Since 1978, Community Partners in Action’s (CPA) Prison Arts Program has worked inside Connecticut prisons to positively and constructively change the lives of the incarcerated and the prison environment by encouraging unique, personal, and evolving artistic pursuits. Prison Art’s Permanent Collection brings some of this work out into the world. This exhibition is a window…

Join Windsor’s Inaugural Poet Laureate VersatilePoetiq for a monthly open mic night every 4th Thursday of the month from 6–8pm in the Windsor Art Center gallery. Poetry, singing, rapping, music, spoken word–everyone is welcome! Come share your talent in a safe space, free to attend. Let’s share, let’s listen, let’s express, and let’s have fun!…

Instructor: Michelle Hawran Tuesdays, 5-7pm, Starting January 27th Jan 27, Feb 3, 10 24, Mar 3, 10 *No class Feb 17 $175 ($157.50 Members’ Price)   Dive deeper into oil painting and portraiture with local artist Michelle Hawran. Learn different methods for accomplishing a portrait from start to finish, including underpainting, glazing, and alla prima,…

Instructor: Michelle Hawran 6 week workshop, starting January 28th Wednesdays from 5-7pm $165 ($148.50 Members’ Price)   Dive into the fascinating world of color with local artist Michelle Hawran! Students will study the color wheel and use acrylic paint to better understand color mixing, how colors communicate with each other, and how colors can be…

As a part of our CT River & Roots Series, enjoy a free acoustic performance by R&B / soul musician Kimaya Diggs in our gallery at 2:00pm. Bring your family and friends–all are welcome! Generously supported by the Town of Windsor.    ABOUT KIMAYA Born and raised in Western Massachusetts, Diggs boasted an expansive musical…

To accompany our exhibit Living Inside, Justice Dance Performance Project presents “Unmuting.” Free to attend, but space is limited, so registration is required. Snow Date: Sunday, February 8th, 2–3pm   MORE ABOUT “UNMUTING” This brave and powerful piece, offered through JDPP’s Project’s Stepping Out program focuses on the complicated road to discovering voice and being…

Instructor: Kelly Kelly Sunday, Feb 15th from 11–2pm $75, $67.50 Member’s Price (all materials included)   Create your own beautiful monstera leaf stained glass piece in this hands-on workshop, perfect for beginners and returning students. You’ll learn how to hand cut glass, grind, foil, and solder using the traditional Tiffany-style method. Choose from a variety…

Celebrate Black History Month and express yourself with Windsor Human Relations Commission and Windsor Art Center! Stop into the gallery from 2–4pm to listen to the powerful words of others or share your own through song, rap, spoken word, and more. We are honored to announce the return of the dynamic Ms. Versatile Poetiq as…

Join Windsor’s Inaugural Poet Laureate VersatilePoetiq for a monthly open mic night every 4th Thursday of the month from 6–8pm in the Windsor Art Center gallery. Poetry, singing, rapping, music, spoken word–everyone is welcome! Sign ups at the door, bluetooth capabilities available. Light refreshments will be served. Come share your talent in a safe space,…

Instructor: Michelle Hawran 6 week workshop, starting March 18th Wednesdays from 5-7pm $165 ($148.50 Members’ Price)   Dive into the fascinating world of color with local artist Michelle Hawran! Students will study the color wheel and use acrylic paint to better understand color mixing, how colors communicate with each other, and how colors can be…