The Norwalk Art Space hosted a student exhibition of Carver’s Brien McMahon 9th Grade Summer Transition Program yesterday.
Our rising 9th-grade students have been taking classes this summer in English, Social Studies, Math, Science, Visual & Performing Arts, and "High School 101" along with various enrichment activities over the course of five weeks. Enrichments included rowing classes provided by the Norwalk River Rowing Association, art classes by the Norwalk Art Space, cooking classes, physical education, peer mentorships.
After nearly two years of planning, the Norwalk Art Space officially opened its doors on June 5th, transforming the historic building into a museum-like art gallery, Sculpture Garden, and outdoor space for live music and much else.
Their mission is to create opportunities and equity in the local arts community by promoting local artists, including Carver kids.
The 1935 building was renamed the ADK House to honor renowned lawyer and civil rights advocate Alexandra Davern Korry (1959-2020), whose vision was to create the gallery. She purchased the building in 2019 and spent the last year of her life remodeling and planning the gallery before her death from ovarian cancer. Her legacy and spirit live on in the space.
