On View Now
Barbara Grossman
How I Got Here: Space, Color and Pattern
June 27 – August 8, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 27, 4–6PM
Washington Art Association is pleased to present How I Got Here: Space, Color and Pattern, an exhibition of paintings by Barbara Grossman. On view from June 27 through August 8, 2026, the exhibition brings together paintings from across Grossman’s career, tracing her engagement with interior spaces, color relationships and the human figure.
Rather than treating interiors as static settings, Grossman constructs them as living environments built through interval, repetition and chromatic tension. Her work has remained steadily committed to the language of painting: shape against shape, color against color, figure against ground.
How I Got Here: Space, Color and Pattern is a retrospective exhibition of Grossman’s work, bringing together paintings from across decades, revealing a long-term, dedicated exploration of color, pattern, and the expressive potential of intimate, familiar spaces.
Our History
For more than 70 years, the Washington Art Association has been a vital part of the creative life of Litchfield County.
Our exhibitions have featured a wide range of artists, from local and emerging talent to nationally recognized figures such as Charles Cajori, Tom Doyle, Tim Prentice, Alexander Calder, and Cleve Gray.
Exhibitions Committee Mission
We aim to create an exhibition program that sparks discovery and conversation, balancing three core commitments:
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Bringing artists of national recognition to Washington for the benefit of our members, students, and community
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Introducing our audience to new and diverse voices
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Showcasing the work of our talented members, students, and teaching faculty
Proposals & Submissions
We welcome thoughtfully conceived curatorial proposals for group exhibitions and we welcome portfolio submissions to be considered for future shows.
All members are invited to participate in our Annual Members’ Exhibition and several thematic members’ shows held throughout the year.
