Granby Artists 25th Anniversary Showcase and Celebration

25th Anniversary Showcase & Celebration

October 4th, 2026
at Holcomb Farm; 113 Simsbury Rd, West Granby CT

Anniversary Showcase
12:00 to 5:00 pm | free entry

Join us for an exhibit and sale of works by over 60 current and past members of Granby Artists. There will also be hands-on activities and demonstrations, details below. Start at the southern building, the Workshop. Look for the Welcome Table where you can register for our free drawing with prizes, pick up a map and schedule for the day. There will be a variety of works including paintings, pottery, drawings, glass, paper art, woodworking, mixed media, photography, calligraphy, jewelry, sculpture, fiber arts and more.

Anniversary Celebration
5:00 to 7:30 pm | $20/person

Celebrate with Us! Our evening event features art, live music by Avenue Groove (R&B/funk) and an amazing dessert buffet catered by Julien’s and Lost Acres Orchard and Bakery. Food trucks for meals will be there throughout the day and evening.

Get your tickets

Showcase tickets are free. Celebration tickets are $20. Children 18 and under are free for the Celebration with an adult.

Your ticket qualifies for prizes! Check in at the Welcome Table when you arrive to participate in the drawing for prizes.

Scan the QR code to get tickets for Oct 4th or click the link below

Get Tickets

Event Flyer

60+ participating artists!

Peter Annulli Paul W. Beebe Christine Beebe Bill Bentley Joanne Vallee Brunelle Emma Brunton Maggie Burnett Austen Camille Sue Canavan Liz Carnes Avis Cherichetti Lou Cherichetti Alyssa Coburn Kristen Cormier Karen Dalecki Carolyn Dittes Gary Ebersole Laura J. Eden Anne Marie Elder Michele Equale Beth Erdmann Mark A. Gottlieb Robert Grandahl Paul Hahn Kelly Hernsdorf Martha Hess Pam Jones Rita Law-McConaughy Stephen Linde Sally Sargent Markey Tracy Marlor Joy Marx Rick Matheny George Mattingly Beth McIntyre Rosemarie Mendes Anna Moberly Joan Mocarski Matthew Mikalonis Andrew John Mullen Diane Olean Debby Reelitz Annukka Ritalahti Marian L. Rowles Matt Ryan John Salling Thomas Salvini Bill Scheel Barb Schmitt Don Shaw, Jr. Robin Sidwell William Simpson Emma T. Smith Alexander Sogliero Philitha Stemplys-Cowdrey Katherine Tolve Rhuby Tolve Nell Torone Kathy Ungerleider Douglas N. Williams Jon Wilson Linda Yurasevecz

Artist Demos

Egg Tempera Demo

Laura Eden will talk about the 2nd oldest medium in the world! Learn how egg tempera is created using egg yolk, pure pigments and water. In the Tent.
2:00 to 2:30 pm
Wood Carving Demo

Anne Marie Elder will be demonstrating decorative wood carving and spoon carving throughout the day at her booth. In the Tent.
12:00 to 5:00
Learning Calligraphy

Debby Reelitz will be talking about calligraphy, the different styles and strategies for learning. In the Tent.
12:30 to 1:00 pm
Wheel Throwing Pottery

Carolyn Dittes will be making pots on her potter's wheel. In the Tent.
12:30 to 4:30 pm
Complimentary Portrait Photo

Photographer Alexander Sogliero would love to take your portrait! Visit him at his booth to get your portrait taken. In the Workshop.
12:00 to 5:00 pm
Hand Engraving Demo

Calligrapher Debby Reelitz will demonstrate hand engraving on glass and metal. In the Tent.
3:00 to 3:30 pm
Basket Weaving Demo

Basket artist Liz Carnes will be demonstrating the art of weaving baskets. In the Main Barn.
12:00 to 5:00

Free Special Activities

Walking Owl

Meet the friendly Owl! Anne Cubberly of Giant Puppets will be greeting guests and interacting with visitors. Be sure to say hello to Owl!
12:30 to 4:30 pm
Mask Making

Mask Making Workshop by Adelka Polak, founder of Sova Dance & Puppet Theater will host 2 mask-making sessions. In the Tent.

12:30–1:00 pm (Session 1)
1:15–1:45 pm (Session 2)
Print-Making Station

Roll out the ink, choose a stamp and create your own print! Lead by Kathleen Woodward at Woodward Paper Co. In the Tent. Bear carved by Granby Artists Anne Marie Elder.
12:00 to 5:00 pm
Granby Oak Collage

Learn about our Seasons of the Granby Oak December exhibit at Lost Acres Vineyard—we invite you to make Granby Oak-inspired art!
During the Oct 4th Showcase, join us in creating a collage that celebrates our beloved tree. In the Tent.
12:00 to 5:00 pm
Scavenger Hunt

Discover interesting nuggets about our Granby Artists and how they make their art! Sticker prizes for all who participate! Pick up the Scavenger Hunt at the Welcome Booth.
12:00 to 5:00 pm

Anniversary Celebration
5:00 to 7:30 pm | $20/person

Celebrate with Us! Our evening event features ART, live music by Avenue Groove (R&B/funk) and a delicious dessert buffet catered by Julien’s and Lost Acres Orchard and Bakery. Food and drink trucks provided by Zen Catering and Mobile Mixology.

Eat, drink, celebrate

Zen Restaurant Group: Throughout both the Showcase and Celebration, Zen will have food trucks for your dining pleasure.

Mobile Mixology will be on-site the full day for your beverage needs.

Julien’s Bakery and Lost Acres Bakery will provide a dessert buffet for all those attending the evening Celebration.

Map

Be sure to Start at the Welcome table and enter the drawing for prizes. We have a map of all the artists and a schedule of the day’s activities. Start your visit in the Workshop and move through all 4 buildings.

Shuttle Service and Parking

No matter the weather! We’ve got you covered. We have shuttle service from the Holcomb Farm CSA to the Holcomb Farm main campus. Parking is available at:

113 Simsbury Road, Holcomb Farm Main Campus where the Showcase and Celebration is happening

87 Simsbury Road, a quarter mile north of the event happenings. A shuttle will bring you to the Holcomb Farm Main Campus.