56th Annual Open Juried Exhibition plus a Solo Exhibit by Karl Lund

Gallery on the Green presents its 56th Annual Open Juried Exhibition. This highly anticipated competition draws artists from all over Connecticut and beyond as they compete for multiple prizes. On display is fine art in a wide variety of styles, media and subject matter including painting, prints, drawing, photography, ceramics and sculpture. Prizes are expected to total over $1,500

This year’s juror, Francis Estrada, is a visual artist and educator. He was born in the Philippines and is currently residing in Connecticut. Estrada has a fine arts degree in painting and drawing from San Jose State University, and has taught in a variety of studio, classroom, and museum settings to diverse audiences, including programs for adults with disabilities, cultural institutions, and after-school programs. As a museum educator, he enjoys teaching about the amalgamation of art and culture through objects. His artwork focuses on culture, history, and perception.

Estrada is currently the Senior Manager of Community Engagement and Family programs at the New Britain Museum of American Art in New Britain. From 2017-2023 he served as Associate Educator at the School and Teacher Programs for MoMA in NYC.

Also on display is “Mythical Tilt,” a solo show of paintings by Karl Lund. Lund’s art involves a passion for science fiction and fantasy imagery with a more modern ‘street art’ twist. Many compositions are based on older existing pinball playfield configurations and populated with patterns and imagery from myths of various cultures. In some instances, he has altered the typically male dominant hero roles to female characters in an effort to change stale and outdated archetypes. Hiding in some paintings are modern iconography and classic science fiction imagery. Lund encourages viewers “to open their minds and question past perceptions of myths and themes.”