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Writers of all experience levels are invited to connect, share ideas, and develop their craft at the Written Word Writers Group, held on the first Wednesday of every month from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Firehouse Gallery. Hosted by the Milford Arts Council, this monthly gathering provides a welcoming environment for poets, novelists, ... Read more |
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Young children and their caregivers can explore silhouettes through stories, art, and hands-on activities during Bruce Beginnings: Sun Prints at Bruce Museum. The program is designed for children ages 2.5–5 and their caregivers. The program takes place Tuesday, September 8, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am, and Wednesday, September 9, from 3–3:45 pm. Participants will ... Read more |
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Little ones can explore light, shadow, and color through song, movement, and a hands-on sensory activity during Bruce Beginnings Junior: Let the Light Shine at Bruce Museum on Wednesday, September 9, from 10–10:45 am. Designed for children ages 12–30 months and their caregivers, this interactive program offers a fun way to explore the museum and ... Read more
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Explore the history and living traditions of the Taíno people during Lunch & Learn: A Culture of the Caribbean – Taíno Tribes Lesson at the Mattatuck Museum on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm. Guests are invited to bring their own lunch or order in advance from Sweet Bella @ The ... Read more
Young children and their caregivers can explore silhouettes through stories, art, and hands-on activities during Bruce Beginnings: Sun Prints at Bruce Museum. The program is designed for children ages 2.5–5 and their caregivers. The program takes place Tuesday, September 8, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am, and Wednesday, September 9, from 3–3:45 pm. Participants will ... Read more |
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An evening of creative crafting, light fare and libations is on tap during Art•Bar Happy Hour: Mixed Media Assemblage #1 on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Designed for adults, the event invites participants to spend the evening with Julie Garvin-Riggs creating a mixed media assemblage using collaged materials and three-dimensional objects. ... Read more
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Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt will present “Art, Memory, History: The Holocaust and Its Lessons for Our Moment” as part of the Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum on Thursday, September 10, at 7:30 pm at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Lipstadt is a historian, academic, and author who served as the U.S. special ... Read more |
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Celebrate 60 years of free admission while supporting the future of The Benton Museum of Art during its 60th Anniversary Silent Auction Fundraiser, taking place September 11 through 26, 2026. The auction offers an opportunity to bid on original artwork, memorable experiences and unique treasures while helping the museum continue its tradition of free admission. ... Read more 
The Milford Senior Center’s talented artists will showcase a diverse collection of artwork during the Senior Center Art Show 2026: Anything Goes. The exhibition offers an opportunity to explore a ... Read more |
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Art and language come together during the Creative Writing Workshop: Ekphrasitic Poetry Inspired by the Griswold Collection on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 am to noon. Led by Carlin Steere, an essayist, editor and educator at the University of South Florida, the interactive workshop introduces participants to ekphrastic poetry, a form of writing inspired ... Read more
The Milford Senior Center’s talented artists will showcase a diverse collection of artwork during the Senior Center Art Show 2026: Anything Goes. The exhibition offers an opportunity to explore a range of creative work in a welcoming community setting. An opening reception will be held Friday, September 11, from 6 pm to 8 pm. The ... Read more
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Enjoy an evening of creativity and relaxation at Paint and Sip on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 7 pm at Shubert Theatre New Haven. Led by local artists, this guided painting experience invites participants to create their own artwork in a fun and welcoming atmosphere while enjoying a favorite beverage. Whether attending with friends, coworkers, ... Read more |
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The Milford Senior Center’s talented artists will showcase a diverse collection of artwork during the Senior Center Art Show 2026: Anything Goes. The exhibition offers an opportunity to explore a range of creative work in a welcoming community setting. An opening reception will be held Friday, September 11, from 6 pm to 8 pm. The ... Read more
