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"In this day and age of technology, people are so used to instant results that they overlook 'real' art, the talent of these artists and how they can capture the beauty and personality of their subjects without technology. These portraits are heirlooms that can be passed down from Generation to Generation. I think people forget about commissioning portraiture because they don’t have the exposure or access to Portrait Artists. It will be AE’s goal to help advocate the work of CSOPA in October through our Gallery and our clients."

Arts Escape Executive Director, Becky Butler www.artsescape.org

Arts Escape

88 Main Street South

Southbury, CT

presented by

The Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists

Event Chair: ShawnaLee Kwashnak

CSOPA Juried Portrait Exhibition and Public Events

October 1, 2 - 4 pm Opening Reception & Events

Artists' awards and upcoming events were announced.

> Portrait Gift Certificates Starting at $500

> Portrait Subjects Program

This is YOUR chance to experience the classic art of portraiture. Model for one of our artists during the month of October and your portrait may unveiled at the closing ceremony October 28. All ages welcome. Pre-registration is FREE and gives you priority selection of an artist on October 1 to schedule your single-sitting portrait. Purchase of completed work is not required, however it is an option with prices starting at $500. For additional information and to pre-register, click this link: CALL FOR PORTRAIT SUBJECTS

October, Portrait Artists in Residence Program

Check the ArtsEscape.org calendar to see which CSOPA artist may be working on site. Free and open the public. To be placed on the mailing list, write to info@artsescape.org

October 5: New Britain Museum Face-to-Face Tour

This event has been canceled due to low participation.

October 14, Live Portrait Drawing Demo 1-4pm

CSOPA artist, Eddie Nino demonstrates how to draw the portrait. Topics of discussion will be light, likeness, basic portrait sequence, among others. The demo's information will be as valuable to draftsmen as well as painters of all mediums. $25. Pre-registration is required. Maximum 15 people. Click this link for details:

Eddie Nino Portrait Demonstration