Community Bulletin Board
- May 6 - July 18, 2008
Mansfield Downtown Partnership Invites Local Artists to Participate in Juried Art Show
The Mansfield Downtown Partnership's Festival on the Green subcommittee is pleased to announce the third annual Juried Art Show as part of the upcoming Festival on the Green. The Festival will be Sunday, September 14, from noon to 5:00 pm in the parking lots of the Storrs Center commercial plazas. If it rains, the Festival will move inside E.O. Smith High School. A Call to Artists and Prospectus is available for local artists who are interested in submitting works for consideration. Interested artists may contact the Partnership office at 429.2740 to request these items or to receive additional information about this wonderful opportunity. Artists wishing to exhibit may submit up to four (4) pieces of creative works of original art for review. These pieces may be two- or three-dimensional and, because space is limited, they must be no more than 36 inches by 48 inches (the maximum single measurement for sculptures must be 48 inches). A selection committee will determine what pieces will be shown. Of the shown pieces, a jury will award the following prizes: Best in Show ($250), 1st ($125), 2nd ($100), and 3rd ($75) during the Festival on the Green. There is a non-refundable $10 entry fee. The deadline to submit is July 18, 2008. Participation in the Festivals Juried Art Show is a unique opportunity for local artists to showcase their work and to join in the celebration of Mansfield. Our community will have the opportunity to enjoy fine art created by neighbors and friends and to become more aware of the quality of artists in our region. To learn more about the Juried Art Show or for more information about the Festival on the Green, please contact the Mansfield Downtown Partnership, Inc., at 429.2740.
Readings, Talks & Programs
The UConn Co-op offers a number of complimentary readings, talks and programs to the public. For a listing of upcoming readings, talks and programs, visit: UConn Co-op website
$10 million Grant from St. of CT. for Storrs Center Parking Garage
A $10 million Grant from the State of Connecticut for the Storrs Center Parking Garage to provide a major boost for the Storrs Center project. The garage as a critical component of the overall Storrs Center plan.
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