Presented by Hartford Public Library

ArtWalk Artist Talk - "art is work / work is art"

Registration ends Friday, 10/23/2026 7:00pm EDT

About This Event

Join us for an evening with current ArtWalk artists before their show closes on October 31.

Please join us on Friday, October 23.

Reception: 5:00-6:00 p.m. light refreshments will be served
Artists talk in Garmany Hall: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

The reception will be held on the ArtWalk from 5:00-7:00 p.m., with light refreshments. Then we will move down to the main floor for the artist talk in Garmany Hall from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Featuring: Allen Phillips, Chris Allen Cox, Christopher M. Schroeder, Joe Bun Keo, Jon Eastman

Group statement:
"when you walk into a gallery, an exhibition space, or the halls of a museum, you are witness to a spectrum of art. sculptures, photographs, prints, drawings, paintings, immersive audio visual installations; all of this is physically manifested by the hard work of museum laborers, whom are often overlooked, underpaid, and exploited. the hanging hardware, lighting, spacing, the intricate arrangements of casework, vinyl lettering, signage, combine to create an experience for visitors. art is work (a lot of work), and work is art, now value it like so, and pay more than respect and attention. it’s the labor of love, not the love of labor. come see the individual artistic practices of those who were creating experiences before punching the clock at your arts spaces."

About This Event

Join us for an evening with current ArtWalk artists before their show closes on October 31.

Please join us on Friday, October 23.

Reception: 5:00-6:00 p.m. light refreshments will be served
Artists talk in Garmany Hall: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

The reception will be held on the ArtWalk from 5:00-7:00 p.m., with light refreshments. Then we will move down to the main floor for the artist talk in Garmany Hall from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Featuring: Allen Phillips, Chris Allen Cox, Christopher M. Schroeder, Joe Bun Keo, Jon Eastman

Group statement:
"when you walk into a gallery, an exhibition space, or the halls of a museum, you are witness to a spectrum of art. sculptures, photographs, prints, drawings, paintings, immersive audio visual installations; all of this is physically manifested by the hard work of museum laborers, whom are often overlooked, underpaid, and exploited. the hanging hardware, lighting, spacing, the intricate arrangements of casework, vinyl lettering, signage, combine to create an experience for visitors. art is work (a lot of work), and work is art, now value it like so, and pay more than respect and attention. it’s the labor of love, not the love of labor. come see the individual artistic practices of those who were creating experiences before punching the clock at your arts spaces."

Getting There

Hartford Public Library
500 Main St.
Hartford, 06103
United States

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Parking Information

Parking is located along the road or in the lot on Arch St (one way road). 

Download the Woonerf app - Zone 3642 or use pay to park kiosk.  

You can enter on Main St. or through the Arch St. enterance.

*After 6:00pm enter through Arch St.