Celebrating New England's Natural Beauty
Our Annual Juried Art Show
The Celebrating New England's Natural Beauty Art Show is an annual juried art exhibition held at Lost Acres Vineyard in North Granby, Connecticut. Hosted by the Granby Land Trust and the Granby Artists Association, this show celebrates the beauty of New England's landscapes and the importance of conservation through exceptional artwork inspired by the natural world.
Featuring talented artists from across the region, the exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to experience fine art in a spectacular vineyard setting. Artists are invited to submit their work for consideration, with more than $6,000 in awards available.
Celebrating Art, Nature and Conservation
Each fall, artists from across New England share original works inspired by forests, fields, mountains, rivers, and wildlife—celebrating the landscapes we love while helping protect the places that inspire them.
Hosted at beautiful Lost Acres Vineyard, the month-long exhibition features paintings, photography, sculpture, and other fine art available for purchase. A portion of every sale benefits the Granby Land Trust's mission to protect the region's natural heritage.
The 2026 exhibition runs October 29–November 29, 2026.
Whether you're an art collector, nature lover, or simply looking for a beautiful afternoon in New England, we invite you to experience this unique celebration of art and conservation. Browse the exhibition, meet regional artists, enjoy the vineyard setting, and discover artwork inspired by the natural world.
Opening Night – October 29
Join us for the opening reception featuring complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine (one glass per person), an awards presentation, and the opportunity to meet many of the exhibiting artists.
More than $6,000 in awards will be presented during Opening Night. All artwork will be available for purchase, with a portion of sales benefiting the Granby Land Trust.
Art That Protects the Places We Love
Every artwork purchased helps support the Granby Land Trust's work protecting forests, farmland, wildlife habitat, and scenic open spaces throughout our community. By supporting local artists, you are also helping preserve the landscapes that inspire their work.
Join Us This Fall
Experience one of the region's premier celebrations of art and nature. Bring friends, meet exceptional artists, enjoy a glass of wine at Lost Acres Vineyard, and support conservation in our community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Celebrating New England's Natural Beauty Art Show held?
The show is held at Lost Acres Vineyard in North Granby, Connecticut.
How can artists enter the juried art show?
Artists can submit work by reviewing the Art Show Prospectus and following the submission instructions.
How much are the awards for the show?
The exhibition offers more than $6,000 in awards.
Show Dates & Hours
October 29 – November 29, 2026
Hours: Fridays and Saturdays 12-6 PM; Sundays 12-5 PM
Location
Lost Acres Vineyard
80 Lost Acres Road
North Granby, CT
Opening Reception
Thursday, October 29
5:00–8:00 PM
Featuring:
• Artist meet-and-greet
• Awards presentation
• Complimentary hors d'oeuvres
• Wine reception
Artist Information & Prospectus
Download 2026 Prospectus
Our show offers more than $6,000 in awards.
Important Dates for Artists
Pre-Registration
October 13 — Early Entry Pre-Registration by Mail Deadline
Artwork Registration & Drop-Off
October 23 — 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
October 24 — 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Exhibition
October 29–November 29, 2026
Opening Reception
October 29 — 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Pick-Up of Declined Works
October 29 — 4:00–5:00 p.m.
October 30 — 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Pick-Up of Accepted Works
November 29 — 4:30–5:30 p.m.
November 30 — 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m
Show Overview
We invite artists to submit original works inspired by the natural beauty of New England—from the sandy beaches of Cape Cod and the Green Mountains of Vermont to the rocky coast of Maine and the forests, fields, and waterways of Connecticut.
We also get excited when we see artwork celebrating Granby's unique landscapes. Several awards recognize pieces inspired by Granby Land Trust preserves and Granby scenes (see prospectus for details).
Looking for inspiration? Explore one of the Granby Land Trust's beautiful preserves before you create your next piece. Whether you enjoy a quiet woodland trail, scenic overlook, or peaceful meadow, you'll find plenty of natural beauty to inspire your work.
Granby Land Trust Preserves
- Katan-Ensor Preserve – Strong Road, West Granby
- Seth & Lucy Holcombe, Emery Family & Hart Family Preserves – Silver Street, North Granby
- Western Barndoor Hill Preserve – Barndoor Hills Road, Granby
- Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve – Loomis Street, North Granby
- Nuckols Preserve – Simsbury Road, West Granby
- Godard Preserve – Donahue Road, North Granby
Additional Local Inspiration
- Holcomb Tree Trail & Holcomb Farm Woodland Trails – Simsbury Road, West Granby
- McLean Game Refuge – Multiple entrances in Granby
Call for Artists: Juried Art Show in Connecticut
Artists working in painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and other fine art mediums are invited to submit work for the Celebrating New England's Natural Beauty Art Show. The exhibition offers more than $6,000 in awards and provides an opportunity for artists to showcase their work to art enthusiasts in the beautiful setting of Lost Acres Vineyard.
Fall colors 🍁 on Creamer Pond at the GLT’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in North Granby.
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🍂 You’re Invited! GLT Annual Meeting & Community Supper 🍂
The Granby Land Trust Board of Directors invites all GLT members to join us on Sunday, October 18, for our 2026 Annual Meeting and Community Supper at Cook Hall, Granby Congregational Church’s North Campus (219 North Granby Road). We’ll enjoy an old-fashioned potluck supper, then celebrate recent accomplishments, elect members to our Board of Directors, recognize some of our local conservation heroes, and look ahead to the future of land conservation in Granby.
We hope you’ll join us! Visit the Events Calendar page on the GLT website at www.GranbyLandTrust.org to register to attend.
🌳 Not yet a member or unsure if you’re current on your dues? Membership is just $30 a year. Visit GranbyLandTrust.org and click “Join or Renew” to support our work.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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🌅 A beautiful sunset at Creamer Pond on the GLT’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in North Granby.
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