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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
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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
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SUMMARY:Summer @AMP: Outdoor Design & Build Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Real-life carpentry and woodworking\nThree sessions:  \nODB Basic: Structure:  June 23–June 27   *WAITLIST ONLY \nODB Basic: Sculpture:  June 30–July 3 \nODB Advanced:  July 7–July 11 \nDream it and build it! In this small-group outdoor program\, tweens and teens will design\, plan\, and build lasting wood structures and sculptures. Working together\, under the guidance of an experienced woodworker-artisan duo\, participants gain practical skills—and confidence—using hand tools to create projects. Past projects include an outdoor stage\, A-frame\, pergola\, planter boxes\, and a treehouse.  \nIn these five fun-filled days\, kids will:\nGain basic carpentry skills—measuring\, cutting\, fitting\, and more. \nUse their own set of hand tools—and take pride in their proper care and safe use. \nTry out building techniques using modern\, dimensional lumber. \nLearn to source natural materials from the environment. \nDevelop spatial design aptitudes. \nWork as a team.  \nDiscover the sheer joy of real-life woodworking and building. \nSpace is limited. This is a small-group outdoor program that maintains a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio to provide hands-on direction. Early registration is recommended. \nSESSION 1 – ODB BASIC: STURCTURE\nLearn the building techniques artists use. Create wood sculptures and armatures\, craft musical instruments\, and more. \nAges: 12+\nDates: Monday\, June 23 – Friday\, June 27\nTimes: 9am–3pm\nTeaching Artists: Chip Heuer and Justin Truskauskas\nFee: $395 \nNo experience is necessary for ODB Basic: Structure\, but…\nA keen interest in carpentry and the outdoors is a prerequisite. Participants will need to work together to complete their project successfully.  \nEarly Bird Discount\nA $25 Early Bird discount will be applied when you register before March 31.  \nScholarships\nScholarships are available on a first come\, first served basis.
URL:https://ctarttrail.org/event/summer-amp-outdoor-design-build-session-1/
LOCATION:American Mural Project\, 90 Whiting St\, Winsted\, 06098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Summer @AMP: Teen Art Studio Week 1
DESCRIPTION:Ages: 13+\nTwo sessions—choose one or both:\n      • TAS 1: June 23 – 27\n      • TAS 2: July 7 – 11\nTime: 9am–3:30pm\nTeaching Artist: Shana Bazelmans\nFee: $350 per session \nAt Teen Art Studio\, teens step into their power as creators. They’ll choose their own art projects and mediums and—with their dedicated teaching artist’s guidance—create independently and collaboratively. Photographs\, print\, cloth\, and a vast array of other mediums will be offered.  \nTeens will have the opportunity to: \nMaster techniques in sculpture\, illustration\, mixed media\, painting\, fashion design\, and more. \nDevelop their unique artistic voice through personalized projects. \nBuild a portfolio for future artistic endeavors. \nForm meaningful connections with fellow young artists. \nGain confidence through creative problem solving. \nLearn from an experienced teaching artist who nurtures individual talent. \nPerfect for both beginners and experienced young artists\, this program provides all the tools\, guidance\, and inspiration teens needs to thrive creatively. \nThis is a small group program. Space is limited.\nRegistration is now open for Teen Art Studio. Link: https://americanmuralproject1.regfox.com/teen-art-studio \nAMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.\nScholarships available. Learn more: https://www.americanmuralproject.org/summer-faq#summerscholarships\nExplore more Summer @AMP programs: https://www.americanmuralproject.org/summer \nYou don’t have to wait for summer!\nCheck out AMP’s monthly Teen Art Studio during the academic year: https://www.americanmuralproject.org/teen-art-studio
URL:https://ctarttrail.org/event/summer-amp-teen-art-studio-week-1/
LOCATION:American Mural Project\, 90 Whiting St\, Winsted\, 06098\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Classes and Workshops,Educational
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SUMMARY:Amazing Butterflies Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Navigate the extraordinary metamorphosis of butterflies through an interactive maze and traveling exhibit in Grace Farms’ indoor Court\, created by The Natural History Museum in London in collaboration with Minotaur Mazes. Adventure through the leaves\, learn how to move like caterpillar\, discover an ant that reaps the reward of an unusual friendship\, then transform into a butterfly and take flight! \nDon’t miss this summer experience! Please note: There are no live butterflies in this exhibit. \nGrace Farms is a celebrated Monarch Waystation\, a place that provides monarch butterflies the resources they need to survive and reproduce. Enjoy additional programming all summer that will enhance your connection to butterflies and other winged wonders\, including summer picnics\, Caterpillar Compass\, Magnifying Small Wonders\, Open Arts Studio\, Walk with Dragonflies\, and Look at Butterfly Life.
