The holiday season is one of the happiest times of year on the Connecticut Art Trail, as art museums and cultural sites across the state host special events and celebrations. It’s a great time to explore some of the fantastic destinations Connecticut has to offer, and to wrap up your 2024 Passport-Journal if you want to enter our grand prize giveaway! Don’t forget to take advantage of our seasonal buy one, get one deal for next year’s Passport-Journal; it makes a great gift!

Read our latest newsletter to learn about the latest news and upcoming events on the Connecticut Art Trail, including:

• A reopening date at the Yale Center for British Art after a two-year building renovation
• The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art being named as one of the top 20 art museums in the United States by the Washington Post
• A special display of Hockey Hall of Fame trophies on display this weekend at the Bruce Museum
• Family activities for the holidays including an Access for All Community Day and Holiday Makers Market at the New Britain Museum of American Art, Winter Wonder Day at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum, and a Holiday Linocut Sampler course at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking
• A featured item from a Connecticut Art Trail museum’s permanent collection: The Minutes No. 14 by prominent Surrealist artist Kay Sage at the Mattatuck Museum

As we move closer to the holiday season, there’s still plenty of great exhibitions and events to discover on the Connecticut Art Trail — and just a couple of months left to complete your Passport-Journal! If you’re looking to get a head start on your holiday shopping, our popular buy one, get one deal on Passport-Journals will return on November 15th. Member museums will continue to sell 2024 Passports until they run out, or until the start of the new year.

Read our latest newsletter to learn about the latest news and upcoming events on the Connecticut Art Trail, including:

• The reopening of a sculpture garden at The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art
• Museum honors for the Housatonic Museum of Art and Mattatuck Museum
• A combined Giving Tuesday effort among the Hill-Stead Museum, New Britain Museum of American Art, and Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
• Featured family activities including Colonial Toys and Crafts at the Greenwich Historical Society, Fun with Printmaking at the Fairfield University Art Museum, and A Sandra Boynton Christmas at the American Mural Project
• A featured permanent collection item at a Connecticut Art Trail site: Childe Hassam’s The Mill Pond, Cos Cob at the Bruce Museum

As the changing leaves paint Connecticut’s landscapes in vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold, we’re reminded of the transformative power of nature — and its everlasting ability to inspire us. This autumn, come visit the museums and cultural sites on the Connecticut Art Trail to witness the changes taking place everywhere from artists’ homesteads to award-winning galleries. Whether you view the awe-inspiring landscapes of famous artists or the thought-provoking pieces of contemporary talents, you’re sure to find your own inspiration. 

Read our latest newsletter to learn about the latest news and upcoming events on the Connecticut Art Trail, including:

• A profile of the Eastern Art Gallery
• Information on the Governor’s Art Awards taking place at the Five Points Arts Center
• The Art Museum at the University of Saint Joseph seeking public input on a new acquisition
• How the Yale University Art Gallery and Yale Center for British Art helped the Yale University School of Art earn a high ranking in a prestigious publication
• Featured family activities at the New Britain Museum of American Art, Lyme Art Association, and Fairfield University Art Museum

If you currently have a Connecticut Art Trail Passport-Journal, you only have a few months left to visit all 24 sites on the Trail and be eligible for our grand prize giveaway! We’ll have more information shortly on Passport-Journal availability for 2025.

From kindergarteners learning basic techniques to seniors taking advanced courses, students across Connecticut are returning to art classes this fall. The 24 member museums and cultural sites on the Connecticut Art Trail are proud to partner with local schools to strengthen arts education through field trips and family programs. Art fosters creativity, critical thinking, and cultural understanding, and Connecticut is fortunate to have a rich tapestry of artistic venues for students to explore.

Read our latest newsletter to learn about the latest news and upcoming events on the Connecticut Art Trail, including:

• A profile of the Housatonic Museum of Art
• An honor for a Weir Farm National Historic Park Artist-in-Residence
• A new cafe at the Mattatuck Museum
• A new blacksmithing course at the Silvermine Arts Center
• Featured family activities at the Bruce Museum, Fairfield University Art Museum, and Florence Griswold Museum

Don’t forget to pick up a Passport-Journal to see all that the Connecticut Art Trail has to offer!

