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Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror
“Here is where finally opposites come together, I see a surprising purity. Stone is the depth, metal the mirror. They do not conflict…” —Isamu Noguchi While the renowned sculptor Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) is best known for his work in stone, he consistently explored new materials and methods during his wide-ranging career. He first experimented with […]
Jeremy Frey: Woven
The first major retrospective of the artist’s work, Jeremy Frey: Woven presents a comprehensive survey of Frey’s prolific career spanning more than two decades. A seventh-generation Passamaquoddy basket maker and one of the most celebrated Indigenous weavers in the country, Frey learned traditional Wabanaki weaving techniques from his mother and through apprenticeships at the Maine […]
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 […]
Amazing Butterflies Exhibit
Navigate the extraordinary metamorphosis of butterflies through an interactive maze and traveling exhibit in Grace Farms’ indoor Court, created by The Natural History Museum in London in collaboration with Minotaur Mazes. Adventure through the leaves, learn how to move like caterpillar, discover an ant that reaps the reward of an unusual friendship, then transform into […]
School’s Out: Mini MIXMASTER
9:30am–3:30pm @ The MATT FREE Early Drop Off and Late Pickup included from 8 AM – 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Children ages 6 and up are invited to participate in exciting, art-filled weekly camps designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and encourage creative expression through hands-on projects and interactive experiences. Whether […]
Mondays Museum
New in June: We’re The Monday Museum Beginning in June, the Mattatuck Museum will be open on Mondays! As The Monday Museum, we’re thrilled to offer our visitors a cultural destination at the start of the week—whether you’re looking to kick off your Monday with a movie, join a tour, or enjoy a quiet moment […]
Summer @AMP: Teen Art Studio Week 2
Ages: 13+ Two sessions—choose one or both: • TAS 1: June 23 – 27 • TAS 2: July 7 – 11 Time: 9am–3:30pm Teaching Artist: Shana Bazelmans Fee: $350 per session At Teen Art Studio, teens step into their power as creators. They’ll choose their own art projects and mediums and—with their dedicated teaching artist’s […]
Summer @AMP: Outdoor Design & Build Session 3
Real-life carpentry and woodworking Three sessions: ODB Basic: Structure: June 23–June 27 *WAITLIST ONLY ODB Basic: Sculpture: June 30–July 3 ODB Advanced: July 7–July 11 Dream it and build it! In this small-group outdoor program, tweens and teens will design, plan, and build lasting wood structures and sculptures. Working together, under the guidance of an […]
Junior Curator: Summer Session 2
Ages 11 – 13 Meets at Heckscher WILD! Porch MEMBERS ONLY This program provides an overview of basic animal care and experiential learning on Heckscher Farm. The program includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the farm and various hands-on experiences, such as cleaning and feeding of animals. Upon completion of the program, each participant will be […]