Jim Laurino began painting in his early teens and went on to formally study painting and color theory at the University of Connecticut. Early in his artistic life, he focused on marine subjects and was fortunate to receive foundational instruction from notable painters Carl G. Evers and Christopher Blossom. That early training is still evident in his work today—particularly in his sensitivity to atmosphere, light, and tonal balance—even as his focus has shifted more decisively toward landscape painting.

Karen Miller Grant of Torrington CT closes the members show with her sale of 201 AM, and the recipient of the Peoples’ Choice Award! Congratulations Karen!

Free yourself from the fear of plein air painting! Learn what you need to get started, and get out there! Let’s paint!

Celebrate your next birthday with the New Hartford Artisans Guild!

In every town, there's a quiet rhythm—the brushstroke of a painter, the chisel of a sculptor, the story behind a photograph. These are the sounds of a community expressing itself, dreaming aloud, and documenting what words alone cannot capture. At the New Hartford Artisans Guild, this rhythm is not just present—it thrives. It pulses through our gallery walls, our workshops, our poetry nights, and most importantly, through the hearts of our members.