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Children and families can combine science and art during Science Solvers: Chemical Reaction Paintings at Bruce Museum on Sunday, September 13, from 1–3 pm. Participants will experiment with colorful chemical reactions to create unique works of art while exploring the connection between scientific discovery and creativity. The program is designed for children ages 4 and ... Read more 
Develop your visual storytelling skills during the Narrative Storytelling Through Photography Workshop at the Mattatuck Museum on Sundays, September 13 and 20, 2026, from 1 to 4 pm. Led by teaching artist Peter Glass, this two-session workshop explores how photographs can be used to create compelling narratives. Inspired by the atmospheric work of photographer Ming ... Read more |
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Young children and their caregivers can discover the creatures and treasures found in the water during Bruce Beginnings: Shell Painting at Bruce Museum. The program takes place Tuesday, September 15, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am, and Wednesday, September 16, from 3–3:45 pm. Designed for children ages 2.5–5 and their caregivers, the program explores the ... Read more
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The Center for Family Justice will present its 29th Annual Speaking of Women luncheon on Tuesday, September 15, from 12 pm to 2 pm at The Waterview in Monroe. This year’s keynote speaker is bestselling author and survivor Stephen Mills, author of Chosen: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood, which received the National Jewish Book Award ... Read more |
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Young children can discover the world of seashells through song, movement, and a hands-on sensory activity during Bruce Beginnings Junior: We See Seashells at Bruce Museum on Wednesday, September 16, from 10–10:45 am. Designed specifically for children ages 12–30 months and their caregivers, this interactive program offers a fun way to explore the museum and ... Read more
Young children and their caregivers can discover the creatures and treasures found in the water during Bruce Beginnings: Shell Painting at Bruce Museum. The program takes place Tuesday, September 15, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am, and Wednesday, September 16, from 3–3:45 pm. Designed for children ages 2.5–5 and their caregivers, the program explores the ... Read more
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Explore a fascinating chapter of local Civil War history during the Annual Orton P. Camp Lecture, Afterlife of an Artifact: The Journey of One Waterburian's Congressional Medal of Honor, at the Mattatuck Museum on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Presented by Museum Registrar and Civil War historian Wayne Eldred, this free ... Read more |
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Experience an evening of music at the Bruce Museum with Experiences at the Bruce: In Collaboration with Orchestra Lumos: A Bohemian in New York on Thursday, September 17, from 5:30–7 pm. Performed by principal musicians of Orchestra Lumos, A Bohemian in New York celebrates the contributions of Antonín Dvořák to American music. The evening begins ... Read more
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Creativity, conversation and an evening of crafting come together during Art•Bar Happy Hour: Mixed Media Assemblage #2 on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. This adult crafting event, led by Julie Garvin-Riggs, Manager of Youth Education and Outreach, invites participants to explore the art of collage using three-dimensional objects to create an ... Read more |
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Explore the story of New York City’s rebuilding efforts following the September 11 attacks during Experiences at the Bruce: Documentary Film: 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero at Bruce Museum on Saturday, September 19, from 2–4 pm. The documentary examines how, after the attacks and the clearing of the rubble, thousands of New Yorkers gathered for a ... Read more
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Celebrate Taíno culture through hands-on art during the Semi (Clay) Workshop at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 3 to 4:30 pm. Led by Kasike (Chief) Atunwa Jorge Baracutay Estevez of the Higuayagua Tribe, this family-friendly workshop introduces participants to Chicoide-style art and Taíno cultural traditions. A storyteller and historical researcher, Estevez ... Read more |
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Artists are invited to submit portrait work for The Face Before You, an upcoming exhibition exploring what it means to truly observe. The open call focuses on portraits that offer thoughtful perspectives on people, identity, and the act of seeing. Entries are due by Sunday, September 20, 2026. Artists interested in participating can find submission ... Read more
