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Easton Artist and Poet Robert Brennan Will Read from His New Book of Poems Here Saturday, March 22, at 6:00 pm

Join Easton artist Robert Brennan, his wife Patricia, and Easton actor Kit Briner at Greiser’s for a reading of poetry and a reception celebrating the publication of Beyond the Deck, Brennan’s first book of poems. This free event takes place Saturday, March 22, 2025, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

In addition to signed copies of Brennan’s book, the event will feature an exhibit of a few large (39 x 21 inch) charcoal drawings and a pastel painting used to illustrate the book. The originals, drawn on high quality Rives BFK paper, and smaller prints of the artwork will be offered for sale.

Prior to the publication of his first book of poetry, Beyond the Deck, Robert Brennan was known for his art and leadership in art education. Brennan served as Professor and Art Department Chairman at the University of Bridgeport, painting instructor at The Silvermine School of Art, and K-12 Coordinator of Art for the Darien School System. Brennan received his MA from Columbia University Teachers College, where he also studied in the doctoral program with a major in Painting and Printmaking.

Brennan’s paintings and constructions have been exhibited in Connecticut and New York City.  He was awarded an Artists Grant for a solo exhibit in New York City entitled White. His construction Virgin Landscape won first prize in the prestigious Art of the Northeast USA, sponsored by the Silvermine Guild. His most recent exhibits were at The Hagaman Memorial Library in East Haven, The Essex Meadow Gallery in Essex, and a solo exhibit  at the Easton Public Library,  which  focused exclusively on his abstract paintings and constructions.

Hear Brennan discuss his large abstract works featured in the recent Easton exhibit on YouTube: Abstract Art Variations by Robert Brennan.

He has served as juror for local and regional art competitions, including the Greenwich Art Association, the Rowayton Art Society, The Connecticut Watercolor Society, The Guilford Art League, and The Easton Art Association, among others.

After a long and distinguished career as an artist/teacher, in addition to his art work, Brennan turned to poetry as a medium of expression, at times, combining both means of expression. From the Deck is Brennan’s first book of poetry. It includes many of his earlier poems as well as some of his more recent writings. Currently, he is working on a book of combined paintings and poems, as well as a memoir of key moments in his life.

Brennan lives in Easton with his wife Patricia, where he maintains his studio.  His website is The Restless Eye.