Art is alive in downtown Meriden! Art gallery, gift shop, classes & events Non-profit Art Gallery and Association To continue a 116 year tradition of keeping art alive in Meriden by supporting local artists and providing opportunities for creative visual expression! Gallery 53 is dedicated to making art accessible to everyone in the community with exhibits, classes, and events. We’re located in the heart of Meriden’s TOD (Transit Oriented District) in an emerging arts hub. Our 53 Colony Street building is a hive of creative activity and features a pottery studio, gift shop, a spacious, light-filled art studio overlooking the Meriden Green, and a fully equipped meeting room available for rental. We have built a strong art community with a core of dedicated volunteers and talented instructors. We have a stable, committed Board of Directors as well as a Director with property management and