​Be a part of the magic...you'll love it here!
Our goal is simple...to take your breath away, as soon as you walk in the door!  We have gathered some of the most creative artisans in the area to inspire you, and which allows you to discover amazing gifts for you, your family, and your friends.  

Artisans at Middle River is the culmination of a long-time dream of our Creative Director, Dot Drobney, who has operated a series of photography studios in Connecticut's northeast corner for almost a decade.  The dream of offering a space to her many talented friends has resulted in a carefully curated gallery with a wide range of products and price points...come and visit.  

Our artisans...

Artisans at Middle River is a small and diverse gallery and is very proud to be hosting nearly thirty local artisans - almost all from Connecticut, one from the Berkshires, and one from NY state.  Our products range from herbs/soaps/teas to fine art prints/paintings/photography.  We have jewelry from wood, paper beads, polymer clay, and fine silver.  You will find wind chimes from upcycled materials, laser-engraved wooden and bamboo products, textiles including Shibori dyed indigo/eco-prints/block printing, and woven baskets and home goods.  There are exquisite pieces of fused glass art, wooden pieces with intricate dotted designs, and nature art through prints, pyrography, and photos.  We now carry local maple syrup, honeys, candles, and some amazing nut butters, too!  Artisans' displays and inventories are updated frequently, so stop in often to shop for gifts for those special people in your life...or for you!!  

How to find us...

It's easy...take I-84 to exit 70, and head north on Rt. 32, which becomes Main Street in Stafford Springs - just go around the fountain and head up Main to #60.  If local, Route 190 will bring you into town from either Somers/Enfield to the west, and Union to the east, and Route 32S will also bring you into town from the Monson/Palmer, MA area.  GPS will sometimes take people to East Main or West Main, but we are right on Main in this vibrant, artistic community!  Make a day of it - there are other great shops and restaurants in the area.  
60 Main Street
Stafford Springs, CT  07076
860.933.3653
artatmiddleriver@gmail.com