'Open Doors and More' Milford Art Exhibit Starts Aug. 16

• Meet the Artist Reception and Grand Opening Friday, Aug. 16 during Oyster Eve throughout Downtown Milford, 5 to 9 p.m.
• Free walking guided exhibit tour Saturday, Aug. 24, 11 a.m.
• Art Auction at Milford Arts Center, Sept. 15, 5 p.m.

'Open Doors and More – Art You Can Live With' Exhibit Starts Aug. 16

The Downtown Milford Business Association proudly presents the 5th Open Doors and More Art Exhibit and Auction. This year, small chairs and tables have been added to the exhibit/auction, giving the 36 participating artists opportunities to express their creativity in new and exciting ways.

Proceeds for this year’s auction will benefit the Milford Arts Center. Live online and phone bidding will be available to preregistered bidders at doorsofmilford@aol.com.

A Reception and Exhibit Grand Opening takes place throughout Downtown Milford on Friday, Aug. 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with Milford Oyster Festival’s ‘Oyster Eve.’

Visitors will delight as they meander along the streets, stop at the shops and restaurants where the Open Door and More Art Exhibits are on display, chat with artists, and enjoy refreshments.

This exhibit features artists’ creativity, transforming repurposed doors, windows, chairs and tables into fabulous works of art. A complimentary guided walking tour will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. starting in front of the Gilded Lily Gallery at 101 River St. Visit www.downtownmilfordct.org for reservations and details.

Those who miss the Grand Opening Reception can enjoy the exhibit anytime until Sept. 11 throughout Downtown Milford by picking up a brochure at participating businesses.

This is an opportunity to choose a favorite exhibit and vote on a People’s Choice Award prior to the auction at the Milford Arts Center on Sept. 15. Artwork exhibits can be viewed at 27 downtown business locations: Antelope Web, Arciuolo’s Shoe Store, Artifax, Baby Love, Berchem, Moses & Devlin, PC, Canvas Patch, City of Milford/City Hall, Café Atlantique, Cloud 9 Day Spa, Colony Grill, Duck Duck Goose, Fleurescent Flower Shop, Gilded Lily Gallery, H. Mangels Confectioners, Looks Hair Design, Me Boutique, Milford Arts Council/Art Center, Milford Boat Works, Milford Green Pizza, Milford Photo, SBC Restaurant, Sweet Cupcasions, Stonebridge Restaurant, The Villa Gourmet, The Village Vogue, Tranquility Mind & Body Wellness Spa, Whispers by Lady Olga, and Will-O-Wisp Beads & Boutique LLC.

The 35 participating artists this year are: Briana Benn-Mirandi, Sarah Berk, Michael Bond, Jackie Cama, Sonny Cardinali, Rosemary Celon-Gordon, Pat Collins, Joyce Collucci, Katie Danahy-Samuelson Jim DeAngelo, Michael DeAngelo, Allan Dudek, Jacquelyn Etling, Kristina Foreman, Gigi Genovese, Barry D. Gordon, John Houle, Frieda Howling, Deborah Kaufmann, Karen Keane, Jaime Kriksciun, Rebecca Mackin, Brechin Morgan, Judy Ruskin, Peri Rasmussen, Shanna Rasmussen, Wendy Santos, Rosalba Saenz, Rick Senft, Michael Stock, Ron Tonelli, Nancy Weber, Fran Cesca Winfield, Carolyn West, and Elizabeth Wright.

The Art Auction will take place at the Milford Arts Center on Sunday, Sept. 15. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the Auction will begin promptly at 5 p.m. Appetizers and refreshments will be served throughout the evening for registered bidders.

For live online, phone bidding, pre-event bidding, and night-of-auction bid details, email doorsofmilford@aol.com. Event Emcee is radio personality and Milford resident Brian Smith. For more information contact Priscilla Lynn, Executive Director, Downtown Milford Business Association at execdirector@downtownmilfordct.org.