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Gallery at the Wauregan, Inc.
200 Main Street
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 608-2661
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Gallery at the Wauregan, 200 Main Street, Norwich
Dan Topalis, Owner and Self-employed Local Artist

Norwich Rotary  presented the third annual Community Diversity Award to Dan Topalis, owner of The Gallery at the Wauregan, honoring the gallery for promoting the works of diverse artists and cultural diversity through the arts. The gallery is open seven days a week and has become an unofficial downtown welcome center.

“You all know it’s a people’s gallery,” Topalis said to the crowd at the 6th annual Norwich Rotary Celebrate Diversity event Monday, Sept. 17, 2018 “It will always be a people’s gallery, and I hope to see you all there.”  Read more:  Norwich celebrates diversity through food, song and awards.   9/17/2018  The DAY, written by Claire Bessett

Dan is also part of the First Friday Norwich events that is every first friday from 6pm - 9pm in the  historic downtown Norwich which is about all about community.  It's about giving yourself a monthly moment to enjoy the things around you and try something different through art, music, food, and drinks.  Stop in to see Dan and enjoy viewing (and purchasing) the diversity and beauty of our local artists.   
 
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Member Since 2018

Norwich Arts Center
62 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-2789
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Formerly the Norwich Arts Council, the Norwich Arts Center is a non-profit arts org in the Chelsea Arts District of Downtown Norwich boasting 2 galleries, a theater and a remarkable line-up of programming.

Since 1987, NAC has been a local mecca for artists, performers, and fans of culture in the city of Norwich and in the region. NAC has also been designated as a Local Arts Agency, partially funded by the CT Commission on Culture and Tourism, and has been engaged in networking regional artists and arts groups.

Non-profit organization providing fine arts, performing arts and concerts for the greater Norwich community and Eastern Connecticut. Proud hosts of the NAC Kids after-school program and the Outreach project in cooperation with Artworks to Empower (AWE) Studio.
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Member Since 2004

Sikh Art Gallery - Connecticut
7 Clinic Drive
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 410-6005
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Sikh Art Gallery-Connecticut offers learning experience about Sikh History thru Art.

Sikh Art Gallery provides insight on Sikh History and Heritage thru display of Sikh Art and Artifacts.

It also offers one and only place where you can read all the recognitions Sikh Community got from Federal,State,City leaders of Connecticut.

The Sikh Museum Initiative has created many exciting project that brings objects like swords, jewelry and other material objects to life through 3d technologies. The site will showcase 3d models, events, and news related to the project.

Take a virtual tour today!  * To Set Up Free Tour Please Email Us *   info@SikhArtGalery.com

Hours: Monday-Sunday - By Appointment Only.

Member Since 2022

The River Studio Gallery
31 Clinton Ave.
3rd Floor
Norwich, CT 06360
(212) 473-1035
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The River Studio Gallery, A Vibrant Cultural Venue Nestled Beside the Yantic River.
The gallery is dedicated to nurturing artistic expression and fostering community engagement by offering a cost-free and commission-free space for artists to create and display their work. The venue features designated areas for a broad range of artistic disciplines, including painting, sculpture, carpentry, multimedia workshops, and digital media workstations.
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It also boasts a food pantry, a food preparation area, a sound stage, a beverage cafe, and a library of art books, making it a comprehensive resource for both artists and the community.
 
The gallery hosts seasonal group art exhibitions that are open to the public at no charge, significantly contributing to the local community and economy. These events provide artists with crucial exposure and enhance the cultural vibrancy of Norwichtown. Moreover, the gallery offers its space for artist meetings and other cultural assemblies, further cementing its role as a hub for artistic collaboration.
 
About the Artist: Michael David Brathwaite, is a contemporary artist working across painting, sculpture, digital photography, and design. Throughout his artistic journey, he has embraced the philosophy of allowing the medium to define his subject matter. Michael's art is born from a desire to explore scenes filled with ambiguity, a theme deeply embedded in his creative process.
 
His artistic career was built on full scholarships at distinguished institutions such as the Art Students League, the New York Studio School, and the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. These experiences led him to The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, where Michael graduated in 1978. Mr. Brathwaite's career has been enriched by roles in art education and administration, including Director of Fine Arts Instruction at his alma mater, and positions in admissions and counseling at institutions such as Parsons School of Design and Pratt Institute.
 
Creativity is at the core of his work- a mysterious realm within his mind and experience that continually inspires him. Michael's technique is a product of lifelong experimentation and fortuitous discoveries, refined over 65 years of dedicated practice. It is within this ongoing exploration that his unique artistic voice has emerged.
 
Mr. Brathwaite's solo exhibitions have brought to life series such as "Rhythmic Ambiguities" at Merrill Gallery and "True Colors" at Cragin Library. They have been featured in venues from the Cathedral of Saint John Divine in Manhattan to more intimate settings like Artspace in Norwich, Connecticut. His group exhibitions include contributions to esteemed gatherings like the National Black Arts Festival in Atlanta and the Philadelphia Academy of Art's "US Art Census '86."
 
As the owner of the River Studio Gallery in Norwich, Connecticut, Michael continues exploring and experimenting, embracing the unexpected shifts that art can take. For inquiries or visits, contact Michael Brathwaite via email at artist0207@gmail.com or by phone at (212) 473-1035. 
 
"I invite you to visit my world, a space where the interplay of medium, concept, and chance reveals the inner visions that drive me. Join me on this ambiguous yet vividly colorful journey, where every piece reveals another facet of the boundless landscape of creativity." -Michael D. Brathwaite
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Member Since 2025