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Venues for Artists

This page is especially for "visiting artists" (artists that do not have a workspace, are from out of town or chose to show in a multi-artist location). Photos, space dimensions, amenities, parking and more to be added.

VISITING ARTISTS will be placed at the venues described below
ArtSpace Hartford - 1429 Park Street - Parkville Market - The Dirt Salon - The Studio by RiseUP - REGISTER!
CLICKING the NAME will bring you to the public page with info and artists at that location (all to be updated for 2025)

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ArtSpace Hartford
555 Asylum Street across from Union Station - A private residential building geared toward artists.

For artists and patrons, paid Parking at Union Station is $5 daily - cash or Venmo - by bringing ticket to the ArtSpace lobby

ArtSpace is the hub of OSH being the home of the Group Show in its impressive gallery. Residents open their live-in work studios and ArtSpace hosts dozens of visiting artists. Participants are assigned either to the floor space in the gallery or corridor spaces - minimum 15 feet - where they can hang as many artworks as they wish from floor to ceiling. Nails, etc are allowed in the walls and spackling post-event is required. Other display pieces such as tables and easels must be no wider than 18 inches per the Fire Marshal. Art Groups of 5 or more are eligible to reserve an entire floor to showcase its members.

All particiipants are encouraged to put a piece in the Group Show at no extra charge while other artists opt for "Group Show Only".
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1429 Park Street
(known as the Design Center) (Corner of Bartholomew Avenue)

The Parkville section of Hartford is becoming an arts destination. With the help of Parkville Management, we have the opportunity to use raw and finished vacant spaces for artists to show their work during OSH. There are sheetrock and brick walls, wide open spaces and the brand-new Parkville Art Gallery on the 2nd floor. Security is provided. Parking is plentiful and there are amenities such as a brewery and restaurant on site. The building is in walking distance of other art at Parkville Market (the trendy food court), The Dirt Salon, The Studio by RiseUP for the arts and a short distance from 56 Arbor Street.

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Parkville Market
1400 Park Street, A popular, trendy food court

Parkville Market is busy throughout the day with dozens of food booths and drink patrons as well as during evening and weekend special events. Two dozen artists and artisans will be chosen to exhibit their work in the stalls on the balcony and bar level. Carts are suggessted and an elevator is available. Nails etc can be used in some of the wall space. Tables, as shown above are available for use as are the benches that stack as shelves (far right picture). Professional evening and overnight security is provided. Parking is free and closeby as are other art venues including 1429 Park, The Dirt Salon and The Studio by RiseUP, all on Barthomew Avenue.

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The Dirt Salon (TBD), 50 Bartholomew Avenue (adjacent to 1429 Park Street)
featuring Michael Rice Art, Sophie Groenstein and others. Potential location for visiting artists. Please note your interest when registering.

The Studio by RiseUP for Arts (TBD), 30 Bartholomew Avenue - lower level (adjacent to 1429 Park)
Potential location for visiting artists. Please note your interest when registering.

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OTHER PRIVATE VENUES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - More to come!

56 Arbor Street (formerly known as Arbor Arts Center - Home of Real Art Ways)
It's what OSH is all about. Visit working art-related studios showcasing all media by tenants on floors 1 - 4.
30 Arbor Street, featuring Arbor Street Potters & Friend and home of Hartford Flavor (1st floor sharing a hallway)

Kempczynski Studio & Gallery, 140 Washington Street
A venue not to be missed! Visit Chet's work - live-in space on the top floor of the historic mansion.

CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts at the Learning Corridor, 15 Vernon Street
EduPro Learning Center, featuring the art and accessories by Carlene Buchanan
Hartford Artisans Weaving Center, 142 Woodland, SATURDAY ONLY
Out-Of-Town VENUE: Mountain Tree Studios, 23 Hyde Road, West Hartford, Jewelry & Impressionist Paintings

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