From the Summer Salon at Silvermine Galleries: Cynthia Mullins of Ridgefield, CT, Reflections with Lilies; Pernel Berkeley of Danbury, CT, Levels of Engagement; Connie Brown of New Canaan, CT, Mirage.
NEW CANAAN, CT, July 17, 2025—Silvermine Arts Center devotes its Galleries to Guild members’ work every summer. The annual Summer Salon gives visitors a chance to view the artists’ newest works and experience a range of new directions in contemporary art. The public is invited to the opening reception on Saturday July 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Summer Salon runs from July 19 through August 21.
For the seasoned or new collector, Summer Salon features a wide range of price points and styles—from contemporary to traditional, with art for every budget and aesthetic preference. The annual exhibition also provides a glimpse of Silvermine artists experimenting and exploring the possibilities of their art. Among the works featured in the exhibition are Miggs Burrough’s lenticular image of Marilyn Monroe and Princess Diana; stunning new ceramic work including pieces by Mindy Horn, Tini Pinto, Jon Puzzuoli, and Lisa Scroggins; moody and ethereal landscapes and streetscapes; new sculpture by James Buxton, Stephen Klema, Marlene Siff, and Derek Uhlman; and abstract painting and mixed media pieces that celebrate geometric and organic pattern. The Summer Salon is a feast of color and texture and a testament to art’s ability to bring us into wonder and astonishment.
Formed in 1922 when sculptor Solon Borglum organized a critique group, the Silvermine Guild has a selective peer-jurying process. Many of its artists have work in permanent collections of some of the world’s most prestigious museums as well as prominent private and corporate collections. Guild membership has grown to over 300 artist members internationally, and has included such renowned artists as Abe Ajay, James Daugherty, Carlus Dyer, James Flora, James Grashow, Robert Kaupelis, Ruben Nakian, Alice Neel, Gabor Peterdi, Jens Risom, John Vassos, and Faith Ringgold.
This exhibition can be viewed online or in person. The Silvermine Galleries are open to visitors 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Please visit www.silvermineart.org for more information.
