Start the day with purpose by experiencing a premium coffee tasting guided by Adam Thatcher, Co-Founder and CEO of Grace Farms Tea & Coffee. In the Pavilion with autumnal views, Thatcher will share tastes and stories of crafting and sourcing exceptional Fairtrade coffee.
This program marks the first day of Fairtrade Month, which brings attention to the Fairtrade Mark, the most recognized ethical label in the world. There will be three sessions. Registration includes a 12 oz. bag of Grace Farms coffee, which supports women-led co-ops and their communities.
Everyone is welcome to attend the opening reception for the newest exhibition at the Housatonic Museum of Art, “Ink and Impressions: 110 Years of the Society of American Graphic Artists.” Meet many of the artists participating in this anniversary celebration while enjoying appetizers and drinks.
The Society of American Graphic Artists (SAGA) celebrates its 110th anniversary by showcasing the diversity and daring of its members’ art making. The 90th annual members exhibition features 160 hand-pulled prints representing a broad range of techniques and subjects, created by SAGA artists from across the country.
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/saga-opening-rsvp
Inspired by the slow flower movement, this hands-on workshop promotes seasonal and sustainable cut flowers and emphasizes the importance of knowing the origin of your flowers.
Nature Workshops by Kimberly Kelly invite adults of all experience to learn about the various cultural practices that rely on nature, including flower bouquets, the impact of seeds, permaculture, and holiday décor. Nature Workshops are led by Grace Farms Director of Horticulture, Kimberly Kelly.
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.