The art gallery at 37 Elizabeth Street in Derby is up and running and in full swing. Artists flocked to the scene to be part of the first gallery operated by the Valley Arts Council. Kent Pierce of News Channel 8 reported live from the gallery on Wednesday March 26th, giving much needed exposure for all artists of the valley. On hand for interviews were Council President Rich DiCarlo, Secretary Treasurer Leslie Adams, and boardmember Anthony Stachelczyk.

The gallery is open on Thursdays from 4-8pm, Fridays & Saturdays from 4-10pm, and Sundays from 2-6pm. For months, the arts council had been searching for a way to gain access to the community of art enthusiasts in the valley and have hit it big with this venue. With Archie Moore's at one end, Connie's just up the street, and the ballroom dance studio close by, the location in Derby couldn't be better. Diners to area restaurants who use the municipal garage can't help but see the bright green gallery sign above the window and the streets are lined with Valley Arts Council banners, making the gallery visible from Route 8. They say art can transform a community and this gallery proves it.

VIEW THE GALLERY SITTING SCHEDULE / CALENDAR HERE

Artwork by Valley Arts Council members can be submitted by visiting the gallery directly. Below are instructions for submitting artwork:

• You must be a member in-good-standing in order to submit artwork to the gallery
• Paintings, sculptures and most mixed media pieces require single entries, while items such as jewelery, ornaments, cards or mini canvases can be entered as a collection
• The hanging fee for displaying work at the gallery is $20 per piece (or per collection) or 2hrs (1 shift) of gallery sitting time per piece (or per collection) members can submit as many pieces as you like
• Submissions can be made directly to the Gallery@37, where they will be signed-in (artwork entry form) and payment (whether by cash/check or gallery shift) will be arranged
• Pieces or collections display for 6-week cycles at which time they can be renewed for another 6-weeks (at the same payment terms) or signed-out (artwork removal form) from the gallery
• Members are welcome to submit artwork during regular gallery hours or by pre-arrangement at any other time
• All paintings and hanging artwork require an eyelet & wire setup (no saw-tooth hangers please) for secure hanging

The Gallery@37
37 Elizabeth Street
Derby, CT 06418

p: 203.516.0822 (203.516.0VAC)

Gallery Hours:
Thursday 4PM - 8PM
Friday 4PM - 10PM
Saturday 4PM - 10PM
Sunday 2PM - 6PM

Directions to the Gallery@37