The 550 Gallery and Studios are owned and managed by Dick and Carol Marti. They have 4 children and 15 grandchildren who all enjoy the arts in one way or another. We are very proud to have a family full of artists.

Our grandaughter, Arielle M. Matthews, graduated from Endicott College in Beverly, MA in May of 2012 with a BFA in Creative Arts Therapy and a minor in Psychology.  She is continuing her studies for her Master’s Degree in Education in Portland, Oregon.

Richard (Dick) , Arielle, and Carol

              Some of Arielle’s work

Carol’s work includes many lovely pieces in various mediums… here is a pastel of hers~

Carol, Dick and their daughter Krista

This cover of the September issue of the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council newsletter
features a painted chair by our beautiful granddaughter, Arielle Matthews!

This is our grandson Joshua with his art work that was on display at a local restaurant.

Here is our oldest grandson, Zac working on his own type of art.  He is a tattoo artist in Texas.

Our Family Reunion in NY