Current Exhibitions

“Cross Current” by Alison Brush

2026 Winter Juried Members Exhibition

On view at Andrews Memorial Town Hall, Clinton, CT through April 23, 2026

Juror: Laura Leonard

“This is a compelling composition with original subject matter. Good texture and brushwork” LL

“Good composition and dynamic use of material. There is tension between the images and abstraction which invites a closer viewing. The use of color stays vibrant throught, not muddy.” LL

“Texture and color is consistently carried throughout the work. The limited palette unifies and the compsition is engaging. Tension is created between the flow of fabric and the foliage.”LL

“The use of material adds to interesting mark making and a variety of textures and values. The composition is unified.”LL

“Great use of negative space.”LL

“Interesting use of shapes and negative spaces.”LL

“Technical skill with material. Compelling subject matter and good use of negative space.”LL

“Good use of material and mark making.”LL

“Brushwork is excellent. Each stroke is intentional and lends to the overall expression of the portrait. Tension is created between detail and abstraction.”LL

Waters Edge Resort

Vickie Williams

CAS is delighted to feature the works of Vickie Williams in a solo exhibition at our Water’s Edge Satellite Gallery in Westbrook. Stop by the first-floor lobby of Water’s Edge through April 30 to view the uplifting exhibit.

Liberty Bank

Lorna McLaughlin

CAS is delighted to feature the works of Lorna McLaughlin a in a solo exhibition at Liberty Bank in Clinton. Stop by through April 30 to view the uplifting exhibit.

Artist Statement

I am naturally highly expressive. If you could assign an art analogy to my
personality it would probably be “colorful.” What makes my artist heart “sing” is
that feeling of taking something which is already beautiful to me and using
expressive color and value to highlight the things that most strike me in the subject
hoping that you will feel it also.
Pastels are the perfect medium for me. They are pure, glorious pigment with very
little binder to hold them in their shape and can be miraculously layered one on
top of the other for a translucent effect that doesn’t rob them of their individuality. I
hope my art gives you as much joy as I experienced in creating it. – Lorna
McLaughlin (lwww.lornamclaughlinart.com)

Alison Brush, Always Remember