Saturday, October 4 | 7 to 9 pm
Member: $300; VIP: $650; General Admission: $350
The Aldrich is thrilled to share that our signature biennial benefit, Aldrich Undercover, will take place on Saturday, October 4 from 7 to 9 pm. This lively “secret” art sale—featuring work by artists who have exhibited at the Museum whose identity is only revealed after a work of art has been purchased—raises critical funds that directly support The Aldrich’s mission to serve as a leading incubator for artists at critical creative junctures, providing a collaborative platform that engages and inspires.
More than 85 artists will contribute 9 x 12-inch original artworks priced at $550 each and sold anonymously. All guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. VIP ticketholders receive special priority access to the sale for a limited time.
All proceeds benefit The Aldrich’s dynamic exhibitions and education programs. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, the Museum depends on the generous support of friends like you.
Saturday, August 23 | 10:30 to 11:30 am
$30 per family (up to 5 people); Pre-registration required
Sensory Saturday is a program designed for children (ages 4-12) with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, those on the autism spectrum and their family members.
The program includes exploration in the galleries in a relaxed environment and the discovery of contemporary art through touch, sound, and movement. In The Studio, participants will engage in a hands-on art-making project inspired by the current exhibitions.
Saturday, August 9 | 10:30 to 11:30 am
$22 per person, plus one care partner free of charge; Pre-registration required
Join us for Care and Connection, an access program designed to provide a welcoming and engaging museum experience for visitors living with memory loss, and their care partners.
Access Specialist Holly Lapine will facilitate a meaningful conversation with all participants inspired by the artwork on view in the Museum’s galleries, with memories and personal connections taking center stage.
Saturday, July 19 | 3 to 5 pm
Free
Join us for an outdoor conversation between artists Martin Beck and Elle Pérez, moderated by The Aldrich’s Associate Curator, Eduardo Andres Alfonso. Taking place in the Museum’s newly renovated Sculpture Garden—weather permitting—this talk will explore the intersection of each artist’s practice and dives into the current exhibition, Martin Beck: … for hours, days, or weeks at a time, on view until October 5, 2025.
Martin Beck is known for his research-driven installations and projects that examine the social, political, and material conditions of exhibition-making and display. Elle Pérez’s intimate photographs center on queer identity, vulnerability, and the quiet power of everyday moments, often blurring the line between portraiture and personal narrative.
Enjoy drinks and coffee by Ursa Roastery in the Sculpture Garden from 3 to 5 pm, with a cash bar and conversation that begins at 3:30 pm. The talk will include an audience Q&A—an invitation to listen, reflect, and connect.
Free admission!
Visit the Museum for FREE the third Saturday of every month as part of our Third Saturdays program.
Participate in a Story Time at 10:30 am, a Discovery Tour of Nickola Pottinger: fos born, Zak Prekop: Durations, Martin Beck: … for hours, days, or weeks at a time, and Aldrich Projects | Julia Bland: Woven in the Reeds at 1 pm, and drop-in to The Studio for art-making activities.
1 to 2 pm
$5 for Senior Members; $8 Seniors (includes Museum admission)
Join us for this in-person gallery tour of highlighted works from our current exhibitions, guided by Education and Access Specialist Holly Lapine, reserved specifically for senior adults ages 60 and above!
Friday, July 11 | 4 to 7 pm
Free with Museum admission; Add two alcoholic beverage tickets for $10 for members or $12 for non-members ages 21+
Join us for a special Happy Hour Friday and meet exhibiting artist Moko Fukuyama.
At 6 pm, join us for a conversation with Caitlin Monachino, the Museum’s Curatorial and Publication Manager and Moko Fukuyama discussing her Main Street Sculpture, Menagerie.
Unleash your creativity with fun, hands-on activities and games in The Studio and unwind in our newly renovated Sculpture Garden, where you can mingle with friends and enjoy the outdoors. $6 drinks including seasonal beers from Nod Hill Brewery and specialty nuts from Ross Artisanal Bakery & Café will be on sale.
Main Street Sculpture | Moko Fukuyama: Menagerie is on view through October 19, 2025 and is organized by Caitlin Monachino, Curatorial and Publications Manager.
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!
Hello, June! The Connecticut Art Trail member museums are officially kicking off summer with an incredible array of events and exhibition openings! June is packed with opportunities to explore art through outdoor concerts under the summer sky, extended hours for evening strolls through galleries, happy hours to mingle with fellow art enthusiasts, and so much more!
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:
- Blue Star Museums on the CT Art Trail – This summer, many member museums are participating in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day. See newsletter for the list!
- Celebrate CT Arts Culture and Tourism with CT Open House Day on June 14th, 2025!
- Cheers to Art! Catch happy hours at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, The Glass House, or Yale University Art Gallery.
- Events at Five Points Art Gallery, American Mural Project, and Yale Center for British Art.
- A look at the permanent collection at Mystic Museum of Art.
- A fun gift idea for Father’s Day – Pints and Paintings: get mom the ultimate adventure with a CT Art Trail passport AND CT Field Trip Passport with 2-for-1 beers at 43 breweries.
Every person has a unique strength to offer the world, and the greatest gift is sharing that power with the next generation. Over the course of four months, student artists learned important lessons from everyday heroes who impact Bridgeport’s communities and beyond. They run small businesses and grassroots organizations, advocate for equal rights, and raise the next generation. This exhibition is an homage to these secret superheroes who make the world better. Based on the lessons that they learned from these dynamic individuals, the student artists created photographs and paintings for the exhibition with the mentorship of Tyese Williams, Robert Stone, and Alicia Cobb.
The exhibition features original works of art by Alexandra Pascoal, Jasmine Acevedo, Santiago Mota, Alex Echeverria, Jermel Allen and Jaylynd Leon.
The exhibition is presented in partnership with the Housatonic Museum of Art and Catalyst CT.
Special thanks to Noel Sepulveda at Preventive Health Solutions; Kelvin Ayala at Karaoke on Main; Louis Zayas at Bijou Theater; Vanessa Liles at PT Partners; Isaac Redd Vann at YMCA and Daddy Backwards Entertainment, Matilda Rodrigues at Educational Advocate; Don Wilson at Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse Inc.; Christopher Hayes Jr.; Fary Palacios at Diamond District Barber Shop; Raquel Rivera at A Pinch of Salt, LLC; Melissa Perez Constantine at Catalyst CT The HUB; Joe and Carol Goss of Gifted Hands Boxing Academy; Chris Velez at Future Painting LLC; Evelyn Medina PT Partners; Brandon Clark at Park City Music Hall; Alicia Cobb at Art Simplicated; Adrian Albelo at Printhouse Custom Apparel; Quason Robinson and Christopher Ramirez at Gifted Hands Boxing; and John Lett at Hip Hop 1001.