expressiones

10/05/2026

oin us this Friday, October 23 at 6:00 PM for the final presentation of Artist-in-Residence Ixel Orozco Peregrina.
During her residency, Ixel has worked with accessible natural materials from our local environment to create a monumental puppet, continuing her exploration of sculpture, craft, ecology, and community engagement.
Come discover her process, her research, and the work developed during her time at Expressiones.
📍 Expressiones Cultural Center
🗓 Friday, October 23
⏰ 6:00 PM

10/04/2026

Today, Expressiones was honored to participate in the Partners Event at Mystic Congregational Church in Mystic, Connecticut. We were grateful for the opportunity to share our mission, connect with community members, and talk about how Expressiones works to foster education, cultural exchange, creativity, and belonging throughout our community.
A heartfelt thank you to Mystic Congregational Church for bringing together so many organizations dedicated to service, compassion, and community impact. It was inspiring to stand alongside fellow partners, learn about each other's work, and celebrate the power of collaboration.
We are thankful to everyone who stopped by our table, asked questions, shared stories, and showed interest in our programs. Together, we continue building bridges, creating opportunities for learning, and strengthening the communities we serve.

10/04/2026

What an inspiring day at Expressiones during the New London Art Stroll 2026!
Visitors stopped by throughout the day and were captivated by the creative process of our current Artist in Residence, Ixel Orozco, as they worked on the construction of a giant puppet. It was truly exciting to witness the dynamic exchange between artist and audience. Questions were asked, ideas were shared, and the curiosity on people's faces reflected the wonder of seeing art come to life in real time.
We were also honored to welcome State Representative Anthony Noland, who visited Expressiones and experienced firsthand the creativity and community engagement taking place through this unique project.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the Art Stroll such a meaningful celebration of creativity, learning, and cultural connection.

Join us on Friday, October 23, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Expressiones for Ixel Orozco's final presentation. Experience the completed giant puppet and see it come alive in motion!

We can't wait to celebrate this remarkable artistic journey with you.

09/30/2026

As part of the Art Stroll, we invite you to meet Ixel Orozco Peregrina, our current Artist-in-Residence at Expressiones Cultural Center.
Stop by, explore her open studio, learn about her creative process, and connect with an artist whose work brings together sculpture, installation, ecology, and craft.
This is a unique opportunity to engage with the residency in progress and become part of the conversation.
📅 Saturday, October 3 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 84 Bank Street, New London

09/29/2026

09/29/2026

Join us for a special hands-on workshop with artist Indira Urrutia at Expressiones Cultural Center.
As the Art Stroll comes to an end, Indira returns to Expressiones at 3:00 PM to guide participants through wire knitting and the traditional Mexican looping technique. Her work brings together handwork, material exploration, and contemporary art in a beautiful and accessible way.
No previous experience is necessary, just come ready to explore, create and learn something new.
Saturday, October 3 at 4:00 PM
Expressiones Cultural Center
84 Bank Street, New London
Space is limited.
For more information and to register, visit www.expressiones.org

09/24/2026

The balmy evening of August 30th brought some five dozen people to the Stonington home of Cynthia Elliott and Doug Rice, to enjoy a fundraiser for New London's Expressiones Cultural Center .

09/23/2026

What happens when art, curiosity, and imagination come together in the classroom? 🎨🌿
Artist-in-Residence Ixel Orozco is helping fourth-grade students transform simple and reused materials into original sculptures while exploring shapes, nature, ecology, and creative problem-solving. Every session encourages students to experiment, collaborate, and discover that there is more than one way to find an answer.
This is at the heart of the Expressiones Artist-in-Residence program. Our artists work directly with young people in New London, sharing their creative processes and cultural perspectives while helping students build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
Creating. Exploring. Learning. Growing!.

09/21/2026

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The balmy evening of August 30th brought some five dozen people to the Stonington home of Cynthia Elliott and Doug Rice, to enjoy a fundraiser for New London's Expressiones Cultural Center .