Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of a Living
In 2026, American Mural Project observes the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This multi-part program explores how work has shaped our national consciousness and Connecticut communities across history through personal storytelling workshops, live performance, film screenings, exhibits, and lectures. Together, these programs engage participants in remembering pivotal events, amplifying personal stories, and sparking dialogue about how labor continues to shape American culture and civic life today.
So What Do You Do?: Work Stories Live
Friday, May 1 | Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm
LIVE PERFORMANCE
Oftentimes when meeting someone new, one of the first questions asked is, “So what do you do?” Of course, the question really means “What do you do for work?” Terry Wolfisch Cole, Moth GRANDSlam champion and founder/producer of Tell Me Another storytelling events, curates an evening of live storytelling inspired by our mural: tales of the work we do, the work we’ve done, and what our work reveals about us. Experienced storytellers and newbies drawn from our community will create a moving, funny and unique evening certain to make us reflect on the role of work in our lives.
Who doesn’t need to decompress and unwind after the grind? AMP’s popular Happy Hour Piano Series eases you into the weekend with live piano music and libations in Connecticut’s most unique art space.
Held the fourth Friday of the month from 5pm to 7pm, AMP’s Happy Hour Piano Series features a captivating pianist performing in a variety of styles including jazz, blues, pop, classical, and more. It can be a relaxed hang with friends or an intimate evening out.
Reserve your $8 tickets in advance or purchase at the door.
AMP’s regular Friday exhibit hours (10am to 5pm) are extended for the Happy Hour Piano Series, 5–7pm. The cash/credit bar opens at 5pm. Live music begins at 5:30pm.
The Happy Hour Piano Series is supported in part by the Greenberg family.
Isabella Mendes, jazz and bossa nova
Friday, April 24
5–7pm | Music Starts: 5:30pm
Singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, and educator Isabella Mendes is one of New Haven and Hartford County’s top Brazilian and Jazz entertainers in the industry and has earned an impressive list of accomplishments well beyond her years. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Isabella started to study music at age four and hasn’t stopped since. She has been studying with Grammy Winner pianist Fabio Torres and Emmy Winner vocalist Michal Towber. Isabella is also the founder and owner of IMMusic Studio, a private music school, where she teaches piano and voice. She is an advocate for women and diversity in the arts, and is leading workshops bringing diversity through music in schools and community events.
Life, Liberty & The Pursuit of a Living
In 2026, American Mural Project observes the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This multi-part program explores how work has shaped our national consciousness and Connecticut communities across history through personal storytelling workshops, live performance, film screenings, exhibits, and lectures. Together, these programs engage participants in remembering pivotal events, amplifying personal stories, and sparking dialogue about how labor continues to shape American culture and civic life today.
Women of the American Revolution
Sunday, April 26 | 1–3pm
HISTORY TALK
Historian Hamish Lutris presents a fascinating illustrated talk on some of the women who played significant and often-hidden roles in the American Revolution.
Sponsored by Brooks-Green Woods Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Intimate piano performances in a relaxed art setting
Who doesn’t need to decompress and unwind after the grind? AMP’s popular Happy Hour Piano Series eases you into the weekend with live piano music and libations in Connecticut’s most unique art space.
Held the fourth Friday of the month from 5pm to 7pm, each evening features a captivating pianist performing in a variety of styles including jazz, blues, pop, classical, and more. The Happy Hour Piano Series can be a relaxed hang with friends or an intimate evening out.
Reserve your $8 tickets in advance or purchase at the door.
The cash/credit bar offers a selection of wine, craft and domestic beer, cider, and various beverages. Your tickets support AMP, a nonprofit arts organization.
Natalie Hamilton, folk & pop
Friday, March 28
5–7pm I Music Starts: 5:30pm
Natalie Hamilton is a singer/songwriter known for her four-octave, velvet voice and a style that blends jazz sophistication with folk intimacy. Critics describe her sound as evocative, powerful, and uniquely her own, comparing her voice to a young Barbra Streisand and her narrative, lyrical compositions to Joni Mitchell. “She is able to say more with humming than most singers can say with words – reminiscent of a young Barbra Streisand.” (Sandy Cooperman – The Daily Sun) Hamilton is currently performing and recording a new album for 2026 release.
About The Happy Hour Piano Series
AMP’s Happy Hour Piano Series is a standout among things to do in the Northwest Corner of CT—bringing together live music, local talent, and the largest indoor collaborative mural in the country. It’s one of the most distinctive art and music events in Connecticut.
