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Open Arts Studio
Drop into the Arts Studio for a facilitated series designed by artists, curators, and educators that invites families to play, create, and experiment with sensory-rich materials and different modes of artmaking. For ages 4–11 with adult caregivers.
The Art of Work: Painting Labor in Nineteenth-Century Denmark
One hundred and fifty years ago a group of French artists staged their first independent exhibition in Paris and a radical movement called Impressionism was born. In July of that year, Danish artist Michael Ancher (1849–1927) joined Karl Madsen (1855–1938) in Skagen, Denmark, a fishing village located on the country’s northernmost point. As with the […]
iCreate 2025: Annual Juried Exhibition of High School Talent
The Bruce Museum proudly presents iCreate 2025, our annual juried exhibition showcasing exceptional artistic talent from high school students across the region. Now in its 17th year, this celebrated exhibition transforms our gallery into a vibrant showcase of emerging creativity, featuring works selected from hundreds of submissions representing dozens of schools throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, […]
Exhibition: Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann
Austrian-born Trude Fleischmann (1895-1990) was one of the most accomplished female photographers of the 20th century. After great success in Vienna in the 20s photographing artists, models, and performers, she fled the Anschluss in 1938, first to Paris and then New York. She opened a studio on Fifth Avenue in 1940 and photographed many of […]
Monuments: Commemoration and Controversy
Monuments: Commemoration and Controversy (organized by The New York Historical) explores monuments and their representations in public spaces as flashpoints of fierce debate over national identity, politics, and race that have raged for centuries. Offering a historical foundation for understanding today’s controversies, the exhibition features fragments of a statue of King George III torn down […]
Stitching Time: The Social Justice Collaboration Quilts Project and Give Me Life: CPA Prison Arts Program
Stitching Time features 12 quilts created by men who are incarcerated in the Louisiana State Penitentiary, also known as Angola Prison. These works of art, and accompanying recorded interviews, tell the story of a unique inside-outside quilt collaboration. The exhibition focuses our attention on the quilt creators, people often forgotten by society when discussing the […]
Family Day: P-P-Pumpkins!
Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in the Bellarmine Hall, Museum Classroom for a Family Day. The first session will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and the second at 2:30 p.m. During this Family Day event, kids ages 4-10 will learn about Pointilism, Pop, and Post-Impressionism – come learn to draw and paint a […]
Spirited Social
Join us for a night of thrills and chills at our annual Halloween bash. Come dressed in your most spook-tacular costume and enjoy a lively night of dancing, games, creepy crafts, and surprise visits from your favorite Halloween icons. Sip on devilishly delicious drinks and enjoy themed snacks. It’s a frightfully fun evening you won’t […]
October 18th Gala Party
Saturday, October 18: Cocktail Style Celebration Purchase Tickets Tickets $250 per person Limited to 200 guests Schedule Drinks, dancing and delicious bites all kick off at 6pm. Attire Festive Cocktail *The event is rain or shine. Please join us in toasting our beloved Museum, as we bring a taste of Hollywood to Hill-Stead. Gold Sponsors […]