After several local artists operated an art gallery in Fair Haven for a summer, they unfortunately lost their lease, and it was forced to close.

The community had been very supportive and when the Curious Moon coffee house closed on Main Street, the artists rallied behind the idea of reopening a gallery in its location, a press release said.

The Curious Moon Art Gallery will host its grand opening Saturday in Fair Haven.

Artists' creations in oil, watercolor, acrylics and pastels will be displayed among jewelry, quilts, wood work and a specialty publisher and author.

In addition to offering a retail outlet for the artists, the gallery also plans to host classes and special events.

When warm weather again returns to the region, the patio will hopefully be the location of outdoor painting classes, a press release said.

But for now, the winter classes that have been planned include quilting and several creative writing and literature sessions.

If you go

What: Curious Moon Art Gallery grand opening

When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday

Where: Curious Moon Art Gallery, Main Street, Fair Haven

For details: Call 947-5875