About Us
MISSION
The Annex is a modern concept on collective artist space. Co-founded and operated by local artists that came together to build a community for like-minded creatives. A safe zone for individuals to sell their original and authentic creations. Encouraging artists to develop their craft and business mind. Without compromise we empower each other and grow together! A space for the community to shop authentically and support local artists.
CREW
The Annex is co-founded by Frank Marchany (dj and creator of The Famous New London), Denny Rivera (multimedia artist and creator of Klashwon), Cristin Rivera (designer and creator of C*kin and The Violet Sphinx), Krista Stanowicz (multimedia artist and creator of Wormo). They hold it down and work together to maintain the daily operations. With their hard work and dedication, the Annex continues to grow as an inclusive space in the community.
LOCATIONS
Being that we came together post pandemic and with a pop mentality we had to relocate the Annex a few times. Starting off on Bank street in New London at 60 Bank, then we relocated to 24 Bank, then Westbrook Outlets, then landing back at 140 State Street New London, which is where we are currently and hope to stay!
NEW LONDON
Currently located in the cultural district at 140 State Street,
Selling art, apparel, accessories and much more made by over 20 local artisans.
We are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 12-5pm
SANTA SHOPPING STROLL, PHOTOS BY JOSE SERRANO
"She Shines She Sparkles" Photos shot by Jose Serrano
Sticker art show opening night shot by Erick Ortiz
WESTBROOK OUTLETS
60 BANK STREET
ART OPENINGS OF THE PAST
MELANCHOLIA
A GROUP ART SHOW : MELANCHOLIA
Opening April 19th 7pm
Curated by & Featuring the works of BUGBRAINED
also featuring
LMISUWERK - REBECCA FOWKE -EMILY BARESSI - JOHN LUBER - XTRIZ - CASEY SPEC - KASPER - EBBE - ERY CASWELL - ALIYAH DENEA
STICKER ART SHOW
STICKER ART SHOW
Curated by @wormnlct & @miabwashere
Sticker Show Stats:
230+ Sticker pack submissions
9,000+ Stickers
27 US States
16 Countries
KLash of film, PHOTOS BY JOSE SERRANO
Celebrate New London
CREATIVE VILLAGE 2025
ARTISAN MARKET, LIVE ART, MUSIC, INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES, FIREWORKS
Saturday July 12th
as part of Celebrate New London
Fun for all ages, Bringing the artists and community together to celebrate the creativity of
New London!
Noon - 8pm on Lower State Street
Curated by the Annex, the Golden Owl and the New London Arts Council
‘Celebrate New London,’ a celebration of the food, live music, art galleries, unique shops, and waterfront that make the City a diverse, culturally rich attraction in itself, is scheduled for July 12 and will culminate with the annual Mashantucket Pequot Thames River Fireworks Extravaganza.
MELANCHOLIA
KLASH OF FILM
KLASH OF FILM
A GROUP ART SHOW : MELANCHOLIA
Curated by & Featuring the works of BUGBRAINED
also featuring
LMISUWERK - REBECCA FOWKE -EMILY BARESSI - JOHN LUBER - XTRIZ - CASEY SPEC - KASPER - EBBE - ERY CASWELL - ALIYAH DENEA
KLASH OF FILM
KLASH OF FILM
KLASH OF FILM
Opening Celebration June 7th 6-9pm
A group art exhibit highlighting film; camera, cinema and mixed media!
Celebrating the debut of "Stills of Life: B&W Chronicles" a Zine by Erick Ortiz & Jose Serrano
Featuring new artwork by Klashwon, Wormo, MIAB, Geoffrey Jaquish, Jose Serrano, Erick Ortiz, Jack Desormie
New original designs by Cristin Rivera
She Shines She Sparkles
The Growing Artist Project at the Annex
Exhibit 2 : She Shines, She Sparkles
Artist: Jaylynn Claudio
January 25th - March 2nd 2025
The Annex team has been working with Jaylynn to help develop her first solo exhibit. Jaylynn Claudio is an illustrator and sign designer in New London, Connecticut. She frequents the Golden Owl helping to create signs and window art for their business. Additionally, she organizes Art & Creative Meets once a month, encouraging creatives to network and work independently on their projects. She showcases her Puerto Rican background, a reflection on growing up, and playfulness in imagination in her work. Claudio uses traditional mediums such as watercolor, gouache, oil paintings alongside; Photoshop and Illustrator for her digital work. She is hoping to encourage artists of all ages to continue creating and inspire those to pursue the arts and build community.
HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET
:::: HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET ::::
At the Annex
Our 4th annual Holiday showcase is starting November 16th, this Saturday!
Featuring NEW and FAMILIAR local artists, including Spark Artists ( @spark_makers )
This show provides unique, one of a kind items, including ornaments, small art, jewelry, apparel and much more!
More info and artists highlights to follow!
Market up until January 5th
EVENT DATES:
Nov 29 - NL Tree Lighting 5-9pm
Nov 30- SHOP SMALL SATURDAY 11-7pm
Dec 15 - Santa Shopping Stroll 11-7pm
ART OPENINGS OF THE PAST
3D Printed
R.I.P. :: Rest in Panic
Whims & Wonders
ARTISTS: Jaylynn Claudio, Samantha Hart, Allison Conner, Jonah Junga, Hannah Lee, Jose Serrano, Erick Ortiz
DATES: August 10th - October 3, 2024
D.T.N.L.
D.T.N.L.
ARTISTS: Wormo, Tom Sanford, Gabrielle Shea, No Neck, Magik Press, Faire Harbour, Bug Brained, Miab, Eddie Long, Theresa Bryan, Why Do I Rock, Erik Lorch, Chris Rowe
DATE: June 22 -August 8, 2024
Stills of Life
ARTISTS: Jose Serrano, Erick Ortiz & Jan Perez Colon
DATES: May 4th - June 16, 2024
Vibrant
ARTISTS: Kreatetoday, Susan Hickman, MIAB, Wormo, Enso, Kim Abraham, Titus Ezekiel Abad, Rachel Doughty, Enso, Bug Brained, Kat Murphy, Alexey Moore, Andy's Ape Art, Kern, Midnight Flame Design, Kreatetoday, Soda Pop, Katie Fogg
DATE: March 23 - May 3, 2024
Happy 3rd Year Anniversary
ARTISTS: Wormo, Klashwon, Faire Harbour, MIAB
DATES: February 10 - March 20, 2024
Native Made Pop Up
ARTISTS:
DATE:
Handmade Holiday Market
ARTISTS:
DATES: November 11th - January 6th 2024
The Art of Ryan Dubois
ARTIST: Ryan Dubois
DATES: September 30th - November 10th 2023
A Plethora
ARTISTS: MIAB, Klashwon
DATES: August 19th -
Twenty X 20
ARTISTS:
DATES: June 24th -
R Shadows Light
ARTISTS: Kreatetoda, Rebecca Fowke, Abbeth Russell
DATES:
Wormo TakeOver
ARTIST: Wormo
DATES:
Handmade Holiday Market
ARTISTS:
DATES:
Cloud 9
ARTISTS: KFOGG,
DATES:
Animal House
SATURDAY JULY 2ND
6-10pm
:::ANIMAL HOUSE:::
Featuring lots of new and familiar local artists! Join us for a fun night of animal appreciation ❤️
We will be donating a percentage of all sales to help some animal friends in need ❤️
As always an abundance of #local art, apparel, accessories and much more!!
Flash
ARTISTS:
DATES:
1 YR ANNIVERSARY!
FEB. 12 6 - 10PM
Happy 1 year Anniversary!! Thank you for celebrating with us! 🤩It’s been a year since we came together to open the Annex! We started off in a smaller space with just 6 artist selling our goods! Now over 20 artist are currently selling their work @theannexnl !!!!
With so much support we are able to continue making unique local goods! Art, Apparel, apothecary, accessories and much more!
Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!
@thefamousnewlondon @faire_harbour @ckinckinckin @klashwon @semra_apothec @lavishex_luna @susan_hickman @annastarrlucas @amberwilliamsjewelrydesign @_gerow_ @wormnlct @caseyspec @katmurphyart @pigslovemangoes @extraolivesembroidery @nathan_mckee_art @lenas.lavender.dreams @magik_press
Layers
ARTISTS:
DATES: January 29th -
HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET
NOV. 13 6 - 10PM
An exciting group of artists, lots of new and familiar locals brought their handmade art and goods, perfectly priced and made with gift giving in mind!
