elemental: earth, water, air, fire is an immersive art exhibition that explores the four classical elements as forces that shape both the natural world and human experience. through a diverse range of media - painting, sculpture, photography, installation and mixed media, this exhibit invites viewers to reflect on balance, transformation and our deep connection to the environment. an opening reception will be held saturday, april 4th, 2 to 4 pm with refreshments and awards. gallery hours are thursdays, fridays, and saturdays, 1 to 5 pm. www.artscentereast.org

Connecticut Women Artists (cwa) will hold its 2026 annual members juried show at art league of new britain april 4 through may 1. an opening reception and spring celebration will be held on saturday, april 11, 1 to 3 pm with awards announced at 2 pm. cwa will also hold artist talks saturdays and sundays during the show (except for easter sunday). schedules will be posted on social media. a closing reception will be held on friday, may 1, 6 to 8 pm. art league of new britain’s gallery hours are: fridays, saturdays and sundays, 1 to 4 pm.

Arts of tolland will host its 21st annual open juried art show with the opening reception sunday, march 29th from 1PM TO 3 PM with awards announced at 1:30 PM. GALLERY HOURS ARE FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS FROM 1 TO 4 PM.

lyme art association will host five acts: this land is your land; animal kingdom; abstracted; stillness; faces and figures. my artwork, an exercise in living has been chosen for abstracted. an opening reception will be held for all five acts on sunday, march 1, 2 to 4 pm. enjoy an afternoon of art, music and refreshments. gallery hours are: tuesdays through sundays, 10 to 5 pm. www.lymeartassociaion.org.

Arts Center east hosts a new exhibit, Joy in color with an opening reception saturday, february 21, 2 to 4 pm. joy in color celebrates the emotional power of color and its ability to uplift, energize, and inspire. please join us for this vibrant exhibit. gallery hours are thursdays through saturdays, 1 to 5 pm. www.artscentereast.org

West hartford art league presents Cut & paste, a juried collage exhibit being held at the saltbox gallery. an opening reception will be held sunday, february 15, 2 to 4 pm with the exhibit being open through sunday, march 15th. gallery hours are thursdays through sundays, 1 to 4 pm. www.westhartfordart.org