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The History and Hope of Immigrant Carvers.

Did you know that most Golden Age carousel artists immigrated from abroad? Get an in-depth look at the lives of German and Italian immigrant carvers and the obstacles they overcame to achieve the American Dream. The Carousel Museum’s Kristen Berggren will bring alive an appreciation of their contributions to the amusement industry and to the fabric of American life.

when

October 10, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

where

95 Riverside Ave
Bristol, CT 06010, CT 06010 United States

cost

15

contact

The Carousel Museum

860-585-5411

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Did you know that most Golden Age carousel artists immigrated from abroad? Get an in-depth look at the lives of German and Italian immigrant carvers and the obstacles they overcame to achieve the American Dream. The Carousel Museum’s Kristen Berggren will bring alive an appreciation of their contributions to the amusement industry and to the fabric of American life.

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Virtual Gallery Talk: Maureen Kelleher, Social Justice Quilts Project

Maureen Kelleher, co-founder of the Social Justice Collaboration Quilts Project at Angola Prison, will speak about her work with the incarcerated quilt creators and the process of creating the pieces on view in the exhibition Stitching Time. The talk will be livestreamed here. About the Exhibition: Stitching Time features 12 quilts created by men who are incarcerated in the Louisiana State Penitentiary, also known as Angola Prison. These works of art, and accompanying recorded interviews, tell the story of a…

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Open Arts Studio

Drop into the Arts Studio for a facilitated series designed by artists, curators, and educators that invites families to play, create, and experiment with sensory-rich materials and different modes of artmaking. For ages 4–11 with adult caregivers.

Grace Farms

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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