Friday, August 2-Gallery Walk at Green Street Arts Center featuring Jon Sideriadis

On Friday, August 2nd, from 5-8:00 p.m. (in conjunction with Middletown’s Gallery Walk series) there will be an opening reception for Connecticut artist, Jon Sideriadis whose exhibit, Astromythos, featuring compelling, other worldly illustrations will be on display at Green Street from August 2nd through August 29th during regular business hours (M-TH 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m.-12 noon).

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Jon Sideriadis is an accomplished freelance illustrator and writer, as well as, an adjunct faculty member at Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford.  The exhibit title, Astromythos, a Greek-like word that Sideriadis has purposefully invented, literally translates to “the star myth”– and also serves as the title for a fictional universe that is the setting for an illustrated book series that Sideriadis has been developing for the past thirteen years.  This creatively concocted term combines the words “astronomy” and “mythology”– two subjects for which he is intensely passionate.  In the tradition of the Epic poets, the fictional world of Astromythos presents an older, more sophisticated mode of storytelling to modern fans of fantasy and science fiction.  Heavily influenced by the art of the Byzantium and Illuminated Manuscripts, each of his intricately detailed paintings depicts an allegorical character or a scene from one of the fascinating myths of his magical Astromythos universe.  To visitors of this exhibit—young or old, literary scholar, or sci-fi fan, each of those alluring characters and startling frames of imagery provides a certain visual feast for the imagination.

 

Capoeira at Green Street Arts Center!

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial arts form that brings together music, dance, and acrobatics to create community. You’ll sing, play instruments, and improve your balance and flexibility. You’ll learn to physically and mentally challenge yourself and your opponents while building self-confidence in a game-like environment. Capoeira is great activity for kids and adults alike.

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Joel Mendelez is a sought after teaching artist in Connecticut.  He is an amazing instructor that is known for his acrobatic skills in the art of Capoeira.  In addition, Joel is the director of the Advanced Circus Program in the Children’s Circus of Middletown, teaches at Oddfellows Playhouse, the Footlights Center for the Performing, and the Green Street Arts Center.  Joel will connect and transport the students to a world free of inhibitions where all is possible.

Want to stay fit and build community this summer? Come join us at Green Street for a 4-week series of Capoeira classes.

(Children in grades 3-5 can register for Capoeria class on Fridays from 4-5:00 p.m. during our AfterSchool program.  We also hope to run a Tuesday evening capoeira class for kids sometime in the near future.”)

7:30-9:00pm — ages 12 to adult, $15 per class

Classes will be Tuesdays July 23, July 30,  August 6, and August 13.

Registration fee for 4 week class block due to Green Street up front.  Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Amex).

Uniform purchase is separate

Please call the Green Street front desk at 860-685-7871 or email us at gsac@wesleyan.edu to register today.

Friday, July 12–Gallery Walk at Green Street Arts Center featuring Christine Webster

On Friday, July 12th, from 5-8:00 p.m. (in conjunction with Middletown’s Gallery Walk series) there will be an opening reception for  Connecticut artist, Christine Webster whose photography, pastels, and mosaics will be on display at Green Street  from July 8th through July 31st during regular business hours (M-TH 9a.m.-5p.m. and Fridays 9a.m.-12noon).

Chris Webster is a retired art educator who taught art in Meriden, CT for 35 years and is now a teaching artist with the State of CT and president of Gallery 53 in Meriden, one of the oldest arts and crafts associations in the state.  Through her artwork, Chris attempts to capture fleeting moments of time— often referring the viewer to the wonder and beauty of the natural world.

by Christine Webster, Boys’ Escape, pastel drawing

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