About Us:
Hygienic Art, Inc. was created as an incorporated structure in the fall of 1979, when artists employed by a federal Comprehensive Education and Training Act (CETA) grant decided, as a final project, to hold an outsiders' art festival. The show was modeled after the "Salon Des Independants," a late 19th century art movement in Paris in which artists had protested the aristocracy by exhibiting their works in cafes located in the 'seamy' areas of the city. The artists in those exhibitions gave rise to the great French Impressionist movement.
The exhibition was presented at the Hygienic Restaurant, New London's only 24 hour eatery, which had been open since 1919. The rules were simple; no judge, no jury, no fees, no censorship, one piece per artist and all were welcome. The show was an immediate success and the Hygienic Art Exhibition became an annual creative arts festival, attracting over 450 artists and an audience of thousands.
The Hygienic Restaurant closed in 1985 and the show continued in other historic venues in the city. Hygienic Art was formally incorporated in 1987 to save the exhibition from speculators who wanted to use the Hygienic name to promote other festivals in the city.
Every piece that John Craig creates from a place he can’t describe, usually in a burst of chaotic, directionless energy that he tries to bring into some kind of focus. He generally use putty knives and spray cans and try to keep it more or…
Read More »Artist Madhur Dhingra is an Impressionist / Surreal / Fine Art photographer based in Toronto (Canada) & New Delhi (India). He started his career in photography in the year 1998. Madhur's images are creations of a personal journey where he…
Read More »Five local artists, each working and living their visions - in the studio, in the world, with community, alone, in real time, and in imagined time - conspire together to present moments from these explorations, in a show titled; “Living in the…
Read More »Stoimen Stoilov Redux “The swans on the river, a great flotilla in the late afternoon sun in October again. In a fantasy, Yeats saw himself appear to Maud Gonne as a swan, his plumage fanning his desire.” Excerpt from Poem by William…
Read More »March 2024 NEWS & UPDATES Stoimen Stoilov Redux Gallery One Collective Sunday Free Community Yoga Stoimen Stoilov Redux Stoimen Stoilov Redux, curated by Johnes Ruta and Richard Harteis Opens March 23, 2024 at 6pm. In the late…
Read More »February 2024 NEWS & UPDATES Crafts and Cocktails Pierre Sylvain Solo Exhibit: Textile Art Beyond Boundaries Imaginarium Unleashed: A Fusion of Comic, Assemblage and Raw Meat Artistry Sunday Free Community Yoga Crafts & Cocktails…
Read More »January 2024 NEWS & UPDATES Annual Appeal Whalers, Lancers & Saints Salon Des Independants XLV Free Community Yoga Hygienic Art is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to creating an enriching cultural experience in the City of New…
Read More »Hygienic Artists Collective NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE! Base Rent $850 per month with the choice & opportunity to work 8 hours in the gallery or art park for a $200 credit applied to the base rent=$650 per month.…
Read More »Hygienic Art Needs Your Support! Dear Friends of Hygienic Art, Thank you for supporting our organization! Your gifts of support directly impacted our ability to continue to offer exceptional cultural experiences, and open a world of…
Read More »November and December 2023 NEWS & UPDATES Annual Appeal Art=Gift Show Inner Reflections An Evening with Rev. Terrlyn Curry Avery PhD Open Mic Night An Evening with Miosotys Santiago December Crafts and Cocktails Free Community Yoga with…
Read More »November and December 2023 News & Updates Annual Appeal Art=Gift Show Inner Reflections An Evening with Rev. Terrlyn Curry Avery PhD Open Mic Night An Evening with Miosotys Santiago December Crafts and Cocktails Free Community Yoga with…
Read More »Fall 2023 News & Updates More to come - stay tuned! Photos From The f-Stops Here & Fantasy World Opening Reception October Crafts and Cocktails Open Mic Night November Crafts and Cocktails An Evening with Author Cristina Negrón …
Read More »Hygienic Artists Collective Now Accepting Applications! Studio Space Available! We have a studio apartment available in the Hygienic Artist Collective! Being a member of the Collective offers opportunities to participate in Gallery Shows,…
Read More »Hygienic Art Wants To Exhibit Your Artwork In 2024! Apply Now through October 1st, 2023! Hygienic Exhibitions Submissions are now open for 2024 exhibition proposals. The deadline for entries is October 1st, 2023. Applicants will be contacted…
Read More »Call for Photographers 2023 Want to Showcase Your Work at the Hygienic? The f-stops Here: A Juried Photographic Exhibition Art Drop-Off on October 5th & 6th! Hygienic f-Stop Exhibition All photographers are cordially…
Read More »Hygienic Art Wants To Exhibit Your Artwork In 2024! Apply Now through October 1st, 2023! Hygienic Exhibitions Submissions are now open for 2024 exhibition proposals. The deadline for entries is October 1st, 2023. Applicants will be contacted…
