LEIF NILSSON
SPRING STREET STUDIO & GALLERY

6/17/25 STUDIO NEWS
and more about
Life and Art from Leif

A recent video of me explaining myself!
https://youtu.be/afsFx-aN8r8
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Please join us for the next

CHESTER FIRST FRIDAY
NIGHT ART STROLL
July 11th, 2025 from 5 - 8 pm.
Enjoy some of the oldest and newest paintings of my home and travels in the gallery for a happy hour or two with Live Traditional and Original music by Arrowhead.
Photo by Matthew Male


Saturday, June 21st from 2 - 4 pm
Make Music Day
Paddy Whack will play on the porch.

Other shops will have some live music as well.
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How Chester Became a Destination for Artists: A Conversation with Five Artists

Today Chester is recognized regionally, throughout the state, and even nationally
as a prominent arts community, It was not always so. The Chester Historical Society will present a panel discussion by five figures who played (and still play) a central role in that rise to prominence in the arts world. Nationally acclaimed basket maker, Sosse Baker, innovative artists, Janet Cummings Good, Richard Ziemann, and Leif Nilsson, along with creative and unique jewelry designer, Dina Varano, head up a panel discussing their careers and roles in helping Chester to become the arts community that it is known as today. Following this the artists will respond to questions and observations from the audience. Along with their presentations, some examples of each of the artists' work will be on display.
The panel discussion took place at 5:00 p.m. on April 13 at the Chester Meeting House at 4 Liberty Street. Video Link.

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On the Easel

CAT# 3896
Middle Cove, Essex
oil 9 x 12 inches Leif Nilsson summer 2024 ©
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Front Page of the May Issue of INK Magazine

Article written by Ellen Lessard
https://inkct.com/
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From the Archives

CAT# 1279
Barns at Crested Butte - morning
oil 20 x 24 inches Leif Nilsson summer 1993 ©
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CONCERTS IN
THE GARDEN 2024


Seasonal concert series of eclectic international and local singer songwriter artists from cool jazz to blue grass.
$20 suggested donation - BYOB and picnic -
Outdoor Bistro Style Seating in the Amphitheatre
Rain or shine!

Choose your favorite bottle at the Chester Package Store across the street, get your picnic from any of Chester's fine restaurants and grab a growler from the Little House Brewing Company next door.

The 2025 Season
Saturday Nights 7 - 9 pm

7/12/25 - Shorebreak

7/19/25 - Arrowhead & Paddy Whack
& after hours birthday jam

7/26/25 - The Bargain

8/2/25 - Alex Kratzert & The Gibbons

8/9/25 - Christopher Abbott and co.

8/16/25 - Someone You Can Xray

8/23/25 - Old Dog New Trick


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Sorry, no pets or unattended children allowed.
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Spreading a bit of Joy

The June 21, 2022 Midsummers Night Dream Video
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Print of the Week!

Noank from Mawells Dock #3727
Signed limited edition of 250 fine art prints, from an original oil painting 12 x 48 inches. Image size unframed, 10 x 44 inches, $600.00
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LEIF NILSSON
SPRING STREET STUDIO & GALLERY LLC
One Spring Street
Chester, Connecticut 06412

Open by appointment, chance and weekends
860-526-2077