We Are More: Finding Ourselves in Community

Featuring two separate but connected collections, We Are More showcases Jacqueline Decker’s extraordinary breadth of artwork, from the endearing children’s literature illustrations of Foxtails to the representational and abstract paintings inspired by her great-grandmother’s hand-made quilts. Ms. Decker’s wide range of innovative work weaves together themes of creativity, innovation, courage and resilience and reminds us of the power of being in community.

In Jackie’s words, “At their core, these paintings are about community. The title We Are More speaks to the comfort of belonging. What starts as threads – cloth, memory, story, and paint – create something warmer and more complete when woven together. Pieces, when brought together with care, respect, and intention, become something stronger, more meaningful, and more whole.” 

IMPORTANT DATES & PROGRAMS:

• Opening Reception: Saturday, May 9th from 5–7pm. Meet the artists and get your first look at the exhibition. Free to attend, light refreshments will be served! 
• Shad Derby Evening of Music: Friday, May 15th from 6–8pm. Celebrate Shad Derby Eve with music, refreshing drinks, and delicious food on our back patio. Free to attend.  
• Artist Talk: Saturday, May 23rd at 2pm. Listen to Jacqueline Decker discuss her art practice and how community and family have inspired her work with fellow artist David Jackson. Free to attend.
• CT River & Roots Series: Saturday, May 30th at 2pm. Enjoy a performance by Old Tom & The Lookouts, a Boston-based Folk-Rock band.  Free to attend. LEARN MORE. 
• Members-Only Art Critique: Sunday, June 14th from 12-2pm. WAC Members are invited to bring up to two pieces to an exclusive critique where they will receive feedback from other artists. LEARN MORE. 

WORKSHOPS:

• Community Quilt Workshop: Sunday, May 31, from 12-2pm. Artists ages 5–100 are invited to paint fluid, colorful watercolor creations on squares which will then be connected into one giant quilt. LEARN MORE and register.
• Colorful Garden Gouache Workshop: Sunday, June 7 from 2-4pm. Complete a vibrant gouache painting of abstracted garden leaves, focusing on color theory and creating your own natural color palette. LEARN MORE and register.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Jacqueline Decker lives in a former church nestled in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut. Her art studio is in the choir loft and features two beautiful stained glass windows which brighten up even the grayest day.

Jacqueline is known for creating fresh, dynamic collections for home decor, tabletop, social expressions, and gift industries. Her collections include a wide array of themes ranging from sophisticated botanicals to nostalgic seasonal imagery to endearing juvenile collections. Jacqueline is a Professor of Fine Art and the Program Coordinator for the Visual Fine Arts and Photography program at Tunxis Community College. She is also a faculty member for Hartford Art School’s Master of Fine Arts in Illustration program.

@jackie.decker.studio

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Thank you to the Town of Windsor, Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, and New Alliance Foundation for sponsoring our exhibits!