Stop into Phelps-Hatheway’s Visitor Center for the Pastel Paintings exhibition by Gina Trusiewicz. With a longtime interest in art, Trusiewicz developed her craft in an online class during the pandemic. Her interest in nature, animals, and plants, combined with her certification as a Master Gardener, has inspired the work for this exhibit–capturing everyday moments in West Hartford or right from her own backyard through the medium of soft pastel sticks. She also aims to capture the feelings these moments evoke; whether it be the brightness of the sunshine, the iridescence of a flower, or the sweet look on the face of a neighborhood bear as he has finished raiding the neighbor’s garbage can.

An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 17 during the Suffield Garden Club’s 47th Annual May Market. Gina Trusiewicz will be on site from 1 pm-3 pm.

During the museum’s open tour day on September 14, Trusiewicz will be onsite from 1 pm–2 pm to demonstrate the art of pastel painting.

The exhibit will be open during the property’s regular open hours this season. If you would like to book a tour to accompany your visit, please see the calendar.

If you have any questions, please contact phelps.hatheway@ctlandmarks.org.