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.
Author Talk & Book Signing
Saturday, May 31 | 6pm
Free admission
Wildly celebrated author, speaker, and consultant on climatic, economic, and ecological regeneration, Paul Hawken will be our guest at AMP. For the past seven months, Paul, as AMP Advisor, has been working on our Regeneration Project with students from ten schools in Connecticut. Join us for a conversation about his latest work, Carbon.
A journey into the world of carbon, the most versatile element on the planet, by The New York Times bestselling author Paul Hawken.
About the Author
Paul Hawken starts ecological businesses, writes about nature and commerce, and consults with heads of state and CEOs on climatic, economic, and ecological regeneration. He has appeared on numerous media, including The Today Show, Talk of the Nation, Bill Maher, CBS This Morning, Charlie Rose, and others, and his work has been profiled or featured in hundreds of articles, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Newsweek, Washington Post, Forbes, and Business Week. He has written nine books, including six national and NYT bestsellers: Growing a Business, The Next Economy, The Ecology of Commerce, Blessed Unrest, Drawdown, and Regeneration. He is published in 30 languages, and his books are available in over 50 countries. His latest book, Carbon, The Book of Life, was published by Viking/Penguin on March 18, 2025. Paul has served on the board of many environmental organizations, including Point Foundation (publisher of the Whole Earth Catalogs), Center for Plant Conservation, Conservation International, Trust for Public Land, Friends of the Earth, and National Audubon Society. He has received six honorary doctorates. He is the founder of Project Drawdown and Project Regeneration (regeneration.org), which is the world’s largest, most complete listing and network of solutions to the climate crisis. He lives in Mill Valley, California, at the edge of wilderness in the Cascade Creek watershed with his wife Jasmine and coyotes, foxes, bobcats, ravens, red-tail hawks, pileated woodpeckers, and flocks of nuthatches.
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Get ready for a hands-on learning experience at The Carousel Museum’s 2025 Conference, where you’ll engage with passionate experts, participate in hands on workshops, and uncover the rich history behind these whimsical attractions. Whether you’re a seasoned carousel aficionado or simply curious, this weekend promises to ignite your imagination and deepen your appreciation for these timeless treasures. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this enchanting gathering; grab your tickets today and let the magic of carousels inspire you!
Are you traveling from far away? The Double Tree Hotel in Bristol (2 miles from the Museum) has discounted room rates of $199/night.
Book through the link below to receive discounted hotel rate, you must book by April 1, 2025
Join us as we celebrate 30 Years of Printmaking in Norwalk!
On Saturday, May 10, from 10 AM – 3 PM, the Center for Contemporary Printmaking will come alive! Every studio in the building will be in operation, creating limited edition 30th Anniversary prints as you watch. There will be hands-on activities throughout the day, and a birthday cake celebration at 1:00.
The celebration is free and open to all!
Learn More at https://contemprints.org/event/30th-birthday-open-house/
Join carousel artist and creator, Jeff Briggs as we discover how Marvin Sylvor’s Fabricon company transformed the artistic standard for our industry, showing the world how truly beautiful a carousel can be.
Virtual Option Available: Attend the session online.
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM
Event Details
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: The Carousel Museum, 95 Riverside Ave, Bristol, CT 06010
Cate Mahoney unveils our exciting Street Carousel Project. Learn about the allure of street carousels and their influence on public spaces and urban environments.
In-person Bonus: Join us for wine and cheese as you get a sneak peek of the project!
Virtual Option Available: Experience this revealing session from the comfort of your home.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM
Fourth Fridays
Each month, the Happy Hour Piano Series offers an eclectic mix of musical genres, showcasing the region’s wealth of talented pianists. Held on the fourth Fridays, from 5 to 7 pm, the piano series extends AMP’s exhibit hours. A cash/credit bar offers wine, craft and domestic beer, and assorted beverages.
Michael Ford’s music blends elements of classical, jazz, experimental, and soundtrack into a genre he calls “third stream.” Over his career, Michael has produced music for television, theater, and dance and released four albums, including Dream of the Wind and Simple Truth, both nominated for best contemporary classical album by the Independent Music Awards. Michael has also collaborated with the late Grammy-winning cellist David Darling.
You may also recognize Michael’s work with author and illustrator Sandra Boynton. They’ve co-created six children’s book/CDs, including the platinum-certified Philadelphia Chickens. Michael Ford continues to establish himself as a world-class pianist and composer.
Admission: $8 at the door
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The piano series is supported in part by the Greenberg family.
Join us for a reception to celebrate the opening of the new exhibition An Gorta Mór: Selections from Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum on Thursday, April 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Quick Center Lobby and Walsh Gallery.
About the Exhibition: This exhibition presents highlights from the collection of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum, which explores the impact of the Irish Famine of 1845-1852 through artwork produced by eminent Irish and Irish-American artists of the past 170 years. The works on view in the exhibition will include paintings by late 19th- and early 20th‐century artists like James Brenan, Daniel Macdonald, James Arthur O’Connor and Jack B. Yeats, as well as sculptures, paintings, and works on paper by contemporary artists including John Behan, Rowan Gillespie, Brian Maguire, and Hughie O’Donoghue. The exhibition is presented by Quinnipiac University and the Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield Exhibition.
Image: James Arthur O’Connor, Scene in Connemara, 1828, oil on canvas. Courtesy of Quinnipiac University and the Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield Exhibition.
Join the Center for Contemporary Printmaking us as we celebrate the opening of our March 2025 exhibition: All In This Together: Highlights from our Printmaking Programs.
Be among the first to see these fantastic prints created in our studios over the past year. Meet some of the artists in our member community. Gather with other print enthusiasts as you enjoy light appetizers and beverages.
Join us for a performance from Andromeda Turre, an award-winning jazz performer, composer, and educator committed to using her art for positive change.
After delivering memorable performances during our 2022 and 2023 Songs of the Season music series, Turre returns to Grace Farms to headline her own concert and perform songs from her newest project, From The Earth.
From the Earth is a programmatic jazz suite addressing environmental justice and amplifying humanity’s deep connection to the planet. Supported by the 2023 Jazz Road Creative Residencies Grant from SouthArts, funded by Doris Duke and Andrew W. Mellon Foundations, as well as a 2024 Support for Artists Grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, From the Earth exemplifies Turre’s vision to use music as a vehicle for empathy, awareness, and social transformation.
The concert schedule is as follows:
4 – 4:30 pm | Q&A and Tea with Grace Farms Music Director Marcus G. Miller
4:30 – 6 pm | Concert featuring Andromeda Turre
6 – 6:15 pm | Meet and Greet with Andromeda Turre