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Day Trip to Hill-Stead Museum
Take a day trip with us to discover Hill-Stead Museum, the 1901 Colonial Revival-style house designed by pioneering female architect Theodate Pope Riddle, and home to a magnificent collection of Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Degas, Manet, Whistler and Cassatt; captivating Japanese woodblock prints; and superb decorative arts, all in an intimate setting. A chartered bus […]
Art in Focus: “Albrecht Dürer, Adam and Eve,” 1504
We’re kicking off our fall Art in Focus series with this engraving of Adam and Eve by Albrecht Dürer! One of the artist’s most celebrated engravings, it’s got something for everyone. Theory of the four humors? Check! “Ideal” human proportions? Check! Incredibly detailed animals? Double-check! Join us at 12 noon on Thursday, September 19 in […]
Virtual Art in Focus: “Albrecht Dürer, Adam and Eve,” 1504
We’re kicking off our fall Art in Focus series with this engraving of Adam and Eve by Albrecht Dürer! One of the artist’s most celebrated engravings, it’s got something for everyone. Theory of the four humors? Check! “Ideal” human proportions? Check! Incredibly detailed animals? Double-check! Join us at 1pm on Thursday, September 19 on thequicklive.com […]
Opening Reception for On Paper: Media and Techniques
Join us for the opening of On Paper: Media and Techniques, an examination of the materials and processes used to create works of art on paper, including drawings, watercolors, and various printmaking techniques. On Paper features an international selection of works, ranging from sixteenth century Italian drawings to contemporary Japanese prints, as well as a selection of recent […]
Summer Send-Off
Celebrate the end of summer at the Mattatuck Museum with an evening of wine, beer, and liquor tasting. Enjoy the night surrounded by friends, music, and plenty of hors d’oeuvres. $125 – Patron Tickets – Includes acknowledgement in the event program. $100 – Regular Tickets Contact E-mail jennifer@mattmuseum.org Register Here
Sacred Space: A Brandywine Workshop and Archive Print Exhibition
Fairfield University Art Museum is thrilled to announce the opening of its latest exhibition, “Sacred Space: A Brandywine Workshop and Archive Print Exhibition,” on September 20, 2024 in the Museum’s Walsh Gallery in the Quick Center for the Arts. Sacred Space, organized by guest curator Juanita Sunday, draws on the rich history of the Brandywine […]
Members Only: Heckscher Farm Evening Scavenger Hunt
Do you wish you could see what goes on around Heckscher Farm in the evening? Now’s your chance! Join us for a fun new farm scavenger hunt that will have you peeking in on pigs and looking for llamas after we close our gates to the public! Families will work as a team to find […]
American Mural Project Extends Its Family-Day Programming To Weekends throughout September
The American Mural Project (AMP) has extended its Family Day programming to weekends through September 29. Families can now participate in art activities any time during open hours. All art activities are included with admission. This month’s activities include Making Art with Fire: Fire Tiles and making Fire Prevention posters. Fourth and fifth graders can […]
Storytime: City Shapes by Diana Murray
Join us for a reading of our story of the month which relates to the Kid’s Art Workshop that follows each story time. This month’s story is City Shapes by Diana Murray. From shimmering skyscrapers to fluttering kites to twinkling stars high in the sky, everyday scenes become extraordinary as a young girl walks through […]