Neighborhood Housing Greater New Britain

08/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello at last week’s Back to School Bash at Walnut Hill Park held by Consolidated School District of New Britain! 🐝

We had such a great time connecting with local families and children. It was especially nice to see familiar faces from Smalley Elementary School , who we’ve proudly partnered with throughout recent years. We also enjoyed chatting with Mayor Bobby Sanchez and connecting with fellow nonprofits serving the New Britain community!

One of our favorite parts of the event was inviting families to contribute to our Community Poem. We asked students to share what they love most about school, and we received so many creative and thoughtful responses such as “Gym”, “Making Friends”, and “Recess”! ✏️

We were also happy to share information about our art programs, affordable housing, and free financial education workshops.

Thank you again to everyone who came out and made the day so much fun. We hope everyone has a wonderful back-to-school season, and we can’t wait to see you again next year! 📚

08/20/2026

We can't wait to see everyone today at the BACK TO SCHOOL BASH! 🐝🐝🐝

🐝 Everyone’s buzzing about the Back to School Bash! 🎒🎉

The new school year is right around the corner, and we’re kicking things off with one of our favorite CSDNB traditions! Join us for the annual Back to School Bash at Walnut Hill Park.

📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Walnut Hill Park

Bring the whole family for food, games, giveaways and plenty of fun — plus everything you need to get ready for the school year!

Meet school leaders and representatives from across CSDNB, connect with our Transportation, Talent, Medical and other district teams, and visit with community partners offering resources for New Britain families.

❓ Have questions about the new school year? Bring them! Our team will be there to help you get answers, make connections and start the year feeling ready.

🐝 We can’t wait to see our CSDNB families at the Bash!

08/20/2026

Hey, Did you know that we host a FREE Open Mic night once a month at NHS-Gallery 66? Well, you do now! 🎤 Our next event starts tonight at 6pm and you won't want to miss it. Come out for an evening of music, creativity, self-expression, and good company. See you there!

Tonight's Open Mic is hosted by John Tangsauce Manselle-Young!

08/04/2026

Happy August! Thinking about buying a home? Looking for budgeting tips? Curious about your rights as a renter? Or maybe you're considering becoming a landlord?

Whatever stage you're in, our free workshops are here for you.

Join us this month to get the information, tools, and guidance you need to feel more confident about your financial future.

🏡 Homebuying
💸 Budgeting
📝 Renters' Rights & Resources
🤝 Landlord Education

Learn more about our workshops and begin the sign up process on our website here: https://loom.ly/gZFfoF8

08/04/2026

Every month, we highlight one of our NHS-Gallery 66 Artist Members. In July, we were so happy to feature Susan Goldberg! 🎨

This month, we're proud to shine the spotlight on Susan Goldberg, our featured Artist Member at NHS-Gallery 66!

Susan has been a valued part of our Gallery 66 community, sharing her thoughtful and inspiring artwork in many of our exhibitions. After retiring from teaching art in Hartford, she dedicated herself to creating her own work full-time, bringing decades of experience and creativity to every piece.

Her abstract paintings and prints explore the beauty of line, color, texture, and movement. Susan's current work combines relief linoleum block printing with monotype techniques and incorporates handset letterpress type, creating unique pieces inspired by her daily walks and observations.

We're honored to feature Susan and celebrate her artistic journey. Stop by NHS-Gallery 66 to experience her work and learn more about the talented artists who make our creative community so special.
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07/29/2026

Our first NHS-Gallery 66 Members Exhibition opens on August 10, and we can't wait to showcase the incredible talent of our artist members! 🎨

An NHS-Gallery 66 Artist Membership offers exclusive opportunities to participate in members-only exhibitions, connect with fellow artists, and become part of our growing creative community.

We can't wait to see what our members create and share with the community!

Learn more about becoming an NHS-Gallery 66 Artist or Enthusiast Member today on our website here: https://www.gallery66.org/memberships

Call for NHS-Gallery 66 Artist Members...

Members are invited to participate in our upcoming Members Only Exhibition, "Voices in Color."

This exhibition celebrates the unique voices, perspectives and creativity of our talented artist members. There is no set theme, giving you the freedom to submit artwork that best represents your artistic voice.

Exhibition Details
Exhibition: Voices in Color – Members Only Show

Exhibition Dates: August 10 – October 9
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 12 | 4:00–6:00 PM

Submission Information
Please email images of up to three (3) pieces for consideration no later than Monday, August 3.
When submitting, please include:
Artist Name
Title of each work
Medium
Dimensions
Sale Price *all work must be for sale
Accepted artwork may be delivered during one of the following times:
Friday, August 7 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Saturday, August 8 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Just $20 to submit up to 3 pieces/ $5 each addition

This exhibition is an opportunity to showcase the incredible diversity and talent within our Gallery 66 artist community. We encourage every member to participate and share their creative voice.

Please send your submissions by email to [email protected] by Monday, August 3. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

We look forward to seeing your work and celebrating your creativity in Voices in Color!

07/16/2026

Another small business has opened on Broad Street! We're so excited to welcome Eliza Szczygiel, and her business, The Face Place. 🎉

07/16/2026

There's still time to experience the latest exhibition at NHS-Gallery 66! Proclaimed Freedoms remains on view through August 8 at NHS-Gallery 66, located at 66 West Main Street, New Britain.

07/02/2026

Are you ready for our July Workshops? 🏡

So much is possible through community partnerships! Check out Neighborhood Housing Greater New Britain's July class schedule. If you're considering homeownership, or want to take the first step by getting your finances in order, this may be for YOU!

06/25/2026

As part of NeighborWorks Weeks, we were excited to unveil our completed Community Mural at NHS-Gallery 66 on West Main Street in Downtown New Britain!

A huge thank you to Chris Gann, Eddie Hall, Sarah Grote, Clinton Deckert, Kendall Solwoda, James D'Amore, and curator Adrian Elliott for bringing this beautiful vision to life through their talent and creativity.

What makes this mural especially unique is its design as a rotating outdoor gallery, with three-dimensional pieces that can be updated over time. This creates ongoing opportunities for artists and allows the artwork to evolve alongside New Britain's creative community.

Special thanks to the City of New Britain Commission on Art, the City of New Britain Public Works, and NeighborWorks America for helping make this project possible!

Read more about the mural and our NeighborWorks Weeks celebration on our website here: https://loom.ly/jGaoKKo