Calling all artists—enter the GLT Art Show!
The Granby Land Trust and Granby Artists Association are seeking entries to the GLT’s 17th annual juried art show, Nov. 7 to Dec. 8, at Lost Acres Vineyard, 80 Lost Acres Road in North Granby. The show is titled Celebrating New England’s Natural Beauty. Artwork must depict or be inspired by natural settings in New England and must be offered for sale, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Granby Land Trust. All genres of visual art are encouraged, including but not limited to painting, photography, print making, drawing and sculpture. The GLT offers nearly $5,000 in cash awards plus exhibition in the show, which will hang for a month.
A prospectus can be found on the land trust’s website, GranbyLandTrust.org (go to “Events,” then to “Art Show”). Gabrielle Robinson, the director of the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts, will serve as juror.
Art drop-off dates are Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2. Enjoy a reduced registration fee by pre-registering by mail by Oct. 21. See prospectus for details. Please also note criteria for select awards.
Awards will be presented at Opening Night on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. The whole community gathers at the Vineyard each year on Opening Night, to celebrate artistic talent and natural beauty.
Looking for inspiration? On Sunday, Oct. 6, the GLT will host its BIG PAINT, a plein air event, at the Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in North Granby. Artists should arrive at 8 a.m. The general public is invited to see the artists at work after 9 a.m.
Join the Granby Land Trust
What do you like most about Granby?
If your answer includes anything about Granby’s farms, forests, hiking trails or open spaces, the Granby Land Trust hopes you will consider joining the organization. Membership is just $30 a year. Go to GranbyLandTrust.org to learn more and join!
Join the Granby Land Trust for a Wednesday Walk
Looking for a low-key way to get some exercise, enjoy some time in nature and meet new people? You should try a Wednesday Walk, hosted by the Granby Land Trust.
All are invited to join GLT Board Member Leslie Judge on Oct. 9 for a walk through the GLT’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve, including stops at the pond, cabin, and cemetery; and on Oct. 16, for a slightly longer walk which will include a hike up to the summit of the Eastern Barndoor Hill in the McLean Game Refuge. Judge is a wonderful guide, and it’s tough to beat a morning spent on the trails making friends. For more information on these hikes, go to GranbyLandTrust.org and click on our Events Calendar.
The Granby Land Trust could use your help
Help maintain GLT’s beautiful properties. The land trust will host a volunteer work party on Sunday, Oct. 26, 9–11 a.m., on the Mary Edwards Mountain Property. This is a great way to spend some time giving back. To register, email Rick Orluk at info@granbylandtrust.org
Annual Meeting and Potluck Supper is Oct. 20
Each fall, Granby Land Trust members gather on a Sunday afternoon for the GLT Annual Meeting. It is a day to celebrate our love for the outdoors and to recognize the collective efforts of the GLT’s amazing team of volunteers. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to gather with friends and neighbors who believe we should protect land from development, manage land to protect our natural resources, and honor Granby’s natural heritage.
This year’s GLT Annual Meeting and Potluck Supper will be held on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. at Holcomb Farm’s North Barn. Members are asked to register via the GLT’s website: GranbyLandTrust.org (If you’re unsure whether your membership is current, you can email info@granbylandtrust.org to ask.) The GLT’s membership year runs from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31, so all gifts received after Sept. 1 count toward your 2025 membership.
For the potluck supper, the GLT asks that guests please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share. The GLT will provide the main course (vegetable and meat lasagnas).
After supper, the GLT Board of Directors will conduct the organization’s Annual Meeting. Learn about the organization’s recent acquisitions and land management activities, elect new board members, and celebrate land trust heroes. The Mary Edwards Friend of the Land Trust award will be awarded at the meeting.
Members: The GLT’s success is the result of contributions from so many people, including you. The board of directors of the Granby Land Trust sincerely hopes you will come celebrate with us. Watch your email for more information and a registration link; or go to:
granbylandtrust.org and click on “Annual Meeting” to learn more.