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A marathon through the woods, monarch tagging, and one last chance for African American printmaking pathways 🦋🖨️ Take a ...
08/18/2026

A marathon through the woods, monarch tagging, and one last chance for African American printmaking pathways 🦋🖨️ Take a look at what's opening, closing, and happening near you as the month comes to a close.

🎨 EVENTS
Aug 18–21 Summer Discovery Week at Grace Farms, CT
Aug 19 Senior Tour at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Aug 20 Summer Concert: Suburban Chaos at Greenwich Historical Society
Aug 20 Gallery Talk with Rick Shaefer at Museum of Contemporary Art CT
Aug 21–22 MattaTrek Marathon 2026 at Mattatuck Museum
Aug 22 August Artist-in-Residence Open Studio with Mark Peterson at Weir Farm National Historical Park
Aug 22 Ceramics Workshop: Make a Mosaic Tile at Florence Griswold Museum
Aug 22 Learning with Nature: Monarch Migration at Grace Farms, CT
Aug 22 Fashioning America: 250 Years of Greenwich History Curator Tour at Greenwich Historical Society
Aug 23 Food for Life: Building Social Support at Mattatuck Museum
Aug 24 History Hike: Whittemore Sanctuary at Mattatuck Museum
Aug 28 Van Trip – NYC: Museum of Modern Art at Mattatuck Museum
Aug 29 Paint the Town: Plein Air Painting from Dusk to Dawn at Lyme Art Association
Aug 29 Experiences at the Bruce: Dead in the Water – The Rise and Fall of Ocean Giants at Bruce Museum
Aug 30 Take Part in Art: Watercolor and Landscape Painting with Bobbi Mullen at Weir Farm National Historical Park
Aug 30 Last Look Reception: Printmaking and the Unconventional Pathways of African American Artists at Stamford Museum & Nature Center

🖼️ EXHIBITIONS OPENING
Aug 29 Ming Smith: Jazz Requiem – Notations in Blue at Mattatuck Museum

👋 EXHIBITIONS CLOSING
Aug 16 About Face: 250 Years of American Portraits at Mattatuck Museum
Aug 20 A Place for Artists at Silvermine Arts Center
Aug 30 10th Biennial FOOTPRINT International Exhibition at Center for Contemporary Printmaking

Perseid meteor showers, pop art workshops, and plein air painting weekends ☄️🎨 Take a look at what's opening, closing, a...
08/05/2026

Perseid meteor showers, pop art workshops, and plein air painting weekends ☄️🎨 Take a look at what's opening, closing, and happening near you this first half of August.

🎨 EVENTS
Aug 6 Art•Bar: Plein Air Painting on the Lieutenant River at Florence Griswold Museum
Aug 6 The Battle of Ridgefield Archaeological Lecture with Dr. Kevin McBride at Greenwich Historical Society
Aug 6 Sips and Serenades: Cocktails & Classical Violin at Bruce Museum
Aug 6 Dinner from the Garden at Grace Farms, CT
Aug 7 First Friday: Eight to the Bar at New Britain Museum of American Art
Aug 7 Happy Hour Friday with Weird Music Night at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
Aug 8 Access for All Community Day: Local Black Business Expo at New Britain Museum of American Art
Aug 8 Second Saturday Stone Wall Tour at Weir Farm National Historical Park
Aug 8 Adult Screen Printing Workshop: Create Your Own Portrait at Mattatuck Museum
Aug 8 Summer Stroll at Grace Farms, CT
Aug 8–9 Plein Air in Old Lyme Workshop with Caleb Stone at Lyme Art Association
Aug 9 Light Up the Night! Create Your Own Candles and Lanterns at Greenwich Historical Society
Aug 12 Star Party: Perseids Meteor Shower at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Aug 12 Lunch & Learn: San Francisco in the Summer of Loss and Love at Mattatuck Museum
Aug 13 Art•Bar: Plein Air Painting on the Lieutenant River at Florence Griswold Museum
Aug 13 Dress for 1776 at Greenwich Historical Society
Aug 15 Miniature Making Workshops at Florence Griswold Museum
Aug 15 Family Fun Day: Celebrate America! at Mattatuck Museum
Aug 15 Summer Impressionist Painting Workshop with Dmitri Wright (waitlist only) at Weir Farm National Historical Park

🖼️ EXHIBITIONS OPENING
Aug 13 Michael Borders: Connecticut Industry at Museum of Contemporary Art CT

👋 EXHIBITIONS CLOSING
Aug 2 Ellen Harvey: The Disappointed Tourist at Museum of Contemporary Art CT

Explore the world without leaving the state! 🚗🗺️Your next great summer adventure doesn't require a boarding pass or an e...
07/20/2026

Explore the world without leaving the state! 🚗🗺️

Your next great summer adventure doesn't require a boarding pass or an expensive flight. With over 30 world-class museums tucked into every corner of Connecticut, there's a local road trip right in your backyard.

