Opening Celebration

The opening celebration for our two newest exhibitions will take place today. Remarks will happen at 1 pm. The Art of Leisure: (On view April 13 – July 6, 2025) This exhibition, supported by Post University, examines how American artists have depicted leisure activities—travel, relaxation, and recreation—over the last 125 years. With works by Edward Henry Potthast, Emma Amos, Reginald Marsh, and James Augustus Van Der Zee, alongside rare travel ephemera, this show offers a captivating look at how leisure…

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April 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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144 W Main St
Waterbury, CT United States

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The opening celebration for our two newest exhibitions will take place today. Remarks will happen at 1 pm.

The Art of Leisure: (On view April 13 – July 6, 2025)
This exhibition, supported by Post University, examines how American artists have depicted leisure activities—travel, relaxation, and recreation—over the last 125 years. With works by Edward Henry Potthast, Emma Amos, Reginald Marsh, and James Augustus Van Der Zee, alongside rare travel ephemera, this show offers a captivating look at how leisure has evolved across time and social classes.

The Art of Elizabeth Catlett: From the Collection of Samella Lewis (On view April 6 – June 15, 2025)
Celebrating the legacy of Elizabeth Catlett—one of the most influential Black artists of the 20th century—this exhibition presents 38 powerful works from the collection of artist and educator Samella Lewis. Featuring Catlett’s masterful prints and sculptures, the show highlights themes of social justice, resilience, and the power of art as a tool for change. This exhibition is organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA, and is supported by Post University.

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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…

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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…

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Studio Beginnings

Our youngest artists, designers, and builders are invited step into the arts studio to have fun making art inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape! Think, play, create, and experiment with texture, form, line, color and space. This session is recommended for ages 1-5 and their caretakers.

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