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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 […]
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 […]
30th Birthday Open House
Join us as we celebrate 30 Years of Printmaking in Norwalk! On Saturday, May 10, from 10 AM – 3 PM, the Center for Contemporary Printmaking will come alive! Every studio in the building will be in operation, creating limited edition 30th Anniversary prints as you watch. There will be hands-on activities throughout the day, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Learning with Nature | Design an Ecological Landscape
Ecological landscaping is a crucial tool in combating climate change, creating healthy built environments, and improving our quality of life. Learn the basics of ecological landscape design and how you can apply these principles to your community or home landscape. We will explore how to work with your landscape, increase biodiversity all the while creating […]
Spring Birdwatching Walks
Walk through scenic nature trails in search of migratory birds returning north after the winter. This walk, for birdwatchers of all experience levels, is guided by Brian O’Toole, the Visitor Service Manager for the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. Brian O’Toole serves on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Ornithological Association, . Previously, he […]