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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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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…

Bruce Museum

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

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