The Scantic River Artisans is an organization filled with creative, vibrant artists and artisans. We believe a community is fortunate, uplifted, and prosperous if a thriving art organization is the cornerstone of its town and its people. The organization is open to all amateur or professional artists and artisans who take pride in their skills and are passionate about working together, thus finding support and camaraderie with like-minded individuals.

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We have Art Shows four times a year (one is a juried show). A thriving Artisan Market Place at each show offers unique handmade goods and art pieces for sale. On-going exhibits at Rice Fruit Farm and in the gallery at the Hampden Senior Center. Members are eligible for a full-page feature on our Meet the Artists website page. We feature posts on our social media: Facebook and Instagram. An SRA Newsletter keeps members up-to-date with events and essential information. We also have an email list of over 500 previous attendees who we keep informed about upcoming events. 

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In addition, we hold six “Interactive Learning Through Art Events”. Every other month we showcase an art form demonstrated by a local artist; these events are open to the public and interactive, so each participant gets hands on instruction and leaves with their project.

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