Works of more than 60 of the 100 artists featured in Carl and David Little’s upcoming book, Art of Penobscot Bay, are on display at the Thos. Moser Freeport showroom from July 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024. The authors and brothers, who live in Maine, delve into the allure and vastness of this renowned body of water and explore an impressive timeline from esteemed painters […]
Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends. New Britain’s best Happy Hour, since 1995! Cash bar available; access to Museum galleries is included with your ticket. Event doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Please Note: First Friday is a 21+ event. For the safety of all patrons, the attendance of […]
Instructor: Christine Sniadach Register online or call 860-871-8222 It's the perfect time to create a fall painting for your wall or mantel! All the materials are provided, including a template, canvas, paints, and brushes. Acrylic is a fun medium that can be used to create a variety of paintings. It dries quickly and colors can […]
Remembering The Family Store (NR) Wed. Sept. 6 at 7 pm ️ https://bit.ly/3O1fDWb Trailer: https://youtu.be/O-kj-i2eabs?si=9ECCViLmzOIZAzUz The Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County, CT produced a documentary featuring family stores in Stamford, CT from their peak years as the center of downtown business through the early years of urban redevelopment and its impact. Downtown businesses on […]
Little things (like one vote) can have a BIG impact on an election. Connecticut’s Old State House brings you a season full of little things - like cartoons, conversations and cake - to help you make a BIG impact locally this election season. The “Go Big. Vote Local.” Series includes an exhibit focused on the […]
Little things (like one vote) can have a BIG impact on an election. Connecticut’s Old State House brings you a season full of little things - like cartoons, conversations and cake - to help you make a BIG impact locally this election season. The center piece of the “Go Big. Vote Local.” series is a […]
Connecticut’s Old State House will host “Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and Cartoons of Clifford Berryman.” Election season in the modern era elicits a barrage of amusing and pointed memes – but historically, editorial cartoons have swayed opinions and helped shape elections for generations! Clifford Berryman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist with The Washington Star and […]
Dates: Saturday, September 9 & Saturday, September 16 Time: 9:00am–12:00pm Cost: $100.00 including all materials Instructor: Sharon Kehmna Register online or call 860-871-8222 In this 2-class workshop, students will make their own clay serving platters, using rolling slabs and molds. This class is for all levels of clay experience - beginners welcome!
Watercolor/Pastel/Pen & Ink for Beginner & Intermediate levels Instructor: Rebecca Moran Cost: $144/$129.60 for ACE Members Register online https://artscentereast.org/product/mixed-media/ or call 860-871-8222 This is a class for painters who wish to experiment and explore mixing traditional media in their work. It is exciting to add pen and ink and/or pastel to enhance a watercolor painting. […]
Join artist Kathleen Smits for a two-day Acrylic Landscape Painting Workshop. Paint the landscape! Advanced beginners and intermediates welcome. Explore color and value to create depth while learning brush techniques for textures. Learn to analyze compositions and create exciting paintings that draw the viewer in. Individual attention provided in a workshop atmosphere to improve your style […]
What's so unique about an Old Civil War Soldier Statue that now calls the Connecticut State Capitol Building home? For decades he's been known as "Old Hayfoot" or the "Forlorn Soldier," a failed attempt at statuary carving to commemorate the 55,000 soldiers from Connecticut who fought on behalf of the Union. He's come down through […]
Documentary Night: Girl Talk (NR) Mon. 9/18 at 7 pm ️ https://bit.ly/3s5uuHA Co-presented by the Stamford Public Schools AITE Debate Team. Post-film Q&A with Gil Alon. This screening has been sponsored by Murtha Cullina. Ticket Prices: Avon Members $9 General Public $14.50 Students & Seniors (Mon. - Thu.) $11 Trailer: https://youtu.be/0wwXy_hiX3s?si=5P4vNS93XKQyBTQ3 Set in the […]
The show will run September 21st – November 4th. The public is invited to attend the grand opening and exhibition reception on September 21st, 7-9pm. On view will be paintings, works on paper and sculpture by seven women artists, all of whom form part of the gallery’s roster. These artists share a dynamic approach to […]
A FREE screening of CLEAR DAY THUNDER: RESCUING THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT will be held at The Rockfall Foundation’s deKoven House. This film screening is in partnership with The American Chestnut Foundation, Friends of Indian Hill Cemetery, Middletown Garden Club, and The Rockfall Foundation. “This is the story of a tree. A mighty wonder that graced the forests of Appalachia and sustained all forms […]
Come shop with local businesses and artisans. There will be a food truck on site and a raffle to benefit The Babcock Library in Ashford CT
The music of Tanzania’s “Queen of Bongo Flava,” Lady Jaydee has long inspired the literary work of Nigerian writer Chigozie Obioma In this inaugural Humanities Now event, we bring together in conversation the novelist and the singer—Chigozie and Jide—to reflect on the landscape of African music and literature.
The Black Lens: The Five Demands (NR) ️ https://bit.ly/47WEfYZ Wed. 9/27 at 7 pm Post-screening Q&A with film subject Rosalind McLymont. Ticket Prices: Avon Members $9 General Public $14.50 Students & Seniors (Mon. - Thu.) $11 In April 1969, a small group of Black and Puerto Rican students shut down the City College of New […]
CT Pastel Society: Renaissance in Pastel 30th Annual National Juried Exhibition Arts Center East is pleased to host the 30th Annual National Juried Exhibition of the CT Pastel Society: Renaissance in Pastel. The exhibit features exceptional pastel paintings from a variety of skilled pastel artists across the country. Don’t miss this incredible display of artistry […]
Try painting this fall - it’s easy - just start with one color as you look at light and shadow on simple forms. Then learn how to arrange shapes on a canvas or board and see and mix colors. Go farther and explore ways of applying paint and creating a feeling of space around objects. Other artists’ works will be […]
Dive into highlights of the New Britain Museum of American Art's permanent collection on this hour-long Docent-led tour. Saturdays at 1 p.m.
Overcome the mystery of sewing and discover how fun and easy it can be. Learn the basics of machine sewing, including how to thread the machine and other basic operations. Practice sewing lines and going backwards before moving on to simple pieces for gift-giving. Choice of projects include a four-patch pin cushion, quilt blocks, or […]