Upcoming Exhibition
Beauty in Breaking
Curated and Juried by Nathaniel Cardonsky, Saun Ellis, and Elizabeth MacDonald
May 30 – June 20, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 30, 4–6PM
The Washington Art Association is pleased to present Beauty in Breaking, a juried group exhibition exploring the transformative potential found in rupture, fracture, and change.
We all encounter moments of strain—points where pressure, time, or circumstance cause something to fracture. Some breaks are deliberate, others arrive without warning. What follows is often the more compelling story: how we respond. Fractures may be displayed proudly as evidence of endurance, or carefully mended until their seams nearly disappear.
Art reveals the quiet poetry of this process. Even when a work is considered complete, it continues to change. Surfaces fade, materials shift, edges soften, and time leaves its subtle marks. These transformations remind us that the artist is not the final authority over the work, but one participant in its ongoing life.
In this sense, breaking is not failure but transformation—an opening that allows a work to evolve beyond its original intention.
The exhibition features a diverse group of artists working across media, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media.
Participating artists include:
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.
