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AMERICA ABROAD: Art, Architecture, and Diplomacy – Works from the FAPE Collection
Presented on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 40th anniversary of the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE), the exhibition offers rare public access to artworks typically seen only at US embassies—spaces not generally open to the public—and explores how art and architecture have shaped the United […]
Annual Julia Q. Keggi Lecture: Island Display: Documenting Material Legacies of Museum Collecting in and Curation of Puerto Rico
Every object on display in a museum has a hidden history: how it was collected, why it was chosen, and who decided how to tell its story. Join us for this year’s Julia Q. Keggi Lecture as Dr. Guzmán of Trinity College explores the choices and practices behind the museum displays we often take for […]
AMERICA ABROAD: Art, Architecture, and Diplomacy – Works from the FAPE Collection
Presented on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 40th anniversary of the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE), the exhibition offers rare public access to artworks typically seen only at US embassies—spaces not generally open to the public—and explores how art and architecture have shaped the United […]
History Hike
Time: 10 AM–12 PM Price: Free Join us for a morning hike at Black Rock State Park to hike the Black Rock Loop (1.6 miles) , where we’ll explore scenic trails while discovering the rich history of this unique landscape. Once home to the Mohegan, Paugussett, and Tunxis peoples, the area is filled with stories, legends, and […]
AMERICA ABROAD: Art, Architecture, and Diplomacy – Works from the FAPE Collection
Presented on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 40th anniversary of the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE), the exhibition offers rare public access to artworks typically seen only at US embassies—spaces not generally open to the public—and explores how art and architecture have shaped the United […]
For Which It Stands…
This exhibition examines depictions of the American flag through 75 works by a diverse group of artists, beginning during WWI with Childe Hassam’s Italian Day, May 1918 and continuing to the present day, including a textile sculpture commissioned for the show from Maria de Los Angeles. The exhibition includes work in a variety of media […]
AMERICA ABROAD: Art, Architecture, and Diplomacy – Works from the FAPE Collection
Presented on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 40th anniversary of the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE), the exhibition offers rare public access to artworks typically seen only at US embassies—spaces not generally open to the public—and explores how art and architecture have shaped the United […]
Schools OUT! Living Traditions
9:30 AM -3:30 PM Early drop off 8-9:30 | Late pick up 3:30-5:00 PM0 $50 General, $35 Members, $25 Kids Adventure Pass Through hands-on art, storytellling, music and games, campers will connect with the roots of the land we share and discover how Indigenous communities have shaped and continue to shape our world. Register Learn […]
Tai Chi
Improve your energy and stamina as you move to the music with certified Tai Chi instructor Matt Dempsey. Matt will teach gentle movements that improve balance, flexibility, and mobility and reduce stiffness and soreness. Wear comfortable clothes. All levels welcome! FREE Register Here Sponsored by the Connecticut Community Foundation