The CT Art Trail Passport is your roadmap to exploring the coastal art colonies of Old Lyme at the Florence Griswold Museum, standing face-to-face with a T. rex in Greenwich at the Bruce, or wandering historic artist gardens in Farmington at the Hill-stead Museum.

For just $35, this passport unlocks access to all member sites for 365 days. It’s an incredibly affordable way to turn any open weekend into a mini trip. 🖼️🌿

Grab your Passport at ctarttrail.org!

Curiosities from faraway lands, twilight impressionist workshops, and pet portrait paint days for your four-legged frien...
07/17/2026

Curiosities from faraway lands, twilight impressionist workshops, and pet portrait paint days for your four-legged friends 🐶🎨 Here's your guide to every exhibition opening, closing, and event happening near you as the month comes to a close.

🎨 EVENTS
July 17 Morse Summer Music Academy Pop-Up Concert at Yale University Art Gallery
July 18 Learning with Nature: Edimental Fruit Trees Workshop at Grace Farms, CT
July 18 The Art of Phenology Nature Journaling Workshop at Weir Farm National Historical Park
July 18 Special Themed Tour: Keepsakes and Curiosities at Hill-Stead Museum
July 18 Access for All Community Day & Chalk Art Festival at New Britain Museum of American Art
July 19 Gallery Tour: Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250 at Florence Griswold Museum
July 19 B.A.R.K. Ranger Pet Portrait in the Park Painting Day at Weir Farm National Historical Park
July 23 DIY Tetra Pak Printmaking Workshop with CCP at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
July 23 Architectural Elegy Live Mourning Performance at Museum of Contemporary Art CT
July 23 Cocktails & Conversations: Behind the Scenes in Psychedelic Splendor at Mattatuck Museum
July 24 Morse Summer Music Academy Pop-Up Concert at Yale University Art Gallery
July 24-25 Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival Annual Creative Gathering at Florence Griswold Museum
July 25 Summer Guided Landscape Stroll at Grace Farms, CT
July 25 July Artist-in-Residence Open Studio with Jane E Scafte at Weir Farm National Historical Park
July 25 Old Lyme Arts District Midsummer Festival Musical Performances at Lyme Art Association
July 26 American Opera Idol Competition & Outdoor Concert at Hill-Stead Museum
July 26 Take Part in Art Watercolor Instruction with Bobbi Mullen at Weir Farm National Historical Park
July 30 Summer Artist-in-Residence Talk with Xinan Ran at Center for Contemporary Printmaking
July 31 Happy Hour Friday Live Musical Performances with A.C.T. of CT at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
July 31 Nocturnal Impressionist Night Painting Workshop with Dmitri Wright at Weir Farm National Historical Park
Every Sunday Discovery Sundays Family Creative Programs at Florence Griswold Museum
Fridays & Saturdays Adult-Oriented Laser Light Shows under the Dome at Stamford Museum & Nature Center

🖼️ EXHIBITIONS OPENING
July 24 105th Elected Artists & Expanding Visions Shows at Lyme Art Association
July 30 Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina at New Britain Museum of American Art

👋 EXHIBITIONS CLOSING
July 25 For Which It Stands Nationally Acclaimed Flag Exhibition at Fairfield University Art Museum
July 31 James Dormer: Knowing / Not Knowing Virtual Presentation at Silvermine Arts Center

📢 ANNOUNCEMENTS
The community gallery exhibition "Better Late Than Never: The Art of Arlene Brown" has been extended through the month of July at Mattatuck Museum!

A Tyrannosaurus rex has taken over the gallery! 🦖💥The Bruce Museum in Greenwich is kicking off the North American tour ...
07/08/2026

A Tyrannosaurus rex has taken over the gallery! 🦖💥

The Bruce Museum in Greenwich is kicking off the North American tour of a jaw-dropping international exhibition: "Six Extinctions."

Spanning half a billion years of Earth's history, this exhibition takes you on a journey through the five major mass extinction events that shaped our planet—and shines a vital light on the current sixth extinction driven by climate change and deforestation.

🦖 Stand face-to-face with a massive, life-sized replica skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex (one of the largest ever found!).
🦖 Explore rare fossils, lifelike animatronics, and interactive displays that bring prehistoric worlds back to life.
🦖 Discover the incredible resilience of life on Earth and learn what we can do to protect biodiversity today. 🌿

From ancient apex predators to the modern species we fight to save, this is an immersive experience the whole family will talk about all summer long.

