Their opening reception March 9th welcomed over 150 visitors who joyfully acknowledged the accomplishments of these classic Windham artists.

Each artist is unique in her own perspective.

Annie Wandell says of her work: "Two of my favorite subjects are buildings and streets. Some have noticed that I seldom include people in these scenes, and I suppose this means something, but I don't consciously exclude people. At the same time, I don't feel I have to include them in order to make the painting complete…and that the paintings “have some mystery and humor, which I hope the viewer will find intriguing.”  Shauna Shane relocated from Yellowstone over 20 years ago, where she had been an artist-in-residence. After planting her feet in Northeastern Connecticut, she founded the now popular Artists Open Studios.  Shauna says: “I have found that my art is my musical instrument; taking years of study and practice to master. I believe that having spent 25 years as a full time artist I am now beginning to understand how far the journey is, and the talent I am blessed with is the passion that makes every moment I am immersed in the artistic experience a joy that goes deep into my soul. My goal is simple: to share my love and appreciation of the natural world with others.” Shauna teaches at Riverworks Arts Center in Storrs. Willimantic resident Sonja Weber is also a working artist who has been painting, photographing, and teaching in the area for over 30 years. She “paints real things – people, squash, ponds.” As for her landscapes, whether she’s out there with an easel or just walking past with a camera, the moment to paint is when it “makes my heart leap.”