Highly anticipated and newly delivered gallery exhibition, “The Accessible Artist” — showcasing fine art and craft by disabled artists — emerges with a substantial turnout during its June 22nd artist reception at Brookfield Craft Center. Guests gathered in BCC’s Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery with overwhelming participation and support towards the exhibited artists and fellow community … Read more
The Brookfield Craft Center will be hosting The Accessible Artist gallery exhibition Saturday, June 15th to Sunday, July 14th. This exhibition calls for work from artists who have any type of disability whether that be physical, mental, developmental, psychological, or otherwise invisible. The art should connect to the artist’s disability in some capacity whether that … Read more
The Brookfield Craft Center welcomes world-renowned Afghan potter Matin Malikzada to its campus this summer! Matin Malikzada (ma-TEEN MAH-leek-zah-dah) is a seventh-generation potter who has perfected his craft in his native Istalif, Afghanistan, once a center of brilliant artisanship and commerce. Matin was the head of the pottery department at Turquoise Mountain Institute in Kabul. … Read more
Brookfield Craft Center presents Still Rivers: The Altered Book Art of Chris Perry opening June 11, 2022 and running through July 17, 2022 in its Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery. Perry is a resident of Ridgefield and a member of the Ridgefield Guild of Artists. There will be a reception to meet the artist and view … Read more
Opened June 19 and closing July 18, 2021 This exhibition recognizes art as a catalyst for social protest and promoting harmony and unity. Brookfield Craft Center is proud to present “US All”, an exhibition focused on showing the diversity that binds us and is woven into the fabric of our country. Opening Juneteenth (June 19th) … Read more
We’re Cleaning Up! On Saturday, July 3, 2021, we’ll be having a “Good Forge Clean-up and Reconditioning” day. We’ll start at 10am and aim to get some cleaning, some organizing and some painting done and would thoroughly and gratefully welcome any volunteers. Come early, stay late, come for an hour if you can spare it – … Read more
Previous Next Artists on the Rise Call Description: The Brookfield Craft Center is pleased to announce their Call for Artists for the 6th Annual Juried Student Exhibition: Artists on the Rise. This juried show is open to all High School student aged artists in the Greater Danbury area who design and create their own work … Read more
Brookfield Craft Center’s 44th Annual Holiday Sale features an extraordinary collection of contemporary American craft for the holidays: handmade works by more than 150 selected artists in jewelry, wearable fiber, ceramics, toys, glass, wood, paper and steel. All purchases benefit the Craft Center’s education programs, and provide support for independent artists. This special annual sale … Read more
Brookfield Craft Center, one of the nation’s premier fine craft education institutions, will host a community open house Saturday, October 19 from noon to 5 p.m. on their campus located at 286 Whisconier Rd in Brookfield, Connecticut. This creative event is free, open to the public and will feature demonstrations conducted by talented faculty artists working … Read more
Glass & Jewelry Studio Showcase Tracing the process from materials to works of art! Brookfield Craft Center is pleased to present a showcase of our work from our Glass and Jewelry artists. The Craft Center annually hosts an exhibition of work from one of its 8 craft studios. This year’s show will be a unique … Read more
Signs of Home – Works by Terrence Tougas Brookfield Craft Center is pleased to present a unique exhibit of photographs and wood work of noted local artist Terrence Tougas. An opening event and artist’s reception will be held on July 20th, from 5-8pm in the Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery at 286 Whisconier Road. The exhibit … Read more
Artists on the Rise Call Description: The Brookfield Craft Center is pleased to announce their Call for Artists for the 4th Annual Juried High School Exhibition – Artists on the Rise. This juried student art show is open to all high school student artists in the Greater Danbury area who design and create their own … Read more
