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SUMMARY:Art in Focus: John Francis Murphy\, Sleepy Hollow\, 1885
DESCRIPTION:Our spring 2025 Art in Focus series begins with a piece from the new exhibition Dusk & Dawn: Tonalism in Connecticut! \, or online via The Quick Live. \nAbout the Exhibition: This exhibition explores Tonalism in the United States from the 1880s to the early 20th century\, through artists from the Northeast such as George Inness\, John Henry Twachtman\, and John Francis Murphy. Tonalism is a transitional movement that grew out of and reacted to the Hudson River School of painting and laid the groundwork for modernism. Evocative landscapes\, evoking a spiritual connection to the natural world\, often painted from memory\, are the primary genre of this movement. The more than fifty artworks in this exhibition are drawn from private and institutional collections. \nImage: John Francis Murphy\, Sleepy Hollow\, 1885\, oil on canvas. Private collection\, CT
URL:https://ctarttrail.org/event/art-in-focus-john-francis-murphy-sleepy-hollow-1885/
LOCATION:Fairfield University Art Museum\, 200 Barlow Rd\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Events,Programs & Events
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SUMMARY:Virtual Art in Focus: John Francis Murphy\, Sleepy Hollow\, 1885
DESCRIPTION:Our spring 2025 Art in Focus series begins with a piece from the new exhibition Dusk & Dawn: Tonalism in Connecticut! \, or online via The Quick Live. \nAbout the Exhibition: This exhibition explores Tonalism in the United States from the 1880s to the early 20th century\, through artists from the Northeast such as George Inness\, John Henry Twachtman\, and John Francis Murphy. Tonalism is a transitional movement that grew out of and reacted to the Hudson River School of painting and laid the groundwork for modernism. Evocative landscapes\, evoking a spiritual connection to the natural world\, often painted from memory\, are the primary genre of this movement. The more than fifty artworks in this exhibition are drawn from private and institutional collections. \nImage: John Francis Murphy\, Sleepy Hollow\, 1885\, oil on canvas. Private collection\, CT
URL:https://ctarttrail.org/event/virtual-art-in-focus-john-francis-murphy-sleepy-hollow-1885/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T152002
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SUMMARY:AFRIKA 360: The Journey Back to Myself | Poetry Performance
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Black History Month with a live performance that incorporates poetry and drumming inspired by Iyaba Ibo Mandingo’s journey through South Africa and Nigeria. You won’t want to miss this unique\, immersive experience that connects to the current exhibition\, “Arwe Journey: Twentieth-Century Afri-Caribbean Migration.” \nFree & open to the public. Inclement weather date: Thursday\, February 20\, 2025 from 7-8pm
URL:https://ctarttrail.org/event/afrika-360-the-journey-back-to-myself-poetry-performance/
LOCATION:Burt Chernow Galleries\, 900 Lafayette Blvd\, Bridgeport\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Children,Drop In Program,Educational,Performance,Programs & Events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250501T190000
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SUMMARY:Hill-Stead Short Course - Impressionism: French Origins\, American Afterlives
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nDescription:\nFew chapters in the history of modern art are more loved and revered\, more foundational and debated than the story of French impressionism. The group of painters who initially brought this style of artmaking to world-wide fame was initially small but with each passing generation their supporters and followers have continued to grow. Now\, more than 150 years after the first impressionist exhibition in Paris in 1874\, the scholarship concerning this style of painting is so extensive that it is difficult to summarize. This short course of 6 lectures confronts this daunting situation head on by breaking impressionism down into key artists and themes central to the movement\, focusing specifically on its original practitioners in France and those who later adopted the style in the United States. By analyzing the work of a celebrated French master like Edgar Degas alongside that of his American follower Everett Shinn\, for instance\, or the paintings of Pierre-Auguste Renoir in conjunction with those of William Glackens\, the transatlantic ramifications of impressionism and the enduring power of Hill-Stead’s collection are clarified.\nNo previous course work in art history is required and no background reading is assigned. An informal syllabus of additional reading\, however\, is provided for those who are interested. Each lecture will run about 45 minutes. The sessions will be followed by a Q&A and informal wine reception.\nSchedule (Spring 2025): (Every other Thursday at 5:30PM at Hill-Stead)\n20 Feb 2025 – Manet\, Sloan\, and Critique\n06 Mar 2025 – Renoir\, Glackens\, and Leisure\n20 Mar 2025 – Morisot\, Henri\, and Portraiture\n03 Apr 2025 – Monet\, Hassam\, and Light\n17 Apr 2025 – Degas\, Shinn\, and Spectacle\n01 May 2025 – Cassatt\, Bellows\, and Gender
