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
Narrated by Academy Award® winner Mary Steenburgen, Call of the Dolphins takes audiences on an inspiring underwater adventure into the captivating world of wild dolphins. This 3D documentary explores the ... Read more
"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more
"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more
Arts education and creative exploration are the focus of this Homeschool Open House designed for students and their families. Children will take part in hands-on workshops led by Bushnell Teaching ... Read more
"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more
Themes of love and human connection are examined during this Gallery Talk presented in honor of Valentine’s Day. Mark D. Mitchell, Holcombe T. Green Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture, explores how artists working in the modern era addressed intimacy, relationships, and emotional life amid periods of social change and conflict. The talk highlights works ... Read more
The New Britain Museum of American Art invites adults to explore the art of watercolor painting in a multi-session studio class led by artist and instructor Mary Smeallie. Held on ... Read more
Documentary film and community conversation come together as the Indie Lens Pop-Up series returns to New Haven with a screening of The Librarians. Presented as part of the long-running PBS initiative, the program offers audiences an opportunity to view the film ahead of its national broadcast on INDEPENDENT LENS and engage in a facilitated discussion ... Read more
"Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven," a new exhibition at the Yale Schwarzman Center in New Haven, will be on display from March 24, 2025, through March 8, 2026. This exhibition highlights the significant and often overlooked roles of Black individuals throughout Yale University’s and New Haven’s histories, emphasizing ... Read more