📍 The Bruce Museum | Greenwich, CT

Make it a day of exploration! Grab your 2026 CT Art Trail Passport for just $35 to unlock admission to the Bruce Museum and 30+ other premier cultural destinations across the state.

📸 Photos by Patrick Sikes

Fresh pewter-pouring demos, botanical garden design, and rich cultural celebrations under the stars 🌿✨ Take a look at wh...
07/03/2026

Fresh pewter-pouring demos, botanical garden design, and rich cultural celebrations under the stars 🌿✨ Take a look at what's opening, closing, and happening across Connecticut to kick off your July.

🎨 EVENTS
July 7 Plein Air Sketches Class: Fine-tuning to Finish at Lyme Art Association
July 9 Red, White & Broadway Concert: Songs for America’s 250th at Mattatuck Museum
July 9 Yoga Under the Stars Planetarium Session at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
July 9 Gallery Talk with Artist Rick Shaefer at Museum of Contemporary Art CT
July 9-12 Floral Still Life Immersion Painting Workshop at Lyme Art Association
July 10 Happy Hour Friday and Sip & Shop with Artist Em Rooney at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
July 10 Brooch-Making Workshop with Artist Em Rooney at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
July 10 Morse Summer Music Academy Pop-Up Concert at Yale University Art Gallery
July 11 Learning with Nature: Tomato Loves Basil Workshop at Grace Farms, CT
July 11 Second Saturday Stone Wall Guided Ranger Tour at Weir Farm National Historical Park
July 11 Summer Spectacular Family Fun Day & Exhibition Openings at Mattatuck Museum
July 15 Summer Artist-in-Residence Talk with Alyssa Sakina Pheobus at Center for Contemporary Printmaking
Every Sunday Discovery Sundays Family Creative Programs at Florence Griswold Museum
Fridays & Saturdays Adult-Oriented Laser Light Shows under the Dome at Stamford Museum & Nature Center

🖼️ EXHIBITIONS OPENING
July 1 AMERICA ABROAD: Art, Architecture, and Diplomacy at Onera Foundation
July 11 Caribbean Indigenous Resistance / Resistencia indígena del Caribe ¡Taíno Vive! at Mattatuck Museum
July 11 A Place for Artists Heritage Exhibition at Silvermine Arts Center
July 11 Guild Summer Salon Annual Member Exhibition at Silvermine Arts Center

👋 EXHIBITIONS CLOSING
July 17 A Connecticut History Show Semiquincentennial Exhibition at Lyme Art Association

Note: Hill-Stead Museum museum and grounds will be closed July 3-4 and July 6-9.

History is in full bloom! 🌸🌿Celebrate Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day on Sunday, June 28, 2026! It’s the perfect summ...
06/26/2026

History is in full bloom! 🌸🌿

Celebrate Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day on Sunday, June 28, 2026! It’s the perfect summer Sunday to explore how art, architecture, and landscape design intertwine across our beautiful state.

Several member sites on the CT Art Trail are participating, offering special tours, activities, and gorgeous scenery. Pack your walking shoes and your camera—here are the Trail stops you won't want to miss:

🏡 Florence Griswold Museum (Old Lyme, CT): Wander the beautiful historic orchards and gardens that inspired generations of American Impressionists. Chat with the "Garden Gang" volunteers and even try your hand at plein-air painting on the grounds!
🎨 Hill-Stead Museum (Farmington, CT): Meander through the spectacular, newly vibrant Sunken Garden designed by pioneer female architect Beatrix Farrand, walk the woodland trails, or visit the resident sheep!
🌲 Weir Farm National Historical Park (Wilton, CT): Explore the historic terraced gardens and sunken pathways of Connecticut's only National Park dedicated to American painting.

Make it a complete road trip! Grab your 2026 CT Art Trail Passport to unlock your admission to the world-class indoor galleries at Florence Griswold and Hill-Stead after you finish wandering the grounds. For just $35 for the whole year, it's your key to exploring Connecticut's culture-and-nature pairings. ✨

Plan your perfect garden tour itinerary and check out the full lineup of events at: cthistoricgardens.org/chg-day

This Juneteenth, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center is open and inviting you to explore the creativity and cultural exp...
06/19/2026

This Juneteenth, the Stamford Museum & Nature Center is open and inviting you to explore the creativity and cultural expression of African American artists through a powerful collection of art.

Featuring works by David C. Driskell, Jacob Lawrence, Faith Ringgold and Nelson Stevens, PRINTMAKING AND THE UNCONVENTIONAL PATHWAYS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS explores how generations of African American artists forged new paths to success by using printmaking as a medium for innovation, collaboration and cultural expression.
Presented in partnership with Raven Fine Art Editions, the exhibition offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect upon the profound contributions of African American artists and their enduring impact on American culture.

