068 Shout Out - Ridgefield Guild Art Walk, Mark Twain Book Fair in Redding -

Shout Out September/October

Art Walk in Ridgefield

Ridgefield Guild of Artists (RGOA) presents Art Walk, Ridgefield’s beloved summer art tradition, now in its 9th year! More than 40 businesses and cultural venues will showcase the work of nearly 50 local artists in windows and on shop walls during this free, two-week festival, transforming the downtown area into a strolling art gallery.

Art Walk kicks off Friday evening, August 26th, when downtown merchants host opening receptions with their featured artists. Live music will showcase local talent. The celebration continues Saturday, August 27th, in front of stores with artist demonstrations. This vibrant cultural event continues through September 11th with art in storefronts and inside stores. All artwork is for sale and proceeds are shared between the artists and RGOA, a 501c3 non-profit organization.

“Art Walk embodies this town’s newest designation as a Cultural District in CT, bridging the arts with downtown shopping and dining.” – Pam Stoddart, Executive Director at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists.

Learn more:
Ridgefield Guild of Artists’ antique barn and gallery is located at 34 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield. For more information about Art Walk 2022 and all Guild offerings, visit www.rgoa.org or call (203) 438-8863.

Mark Twain Library Book Fair in Redding

The Mark Twain Library Book Fair is the oldest – and one of the largest – in New England. The library was founded by Samuel Clemens – Mark Twain himself – in 1908. Twain moved to Redding in 1907 and had more books than would fit in his new home. He donated thousands of his own titles to help get the library started; today, over a century later, the Book Fair raises the funds to keep his library thriving.
Labor Day Weekend: September 2nd – 5th
$20 Early Admission Charge from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Friday 9/2; free admission the remainder of the fair.
Last day for donations is July 31st.