Established 1977
Welcome
- Enrich and enlighten
through
creative exploration of the arts -
The Ruth Wells Center for the Arts is a non-profit membership and volunteer-based cultural arts association. We are fully dedicated to perpetuating the arts through our annual events, exhibits and workshops; along with collaborating with other local cultural art centers and institutions.
Our events and educational programs are for people of all ages and skill levels. They are scheduled throughout the calendar year, including evenings and weekends. Classes, workshops, and programs are taught by professional practicing artists who are well recognized in their area of expertise.
It is our goal to enrich and enlighten through creative exploration of all the artistic disciplines.
Please join us for the opening reception on Sunday, November 8 from 12-4 p.m. The exhibition and reception are free to attend, with free refreshments provided. Gaulin’s works will be on display and available for purchase November 8 through the 28. Gallery hours are 12 to 4 pm, every weekend and by appointment.
Charles E. Gaulin was born in Southbridge in 1951. Gaulin was inspired by longtime friend and fellow painter, Alex Gazonas, who stated many times that “you have to bomb a thousand times to learn the poetry of watercolor.” Following this advice, Gaulin has produced a prolific body of work in the aforementioned medium; covering a vast array of subjects through experimentation of technique and repetition of imagery.
He expanded his efforts into the realm of oil painting under the tutelage and friendship of artist, David Lussier of Wilmington, Conn. His emphasis on expressionistic and impressionistic manipulation of color is defined by what he terms his “language for the viewer.”
Gaulin states, “I feel as if I am not working on a piece, just designing and placing light and shadow with every stroke.”
“Charlie” as he’s known to his friends, meets every Thursday here at the Ruth Wells Center for the Arts with a group of fellow artists at Open Studio. Charles is our resident artist, and currently produces his work in his studio apartment on the third floor.
Charles Gaulin | Solo Exhibition
Opening November 8 | 12 to 4 pm
Showing November 8 - 28