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Young artists and their families can explore portraiture during Art Adventures: Portrait Studio at Bruce Museum on Sunday, September 20, from 1–3 pm. Participants will create a portrait inspired by Henri Matisse’s Marguerite à une toque de fourrure (Marguerite in a Fur Hat) from the William L. Richter Collection. Art Adventures is a drop-in program ... Read more
Develop your visual storytelling skills during the Narrative Storytelling Through Photography Workshop at the Mattatuck Museum on Sundays, September 13 and 20, 2026, from 1 to 4 pm. Led by teaching artist Peter Glass, this two-session workshop explores how photographs can be used to create compelling narratives. Inspired by the atmospheric work of photographer Ming ... Read more |
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Young children and their caregivers can explore Dustin Yellin’s intricate landscapes during Bruce Beginnings: Mini Worlds at Bruce Museum. The program takes place Tuesday, September 22, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am, and Wednesday, September 23, from 3–3:45 pm. Designed for children ages 2.5–5 and their caregivers, the program encourages exploration of the Bruce’s collections ... Read more
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Artist Rohini Devasher will explore the connections between ecology, cosmology, and technology through the perspectives of art and science during Experiences at the Bruce: Borrowed Light, An Evening with Artist Rohini Devasher at Bruce Museum on Tuesday, September 22, from 6:15–7:30 pm. Following her presentation, Devasher will be joined in conversation by Brinda Kumar, Associate ... Read more |
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Young children can explore Dustin Yellin: Politics of Eternity through song, movement, and a hands-on sensory activity during Bruce Beginnings Junior: Wonder Boxes at Bruce Museum on Wednesday, September 23, from 10–10:45 am. Designed specifically for children ages 12–30 months and their caregivers, this interactive program offers a fun way to explore the museum and ... Read more
Young children and their caregivers can explore Dustin Yellin’s intricate landscapes during Bruce Beginnings: Mini Worlds at Bruce Museum. The program takes place Tuesday, September 22, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am, and Wednesday, September 23, from 3–3:45 pm. Designed for children ages 2.5–5 and their caregivers, the program encourages exploration of the Bruce’s collections ... Read more 
Artists from across the community are invited to gather, share ideas, and connect with fellow creatives at Artist-2-Artist, a monthly artist group meeting hosted by the Milford Arts Council. The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Firehouse Gallery. Designed as a welcoming space for ... Read more |
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The Fairfield University Art Museum will present an engaging gallery conversation focused on Audrey Flack’s Lux Eternal, 2022, on Thursday, September 24. The in-person discussion begins at noon in the Bellarmine Hall Galleries, with a virtual presentation available at 1 pm through Arts & Minds Live. Part of the programming for Hieroglyphs to Hype: The ... Read more
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Adults experiencing cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s disease, along with their family members and caregivers can engage with art through Lifetime of Looking at Bruce Museum on Thursday, September 24, from 2–3 pm. This guided, interactive program provides opportunities for conversation and discussion around art on exhibit, along with creative art-making activities led by trained ... Read more |
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Milford Makes will transform the Firehouse Gallery into a Mini Creative Reuse Center and Makerspace for a weekend of shopping, workshops, and hands-on creativity from Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27. The pop-up will offer donated art and craft supplies, fabric, yarn, paper, tools, and other creative materials while providing a preview of Milford ... Read more |
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Milford Makes will transform the Firehouse Gallery into a Mini Creative Reuse Center and Makerspace for a weekend of shopping, workshops, and hands-on creativity from Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27. The pop-up will offer donated art and craft supplies, fabric, yarn, paper, tools, and other creative materials while providing a preview of Milford ... Read more
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Young artists are invited to explore the stories and symbols of the Taíno people during the Kids Art Workshop: Taíno Symbols & Myths at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12 to 1 pm. Led by Kasike Wakyua Rafael Feliciano-Roman, Executive Director of the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center, this free family-friendly workshop ... Read more
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Discover the artistic traditions of the Indigenous Caribbean during the Intermediate Art Workshop: Taíno Symbols & Indigenous Identity at the Mattatuck Museum on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 pm. Led by Kasike Wakyua Rafael Feliciano-Roman, Executive Director of the Afro Caribbean Cultural Center, this mixed-media workshop explores the history and cultural significance ... Read more |
