Loading Events

Nights Out: Masterclass with Alan Pastrana

Spend an evening with master airbrush artist Alan Pastrana, whose work is currently on view as part of this season’s exhibition, Under Pressure: Painting with Air. Alan will share his artistic process and demonstrate his unique airbrush painting techniques. Raised in the 80s and 90s during the birth of Hip Hop and graffiti art, Pastrana was heavily influenced by his Queens, NY roots. He is extensively trained in all aspects of fine art including portraiture, fashion illustration and composition, and…

when

August 1, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

where

39 Scofieldtown Rd
Stamford, CT United States

about

Spend an evening with master airbrush artist Alan Pastrana, whose work is currently on view as part of this season’s exhibition, Under Pressure: Painting with Air. Alan will share his artistic process and demonstrate his unique airbrush painting techniques.
Raised in the 80s and 90s during the birth of Hip Hop and graffiti art, Pastrana was heavily influenced by his Queens, NY roots. He is extensively trained in all aspects of fine art including portraiture, fashion illustration and composition, and his Fashion Institute of Technology education influenced his appreciation for classical and contemporary masters including Michelangelo, da Vinci, Sargent, Rockwell and Vargas.
From Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle to Nike, and even the New York Mets, Pastrana’s work has been commissioned by recording artists, fashion designers and iconic brands worldwide. He has been featured in Vogue, Extreme Motorcycle Art, and Easyriders magazines, to name a few.
Members: $15
Non-Members: $20
Thursday, August 1
6 – 8 pm
REGISTER

join us:

For Which It Stands…

This exhibition examines depictions of the American flag through 75 works by a diverse group of artists, beginning during WWI with Childe Hassam’s Italian Day, May 1918 and continuing to the present day, including a textile sculpture commissioned for the show from Maria de Los Angeles. The exhibition includes work in a variety of media by artists including Jasper Johns, Faith Ringgold, Robert Rauschenberg, Shepard Fairey, and Julie Mehretu, and challenges viewers to consider who the American flag truly represents…

Bellermine Hall – Fairfield University

On View at the SM&NC: Likeness & Legacy

On view March 27 – May 25, 2026 Likeness & Legacy: Portraits from the SM&NC Permanent Collection brings together standout paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures from more than 70 years of collecting at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Many of the works were donated to the museum by Stamford residents, offering a vivid look at the people and stories that have shaped our region and the nation. Exhibition highlights include a striking portrait by John Singer Sargent that was…

CT

iCreate 2025: Annual Juried Exhibition of High School Talent

The Bruce Museum proudly presents iCreate 2025, our annual juried exhibition showcasing exceptional artistic talent from high school students across the region. Now in its 17th year, this celebrated exhibition transforms our gallery into a vibrant showcase of emerging creativity, featuring works selected from hundreds of submissions representing dozens of schools throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Major support for iCreate 2025 is generously provided by an anonymous donor, with additional support from the CT Department of Economic and…

Bruce Museum

follow us: