THROUGH A JURY PROCESS. AN OPENING RECEPTION FOR THE SIGNATURE MEMBER EXHIBIT WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2 TO 4 PM.