UPCOMING…
Isabella Mendes, jazz and bossa nova
Friday, April 24
5–7pm I Music Starts: 5:30pm
Singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, and educator Isabella Mendes is one of New Haven and Hartford County’s top Brazilian and Jazz entertainers in the industry and has earned an impressive list of accomplishments well beyond her years. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Isabella started to study music at age four and hasn’t stopped since. She has been studying with Grammy Winner pianist Fabio Torres and Emmy Winner vocalist Michal Towber. Isabella is also the founder and owner of IMMusic Studio, a private music school, where she teaches piano and voice. She is an advocate for women and diversity in the arts, and is leading workshops bringing diversity through music in schools and community events.
Looking for creative, engaging activities for the whole family? AMP’s Family Days offer an exciting lineup of hands-on activities for children of all ages. Games, storytimes, art projects, and interactive learning programs spark kids’ curiosity and creativity—and celebrate the art of work. AMP’s Family Days are the perfect way to spend quality time together.
𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵. 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆!
Family Days also coincide with AMP’s popular Teen Art Studio from 10:30am–1:30pm—something for everyone in the family.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺: 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲
With AMP’s Michelle Begley, former children’s program leader at Canton Public Library
𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗠𝗣
Art-making, scavenger hunts, puzzles, games and kid-friendly tours
𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺: 𝗣𝗼𝗲𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺
Roses are red. Violets are blue. Who can be a poet? You! You! You! Join us as Family Day @AMP celebrates National Poetry Month. Visual art collides with poetry as you play with words across different media. Activities include large- scale collaborative kinetic poetry modeled after refrigerator poetry kits, junk journal creation, and found poetry collage. Anyone can be a poet, even if you don’t know it!
AMP’s Family Days are supported by the generosity of The Comis Foundation and Torrington Bank.
Join us for an Artist Talk & Studio Tour with Artist-in-Residence Irene Mamiye. Irene will present “Echo Pressé,” an ongoing body of large-scale, pressure-based monoprints developed through botanical pressing, pigment transfer, and direct contact between organic materials, textiles, and paper. Working without a traditional matrix, these works function as tactile documents, impressions of displacement and ornament that register residue, decay, and repetition. Visitors will have the opportunity to see works in progress and learn how she is expanding the series at CCP by integrating techniques such as salt-mordant etching, aquatint, linocut, and cyanotype alongside monoprinting on the Takach etching press.
The 2026 Design for Freedom Summit convenes leaders of the architecture, construction, technology, manufacturing, finance, government, academic, and real estate sectors to advance the global movement toward a more ethical built environment.
Through the guidance of the Design for Freedom Principles, participants will explore solutions to identify and address forced labor, advance ethical decarbonization, and prioritize circularity through a human rights lens.
This year’s Summit is a culmination of the past 5 years of partnership, innovation and dedication to creating a more humane future. Attendees will leave inspired and equipped with the technology, tools, and vision needed to take immediate action toward more responsible supply chains.
We look forward to another sold-out audience in 2026! Your ticket includes the full day of programming, tours, exhibits, jazz breakfast, lunch, a cocktail reception, and complimentary shuttles from our partner hotels and local train stations.
Fall head-over-heels at Greenwich Historical Society Museum Store Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Shop! From sweet treats and swoon-worthy gifts, the Museum Store is your one-stop shop for spreading love. Discover curated gifts, elegant keepsakes, and unique finds perfect for your loved one. Pop-up vendors include GingerBitz Bakery, Ilyse Pieces and Greenwich Botanical Art. Whether selecting something meaningful for a partner, a friend, or yourself, enjoy a refined shopping experience that blends creativity, culture, and romance. One day only! Gift wrapping included free with purchase!
Bundle up and join Greenwich Historical Scoiety for a peaceful winter adventure in the forest with Greenwich Botanical Center! Children will explore the quiet beauty of the winter woods, learning to spot signs of how animals adapt and survive in the colder months. Along the way, we’ll gently gather natural materials—like acorns, feathers, seed pods, and leaves—that will become the building blocks of our own nature mandalas.
In the Botanical Center classroom, children will use their gathered treasures to create beautiful, temporary art. Families are welcome to take photos of these unique creations before we return all foraged items to the forest for the animals that need them. This is a wonderful way for children to connect with nature, practice mindfulness, and celebrate the magic of the season!
Join us on Wednesday, January 28th at 1:00 PM for an artist talk and guided tour of Genesis, a retrospective solo exhibition celebrating the work of Jane Cooper. This exhibition is presented in recognition of Jane’s Best in Show award from the 2024 Annual Members’ Exhibition.
During the talk, Jane will guide visitors through her printmaking journey, beginning with her first monotype, Girl with Apple (2004)—a tender portrait of her daughter—and tracing the evolution of her practice through to her most recent works created as a studio member at CCP. The tour offers a unique, firsthand look at the ideas, techniques, and milestones that have shaped her artistic path.
The event will also feature a live demonstration of Jane’s gold leaf technique, a distinctive element found throughout many of the prints on view in Genesis. This is a special opportunity to engage with the artist, gain insight into her process, and experience the exhibition through her perspective.