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SAA conducts juried shows in their 3 story townhouse gallery to encourage unique use of color, medium

Established in 1971, the Stamford Art Association is a nonprofit organization whose members include painters, sculptures, printmakers, and photographers. Our mission as a neighborhood arts organization is to provide a forum where emerging and professional artists can exhibit their work to the community and compete in juried shows.

09/06/2026

LAST CHANCE! ⏰ CALL FOR ART: In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Stamford Art Association invites artists to submit work for our upcoming Latin American & Caribbean Exhibition. This group show highlights work inspired by the cultures, histories, and diasporas of Latin America and the Caribbean. LINK IN BIO TO ENTER! Deadline: TONIGHT at 11:59 PM

PLEASE NOTE: Artists of all backgrounds are welcome to apply. You do not need to be of Latin American or Caribbean descent—submissions are open to anyone whose work engages with or is inspired by these regions and themes.

This year’s returning juror is local artist and SAA’s gallery manager and board secretary, Valeria Ochoa.

Valeria is a full-time Literature and Language educator, supporting Norwalk Public Schools’ population. She holds a B.A. in English, an M.A. in Linguistics and an M.A in curriculum and instruction. She is passionate about storytelling through both writing and photography. Her creative work captures the beauty of everyday life and centers voices from all walks of life.

As a first generation Colombian, ancestry, roots and lineage as well as its ties to land and belonging has been a centerpiece in the fabric of her life. Beyond being a high school teacher, she is deeply invested in the power of language, both as a tool for communication and as an evolving art form.

The show will run from September 24, 2026 - October 22, 2026.

Opening Reception: Thurs. September 24th, 5:30-7 PM

09/03/2026

Thank you to all of you who joined us for the fabulous opening reception for our current SUMMER POP-UP exhibition on view at The Townhouse Gallery through September 18th! ☀️

Curious about showing your work or purchasing work from the exhibition? Check out our Artist Opportunities and more at the link in bio!

08/25/2026

You've seen her brilliant 1-minute art critiques on Instagram... don't miss your chance to see her curation IRL! Join us THURSDAY, 5:30-7 PM as we open our SUMMER POP-UP EXHIBITION, curated by Emily Derr .

Emily is the founder of Grassroots Impact, helping artists and galleries form strategic community partnerships, and most recently Art Collecting with Emily LLC connecting new collectors with local and regional emerging artists. She received her degree in fashion design from Syracuse University, an MBA from DeVry University, and studied gemology at the Gemological Institute of America. She is currently pursuing accreditation as an estate generalist appraisal appraiser from the Appraisers Association of America.

SUMMER POP-UP EXHIBITION ☀️🍷 Opening Reception: Thursday, August 27th, 5:30-7 PM at The Townhouse Gallery

SHOWCASING EIGHT REGIONAL ARTISTS 📣

August 27–September 18

Joyce Andersen
Svetlana Askenazy .lana.art
Nat Connacher
Amanda Lynne
Joanne Mason
Matt Patterson .images
Desmen Smith
Debora Solomon

The Townhouse Gallery • 39 Franklin Street, Stamford, CT 06903
HOURS: FRIDAY-SUNDAY, 12-3 PM

08/19/2026

SUMMER POP-UP EXHIBITION ☀️🍷 Opening Reception: Thursday, August 27th, 5:30-7 PM at The Townhouse Gallery

SHOWCASING EIGHT REGIONAL ARTISTS 📣 curated by Emily Derr

August 27–September 18

Joyce Andersen
Svetlana Askenazy .lana.art
Nat Connacher
Amanda Lynne
Joanne Mason
Matt Patterson .images
Desmen Smith
Debora Solomon

The Townhouse Gallery • 39 Franklin Street, Stamford, CT 06903
HOURS: FRIDAY-SUNDAY, 12-3 PM

08/10/2026

The 🐟 26th Annual Vivian & Stanley Reed Marine Show closes on August 20th! Stop by our gallery FRIDAY-SUNDAY, 12-3PM to catch a glimpse OR view and purchase from our virtual exhibition. Link in bio!

Featured Art (cropped):
The Three of Us (2024)
Stephanie Fiorino
Acrylic paint on canvas
24×48"

Description: I've always loved sea turtles and wanted to challenge myself to produce their texture. I also enjoyed creating the kelp and different levels of depth to the blues in the background. It's very soothing to look at and I found it calming to paint.

Bio: Stephanie Fiorino was an art major at Manhattanville College, her main medium being photography. She has been teaching visual art for 17 years in a public elementary school in the Bronx. Some of her students’ work has been exhibited in the PS Art citywide exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Bronx Borough Arts Festival at Lehman College Gallery. When the school lost one of their assistant principals to Covid during the pandemic, Stephanie led a team to paint a mural in her memory in the school. During the process she found herself challenged and enjoyed painting sea animals with texture. When she lost her mother in 2022, she found having this side project was a channel for healing. She challenged herself to paint her immediate family’s favorite animals in a large-scale format with lots of attention to texture. Stephanie also enjoyed making an abstract background with Klimt-like patterns and colors. Stephanie is deaf with a cochlear implant and uses ASL and English. She believes art is a universal language. She currently resides in Rye Brook with her husband Sam and her son, Myles. She has shown her work locally at Larchmont Library, Crawford Park Mansion and in Norwalk, Conn., at Valencia Luncheria Restaurant. She also takes commissions for pet portraits.

