Picture That is a fine-art consulting firm with a focus on cultural art. Providing services such as fine-art advisory, curatorial services and graphic design, Picture That serves a wide range of clients. These services are offered to individual, corporate and public clients.
The Loft Artists Association shows nothing but support to artists in the region and provides them with a stage to showcase their work. Occupying this space since 2007, this extremely large warehouse building is located on Canal Street between Henry and Ludlow streets, only minutes from downtown, is easily accessible from Interstate 95. On display is popular art in a variety of media from more than 25 talented artists who make their home studio at this location. Open studios also take place on the weekends and include occasional parties, food and drink, live music and special viewings usually consisting of more than two floors of exhibits. Call or visit the website for more information on membership and events.
Stamford Art Association is a nonprofit organization that holds art exhibits and juried art shows in Stamford. Members include scupltors, painters, photographers and printmakers. The gallery holds eight shows a year, six being juried exhibits. This organization also showcases from Fairfield County high schools. Visit Stamford Art Association's website for more information on the organization, including membership fees and forms and information on current and upcoming shows and events.
The Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery has been in operation since 2008, and recently relocated to Stamford after two years operating out of a gallery space in Greenwich. Artists that have had exhibits at the Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery include Jon Tsoi, Elena Kalman, Alejandro Hernandez, Dina Pizzerello, Siddhartha Tawadey and many more. The gallery boasts an impressive sales percentage that averages at about 90% for each of the represented artists.
5 Star Printing offers a variety of commercial printing services. It provides four-color printing, book , catalog, direct mail, magazine, periodical and many more printing services. Visit its website for print and premiums quotes.
Connecticut Antiques Center has a special place among all of the dealers located in Stamford's historic antique district. Located in Harbour Square on Canal Street between Henry and Ludlow streets, this antique superstore is usually the first stop on the list of well-known dealers and discerning shoppers all throughout the region. Specialties include furniture, chandeliers, area rugs, jewelry and small antiques to name only a few. Connecticut Antiques Center is open every day and accepts all major credit cards. Visit its Web site for more details.
Bring your photos, paintings and any other memories you have that you want preserved to Creative Framing. The shop will custom-frame your art any way you like, including shadowboxes. It can also restore art and photographs that need a little fixing.
The vast, 30,000-square foot showroom of International Fiduciary Inc. (or IFI for short) features the shiniest, most colorful antiques, fine art and furniture, with auctions held regularly (check the website for dates). IFI also has a monthly lecture series and an art gallery that showcases artists throughout the area.
JD Staron Galleries offers antique reproductions and contemporary rugs by a talented rug maker and artisan, J.D. Staron.
JD Staron Galleries sells rugs from its gallery space and also works with rug dealers across the country. Please visit the website for a view of past and current works and for more information. This gallery is not accessible to the public but is open to the trade only.
Long Ridge Tavern had been standing for over a century when it was finally renovated in 1997. Now, the smell of fresh flowers fills your nose as you walk through the garden to enter the building. Located four miles north of the Merritt Parkway at exit 34, Long Ridge Tavern is a popular choice among North Stamford locals for lunch or dinner any day of the week. The fine establishment offers outside seating, live entertainment and brunch on Sunday as well as an extensive lunch and dinner menu.