Read More »Naked Canvas Call to Artists: Art Submissions 2024 DJ W.O.W. & Friends Upcoming Art Shows: Marvin Espy: context NL Expressions In Steel & Wood Open Mic! Comedy Bebop The Toneshifters & Televisionaires Organically Good…
Read More »Hygienic Art Wants To Exhibit Your Artwork In 2024! Apply Now through October 1st, 2023! Hygienic Exhibitions Submissions are now open for 2024 exhibition proposals. The deadline for entries is October 1st, 2023. Applicants will be contacted…
Read More »SUMMER 2023 NEWS & UPDATES More to come-stay tuned! Photos From Subconsciounal Encounters & FoundBeauty Opening Reception Call to Artists: Art Submissions 2024 Fashion Carnival Hygienic Filmwerks Glaucoma Suspect Johnny Nicholas and Katie…
Read More »SUMMER 2023 NEWS & UPDATES More to come-stay tuned! Photos From Subconsciounal Encounters & FoundBeauty Opening Reception Call to Artists: Art Submissions 2024 Fashion Carnival Hygienic Filmwerks Glaucoma Suspect Johnny Nicholas and…
Read More »SUMMER 2023 NEWS & UPDATES More to come-stay tuned! Subconsciounal Encounters FoundBeauty Jessie Dee with DJ Sir Round Sound Multiplier Summer Party Mozart to Broadway Open Mic! An Evening with Author Janet Lemond A Musical Journey with…
Read More »SUMMER 2023 NEWS & UPDATES More to come-stay tuned! Subconsciounal Encounters FoundBeauty Jessie Dee with DJ Sir Round Sound Multiplier Summer Party Mozart to Broadway Open Mic! An Evening with Author Janet Lemond A Musical Journey with…
Read More »SUMMER 2023 NEWS & UPDATES More to come-stay tuned! The Hempsteadys & Llama Tsunami Alohaha Comedy Party Italian Favorites The River Gods & A Former Friend Pneumatics, Dogbite, and Ken Atkins and the Honky Tonk The Multiplier Opera…
Read More »SUMMER 2023 NEWS & UPDATES More to come-stay tuned! The Hempsteadys & Llama Tsunami Alohaha Comedy Party Italian Favorites The River Gods & A Former Friend Pneumatics, Dogbite, and Ken Atkins and the Honky Tonk The Multiplier …
Read More »SUMMER 2023 NEWS & UPDATES More to come-stay tuned Destinations Exhibition Local Scenes Exhibition String Theory Coffee House Open Mic Kat & Brad Destinations Exhibition Destinations feature the art of three local artists, Katie…
Read More »MAY 2023 NEWS & UPDATES Land and Sea: Abstracts of the Imagination Mitchfest 14 An Evening with Author Heather Dailey-Mezzacappa Comedy Bebop Ken Serio Quartet Conduct Us! An Evening with Author Jasmin Iolani Hakes String Theory Coffee…
Read More »SPRING 2023 NEWS & UPDATES Winners of The Crossing 2023 Open Mic! CLOSED Easter 2023 Crafts and Cocktails Art Park Clean-Up CT Storytelling Festival Reception Wandering Uterus VI Winners of The Crossing 2023 Congratulations to our winners…
Read More »March 2023 News & Updates Hygienic Artists Collective Artist Call: The Crossing Closing Cocktail Party Marvin Espy: Art Instruction at the Hygienic Crafts and Cocktails Comedy Bebop Open Mic! Hygienic Artists Collective…
Read More »Non-Stop Pop & Through the Lens of Printilism Thank you to our supporters who visited us on the night of our Opening Reception for our two exhibitions, Non-Stop Pop & Through the Lens of Printilism. Non-Stop Pop features a variety of pop…
Read More »FEBRUARY 2023 NEWS & UPDATES Art Pick-Up Reminder Celebrating Black History Month Hygienic Spotlight on Glynis Blanker Crafts and Cocktails Comedy Bebop Non-Stop Pop & Through the Lens of Printilism An Evening with Author Catherine…
Read More »CALL TO ARTISTS All artists are cordially invited to submit one piece of art to Hygienic Art XLIV Salon des Independants The rules are simple. One piece, no judge , no jury, no fees, no censorship. Art drop off and hanging is Saturday…
Read More »January 2023 NEWS & UPDATES Whalers, Lancers & Saints High School Exhibition Crafts & Cocktails Marvin Espy Art Instruction Salon Des Independants Call for Art at NAC Whalers, Lancers & Saints Exhibit This exhibit presents an…
Read More »HYGIENIC ART XLIV We are currently seeking artists who would like to submit a piece of artwork for our posters, invitations, and T-shirts for the upcoming Hygienic Art XLIV Salon Des Indepandants. All are welcome to submit artwork. The lobster…
Read More »ANNUAL APPEAL 2023 Hygienic Art Needs Your Support! 2022 has been a wonderful year thanks to all of our supportive friends! Your gifts and support directly impact our mission to offer exceptional cultural experiences and open up opportunities to…
Read More »Hygienic Art XLIII We are currently seeking artists who would like to submit a piece of artwork for our posters, invitations, and T-shirts for the upcoming Hygienic Art XLIII Salon Des Indepandants. All are welcome to submit artwork. The…
Read More »FALL 2022 NEWS & UPDATES The f-Stops Here & Playful Propaganda II Exhibition Highlight: f-Stop Juror Whitey Morange An Evening with Author Steven Ostrowski Pass the Guitar Thank A Vet An Evening with Author Christian Livermore…
Read More »Apply Now on September 28th & 29th! Hygienic f-Stop Exhibition All photographers are cordially invited to submit up to three works in color or black & white for consideration in this year’s juried photography exhibition at the…
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