BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ASHFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ASHFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ashfordarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ASHFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260511T113845 CREATED:20250203T015757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T030136Z UID:3774-1763200800-1763308800@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:Holiday Artist Market - Nov. 15th-16th\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:The very popular Ashford Area Arts Council’s “Holiday Artist Market” event will be in its 9th year\, with more than 20 local artisans both days. With joyful with upbeat acoustic music on the stage\, enjoy a holiday shopping experience and see what our ample community of artists and craftsmen has been creating. So much variety and all of it inspired\, well-made\, beautiful\, and unique. Shop local & support our arts community. URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/holiday-artist-market/ LOCATION:Knowlton Memorial Hall\, 25 Pompey Hollow RD\, Ashford\, 06278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260511T113845 CREATED:20250811T135151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T135226Z UID:6312-1757761200-1757779200@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:Artists for Asheville Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Jillson Square Park & Shaboo Stage\, Willimantic\, CT\nSept. 13th\, 11am-4pm – Rain or Shine \nFloods are impacting lives everywhere this year\, and help has been limited.\nCome support a vital art community of Asheville\, NC\, as it continues to recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene. More than 300 artists\, suffered catastrophic damage—many lost their studios\, equipment\, and years of original work. Months after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina\, parts of Asheville still look like disaster zones. Business owners are struggling to rebuild as infrastructure remains stalled\, and FEMA aid has been reduced.\nPublic Donations:\nSupporters can donate directly through the website or in-person at the event. 100% of these contributions will go toward relief efforts. The free event will have artists\, food trucks and live bands and is kid-friendly. The AAAC will have a booth as will various local artists. Artists can register for booths online. URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/artists-for-asheville-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Jillson Square\, 533 Main St\, Willimantic\, 06226\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260511T113845 CREATED:20250202T234918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T190123Z UID:3771-1751104800-1751126400@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:A Summer's Palette - June 28th\, 2025 rain date June 29th DESCRIPTION:Our annual Summer’s Palette will again be held at Westford Hill Distillers. Artists\, Food Trucks\, Drinks and gorgeous flowers in bloom – this event has it all! \nBrowse through the gardens of this historic property\, and talk to more than 30 local artists about their work. Try your hand at painting en plein air or talk with local gardeners about pollinators and plants. A kid’s activity table will be on hand\, so bring the family (no pets\, please).\nEnjoy a craft cocktail from Westford Hill Distillers while you enjoy a snack  or lunch while browsing the grounds. \nEvent is free; donations to the Ashford Area Arts Council are welcome.\nList of artists and links to their work\, layout of show and more. \n\n \n \n \n Charlie McCaughtry - watercolor\n Charlie McCaughtry - watercolor\n Kathy Dean Peacock - Quilling\n Kathy Dean Sunflowers - Quilling\n Kathy Weigold - weaving\n Kathy Weigold - weaving closeup\n Joe Burger - Watercolor\n Joe Burger - Watercolor\n Dot Drobney - photography\n Dot Drobney - photography\n Joan Blade Johnson - Fabric Artist\n Joan Blade Johnson - Fabric Artist\n Kathy Mittan - painting\n Kathy Mittan - painting\n Anna Harding - stained glass\n Anna Harding - stained glass\n John Boiano - ceramics\n John Boiano - ceramics\n John Boiano - ceramics\n Mark Drobney Laser Art\n Mark Drobney Laser Art\n Mark Drobney Laser Art\n Sharon Punty - Paintings\n Sharon Punty - painting\n Sharon Punty - painting\n Chris Pavliscsak - painting\n Chris Pavliscsak - painting\n Steve Gerling - painting\n Steve Gerling - painting\n Frank Krasicki - painting\n Frank Krasicki - painting\n Mike Metsak - soap and lotions\n Mike Metsak - soap and lotions URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/a-summers-palette/ LOCATION:Westford Hills Distillers\, 196 Chatey Rd\, Ashford\, CT\, 06278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T180000 DTSTAMP:20260511T113846 CREATED:20240422T163747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T150007Z UID:4042-1714816800-1714932000@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:Charles McCaughtry - Spring Open House 2024 DESCRIPTION:Charles McCaughtry will have his Spring Open House on the following dates; Saturday April 27th; Sunday April 28th; Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th. Hours for all days are 10am to 6pm. The studio is located at 44 Portland Drive in Ashford. Phone: 860-429-1016. Studio Gallery is open at other times by appointment. URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/charles-mccaughtry-spring-open-house-2/ LOCATION:44 Portland Drive\, 44 Portland Drive\, Ashford\, CT\, 06278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T180000 DTSTAMP:20260511T113846 CREATED:20240422T163423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T150033Z UID:4038-1714212000-1714327200@ashfordarts.org SUMMARY:Charles McCaughtry - Spring Open House 2024 DESCRIPTION:Charles McCaughtry will have his Spring Open House on the following dates; Saturday April 27th; Sunday April 28th; Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th. Hours for all days are 10am to 6pm. The studio is located at 44 Portland Drive in Ashford. Phone: 860-429-1016. Studio Gallery is open at other times by appointment. URL:https://ashfordarts.org/event/charles-mccaughtry-spring-open-house/ LOCATION:44 Portland Drive\, 44 Portland Drive\, Ashford\, CT\, 06278\, United States CATEGORIES:Art Shows END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR