Community Corner
Paint the Bridge Day
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of its famous covered bridge, the town of Cornwall, Conn. is holding four celebratory
events from July through October of this year. The first is “Paint the Bridge
Day,” from 9 to 6 p.m., Saturday, July 26, on Rte. 128, in the village of West
Cornwall, Conn. 06796.
Professional and amateur artists alike are invited to create works inspired by the bridge, using any medium they choose, working alongside some of Cornwall’s locally and nationally known artists.
Paint, photograph or sculpt the Cornwall Covered Bridge; the Housatonic River over which it crosses or the classic New England village of West Cornwall from 9 to 2 p.m. A public reception will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Cornwall Pottery in West Cornwall, during which the art will be displayed and available for sale.
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To find out more about the Town of Cornwall’s attractions, artists, shops and events, visit www.explorecornwallct.com.
