Mark Patnode
Studio at 73 Washington Street
New London, CT 06320
Voice: 860-460-8458
email: mpatnode@ct.metrocast.net
Mark working on his design for the New Haven Symphony Orchestra
Mark working on his painting of Susette Kelo's House
Photo by Nicole Hawley of Mark working at Mitchell Beach, New London
Summer, 2010 News Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell Unveils Charter Oak Painting in Honor of 375th Anniversary of Connecticut. Mark's work is in three feature exhibits: February 5, 2010 News
The Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism (CCT) is piloting a Teaching Artist Mentorship Program in 2010. Six CCT Directory Teaching Artists (L'Ana Burton, dance; Jackie Coleman, theater; Rolande Duprey, puppetry; Leslie Johnson, writing; Thomasina Levy, music; and Mark Patnode, visual arts) were invited to participate. http://www.artisteducators.org/statespotlight.htm Mark is developing plans for Salvation Army Hartford North End Corps Arts in Education Students in a pilot program under a grant by Target Corporation. November 7, 2009 News October 24, 2009 News
Connecticut's 375th Anniversary Gift Shop Now Open & featuring items with the image of Artist Mark Patnode’s Charter Oak. Visit the Gift Shop at the 375th official website: http://www.ct375.com (look under Gift Shop)
May 13, 2010 News
“On behalf of everyone in Connecticut, I am very proud to accept this absolute treasure to help mark our 375th Anniversary,” the Governor said during the unveiling at the Connecticut Convention Center. “The Charter Oak embodies the spirit of Connecticut – strong, resilient and deeply rooted in heritage. Mark Patnode’s talent and generosity add another important chapter to the story of the Charter Oak and our state, one that will continue to be told for generations.”
The State hosts a CT375 Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/ct375
Updates also posted on: www.ct375.com
Photo - Roger Tremblay
March 19, 2010 News
Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell, left, Mark, and Karen Senich, Executive Director of the state's Culture and Tourism Commission in Mark's New London studio Friday, March 19th. By invitation, Mark is painting an image of the Charter Oak for the state's 375th anniversary celebration.
March 8, 2010 News
Members Exhibition at Mystic Arts Center, Mystic
The 67th Annual Connecticut Artists Juried Show at Slater Memorial Museum, Norwich, CT, Leslie Lillien Levy, Juror.
Sonambulo - Federico Garcia Lorca Exhibition, Expressiones Cultural Center, New London
December 12, 2009 News
November 17, 2009 News
Mark was delighted to be a Presenter at the 2009-10 CTT Arts in Education HOT Schools Teacher Artist Collaboration (TAC) Day.
Mark's pilot program with The Salvation Army - The Right Place was a featured demonstration.
November 15, 2009 News
Mark was delighted to participate in the Mystic Area Shelter and Hospitality, Inc. Fundraiser at Foxwoods Grand Pequot Ballroom.
The autumn colors in Connecticut are changing to mauves and russets with a few warm bursts. Mark was at Murray Pond working on a new scene. Joan Levy Hepburn graciously hosts artists who visit Art at Murray Pond. For more information visit www.joanlevyartist.com.
Maria-Cristina Necula's new book of poems, "The Bliss Delusion Tango" is now available (http://blissdelusiontango.com).
Mark is honored to have one of the poems dedicated to his Bulgarian paintings.
October 2, 2009 News
Mark is pleased to announce his biography is included in the 30th Anniversary edition of Who's Who in American Art for 2010.
September 24, 2009 News
Mark is pleased to announce Zatista.com is presenting him as their Featured Artist of the Day. http://www.facebook.com/zatista
September 18, 2009 News
Mark is pleased to share the achievements of Young Learners at The Salvation Army - The Right Place in Hartford, CT. Mark is conducting an arts-centric Residency to address Connecticut Frameworks encouraging Young Learners to develop multiple skills. Funded through a Fisher Foundation Grant, the program enables inner-city Youth to gain valuable experience in the arts and is integral to their development as youth in the 21st Century. For more information see Current Residency.
August 16, 2009 News
Mark's painting, "House in Serafimovo" is featured in today's New York Times. The coverage is beneficial for Hygienic Galleries and Mark is honored to represent the interests of the nearly 40 artists & writers participating in BULGARIA // Then + Now at Hygienic Art Galleries. Details under Latest Exhibits.
"House in Serafimovo"