visual art

The painter, born in Colebrook, Connecticut, was self-taught and would only gain recognition for his work almost a century after his death. A new play imagines one chapter of his life.

Artist Angela Manno’s newest series of icons focuses on threatened and endangered species.

The artist incubator holds its annual Open Studios weekend this Saturday and Sunday.

The Prison Arts program exhibit features paintings, drawings, sculptures and other mixed media. The show runs through April 22 at Eastern Connecticut State University.

The project will largely involve exterior improvements.

New Haven artist Titus Kaphar’s documentary “Shut Up and Paint” has been placed on the shortlist for an Oscar in the Documentary Short Film category.

Chad Fisher will become chair of the new sculpture program at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts.

A simple but lyrical crayon drawing of Queen Elizabeth II originally purchased for $100 at an estate sale is expected to fetch at least $10,000 at auction.

“Komatsu Hiroko: Second Decade” runs at the University of Hartford’s Joseloff Gallery through Saturday, Dec. 10.

The traveling exhibit is on display at Eastern Connecticut State University until Oct. 15.