Late summer is a popular time for planning events, from weddings to family reunions to corporate gatherings. Check out the 24 member sites of the Connecticut Art Trail and discover amazing options for your next event. These venues provide a wide range of choices for event hosting, from cozy private spaces to gorgeous sculpture gardens. It’s also the perfect time for an enriching family outing before school starts; pick up a Passport-Journal and start your adventure!

In our latest newsletter, we explore some of the upcoming events and exhibitions on the Connecticut Art Trail. You can also learn more about a recent art restoration project at the Hill-Stead Museum, and read in-depth profiles about the Carousel Museum and Lyme Art Association.

The official arrival of summer brings with it the unshakeable desire to get out of the house and do something — especially when the kids are out of school. Whether you’re looking for a weekend adventure to explore new destinations or want to take a day off to enjoy some of the summer break with your children, the Connecticut Art Trail has plenty to offer. Visit any of our 24 member museums and you’ll find awe-inspiring exhibitions, family-friendly festivals, artist talks, and much more. Don’t forget: there’s still time to make it the start of a longer adventure when you pick up a Passport-Journal for free admission to each site on the Trail!

In our latest newsletter, we take a look at some of the great exhibitions and events you can visit with your family this summer. We also take a look at what you can discover at two of our member sites: The American Mural Project and Five Points Arts.

School is nearly out, the days are still getting longer, and everyone’s eager to get out of the house and enjoy the season. The Connecticut Art Trail is happy to help you make the most of your summer weekends and vacations. Our 24 member sites offer a full range of activities, ranging from guided tours in air-conditioned galleries to summer concerts and festivals on well-kept grounds. There’s still time to pick up a Passport-Journal to get free admission to all of these sites and qualify for our grand prize giveaway. Enjoy the season; make it a creative one!

In our latest newsletter, we take a look at upcoming events and exhibitions as well as special promotions available this summer. We also look into the fascinating histories of the Yale Center for British Art and the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.

The sun is lingering a little longer each day, the days are getting warmer, and the beautiful gardens at the Connecticut Art Trail’s historic sites are coming into bloom. What better time to get out and explore all there is to see at our 24 member museums and cultural sites? Many members of the Connecticut Art Trail are taking advantage of the pleasant late spring conditions with extended hours, exhibition openings, festivals, and other terrific events to make your evenings and weekends better. Check out our full list of upcoming exhibitions and events to see what’s happening near you, including registration information for upcoming summer camps. Don’t forget to pick up your Passport-Journal for free admission to every site!

In the May 2024 newsletter, we take a look at the upcoming exhibitions and events on the Connecticut Art Trail as well as some of the summer art camps available at member museums. We also take an in-depth look at the history and collections of two members: the Lyman Allyn Art Museum and the Weir Farm National Historic Park.

Whether you’re in search of new inspiration or just looking for a way to get out of the April showers, the Connecticut Art Trail has something for you this spring. Check out the full lineup of exhibitions and events at our 24 member museums and cultural sites to discover fascinating opportunities. And for this season’s gift-giving needs, consider the Connecticut Art Trail Passport. This purchase opens the door to adventure for new graduates, teachers, brides and grooms, and everyone else on your list!

The Connecticut Art Trail newsletter for April includes a list of upcoming events and exhibitions at member sites, some exciting news from the Lyman Allyn Art Museum, and profiles of the Mystic Museum of Art and The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art.

The reawakening of the landscape in spring has long been an inspiration for artists. From the emergence of early flowers to the appearance of buds on tree limbs, the season signals a time of renewal and vibrancy.

In our March newsletter, we take a look at how the 24 member museums on the Connecticut Art Trail are embracing the new season. Find information on upcoming exhibitions and events, news from the Trail, and profiles on two members: the Bruce Museum and Slater Memorial Museum.