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Families can explore their creative side during Hands-On Creativity at the Florence Griswold Museum, offered Sundays from September 27 through November 1, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm. Visitors can drop into the Museum’s Education Center for a fun Gemstone Station crafting project inspired by the Wee Faerie Village’s sparkling theme. The program offers ... Read more
Milford Makes will transform the Firehouse Gallery into a Mini Creative Reuse Center and Makerspace for a weekend of shopping, workshops, and hands-on creativity from Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27. The pop-up will offer donated art and craft supplies, fabric, yarn, paper, tools, and other creative materials while providing a preview of Milford ... Read more
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Explore Connecticut artists’ perspectives on American identity and history during a guided gallery tour of Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250 on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 1 to 2 pm. Museum docent Nancy Mol leads the tour through the current exhibition, which features works addressing themes of American identity and the nation’s history over the ... Read more
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Explore the stories behind museum collections during the Annual Julia Q. Keggi Lecture at the Mattatuck Museum on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 1 to 2 pm. Presented by Dr. Guzmán of Trinity College, Island Display: Documenting Material Legacies of Museum Collecting in and Curation of Puerto Rico examines the hidden histories behind museum objects ... Read more |
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Art enthusiasts and design lovers can gather for Art of Design at Bruce Museum on Monday, September 28, from 11:30 am–1:30 pm. The event features a luncheon and panel discussion benefiting the Bruce Museum. Featured speaker Ippolita Rostagno, Founder and Chief Creative Officer at IPPOLITA and Co-Founder and Creative Director at Artemest, will be in ... Read more |
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Young children and their caregivers can discover what makes autumn special during Bruce Beginnings: Fall Colors at Bruce Museum. The program takes place Tuesday, September 29, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am, and Wednesday, September 30, from 3–3:45 pm. Through a picture book, gallery tour, and hands-on craft, children will explore the colors of fall ... Read more
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Arthur C. Brooks will present “Finding Meaning in an Age of Emptiness: An Evening With Arthur C. Brooks” as part of the Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum on Tuesday, September 29, at 7:30 pm at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Brooks is an American author and academic, newly appointed as a ... Read more |
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Bestselling author and Broadway insider Tom Santopietro explores the life and legacy of Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn during I Wrote That! Author Talk at Palace Theater on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 1 to 3 pm. Drawing from his latest book, Audrey Hepburn: A Life of Beautiful Uncertainty, Santopietro offers a fresh and deeply personal ... Read more
Young children and their caregivers can discover what makes autumn special during Bruce Beginnings: Fall Colors at Bruce Museum. The program takes place Tuesday, September 29, from 10–10:45 am and 11–11:45 am, and Wednesday, September 30, from 3–3:45 pm. Through a picture book, gallery tour, and hands-on craft, children will explore the colors of fall ... Read more |
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Children and families can combine science and art during Science Solvers: Chemical Reaction Paintings at Bruce Museum on Sunday, October 4, from 1–3 pm. Inspired by A Great Breach in Nature: Aerial Photography by J Henry Fair, participants will experiment with colorful chemical reactions to create unique works of art while exploring the connection between ... Read more
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The Weston History & Culture Center will explore the contributions and experiences of Algonkian peoples during the American Revolution with Loyalty and Zeal: Algonkians of the Revolution on Sunday, October 4, from 2 pm to 4 pm. Guests can stop by anytime during the program for a demonstration and discussion led by Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, a ... Read more
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Photographer J Henry Fair will explore the connection between visual information and scientific understanding during Experiences at the Bruce: Art Explains Science with J Henry Fair at Bruce Museum on Sunday, October 4, from 6:15–7:30 pm. Fair will discuss how humans comprehend visual information much faster than written or verbal information and how his photography ... Read more |
