SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — The Southington Community Cultural Arts (SoCCA) recently opened “Volya: Free Will” – a Ukrainian Women’s Art Exhibit.
Eight of the artists, whose works are being showcased, now live in central Connecticut and have left the war-torn nation of Ukraine.
“It’s very humbling and we’re so honored and glad to be able to do this,” said Diann Thomson, the executive director at SoCCA.
The artworks, which range from paintings to jewelry to dolls, are all up for sale.
“Hopefully this can help get them back on their feet,” Thomson added.
“I’m doing this to help them to fight, I’m doing this to collect money to donate [to Ukrainian relief efforts]," said artist Olga Tsymanski.
Tsymanski immigrated from Ukraine and now lives in Avon.
She added that all the artists being showcased have a message to send: “I just love this art, it expresses the feelings and the story of each person.”
Ukrainian art exhibit at Southington Community Cultural Arts Center
“Volya: Free Will” runs from Sept. 6 to Oct. 10 at SoCCA, 93 Main Street in Southington.
There is an Artists Opening Reception on Saturday, Sept. 10, 6-9 p.m.
Gallery hours: Tuesday - Friday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday Noon - 3 p.m., and by appointment at 860.276.1581
To learn more, click here.
Jimmy Altman is a reporter at FOX61 News. He can be reached at jaltman@fox61.com. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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