An exhibition featuring the work of Norwich artist Dan Topalis has opened at Dada Post in Norwich, Connecticut. Titled "Dan Topalis: Interchanges & Intersections," the show runs every Saturday through July 1 and presents two series: the "Crazy Clown Series" from 2022, depicting clowns performing feats of agility, and the ongoing "Dots" series of 2026, featuring colorful, two-color patterned compositions. Topalis, a Norwich native and 1973 graduate of Norwich Free Academy who also studied at the Philadelphia College of Art, works primarily in acrylic on canvas.
This exhibition matters because it highlights a local artist who is also a gallery owner and advocate for the Norwich arts community. Topalis runs the Gallery at The Wauregan in downtown Norwich, where he showcases fellow local artists. The show at Dada Post provides visibility for a regional creative figure and underscores the role of small community galleries in sustaining local art scenes.