Sorelle Gallery is pleased to announce Awakening, the upcoming floral exhibition and expo featuring a variety of floral artwork by Sorelle artists including abstract floral paintings by Kay Flierl and Christine Averill-Green, encaustic works by Linda Bigness, paintings by Juniper Briggs, botanical illustrations by Elizabeth Iadicicco, and more. The exhibition will open on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Sorelle Gallery in downtown Westport, CT with a reception from 3:00 – 5:00pm. The opening reception will not only kick off the nearly month-long group exhibition at Sorelle, but will also feature lig ..read more

We are pleased to announce our On View feature showcasing original abstract landscape paintings by New Hampshire-based artist, Molly Doe Wensberg. Wensberg's landscape paintings capture primarily New England scenery ranging from rolling hills to coastal sunsets. The Feature will be showcased on the main wall of Sorelle Gallery, opening Saturday, April 13, 2024.  "Painting came to me by way of weaving," Wensberg says. "As a tapestry weaver from 1982-1997, I feel I learned to ‘paint with wool’ and in 1998 I switched to painting full-time. I am primarily a landscape ..read more

We are pleased to announce our On View feature showcasing original abstract artwork by artist Teodora Guererra on the main wall of Sorelle Gallery, opening Wednesday, March 20, 2024.  Guererra employs impasto techniques for a near sculptural effect in her original paintings, with thick coats of paint layered over one another for a light 3-dimensional effect. The artist likens her process to "frosting a cake," often using an electric hand mixer to blend colors and applying the pure paint to canvas using large palette knives in wide, gestural strokes.  Teodora Guererra’s abst ..read more

You're invited to the Book Launch of Elyse Oleksak's new memoir, A Shark Ate My Bagel, detailing the rise of her and her husband, Nick's company, Bantem Bagels. The Book Launch will be hosted at Sorelle Gallery in our downtown Westport, CT gallery on Tuesday, March 19 from 7:00 - 9:00pm. Join us for a book signing, an exclusive first look at Elyse's new memoir, and a gigantic, humongous, ecstatic explosion of gratitude for your support! There will be light bites and cocktails provided by our sponsors, including The Granola Bar, Summer Water Rose, Tuck Gin, Emmy Squared Pizza, and Gorgie. Gift ..read more

We are thrilled to announce our newest artist at Sorelle, Juniper Briggs.  Juniper Briggs is a mixed media painter with a focus on abstract faces and figures. Presently based in Northern Virginia, Juniper grew up in a community of artists in the Mountains of North Carolina. It was there, surrounded by glass blowers, potters and painters, that she first learned to appreciate art. As a young adult, her international travels (particularly to Mexico and Spain) impacted her love of folk art and Cubism. Juniper’s work explores themes of beauty and contemplation with an exuberant hope that stems ..read more

It's the time of year again when we highlight the Pantone Color Institute's selection for the 2024 PANTONE Color of the Year! This year's selection: 13-1023 Peach Fuzz.  The Pantone Color Institute selects a color each year to encompass and embody the spirit of the year to come. It often draws inspiration from varying creative industries include graphic design, fashion, cosmetics, and more. Learn more about the selection process in this interview with Laurie Pressman, Vice President of the Pantone Color Institute.  "PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz captures our desire to nurture ourse ..read more

Sorelle Gallery is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition, A Good Day, featuring local artist Russell Miyaki to benefit rescue organizations Dog Star Rescue and Westport Animal Shelter Advocates (WASA). Cohosted by Samantha Yanks, Founder of The Connecticut Edit and Editor-in-Chief of Westport, Weston & Wilton Magazine, and Sadie Yanks (Staples ’25), Co-Founder of The Connecticut Edit, the exhibition will open on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Sorelle Gallery in downtown Westport, CT with a reception from 2:00 – 5:00pm and an Artist Talk at 2:30pm. Russell Miyaki’s artwork depict ..read more

Holiday Show: December 2 - 23, 2023 Holiday Open House: December 2, 2023 / 5:00 - 7:00pm We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Holiday Show, opening at our Westport, CT gallery on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Sorelle's Holiday Show will feature a wide selection of art by our talented artists, showcasing a range of styles through December 23rd.  And, celebrate the opening of our Holiday Show with us at our Holiday Open House from 5:00 - 7:00pm the day the show opens on December 2nd. Meet local Sorelle artists, explore original paintings, prints, and art from our Holiday Collecti ..read more

Store Hours Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am - 6:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 4:00pm  In addition to shopping online 24/7, you can visit our Westport, CT gallery during these times with the exception of the modified Holiday dates below.  NovemberWednesday 11/22: Open until 3:00pm Thursday 11/23: CLOSED DecemberSunday 12/24: CLOSED Monday 12/25: CLOSED Tuesday 12/26: CLOSED Sunday 12/31: CLOSED JanuaryMonday 1/1/24: CLOSED Order Deadlines To ensure orders are safely delivered by December 25th, we recommend placing all orders by 12/8/23. Ready to get started? Explore the Holiday Collect ..read more

A day in wild horse photographer Tori Gagne's "studio" may sometimes be in her home office, but is most often spent traveling to extremely remote locations throughout the American West, using GPS coordinates, maps, and other tools to find her wild subjects. We sat down with Tori to learn about the uniqueness of this process, how her background informs her current work, the challenges of capturing the natural world, and more. Read the discussion to learn all about Tori's process, or skip to the bottom to watch our live discussion from October 25, 2023.  Our Discussion w ..read more