Come See a Giant Pegasus at Farmington Valley Art Center's Candlelight Opening!

The following press release was submitted by the Farmington Valley Arts Center.

It’s been a holiday season tradition for 36 years, and on Friday, November 22, art enthusiasts are once again invited to browse and shop for beautifully crafted gifts in 20 studios and three galleries, to enjoy live music and complimentary refreshments and to share in the celebration, as the Farmington Valley Arts Center (FVAC) in Avon hosts its Candlelight Opening: the most popular event of the year. In addition to meeting artists, sampling treats and beverages, selecting unique gifts and finding inspiration for their home decor and holiday wish lists, visitors will have the opportunity to contribute to the creation of a new walkway installation scheduled for spring 2014, by purchasing a personalize brick dedicated to a loved one. 

This season’s schedule of events consists of the opening on Friday, November 22, 2013, from 5 pm – 9pm, Saturday shopping from November 23 through December 21, 10 am – 4 pm featuring live entertainment, take home craft workshops and a tea room, and a second evening event, Shopping in a Winter Wonderland on Friday, December 6, 2013, form 5 pm – 8pm. For additional information, call 860-678-1867 or visit www.artsfvac.org.

The Farmington Valley Arts Center is located at 25 Arts Center Lane in Avon Park North, Avon, Connecticut. From Route 44, turn onto Ensign Drive, and Arts Center Lane is the second left. Parking is free.