Allgood Studios & Gallery

06/15/2026

Me: I’m just delivering a painting.

Also me: takes 47 photos, films a reel, gives the painting a farewell speech.

05/23/2026

Huge thank you to everyone who helped bring the Southeastern CT Clothing Swap to life. ♻️🤍

What started as a simple idea around sustainability and accessibility turned into something truly community-driven. Together, we welcomed over 150 attendees and redistributed dozens of boxes of clothing and essentials to local organizations across Southeastern Connecticut including , , , .99 , , , and more.

This event was about so much more than clothes. It created space for connection, mutual aid, creativity, and care for one another. In a world where people are constantly told to consume more, compare more, and throw more away, watching a community gather to freely share resources felt deeply meaningful. Humanity occasionally remembers how to act right. Rare community W.

A heartfelt thank you to for sponsoring the space and helping make this possible, along with our incredible partners and supporters:


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and everyone else who donated time, energy, clothing, promotion, and support.

We’ve already started reflecting, taking notes, and planning ways to continue growing future swaps and strengthening this movement throughout SECT.

Thank you for showing what community can look like when people lead with generosity. ✨

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05/14/2026

Participate in the Southeastern CT Clothing Swap!

Bring in your gently used, quality items for our May 17th clothing swap taking place at The Garde Arts Center. ALL genders and ALL ages are welcome to contribute and
browse the selection of clothing accessories available during this event.

See You:
🗓: May 17, 2026
🕐: 2pm - 5pm EST
📍: Garde Arts Center
www.therecoproject.org


Mix up your wardrobe, get a fresh look and feel good

05/01/2026

Last week was 🔥🥵💯

International Creator Day at 5CB brought together creators from all over CT, nonprofits, and people really trying to make something mean something.

It wasn’t just about content, it was about impact. Celebrating creators, building real connections, and having conversations about how we actually use our platforms to show up for our communities.

Between the panel, the activations, the giveaways, the food (yeah… the pizza didn’t miss but I did🍕), and just the overall vibe everything felt intentional.

Grateful for the connections, the inspiration, and being in a room full of people who aren’t just creating but creating with purpose.

Huge shoutout to the sponsors:




And big love to Mimi of for bringing this vision to life, plus and so many more for helping shape such a powerful experience.

More of this energy. Always. ✨

04/02/2026

Art still lingering from a beautiful opening weekend 🎨✨

The Hygienic Art Gallery x The Velvet Mill takeover opened this past weekend with 24 incredible artists and it’s still on view.

If you missed the opening, here’s your second chance to step into it.

03/29/2026

📍 Koma Japanese Restaurant

Some places just get it… and Koma is one of them.

From melt in your mouth sushi to perfectly balanced ramen, every bite feels like it was made with intention. 🍣🔥

Fan favorites you need on your table: fresh sashimi, specialty rolls, hibachi plates, and their rich, comforting ramen that lowkey fixes your whole mood.

Got a crew? They’ve got you. Koma is fully equipped to host large parties, so whether it’s birthdays, celebrations, or just an excuse to eat really good food together… this is the spot.

And truly, what makes it all hit different? The people.
Huge thank you to the incredible staff for the warmth, the energy, and the kind of service that makes you want to stay just a little longer.

West Hartford… don’t sleep on this one. ✨

03/11/2026

The last R&B Kickback was straight vibes.
R&B slow jams, hip-hop classics, and a packed room that knew every lyric. 🎤✨

If you missed it, don’t make that mistake twice.

Next one: April 5th
Tix available soon

03/11/2026

The last R&B Kickback was straight vibes.
R&B slow jams, hip-hop classics, and a packed house that knew every lyric. 🎤✨

If you missed it, don’t make that mistake twice.

Next one: April 5th
Tap the link in the R&B Kickback bio.

02/11/2026

🎮🖼️ Allgood Studios & Gallery
Opening March 6, 2026 at The Velvet Mill
Fresh walls. Fresh games. Fresh season.

Come shake off winter. Come play. Come wander into something bright and a little unhinged in the best way.

02/07/2026

Honored to be part of this talented Velvet Mill lineup ✨ Grateful to create and grow alongside such an amazing community 🤍

✨ We’re honored to be New London County nominees for CT Insider Best of Connecticut 2026! ✨

The Velvet Mill is proud to be home to so many incredible businesses being recognized this year. This nomination celebrates the creativity, food, drinks, and experiences that make our community what it is.

Huge thanks to Allgood Studios & Gallery for designing this graphic and helping bring the vision to life.

If you’ve ever visited, shopped, eaten, sipped, or explored the Mill, now’s the time to show some love.

🗳️ VOTE HERE:
https://www.ctinsider.com/best/votenewlondon/

Community powered. Local loved. Always grateful.