Explore an installation by designer and visual artist Nontsikelelo Mutiti, whose printed works, films, and installations engage with the history and aesthetics of hair braiding in Black life. The title draws on the Shona word “ruka,” meaning to weave, braid, or knit, and reflects the social connections formed in salons, living rooms, and porches where ... Read more
Explore the perspectives and creativity of New Haven youth through The View from Here 2026 at the Yale Center for British Art. On view in the museum’s High Street exterior ... Read more
Explore Sharon’s history through three pivotal years in American history with Independence Revisited: Sharon in 1776, 1876 & 1976. On view from April 22, 2026, through January 15, 2027, the exhibition examines how national changes shaped life in Sharon and influenced the community’s identity over time. Beginning with everyday life in the 18th century, the ... Read more
Explore the complex perspectives surrounding the American Revolution in Loyalists and Sons of Liberty: America 250, a free exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art from May 6 through December 31, 2026. On view in the museum’s fourth-floor galleries and Study Room, the display examines the struggle for American independence through artworks created by ... Read more
A magical children’s theatre experience takes place May 12–13, 2026 at The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Part of the Bushnell Children’s Theatre Series, Once Upon A Time: ... Read more
A contemporary art exhibition exploring the expressive power of materials will be on view from May 9 through May 17, 2026 at browngrotta arts, 276 Ridgefield Road, Wilton, CT 06897. ... Read more
Creative engagement and close looking are at the heart of Arts in Mind, a free monthly program designed for individuals in the early stages of memory loss and their care ... Read more
A calming guided meditation session takes place on May 12, 2026 from 5 pm to 5:30 pm at the Fairfield University Art Museum, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Led by Jackie DeLise, this 30-minute program offers a restorative experience set within the peaceful Bellarmine Hall Galleries. Participants will be introduced to meditation and ... Read more
