The Art Walk is returning to Stonington Borough and we're promising an incredible lineup of artists, music and food. The event, free to the public, and is expected to attract artists and visitors from across New England.

Water Street between High Street and Church Street will be closed for the day to accommodate the event. Painters, illustrators, watercolorists, sculptors, potters, makers, and photographers will line the street with tents, and select merchants will host artists at their storefronts stretching all the way down to Cannon Square!

The Park Place Artists, a group of 8-10 art students, will be exhibited at the house of Sally Vail at 165 Water Street.

Cove Ledge Beer, Wine and Spirits will host a group of artists and tastings in its garden at 147 Water Street.

The Captain Palmer House and the Lighthouse Museum will offer self-guided "Art Walks" at both museums called Through the Ages. A handout highlighting important paintings, objects, and artists will be available. Admission will be half-priced ($5).

Enjoy a rare opportunity to tour the former residence of James Ingram Merrill, an American writer of poetry, essays, fiction, and plays at 107 Water Street. The building and Merrill's apartment were designated a National Historic Landmark in 2016, offering a glimpse into the poet's life and times with panoramic harbor views from the Stardeck.

Stonington Free Library will be open 10 am - 3 pm the day of the Art Walk. See the current exhibit in their Stairwell Gallery featuring artists from Vista Life Innovations — connecting individuals of all abilities through the arts. Help yourself to a free Take & Make activity while supplies last, and browse the library's collection of art books.

The Glaze Vase Project returns to the 5th Annual Art Walk thanks to local potter and Art Walk participant, Lyndsay Meiklem Dean of Glaze Handmade. Lyndsay will be hiding 30 tiny vases throughout the Borough for seekers to find.

Marya Ursin of Mystic Paper Beasts, a theater troupe known for their extraordinary collection of expressive mythological masks and ingenious props will be roving throughout the event.

September 8 through October 31, La Grua Center will exhibit the work of Samson Tonton, a Haitian-American artist who is taking the painting world by storm. La Grua will be open to the public for a suggested donation of $5.

The Velvet Mill will be exhibiting "Summer Salon" in its upstairs gallery, a late summer show featuring works by current Velvet Mill artists. Open 9 am - 5 pm through October 8.

Music

Skip McKinley joined by Greg Jonvic on the Irish pipes and Jared Schrader on guitar and whistle will be performing on the steps of McKinley & Associates at 146 Water Street.

Peter Previty joined by Valerie Walsh of Holistic Musical Expressions and her husband Rick Walsh will be performing an acoustic set of pop and alternative music at 12 noon.

Violinist Alexander Mcgrath will be performing at the corner of Grand & Water Streets at 2 pm.

Guitarist James Harris will be performing at 2 pm.

A Decision To Move To Our Rain Date Of Sunday, September 17 Will Be Made Friday, September 15 By 10 Am.

Date: September 16, 2023

Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Cost: Free

Location: Various Venues in Stonington, Stonington, CT 06378

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