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May 2015



The Picnic by Gene Sparkman
We invite you to step out and enjoy this beautiful month of May at the Geary Gallery of Darien, where we proudly present "Celebrate Springtime Pastels!" a commemoration of the sun-warmed work of the late pastel landscape painter, Gene Sparkman.

If you can't make it in person, enjoy taking a virtual tour of the celebrated pastelist's works on our online gallery.

We would love to see you this month, where you'll find a treasure trove of personal, truly unique gifts for mom. This Mother's Day, think of getting a sentimental photograph or painting framed, or consider commissioning an original portrait of your family for her. We've made it easy by offering carefully chosen artists each regarded for their mastery of their media.

Happy Spring!

Anne & Tom Geary
(203) 655-6633
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FEATURED ARTIST
Gene Sparkman (1941-2010)

Gene Sparkman's landscape pastel paintings embody the warmth and serenity of springtime in New England.

Sparkman taught drawing, figure painting, and the fine art of illustration for 10 years at The Art Students League of New York. He also taught at Western Connecticut State University, CT; Sacred Heart University, CT; University of Bridgeport, CT; Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY; Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, and at Silvermine Guild Arts Center in New Canaan, CT.

Gene Sparkman received his BFA in Illustration from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA, and a MFA in visual arts from the Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpelier, VT. He studied with such formidable masters of their genre as California artists Joseph Henniger, Harry Carmean, and John Asaro, and NYC artist Rudolf Baranik.

Sparkman was a director of the Pastel Society of America and elected Master Pastelist in 1984. Exhibitions and major awards include: Salmagundi Club, NYC; Allied Artists of America, NYC; Pastel Society of America, NYC; Manchester Institute of Arts, NH; Canton Art Institute, OH; Butler Institute of American Art, OH; New Britain Museum of American Art, CT; Society of Illustrators, NYC; Society of Illustrators, CA; Rameau Palais, Paris, France.

He is listed in Marquis' Who's Who in American Art (1986) under his full name Carl Eugene Sparkman, Jr., and his work is in many private, corporate, and permanent public museum collections worldwide, including the Butler Institute of American Art, Franklin Library (OH), and the Smithsonian in Washington, DC. Sparkman is currently represented by the Geary Gallery in Darien, CT and the Whitehall Gallery in Annapolis, MD.

To view Gene Sparkman's work, visit our online gallery

His exhibit runs May 1 - 31, and his paintings are available for acquisition. All are welcome, and admission is free.

Geary Gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. For more information, call (203) 655-6633 or visit www.gearygallery.com.

Give Mom a Gift She'll Treasure for Life

This Mother's Day, think of giving mom a gift that she will love forever: an original portrait, either from a live sitting or photograph. Geary Gallery's portrait service makes it easy and affordable! Whether you'd like to give her a portrait of the children, the entire family, pets or even her favorite vacation spot, Geary Gallery can match you with the perfect artist, chosen for the mastery of their particular subject and medium. We invite you to view the portfolios of our portrait artists. For more information about our portrait service, contact us today at (203) 655-6633.

Spring Clean Your Frames
and Oil Paintings

Don't forget your frames and oil paintings when you're spring cleaning. If you have a painting that needs to be cleaned or repaired, or a frame that is chipped or broken, bring it to Accent Picture Framing & Restoration. We'll bring it back to its original beauty. Our work is renowned, and projects hang in leading galleries, museums, historical societies and private residences throughout Fairfield County. Click here to learn more.


Frame Your Special Graduate's Hard Earned Diploma

Let your graduate know how proud you are of them by letting us professionally frame their diploma. Geary's Accent Picture Framing features more 2,000 corner samples from which to choose to beautifully mount the diploma, certificate or any special document for the home or office.

Preserve the Special Memories You Make this Spring

Special life milestones such as weddings, graduations, First Holy Communions, and proms are all special occasions that often happen in the spring months. If you have important items that hold special memories of these milestones, make sure to preserve them forever in a custom frame hand crafted by Accent Picture Framing & Restoration. Just about anything that holds special meaning to you - from sports jerseys to corsages - can be framed. We're the area experts when it comes to framing everything from important certificates, photos and paintings, to 3D objects. Bring your treasured pieces to us for framing and learn why our custom handmade frames stand the test of time. Click here to see more custom framing.
We Deliver Your Art to Your Car

To help parents with babies and small children who are unable to easily leave their car, we have Curbside Pick-up service, which allows customers to call from their car when they're in the gallery parking lot to pick up their work, and a gallery employee will bring it to them. Call (203) 655-6633.
Geary Gallery and Accent Picture Framing were founded in 1984, and today are Fairfield County's preeminent art gallery and frame shop, featuring an extensive collection of original artwork, and custom framing services. With four elaborate display rooms, Geary Gallery maintains an ambitious exhibition schedule to showcase both Connecticut-based artists with national reputations as well as well-known artists from along the Eastern seaboard. The public can enjoy a new show virtually every five weeks. The Gallery also offers a Custom Original Portrait Service, which matches their favorite artists with customers wishing to commission an original portrait of their family, an individual, pet or home. With an extensive inventory of over 2,000 corner samples, Accent Picture Framing and Restoration is a service that is highly regarded for its master framing techniques as well as precision art restoration services for leading museums, auction houses, and historical societies.

For more information about Geary Gallery and Accent Picture Framing, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our website: www.gearygallery.com.

Store hours:
Tuesday - Saturday
9:30am to 5pm

Visit us at
576 Boston Post Road
Darien, CT 06820