CAW Hosts the New Haven Paint & Clay Club Spring Exhibition
New Haven, CT – Creative Arts Workshop (CAW) is proud to host the New Haven Paint & Clay Club’s (NHP&CC) 124th Annual Juried Exhibition, featuring more than 110 works of art, including paintings, photography, metal sculpture, wood, and pottery. Juried by Stephanie M. Heydt, PhD, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the New Britain Museum of American Art, the exhibition opened Monday, March 31, and runs through Friday, April 25, 2025, in CAW’s Hilles Gallery.
A gallery reception and awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 6, from 1–4 PM, where prizes ranging from $100 to $1,000 will be presented to outstanding artists. The event is free and open to the public.
This year’s exhibition coincides with the 125th anniversary of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club and will be complemented by a special retrospective, “Enduring Creativity: Celebrating 125 Years of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club,” at the New Haven Museum. This retrospective exhibition highlights the Club’s remarkable history, featuring works and archival materials from its permanent collection. “Enduring Creativity” will remain on view through June 28, 2025.
Since its founding in 1900, the New Haven Paint & Clay Club has played a pivotal role in Connecticut’s art scene, providing a platform for both emerging and established artists. One of the Club’s most significant milestones came in 1961, when it held its 60th annual exhibition at the John Slade Ely Center of Contemporary Art—a venue made available through a generous gift from Grace Taylor Ely, a former NHP&CC member. The Club remained at the Ely Center for nearly 60 years, cementing its influence in New Haven’s cultural landscape.
At the time of the 1961 exhibition, the Club’s membership extended well beyond Connecticut, with artists hailing from New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois, Texas, and California. Today, while the majority of members reside in New England.
The spring juried exhibition is an open call to artists, providing opportunities for both emerging and seasoned creators, while the fall exhibition is exclusive to NHP&CC members. This structure allows the Club to showcase a diverse range of artistic perspectives while celebrating its dedicated membership.
Creative Arts Workshop is honored to partner with the New Haven Paint & Clay Club in hosting this year’s exhibition. The Hilles Gallery provides an immersive space for visitors to experience the depth and breadth of artistic talent in the region.
Join us for the opening reception on Sunday, April 6, from 1–4 PM, to meet the artists, view award-winning works, and celebrate the enduring legacy of the New Haven Paint & Clay Club.
For more information, visit https://www.newhavenpaintandclayclub.org.