FEATURED CENTER THE VELVET MILL ARTIST SHOW: NEW WORKS THE VELVET MILL 22 BAYVIEW AVENUE STONINGTON, CONNECTICUT THROUGH FEBRUARY 10, 2018 By Tom Soboleski The quintessential fishing village of Stonington, tucked in the southeast- most corner of Connecticut, has a stalwart history, including repelling a bombardment by the British Navy during the War of 1812. Its 21st century incarnation embraces the arts in an emphatic way. More than 25 studios hosting an array of artists have a home in The Velvet Mill, a defunct factory that for more than a century manufactured world-class quality velvet fabrics. On a balmy mid-October Friday evening, an enthusiastic crowd perused the opening of a show of new artwork by the Velvet Mill artists. From tried and true landscapes to provocative political art, all styles and tastes were on display. Artists throughout history … [Read more...] about Artists Reflect and React: Soothe the Soul at Velvet Mill