URL:https://ctarttrail.org/event/amazing-butterflies-exhibit-2/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Exhibitions,Kids and Families
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SUMMARY:Special Themed Tour: Paintings
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nSpecial Tour: Hill-Stead’s Impressionist Paintings\nLimit 10 people\nOffered June 26 and October 30 at 2:30PM\nOn this special tour\, visitors are offered the opportunity to take their time with Hill-Stead’s Impressionist masterpieces—including works by Monet\, Degas\, Manet\, Cassatt\, and Whistler—and to think deeply about how these canvases relate to the Pope family’s larger collection and to famous narratives from the history of art. The biographies of the artworks that are so central to Hill-Stead’s story\, rather than the biographies of the people who established the museum\, become the focus.  This allows the tour to attend more closely to the art that makes Hill-Stead a celebrated destination and for visitors to engage with the collection in a way that complements the museum’s other tour offerings.\nNote: This tour is limited to the first floor of the historic house.\nTickets\n$20 Members\n$24 Non-Members\nRegister here
URL:https://ctarttrail.org/event/special-themed-tour-paintings/
LOCATION:Hill-Stead Museum\, 35 Mountain Rd\, Farmington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Educational,Special Themes
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SUMMARY:Special Themed Tour: Paintings
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nSpecial Tour: Hill-Stead’s Impressionist Paintings\nLimit 10 people\nOffered June 26 and October 30 at 2:30PM\nOn this special tour\, visitors are offered the opportunity to take their time with Hill-Stead’s Impressionist masterpieces—including works by Monet\, Degas\, Manet\, Cassatt\, and Whistler—and to think deeply about how these canvases relate to the Pope family’s larger collection and to famous narratives from the history of art. The biographies of the artworks that are so central to Hill-Stead’s story\, rather than the biographies of the people who established the museum\, become the focus.  This allows the tour to attend more closely to the art that makes Hill-Stead a celebrated destination and for visitors to engage with the collection in a way that complements the museum’s other tour offerings.\nNote: This tour is limited to the first floor of the historic house.\nTickets\n$20 Members\n$24 Non-Members\nRegister here
URL:https://ctarttrail.org/event/special-themed-tour-paintings-2/
LOCATION:Hill-Stead Museum\, 35 Mountain Rd\, Farmington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Educational,Special Themes
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SUMMARY:Hill-Stead Short Course - Impressionism: French Origins\, American Afterlives
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nThursday\, June 26 2025 at 3pm – Renoir\, Glackens\, and Leisure\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. The sessions at 6pm will begin with wine and cheese at 5:30pm. The sessions at 3pm will begin with coffee and goodies at 2:30pm.\nSchedule (Summer 2025): (Every other Thursday\, alternating at 6pm or 3pm at Hill-Stead)\nJune 12\, 2025 at 6pm – Manet\, Sloan\, and Critique\nJune 26\, 2025 at 3pm – Renoir\, Glackens\, and Leisure\nJuly 10\, 2025 at 6pm – Morisot\, Henri\, and Portraiture\nJuly 24\, 2025 at 3pm – Monet\, Hassam\, and Light\nAugust 7\, 2025 at 6pm – Degas\, Shinn\, and Spectacle\nAugust 21\, 2025 at 3pm – Cassatt\, Bellows\, and Gender
URL:https://ctarttrail.org/event/hill-stead-short-course-impressionism-french-origins-american-afterlives-9/
LOCATION:Hill-Stead Museum\, 35 Mountain Rd\, Farmington\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Educational,Lectures,Public Programs
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