Founding
In 1910 the Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts was established by a group of renowned Connecticut Artists who enjoyed a National reputation. Their goal was to promote the art of area members. They achieved this through the Annual Salon show, a juried exhibition which held high standards of artistic ability. Artists could gain membership by proving themselves in the jury process.
Today
The Academy is still an active organization of artists members. We are a non-profit organization supported by the membership. All of the leadership positions and exhibition activities are performed by volunteers dedicated to the preservation of this organization and the values it represents. In keeping with our long standing tradition we hold yearly exhibitions which are open competitions. All artists are encouraged to enter their work.
Founders
Charles Noel Flagg
James Goodwin McManus
Daniel F. Wentworth
Henry C. White
Isaac H. Grant
Wm. H. Smith
Ralph Russell Seymour
Ruel Crompton Tuttle
Carl Ringius
Harold Green
Alfred J. Eaton
Carl J. Dietrich
Albertus E. Jones
Albert Entress
Aage Moll
George Keller
Thomas Brabazon
W. Sherman Potts
Robert B. Brandegee