Adult Studio | Flower Painting Workshop with Edith LaMonica

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

This class is for beginners and practiced painters who want to express their love of flowers. Our model will be a colorful bouquet of real flowers to inspire your imagination to celebrate their uplifting beauty. We will begin by noticing the various flower shapes, colors, and textures. Then we will discuss our observations. By exploring our […]

$50 – $65

April Vacation Week at the NBMAA

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Looking for something for your kids to do during April Vacation Week? Spend the mornings at the NBMAA! From 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the Museum will offer hands-on activities themed around our current special exhibitions and newly on view permanent collection pieces, plus indoor floor games (outdoors weather permitting). Ages 6-12. […]

$15 – $25

“Michael Dweck: Blunderbust” exhibition opens April 11th

Heather Gaudio Fine Art 382 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT, United States

Heather Gaudio Fine Art is pleased to present Michael Dweck: Blunderbust, his first solo exhibition at the gallery. The show will open April 11th, with a reception for the artist 6-8pm, and will be on view through June 1st, 2024. Dweck is a multi-disciplinary artist primarily known for working in photography, most notably for his […]

Survivors Art Summit

uconn stamford 1 university place, Stamford, CT, United States

An art exhibit to raise awareness for Survivors of sexual violence, gender-based violence, and human trafficking through art and poetry. The Art Summit is about giving voices to the experiences of Survivors through an artist’s  personal creative style to tell the stories of  Survivors. This year's focus is Reclamation: healing through the arts. The exhibit […]

Free

Bicentennial Samba Fest

Join us for Samba Fest 2024 on April 20, 11am-6pm Trinity College: Gates Quad/Austin Arts Center SAMBA FEST 2024 LIVE STREAM: https://trincoll.zoom.us/j/96237493541 Samba Fest 2024 Schedule 11:00-11:45: Afrovibe Live; Trinity Jazz Club; Hartford’s Proud 11:45-12:30 Big Bang Open Rehearsal and Bicentennial Big Bang – gathering 200 people playing together!  Come join us!  Instruments provided! 12:30-1:00 Friendz World Music […]

Free

Adult Studio | Take Great Photos with Your Smartphone with Peter Glass

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

The quality of smartphone cameras is improving rapidly. In many situations, they can replace the need for traditional digital SLRs. It therefore is no longer necessary to constantly drag around a large, heavy camera because you're afraid of missing that great photo opportunity. A good quality smartphone camera can often work equally well. This is […]

$55 – $70

Two if By Sea: The Sea and The American Revolution

South Windsor Library 1550 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, CT, United States

Whether you’re interested in knowing more about your ancestor’s past or in joining the Daughters of the American Revolution, the first stop for many is the records of the Army – yet the sea played an active role in the American Revolution. This program will discuss how to identify and access the records of the […]

Free

Adult Studio Workshop | The Fundamentals of Plein-air Painting with Mike Berlinski

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

For beginners to advanced artists. This workshop will go over the basics of painting outdoors. Including composition, values, and color theory. It will cover the importance of proper observation, lighting, and learning to identify key elements in a landscape. Color mixing, application, and personal expression will also be discussed. There will be plenty of one […]

$75 – $90

Walk-In Tours | “The Land Carries Our Ancestors”

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Join a Docent-led tour through the NBMAA's exhibition The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans. Sundays at 1 p.m. | April 21 - June 30 There will be no tour on Sunday, May 26