URL:https://ctarttrail.org/event/hill-stead-short-course-impressionism-french-origins-american-afterlives-2/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Educational,Lectures,Public Programs
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SUMMARY:Hill-Stead Short Course - Impressionism: French Origins\, American Afterlives
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nDescription:\nFew chapters in the history of modern art are more loved and revered\, more foundational and debated than the story of French impressionism. The group of painters who initially brought this style of artmaking to world-wide fame was initially small but with each passing generation their supporters and followers have continued to grow. Now\, more than 150 years after the first impressionist exhibition in Paris in 1874\, the scholarship concerning this style of painting is so extensive that it is difficult to summarize. This short course of 6 lectures confronts this daunting situation head on by breaking impressionism down into key artists and themes central to the movement\, focusing specifically on its original practitioners in France and those who later adopted the style in the United States. By analyzing the work of a celebrated French master like Edgar Degas alongside that of his American follower Everett Shinn\, for instance\, or the paintings of Pierre-Auguste Renoir in conjunction with those of William Glackens\, the transatlantic ramifications of impressionism and the enduring power of Hill-Stead’s collection are clarified.\nNo previous course work in art history is required and no background reading is assigned. An informal syllabus of additional reading\, however\, is provided for those who are interested. Each lecture will run about 45 minutes. The sessions will be followed by a Q&A and informal wine reception.\nSchedule (Spring 2025): (Every other Thursday at 5:30PM at Hill-Stead)\n20 Feb 2025 – Manet\, Sloan\, and Critique\n06 Mar 2025 – Renoir\, Glackens\, and Leisure\n20 Mar 2025 – Morisot\, Henri\, and Portraiture\n03 Apr 2025 – Monet\, Hassam\, and Light\n17 Apr 2025 – Degas\, Shinn\, and Spectacle\n01 May 2025 – Cassatt\, Bellows\, and Gender
URL:https://ctarttrail.org/event/hill-stead-short-course-impressionism-french-origins-american-afterlives/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Educational,Lectures,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T140000
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SUMMARY:Lifetime of Looking: Lovely Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Lifetime of Looking is a public program at the Bruce for adults experiencing cognitive decline\, such as Alzheimer’s Disease\, and their family members and caregivers. During this guided\, interactive program\, trained educators provide the opportunity for conversation and discussion through art on exhibit and art-making opportunities. \nPrograms take place one Thursday each month from 2-3:30pm. The program is free with museum admission and advanced registration is required. Please contact Kathleen Holko at kholko@brucemuseum.org or (203) 413-6741 to sign up or further information. \nFebruary 27 Theme: Lovely Landscapes\nMarch 27 Theme: Women in Art\nApril 24 Theme: Nature in Bloom\nMay 22 Theme: Waterside Escapes\nJune 26 Theme: Three-Dimensional Art
URL:https://ctarttrail.org/event/lifetime-of-looking-lovely-landscapes/
LOCATION:Bruce Museum\, 1 Museum Drive\, Greenwich\, CT\, 06830-7157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Adults,Educational
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Collector Tony Yurgaitis
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nJoin us on Thursday\, February 27 at 6pm for a conversation with Tony Yurgaitis\, owner of Arethusa Farm in Litchfield\, about his passion for collecting. Tony’s story\, fusing appreciation of art with a passion for farming\, is a familiar one at Hill-Stead. Hear more about honoring this connection with a discussion led by Executive Director\, Dr. Anna Swinbourne.\nFrom Renaissance Madonnas to contemporary paintings\, Picasso ceramics to Murano glass\, and folkloric weathervanes to Danish Flora Danica\, Tony has acquired works of art of all kinds from all around the world. He is a collector who lives with his art\, thoughtfully placing each object within the stunningly beautiful interiors of his home. In these rooms\, he enjoys and shares the collection with his family and friends.\nA parallel endeavor in Tony’s life is the business of sustainable agriculture. At Arethusa\, which he acquired in 1999\, the team is devoted to humane and environmentally responsible practices in pursuit of excellent dairy products\, including their award-winning cheeses and delicious ice cream.\nCocktail reception to follow.\nTickets: $30 members; $35 non-members
URL:https://ctarttrail.org/event/conversation-with-collector-tony-yurgaitis/
LOCATION:Hill-Stead Museum\, 35 Mountain Rd\, Farmington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Educational
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