Category: Art

  • Words, Crazy Words Reviews Evidence of Flossing

    “Payne’s other work as an essayist is evident in many of the narrative poems. Strong sense of place and point of view carry the individual poems as a cohesive whole. This collection is one I will turn to again and again. I anticipate greater appreciation for this thoughtful collection each time.” – Tara Huck, Words,…

  • WOW! Women on Writing Interviews Jen Payne

    from THE MUFFIN WOW! Women on Writing by Crystal J. Casavant-Otto (Click here for the WOW! Book Tour Launch and Give-away)   WOW: First of all, congratulations on your book Evidence of Flossing! What was the first book you fell in love with? And why? Jen: There are two books I remember loving as a…

  • Evidence of Flossing: The Trailer

    Are you searching for deeper meaning in your life? EVIDENCE OF FLOSSING: WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND by Connecticut writer/artist Jen Payne cuts a path though our human folly – politics, religion, development, technology, consumerism – to a more divine connection with our natural world. Not just a simple poetry chapbook, its pages are illustrated by…

  • Here, There and Everywhere!

    Look for Evidence of Flossing at these Upcoming Events! NOVEMBER 18 Book Signing: Rock Garden Saturday, November 18, 11am-2pm Book Signing, Refreshments & More at the ROCK GARDEN 17 South Main Street, Branford, CT (Read More) DECEMBER 2 Book Signing: Seaside Home & Gifts Saturday, December 2, 2-5pm Book Signing, Refreshments & More at SEASIDE…

  • A Poet Learns The Proper Way To Floss

    by Lucy Gellman, Editor, The Arts Paper (Arts Council of Greater New Haven) Jen Payne remembers the first one that she saw. And the one after that. And after that. Tiny, single-use dental flossers, discarded in parking lots, and beaches, and wooded hikes around her hometown of Branford. Each cast off in nature with no…

  • Book Launch! Evidence of Flossing!

    Join us to celebrate the publication of the newest book by Jen Payne!   LAUNCH PARTY Saturday, October 14 • 3:00PM – 6:00PM Book Signing, Refreshments & More – – – – – SUNDAY SALON Sunday, October 15 • Noon – 2:00PM Artist Talk with Jen Payne & Martha Link Walsh Conversation, Refreshments & More…

  • A Way with Words: Payne Pens Evidence of Flossing: What We Leave Behind

    By Pam Johnson, Senior Staff Writer, Shore Publishing No doubt about it, Jen Payne has a way with words. From her volunteer “pet project” as web designer for the Branford Land Trust (BLT) website for nearly 20 years to her newest book, Evidence of Flossing: What We Leave Behind, the Branford author and artist brings…

  • Have you seen Evidence of Flossing?

    Have you seen Evidence of Flossing? We have and we can’t wait to show you! Join us for the official launch of Evidence of Flossing… – – – – – LAUNCH PARTY Saturday, October 14 • 3:00PM – 6:00PM Book Signing, Refreshments & More – – – – – SUNDAY SALON Sunday, October 15 •…

  • Don’t Miss Evidence of Flossing!

    Mark your calendar for these upcoming events to celebrate the launch of Evidence of Flossing: What We Leave Behind, then follow this blog, or Like our Facebook page for event detail as they become available! OCTOBER 14 Launch Party for Evidence of Flossing: What We Leave Behind Saturday, October 14, 3:00PM – 6:00PM Book Signing,…

  • Opening Reception: Where the Whole Universe Dwells

    The Arts Council of Greater New Haven presents Where the Whole Universe Dwells at Perspectives…The Gallery at Whitney Center. Where the Whole Universe Dwells brings together five artists who balance between tangible and intangible through an innate understanding of smallness within a vast universe and the relationship between infinitesimal and cosmic. The Arts Council will…

  • Gallery Show & Sneak Peek!

    Want a preview of our upcoming book Evidence of Flossing: What We Leave Behind? Then come to the Opening Reception for Where the Whole Universe Dwells, an exhibit at Perspectives…The Gallery at Whitney Center, on Saturday, May 20 from 3-5pm. The exhibit, presented by the Arts Council of Greater New Haven and curated by Debbie…

  • Inauguration Nation: Artists Respond

    PROUD TO BE PARTICIPATING IN THIS THOUGHT-PROVOKING EXHIBIT OF 36 LOCAL ARTISTS. JOIN ME AT THE OPENING RECEPTION, SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 3-6PM! At this unprecedented time in our nation’s history, Kehler Liddell Gallery in Westville, CT has created an open forum for local artists to respond to the political and social climate. In Inauguration Nation,…