Show ran from Nov. 13 - Dec. 29th
Shopping Events: Nov. 28th & Dec. 19th
Curated by @WORMNLCT
Sarah Farman-Florez @SLOREZ.SFA
Aly M @MAGIK_PRESS
Bradley Sheridan @WHYDOIROCK
Lucia Marie @ENSO.STUDIO0
Gabriella Shea @MURDOCBINX
@STABBYMCGOO
Francesca Holland @FRANCESCA_FINE.ART
Joseph Rivera @DEADGIRLSDANCE.ART
Amy H @PAINTDRAGONDESIGN
Liisa Lang @LIISALNG.ILLUSTRATION
Stephanie
Kelsie Clayton @_gerow_
Brittany caruso @brittbritt_c
Semra Apothec @SEMRA_APOTHEC
Casey Moran @CASEYSPEC
Luna Santos @LAVISH.EX
Amber Williams @AMBERWILLIAMSJEWELRYDESIGN
Susan Hickman @SUSAN_HICKMAN
C*kin @CKINCKINCKIN
Patrick Regan @FAIRE_HARBOUR
Frank Lo @THEFAMOUSNEWLONDON
WORMO @WORMNLCT
Klashwon @KLASHWON
SODAPOP CLIENTELE
After a bit of a creative hiatus and bouts of deep depression I found myself in the comfort of the thought that I can only describe as floating alone in space only there to observe the endless time and vastness out there. I started tying these thoughts and memories to songs as well with music being one of my biggest emotional crutches. As each piece was finished it helped me crawl out of that darkness and back into a scary world where I was now better at keeping my head high. Each piece felt like a small win.
This show was drawn across a period of time through the darkest depths and into the happiest highs and everything along the way. This is an open ended love letter to those who impacted my life at the time. I chose songs about love, loss, happiness, sadness, etc. to express what was happening on the inside that no one else could see. I invite you to find your own moments and feelings all across the spectrum with the songs that connect to you. Find that lyric, that song, that feeling of floating alone in space and embrace it.
Don’t be afraid of being alone.
Love,
sodapop clientele
JESSICA LIGGERO
Jessica is a fine artist living and working in the Boston area. She creates mixed media figurative works on paper to help her process emotions relating to introspection, the conflict of ego and the presence of destructive and reconstructive behavioral patterns. She studied art in San Francisco at The Academy of Art University and graduated with a BFA in Painting and Drawing
in 2011. After graduating from art school, she moved back to the Boston area, where she was born and raised. Jessica regularly exhibits her work and has shown in New York City and internationally. Fashion also plays a role in Jessica’s work as she spent her first semester at college as a fashion designer major and she continues to regularly look at Vogue and other fashion magazines for inspiration. Her work has been featured in a San Francisco magazine as she was the fashion illustrator for a local designer. She also has been the subject for a short documentary film that focused on both her art and amateur boxing career. Jessica loves to talk about art, the dichotomy of human emotion and experiences, self awareness and how it all ties
together
KERN BOY DRAWS
Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Kern Bruce is a mixed media and digital artist. His work revolves around people of the African diaspora, colonialism and modern day racism within a political and historical context. Kern challenges the norms of racial identity and the dominant representation of marginalized groups and takes a critical view of socio-political and cultural issues. Kern began drawing and painting at age three and later attended the Newark Community School of the Arts and Newark Arts High in Newark, New Jersey. He uses drawing and painting as a means to channel and foster his creativity while delivering messages of hope and love. His drawings and paintings consist of literal and abstract interpretations of both the challenges and the grace of being black in America.
Kern’s works are included in private collections throughout the country. Most recently Kern has shown work at Art in the Atrium, The Puffin Foundation, and Gallery Aferro. He is a 2015 / 2016 muralist for Newark Mayor Ras Baracka Model Neighborhood 2015 initiative. His work has been featured in television, film and sports. Most notably Godfather of Harlem starring Forest Whitaker, Hightown starring Monica Raymund, The New Jersey Devils NHL 100 and Essence Magazine: Before The Hashtag.