08/09/2026

📣 TWO CALLS FOR ART, ONE DEADLINE! 📣

Submit by Thursday, August 13 at 11:59 PM. Visit the link in our bio to enter through . SWIPE to meet our jurors, and .art.maker.

🏠 ARTIST POP-UP AT THE TOWNHOUSE GALLERY
Show multiple works in downtown Stamford, CT!

Artists may submit up to 9 pieces for review by a selection committee. Up to 9 artists will be selected to exhibit multiple works.

Exhibition: August 27–September 18
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 27, 5:30–7 PM

Accepted artists will pay an additional exhibition fee of $100 for SAA members or $120 for nonmembers. SAA will provide gallery coverage Fridays–Sundays, 12–3 PM. Artists may arrange access at other times.

🌎 WORLD CULTURES AT THE FERGUSON LIBRARY

Artists of all disciplines, experience levels, and backgrounds may submit 1–5 works exploring “World Cultures.” Interpretations might include food, regional clothing and customs, ceremonies, cultural patterns, abstraction, and more.

This is a juried multimedia exhibition with cash prizes.

Exhibition: September 10–January 7, 2027
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 10, 5:30–7 PM

⏰ Both calls close Thursday, August 13 at 11:59 PM. Link in bio to submit!

08/01/2026

CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS 📍 Submit your work to be considered for selection in our upcoming Artist Pop-Up at The Townhouse Gallery!

📣 Show Multiple Works 📣
Call Deadline: Thursday, August 13th at 11:59PM
Exhibition Dates: August 27-Sept 18
Reception: Thursday, Aug 27 5:30-7

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, August 13th at 11:59PM.
LINK IN BIO to enter via Entrythingy.

JUROR INFO: Emily is the founder of Grassroots Impact, helping artists and galleries form strategic community partnerships, and most recently Art Collecting with Emily LLC connecting new collectors with local and regional emerging artists. She received her degree in fashion design from Syracuse University, an MBA from DeVry University, and studied gemology at the Gemological Institute of America. She is currently pursuing accreditation as an estate generalist appraisal appraiser from the Appraisers Association of America.

07/23/2026

You've seen her brilliant 1-minute art critiques on Instagram... don't miss your chance to work with her IRL! 🥁... Emily Derr , will be curating our SAA SUMMER POP-UP EXHIBITION! Link in bio to enter...

Emily is the founder of Grassroots Impact, helping artists and galleries form strategic community partnerships, and most recently Art Collecting with Emily LLC connecting new collectors with local and regional emerging artists. She received her degree in fashion design from Syracuse University, an MBA from DeVry University, and studied gemology at the Gemological Institute of America. She is currently pursuing accreditation as an estate generalist appraisal appraiser from the Appraisers Association of America.

CALL FOR ART: Artist Pop-Up at The Townhouse Gallery
📣 Show Multiple Works 📣
Call Deadline: Thursday, August 13th at 11:59PM
Exhibition Dates: August 27-Sept 18
Reception: Thursday, Aug 27 5:30-7

Artists are asked to submit up to 9 pieces that will be reviewed by a selection committee. Up to 9 artists will be selected to exhibit *MULTIPLE WORKS* at the SAA Townhouse Gallery in Stamford, CT.

If accepted, the artists will pay an additional exhibition fee of $100 for members and $120 for nonmembers. SAA will provide gallery coverage Fridays-Sundays, 12-3. Artists may arrange for access at other times.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, August 13th at 11:59PM.
LINK IN BIO to enter via Entrythingy.

07/21/2026

CALL FOR ART: Artist Pop-Up at The Townhouse Gallery
📣 Show Multiple Works 📣
Call Deadline: Thursday, August 13th at 11:59PM
Exhibition Dates: August 27-Sept 18
Reception: Thursday, Aug 27 5:30-7

Artists are asked to submit up to 9 pieces that will be reviewed by a selection committee. Up to 9 artists will be selected to exhibit *MULTIPLE WORKS* at the SAA Townhouse Gallery in Stamford, CT.

If accepted, the artists will pay an additional exhibition fee of $100 for members and $120 for nonmembers. SAA will provide gallery coverage Fridays-Sundays, 12-3. Artists may arrange for access at other times.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Thursday, August 13th at 11:59PM.
LINK IN BIO to enter via Entrythingy.

07/20/2026

A few snapshots from the opening reception of the 26th Annual Vivian & Stanley Reed Marine Show! 🌊 Thank you to all the artists, jurors, and guests who helped us kick off this year’s exhibition.

📍 Come dive into the show Friday–Sunday, 12–3 PM, and see it in person at The Townhouse Gallery.

Address

39 Franklin Street
Stamford, CT
06901

Opening Hours

Thursday	11am - 3pm
Friday	11am - 3pm
Saturday	12pm - 3pm
Sunday	12pm - 3pm

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