July 2025 Newsletter: Summer Reflections: Art, Nature, and Local Connections

This month, our member museums offer unique opportunities for “Summer Reflections” – whether it’s contemplating the interplay of light in an Impressionist landscape, finding harmony in an outdoor musical performance, or connecting with nature through hands-on art experiences.

Read our latest newsletter to see how you can support CT museums at any of our 30 member museums and cultural sites, and to get the latest news and events from the Connecticut Art Trail, including:

• Lyman Allyn Art Museum reveals its new brand identity for Lyman Allyn Park.
• The Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury is branding itself as “The Monday Museum.” This new identity reflects their commitment to being accessible and engaging throughout the week, as they have extended their operating hours to now include Mondays, a day when many museums are closed.
• This summer, family fun just got a major upgrade at the Bruce Museum! From July 5th to August 31st, on Saturdays and Sundays, children under 18 receive FREE admission, with up to four kids admitted free with each paying adult.
• Head to the Art Museum at the University of Saint Joseph! Capital Classics’ Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival is performing King Lear and Twelfth Night this year running July 9th through August 3rd, 2025.
• For those seeking the joy of live music under the summer sky, Art Trail members are offer a fantastic selection of outdoor concert experiences this July.
• From July 19th to August 21st, the Silvermine Arts Center invites you to experience their highly anticipated annual “Guild Summer Salon.”
• Get ready to create at the New Britain Museum of American Art‘s first-ever Chalk Art Festival during their “Access for All Community Day” on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, starting at 11:00 AM!