Learn more and plan your visit: https://www.stamfordmuseum.org/pathways/

Mid-century design, live printmaking demos, and a pet portrait day for your furry friends 🐶🎨 Take a look at what's open...
06/18/2026

Mid-century design, live printmaking demos, and a pet portrait day for your furry friends 🐶🎨 Take a look at what's opening, closing, and happening near you as the month comes to a close.

🎨 EVENTS
June 18 Curator’s Exhibition Tour of For Which It Stands... with Carey Weber at Fairfield University Art Museum
June 18 Family Movie Night on the Grounds at Florence Griswold Museum
June 18 Annual Museum Members Celebration Event at Yale University Art Gallery
June 19 Nights Out: Farmhouse Outdoor Beer Garden & Live Music at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
June 20 Juneteenth Observance Performance with FriendzWorldMusic at Hill-Stead Museum
June 20 Family Day Art Activities & Young Artist Awards at Lyme Art Association
June 20 June Artist-in-Residence Open Studio with Kathleen Caprario at Weir Farm National Historical Park
June 20 Access for All Community Day: Juneteenth Celebration at New Britain Museum of American Art
June 21 Orchestra Lumos: The History of Jazz in 80 Minutes at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
June 21 Juneteenth Event: Artist Conversation with Felandus Thames at Florence Griswold Museum
June 25 Special Themed Tour: Beatrix Farrand Sunken Garden at Hill-Stead Museum
June 25 Portraiture Short Course: Modern Art & Symbolic Portraiture at Hill-Stead Museum
June 25 Annual Meeting and New Exhibition Celebration at Bruce Museum
June 25 Nights Out Planetarium Show: The Zodiac Experience at Stamford Museum & Nature Center
June 25 Looking for History Members Preview & Opening Reception at Museum of Contemporary Art CT
June 27 Special Themed Tour: Beatrix Farrand Sunken Garden at Hill-Stead Museum
June 27 Pop-In Mixed Media Nature Journaling with Leslie Carone at Weir Farm National Historical Park
June 27 Comprehensive Photography Intensive with James Florio at Grace Farms, CT
June 28 Connecticut's Historic Gardens Day Celebrated Trail-Wide at Florence Griswold Museum and Weir Farm National Historical Park
June 30 Sketching in the Galleries Creative Session at Yale University Art Gallery

🖼️ EXHIBITIONS OPENING
June 18 By the People, For the People: 3rd Annual Juried Members Exhibition at Hill-Stead Museum
June 25 Looking for History: Rick Shaefer, Ellen Harvey, and Michael Borders at Museum of Contemporary Art CT
June 27 Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250 at Florence Griswold Museum

👋 EXHIBITIONS CLOSING
June 20 About Face: Portraits and Self-Portraits from the Collection at Art Museum, USJ
June 21 Youd's Connecticut Retyped Live Performance Installation at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
June 21 Ascendancy: The Self in Contemporary Art at Mattatuck Museum
June 25 CT Watercolor Society 81st Annual Exhibition at HAS Galleries
June 25 A Nation of Vision Bicentennial Narrative Show at Silvermine Arts Center
June 28 August Sander's People of the 20th Century Retrospective at Yale University Art Gallery
June 28 Jes Fan: Unbounded & Hans Hofmann Gallery Presentations at Yale University Art Gallery
June 29 Weir Inspired: Works by the Weir Farm Artist Collective at Ridgefield Library via Weir Farm National Historical Park

06/13/2026

Big art. Small spaces. 📐✨
Now open at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking is a truly global exhibition with a fascinating constraint: The 10th Biennial FOOTPRINT International Exhibition.
For this renowned competition, artists from all over the world were challenged to confront current trends and innovations in contemporary printmaking—all within the precise bounds of a single square foot (12” x 12”). The square format presents distinct challenges of composition and expression, forcing artists to create powerful visual order within strict limits. 🖼️🌀

From woodcuts and intaglio to lithography and original digital media, this year’s juror—Dr. Amé Bell (Gallery Director at David Krut Projects in Johannesburg, South Africa)—reviewed 360 international submissions to select just 86 final prints for the show.
🌍 Come see how artists from around the globe make an impact in just one square foot!

📍 Center for Contemporary Printmaking | Norwalk, CT
🗓️ On view now through August 30, 2026

Art adventures await this summer! Pack your 2026 CT Art Trail Passport to unlock your visit to CCP and 30+ other premier cultural destinations across Connecticut for just $35.

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