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Museum After Hours: Adult Lecture Series
Cate Mahoney unveils our exciting Street Carousel Project. Learn about the allure of street carousels and their influence on public spaces and urban environments. In-person Bonus: Join us for wine and cheese as you get a sneak peek of the project! Virtual Option Available: Experience this revealing session from the comfort of your home. […]
Performance: Songs of Ireland and Irish-Americans, by the Catfeather Duo
Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will perform songs that are thought of and labeled as “Irish” – though many of our most well-known Irish songs are, in fact, of American origin. Some were composed by Irish immigrants, some by descendants of those immigrants, and some by enthusiastic fans of Irish music. This program presents examples […]
All The Unexpressed Love: Works by Miguel A. Aragón
Exhibition Dates: April 13 – May 18, 2025 Through his work, artist Miguel A. Aragón explores subjects of violence, memory, and perception, transforming difficult images into catharsis. This series is a deeply personal collaboration with Aragón’s late mother, whose crochet and personal effects are the foundation of the artwork. It is a conversation between past […]
On Thin Ice: Alaska’s Warming Wilderness
On Thin Ice: Alaska’s Warming Wilderness transports visitors to the Arctic to confront the startling impacts of climate change. Remarkable animals from the Bruce’s natural history collections are paired with scale landscape models that showcase Alaska’s diverse ecosystem. The installation highlights both subtle and dramatic shifts occurring across the Alaskan landscape, bringing attention to the […]
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 […]
Exhibition: An Gorta Mór: Selections from Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum
Exhibition organized by Quinnipiac University and the Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield This exhibition presents highlights from the collection of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum, which explores the impact of the Irish Famine of 1845-1852 through artwork produced by eminent Irish and Irish-American artists of the past 170 years. The works on view in the […]
Nights Out: Tacos & Tequila
Part of our BevMax Tasting Series, come savor the flavor at a night of taco tasting and tequila exploration in our Knobloch Family Farmhouse alongside ambassadors from exceptional tequila brands. You’ll enjoy an array of authentically made tacos and sides expertly prepared using only the freshest ingredients. Our event partner, BevMax, will be on hand […]
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 […]
LAYERED COLOR WOODCUT/MONOTYPE
Examine the bold and direct capabilities of woodcut and monotype in combination with instructor Jim Lee. Print multiple layers of transparent inks and observe how images develop with lush color relationships and luminous surfaces. Participants will develop skills in color ink mixing, registration, printing, and stencil. Five Points Members get 10% off. Jim Lee was […]