Arts News

Stand by Scott Sewitch Selected works from Shoreline Arts Alliance’s 45th annual IMAGES photography competition and exhibition are now on display at Connecticut Hospice for an exhibition that runs through January 8, 2027. IMAGES, the oldest annual statewide juried competition and exhibition in Connecticut, celebrates the art of photography in its many aspects, formats, and technologies. Under Watchful Legs by Matt Patterson Shoreline Arts Alliance believes that art has the c

Founded in 2006 by Guilford residents Michael and Lori Cartwright, the ensemble began with a simple idea—to bring the joy of traditional holiday caroling to Connecticut. After relocating from Delaware, where Michael had sung with a caroling group, the Cartwrights were surprised to find no similar ensemble in their new home state. Drawing on their community theater connections and Lori’s background in arts administration, they gathered six singers and launched the Connecticut

Earl Grenville Killeen, 77, of Clinton, artist, author, and friend of the arts passed away on August 24, 2026, while receiving hospice care at home. He is survived by his body of artwork, and by his contributions to the arts community. He will be deeply missed by his son and daughter-in-law, Jared and Rebecca Killeen; and grandchildren Henry and Clara; as well as by his former wife of nineteen years, and later, his devoted companion of twenty years, Leah Raechel Killeen; and