BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260802T180000Z DTEND:20260830T200000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Third Nature Exhibit DESCRIPTION:West Hartford Art League is pleased to present Third Nature\, an exhibition by artist Andr s Montiel\, on view August 2 through August 30\, 2026 in the Clubhouse Gallery. This special summer pop-up exhibit features Montiel's vibrant recent work. In an age of instant connection\, endless convenience\, and constant stimulation\, we are surrounded by more comfort and possibility than ever before yet many of us feel increasingly disconnected from ourselves and the world around us. This exhibition invites viewers to pause and reconnect with wonder\, reflection\, and imagination. Through painting\, Montiel explores the space between the visible and the unseen\, creating works that act as gateways beyond ordinary experience and into deeper contemplation. Rooted in the belief that art can bridge the material and the infinite\, these paintings encourage audiences to move beyond passive observation and engage in a personal journey of discovery. Whether inspired by nature\, memory\, or intuition\, each work offers an opportunity to awaken the senses and rediscover what it means to truly experience life. The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Saturday\, August 2\, from 2 4 pm in the Clubhouse Gallery at 37 Buena Vista Road\, West Hartford. This reception is free to the general public. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday\, 1 4 pm. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West Hartford Art League is pleased to present Third Nature\, an exhibition by artist André\;s Montiel\, on view August 2 through August 30\, 2026 in the Clubhouse Gallery. This special summer pop-up exhibit features Montiel&rsquo\;s vibrant recent work. In an age of instant connection\, endless convenience\, and constant stimulation\, we are surrounded by more comfort and possibility than ever before&mdash\;yet many of us feel increasingly disconnected from ourselves and the world around us. This exhibition invites viewers to pause and reconnect with wonder\, reflection\, and imagination. Through painting\, Montiel explores the space between the visible and the unseen\, creating works that act as gateways beyond ordinary experience and into deeper contemplation. Rooted in the belief that art can bridge the material and the infinite\, these paintings encourage audiences to move beyond passive observation and engage in a personal journey of discovery. Whether inspired by nature\, memory\, or intuition\, each work offers an opportunity to awaken the senses and rediscover what it means to truly experience life. The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Saturday\, August 2\, from 2&ndash\;4 pm in the Clubhouse Gallery at 37 Buena Vista Road\, West Hartford. This reception is free to the general public. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday\, 1 &ndash\; 4 pm. LOCATION:37 Buena Vista Road\, West Hartford\, CT Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday\, 1 4 pm. UID:e.3150.17234 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260720T231142Z URL:http://westhartfordct.chambermaster.com/events/details/third-nature-exhibit-17234 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR