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63rd Annual "On the Green" Fine Art & Craft Show
September 6 & 7, 2025, 10 am to 5 pm both days
Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of art and craftsmanship at the 63rd Annual “On The Green” Fine Art & Craft Show! Held on Hubbard Green in the heart of Glastonbury’s historic district, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience for everyone. With 100 exhibitors showcasing original fine art and handmade crafts, you'll find plenty of unique treasures to browse and buy. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply looking for a special gift, there's something for everyone. We can't wait to see you “On the Green” for a weekend of creativity, fun, and inspiration.
Show Visitor Information
Convenient Parking: Enjoy free parking at the soccer field on Main Street, or take advantage of the free shuttle bus service from Glastonbury High School to the show. We've got you covered!
Food and Entertainment: Indulge in delicious offerings at the food court, groove to live music, and be inspired by poetry that celebrates the beauty of art. It's a feast for the senses!
Support the Arts: Your $5 donation at entry will benefit the year-round art programming and education provided to adults, teens, and children by Glastonbury Arts, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your contribution helps keep the arts alive and thriving in our community.
Download Show Map and Directions
See Google Earth view of Hubbard Green
Places to Stay and Eat while visiting Glastonbury
We are thrilled to work with Glastonbury Poet Laureate Victoria Nordlund in the presentation of this year's Poetry Inspired by Art at the 2025 "On the Green" Fine Art & Craft Show on Hubbard Green, corner of Main & Hubbard Streets in Glastonbury. Victoria and 8 other distinguished poets will present their original poetry inspired by the artwork of local artists. Check back in August for more information on participating poets and artists.
Victoria Nordlund, Glastonbury’s 4th Poet Laureate, is a celebrated poet and educator. "I look forward to bringing life to poetry in a public setting." Her poetry collections Wine-Dark Sea and Binge Watching Winter on Mute are published by Main Street Rag. She is currently an adjunct professor at the University of Connecticut, and lead master teaching artist of the The Nook Farm Writers Collaborative at The Mark Twain House & Museum.
www.victorianordlund.com
Annual Members Art Show and Sale
Every year, Glastonbury Arts members who do not have their own booth are invited to participate in the Members Art Show & Sale at the On the Green Show, near the Glastonbury Historical Society Museum - See show map.
2024 Award Winners:
1st: Susan Nedd, Perception, Photography
2nd: Linda Miller, Taking Off, Oil
3rd: Debbie Temple,
Sedona Falls, Oil
2025 Judges for Awards
Diane Cadrain (Art Judge) is a fiber artist and her art has been recognized with numerous awards and many solo and two person exhibits. She is an Elected Artist of the West Hartford Art League and the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts and served as Co-President of Connecticut Women Artists from 2020 to 2022.
LINDA JONES (Jewelry Judge) creates wearable art in the form of bracelets, earrings, and pendants, from shaping, inscribing, or piercing the metal, to filing, polishing, and oxidizing – all in the service of creating unique designs. Each piece is created with a rhythm, a jazzy pair of earrings, a classical necklace, or a tribal bohemian bracelet.
LIZ BLODGETT (Craft Judge) is a craftsperson and longtime advocate for craft education. She earned her BFA at Virginia Commonwealth University and pursued her master’s degree in art education at The Ohio State University. As a ceramic artist with a background in printmaking, Liz’s work uses techniques of majolica, sgraffito, water etching, and lamination to create illustrative imagery of beetles, moths, and tiny oddities in nature.
2025 Premier Sponsor
RICHARD AND AIDA CYPHERS
2025 Presenting Sponsor
2024 Supporting Sponsors
2024 Gold Supporter
2024 Silver Supporters
2024 Bronze, Patron, and Supporters
Bronze
Fraleigh & Gray, Inc.
Webster Bank
Wholesale Frame Company
Patron
Bob and Carol Ahlschlager
Century Auto Service
Richard and Aida Cyphers
Glastonbury Rotary Club
Highland Park Market
Liquid Nirvana
2 Hopewell Bistro & Bar
Thread by Thread Boutique
Zinneken's
Supporters
Agri Fuels
Anderson Meyer Insurance
Andrea Barton
Close to Home
Cotton Hollow Kitchen
Emmy Lou's Ltd
Historical Society of Glastonbury
In Memory of Lois Eldridge
Keser's Flowers
Poet Laureate Victoria Nordlund
Quality Name Plate
ReHab K9
River Bend Book Shop
Sayulita
Scott's Orchard & Nursery
Sliceworks
South Side Wine & Spirit Shoppe
Stop & Shop
Thursday Painters
Bob, Zanlungo, Total Mortgage