Arts & Framing

‘Adding Variety to Putnam’s Main Street’“

Every customer who walks in the door has a story to tell...” says Sheri Sochor, owner of Arts & Framing located at 112 Main Street, “that’s what I enjoy most about being here.”

Although Putnam is known for its antiques, there are many other businesses providing variety on Putnam’s Main Street. Entrepreneurs like Sheri put their creativity to work - furnishing that ‘finishing touch’ for customers searching for something special.

Following a career in the corporate world, Sheri turned a love for photography and a hobby into a second career. How many of us have dreamed of doing the same? As a photographer, Sheri has always been interested in art, and it was a natural move for her to take over Arts & Framing. “A quality frame completes a piece, whether it’s a painting, photograph, or a document.” Sheri enjoys putting her eye to the test helping her customers select the frame and matting that best compliments their artwork and their home.

There is more to Arts & Framing than just frames. Arts & Framing also provides restoration of antique frames and paintings - giving them a second chance to shine.

The gallery walls are filled with the work of local artists. “I am passionate about bringing new and seasoned local artists to display their work here,” says Sheri. Artwork is displayed in the front window on Main Street, throughout the shop, loft and lobby.

“I love coming to work here. I want my customers to enjoy the atmosphere and the ‘experience’ here in Putnam,” says Sheri.

For your next framing project or to bring an old piece back to life, visit Sheri Sochor at Arts & Framing located in the former Montgomery Ward Building in downtown Putnam or call 860.963.0105.

Written by Kelly Tourtelotte
Global Design
Putnam, CT

PRESS RELEASE:

"Nature's Micro World"
Photography Exhibition

Putnam, CT, March 4, 2010 The Sochor Art Gallery in Putnam, CT, is proud to host an exhibition of Photographer Ron Henault's work. The show will open with an Artist's Reception on Sunday, March 21, from 1-4 pm in the lobby of the Montgomery Ward Building in downtown Putnam, featuring complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to meet the artist.

Using small specimens with ethereal colors as subjects, Henault interprets the micro-world of nature in his unique art photography. His camera is fitted with a one-of-a-kind lens he constructed from an assortment of discarded cameras. The lens captures light, color and forms in a truly unique way. These images are not Photoshopped or enhanced; this is what the camera sensor sees through the lens. Henault explains, "Experimenting with lenses can produce dramatic results and individually unique photos. I take hundreds of photos of a hundred subjects yet choose only a handful of them due to particular color, light or composition. It's hit or miss and you do not know what you have until you look at the photo." Henault is a self-taught artist who builds stone walls for a living (works of art in themselves!) and lives in North Grosvenordale, CT.

Henault's photography will be on display and for sale at the Sochor Art Gallery in Arts & Framing through July. His work can be viewed Wednesday - Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 11-5 at 112 Main Street, Putnam. For more information visit www.artsandframingputnam.com or call 860-963-0105.