Connecticut Arts Hero

We're so happy to announce that our incredible Executive Director Duvian Montoya has been named a Connecticut Arts Hero! This award honors and celebrates "Connecticut residents who are doing inspiring things in, for, or through the arts in Connecticut." We're a little biased, but we can't think of anyone who deserves this recognition more than Duvian! 

In addition to being the Executive Director and heart of The Norwalk Art Space, Duvian is a professional artist, muralist, curator, and community organizer. His vibrant paintings, striking murals, and captivating installations grace numerous collections like the SONO Collection, Housatonic Community College, The Mattatuck Museum, The City of Norwalk, Westport, New Haven, Disney, and Gulfstream Worldwide. He also co-founded two prominent Fairfield County Arts organizations: "The Saint Philip Artist Guild" (Norwalk) in 2008 and "The Artists Collective of Westport" in 2014.

Everyone is welcome to attend a special public event at Infinity Music Hall in Hartford on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 6pm to honor the 2023 Arts Heroes. Just click the image above to RSVP! This award was made possible by CT Office of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County.

Artist Talk Sunday, January 14th

Join us for a discussion about process, inspiration, origin, ancestors and life as an artist with TNAS Korry Fellow Aisha Nailah and invited artists Melida McKenzie-Alford, Clymenza Hawkins, Shaunda Sekai-Holloway, Linda Mickens. Moderated by Artist, Poet and Community Organizer Shanna Melton.

Class Registration is Open!

New art classes start the week of January 29, 2024. In the meantime, we are offering open studio sessions for the next three Thursdays (January 11, 18 and 25). Please click on the images below to see details for each class. Registration is required through our website. (Music classes will be announced in mid-January and will start in mid-February)

Open Studio Time

Thursdays | 3:45 - 5:45pm | January 11, 18 and 25

Free and open to students 13 - 18 yrs of age | 12 spots available

Students are welcome to attend one or all sessions. There will be no formal instruction, just time for students to work on whatever they choose. Use of TNAS materials included.

What to Paint: Awakening Ideas Inside of You

with Resident Artist Alejandra Gonzalez

Mondays | 3:45 - 5:45pm | January 29 - April 8, 2024 (10 sessions) 

No class on February 19

Free and open to students 12 - 18 yrs of age | 12 spots available

Portfolio Development for School and/or Career 

with Resident Artist Remy Sosa

Mondays | 4:15 - 5:45pm | January 29 - February 26, 2024 (4 sessions) 

No class on February 19

Free and open to students 15 - 18 yrs of age | 8 spots available

Picture Me: A Visual Narrative of Self

with Resident Artist Brie Miyoko 

Saturdays | 10:30am - 12:30pm | February 3 - April 13, 2024 (10 sessions)

No class on February 21

Free and open to students 12 - 18 yrs of age | 12 spots available

Portfolio Development for School and/or Career 

with Resident Artist Remy Sosa

Wednesdays | 7:00 - 8:30pm | March 6 - 27, 2024 (4 sessions) 

Free and open to artists 18 - 24 yrs of age | 8 spots available

Character Design and Visual Storytelling

with Resident Artist Tiara Trent

Thursdays | 3:45 - 5:45pm | February 1 - April 11, 2024 (10 sessions)

No class on February 22

Only offered to Carver Foundation students | 12 spots available

Artists in the Real World

with Resident Artist McLee Mathias

Fridays | 3:45 - 5:45pm | February 2 - April 12, 2024 (10 sessions)

No class on February 23

Free and open to students 12 - 18 yrs of age | 12 spots

Assemblage: Transforming Everyday Objects into Wild Sculptures 

with TNAS staff Darcy Hicks and Emily Teall

Monday - Friday | 12:30pm - 3pm | February 19 - February 23, 2024 (5 sessions)

Free and open to students 13 - 18 yrs of age | 12 spots.