Senior Mornings offers a peaceful opportunity to enjoy the Mattatuck Museum’s collection and special exhibitions in a quiet, comfortable setting before regular opening hours. Held every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 am, this program is designed to provide a welcoming environment for seniors to explore art at a relaxed pace. The series runs from August ... Read more
American history and family memory are woven together in this program examining a remarkable nineteenth-century quilt rooted in patriotic expression. The discussion traces the origins of a commemorative handkerchief depicting the Declaration of Independence, produced in 1821 for the American market, and its later transformation into the centerpiece of a quilt created by the Hudson ... 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 Wednesdays from 1 pm to 3 pm, this engaging course offers a relaxing and creative environment for artists of all levels to develop their skills ... 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
Sculpture, installation, and material exploration come into focus during this artist talk with Monica Bock, a sculptor and professor of art at the University of Connecticut. Bock discusses her artistic practice, which spans metal fabrication, casting, ceramics, and installation, along with the ideas and experiences that inform her work. Her career includes exhibitions at institutions ... Read more
The evolution of British modernism is explored during this curator-led conversation examining the newly opened exhibition Going Modern: British Art, 1900–1960. Exhibition curators Lucinda Lax and Rachel Stratton are joined by Joanna Fiduccia, Assistant Professor of the History of Art, to discuss what distinguishes British modernism and how artists responded to a period shaped by ... Read more
The ideas and artistic impact of William Hogarth are explored during this annual lecture examining his role in shaping an English school of art during the Enlightenment. Presented by Frédéric Ogée, a leading scholar of Hogarth and Emeritus Professor of British Literature and Art History at Université Paris Cité and École du Louvre, the talk ... Read more
Paintball enthusiasts can gear up for adrenaline-filled Thursday evenings during Paintball League Night at Powder Ridge Mountain Park Resort in Middlefield. Held weekly from 6 pm to 9 pm, this five-week series offers players a chance to compete in NXL-style tournament play with rotating teams formed on-site each night. Players are welcome to attend solo ... 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
History and storytelling come together in this engaging performance designed for students in grades K–5, celebrating Black achievement and leadership across generations. The program centers on George Washington Carver while introducing audiences to influential figures who helped shape American history, including entrepreneurs, athletes, and legal pioneers such as Madame C.J. Walker, Jackie Robinson, and Thurgood ... Read more
