Carriage Barn Arts Center

Sponsored by The New Canaan Society for the Arts

Art in the Windows 2012

Posted Mon, February 6th, 2012

There is a Call for Entries for our  NCSA Members for the annual “Art in the Windows” Exhibition. “Art in the Windows” will run from Monday, May 14th – Saturday, May 26th culminating in a day of plein-air painting on Saturday, May 26th.  Artwork is presented in storefronts in the heart of New Canaan and [...]

And the Prize Winners Are…..

Posted Sat, January 28th, 2012

The 32nd Annual Photography Exhibition sponsored by the New Canaan Society for the Arts and The Barbara Benton Davis Fund at The Fairfield County Community Foundation opened Sunday, January 22nd at the Betty Barker Gallery, Carriage Barn Arts Center in Waveny Park. The exhibition of color and black & white images, both film and digital, [...]

Selected Entries for the 32nd Annual Photography Exhibition

Posted Fri, January 6th, 2012

Thank you to all the artists who submitted to the 32nd Annual Photography Exhibition, underwritten by The Barbara Benton Davis Fund of The Fairfield County Community Foundation. This is our first show with all entries submitted online. While many were delighted to enter from the comfort of their homes and not bring work to the gallery [...]

Host a Party at the Carriage Barn!

Posted Thu, December 8th, 2011

Host your party or any special occasion right here at New Canaan’s hidden treasure! Located within Waveny Park,  the Carriage Barn event space is over 1,200 square feet.  Your event will have the backdrop of the Art Center’s revolving exhibitions and use of the full projection screen and Steinway piano.   We can accommodate any [...]

Curator’s Comments: smallWORK

Posted Sat, December 3rd, 2011

The show of 120 pieces by 61 artists was selected by the Carriage Barn Gallery Committee from a Call for Entries. The intimately scaled artwork on exhibit, sometimes jewel-like in its presentation, beckons the viewer to come hither for a closer look.  These diminutive-sized works of art often belie their subtle power and singular appeal. [...]