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…
when
April 12, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
where
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.