Connecticut Art Trail

Looking to escape the heat? Keep your cool with the Connecticut Art Trail, exploring the many great exhibitions on view at our member museums! Here’s what’s coming up in the next couple of weeks: New exhibitions: 🌊 The Lyman Allyn Art Museum has debuted two new exhibitions: “Marvin Espy: Up From the Asphalt” and “Chloe Atreya: The Tidal River Reverses Flow” ✏️ The MFA in Illustration exhibition is on view at the Hartford Art School Galleries through July 26 👩🏼🏫 The Instructor Summer Salon opens on July 20 at the Silvermine Arts Center ☔ The Nor’Easter 54th Annual Juried Members Exhibition opens on July 25th at the New Britain Museum of American Art 🛡️ The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art will open two new exhibitions — “Figures From the Fire: J. Pierpont Morgan’s Ancient Bronzes” and a display of the Mass of Pope Gregory panels — on July 26 🖼️ The Lyme Art Association will do its regular shift in exhibitions, introducing three new ones on July 26 Last chance to see: 🖌️ “Elizabeth Gourlay: A Tribute” runs through August 1 at the New Britain Museum of American Art 🖌️ The Fairfield University Museum of Art will run three exhibitions through July 27, after which the galleries will be closed until August 🖌️ Four exhibitions will be on view at the William Benton Museum of Art through July 28, after which the museum will be closed until late August for new installations 🖌️ The View From Here at the Yale Center for British Art is on view through July 31 Special events 🍦 Come grab a scoop at the Fairfield University Museum of Art, which will host a community ice cream social on July 25 🎠 The Carousel Museum celebrates National Carousel Day on July 25 with free cotton candy and special events 🎉 Both the Florence Griswold Museum and Lyme Art Association are participating in Old Lyme’s Midsummer Festival on July 27 #CTArtTrail #VisitCT #ArtMuseum

Discover Greenwich's hidden stories with self-guided walking tours! 🌳🌹 The Greenwich Historical Society created six historic trails for easy exploring of the town's rich heritage and tales. Wander through charming neighborhoods with stunning architecture, gorgeous gardens from the height of the Cos Cob art colony era, and learn about the town's evolution to today. The best part? Self-guided tours are all free! 🎟️ Step back in time and connect with Greenwich's vibrant past! With the CT Art Trail Passport, you can see the Bush-Holley House, too! 🚶♀️ Plan your self-guided tour of the "Greenwich Historical Society Campus: Historic Gardens and Site" at https://lnkd.in/e-GnF465 Or find more Greenwich tours at https://lnkd.in/eexmtXYP Interested in taking a group tour? Reservations are available for the Walking Tours of Greenwich ave & Municipal Center and Putnam Hill Historic District. Groups tour reservations have a minimum of 10 people at $15 per person. To set up a group tour please contact Stephanie Barnett at sbarnett@greenwichhistory.org or click below. #CTArtTrail #GreenwichHistory #ExploreCT #WalkingTours

Be Creative... Be Inspired... Take Part in Art! 🎨 When you plan your visit to Weir Farm NPS, take advantage of the free-to-use art supplies available at the visitor center! Each supply bag comes with brushes, paint, a water jar and a mat to sit on. After grabbing your supplies, find a spot among the inspiring landscape to practice your impressionist painting! 🖌️ Not sure where to wander? Pick up a Painting Sites Guide to walk in the footsteps of great American artists. This self-guided tour takes you to dozens of historic painting sites throughout the park, showcasing Weir Farm's rich impressionist past. Colored pencil kits offered Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and watercolor kits provided on weekends May through October. Supplies are limited and first come, first served, and only available while the site is in-season. 🧑🎨 Find more art opportunities at https://lnkd.in/eTMeaTjN #CTArtTrail #WeirFarmNPS #SeeWeirFarm #ImpressionistArt #Impressionism #VisitCT

Now is your chance to witness the process of art conservation at Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington! 🖼️ Hill-Stead was selected as one of 24 museums worldwide to be part of the 2024 Bank of America Conservation Project. Some of the other museums selected include the Guggenheim in New York, the Louvre in Paris, and the National Gallery in London. Thanks to the Bank of America grant, Hill-Stead is able to bring two world-class conservators to work on the restoration of three of our Impressionist masterpieces - Degas’s Dancers in Pink (c. 1876), Manet’s Toreadors (1862-63), and Monet’s Fishing Boats at Sea (1868). These pieces have accumulated over a century's worth of dirt and discoloration, obscuring their true brilliance. 🩰✨ The program is taking place in Hill-Stead's Glass Room to serve as a "fishbowl" allowing spectators to observe and see the conservators at work. 🔍 The program will last from July 10 to 12 and then from July 15 until the program is completed around July 31. "We are thrilled to bring this unprecedented event to Hill-Stead," said the museum's Executive Director and CEO Dr. Anna Swinbourne. "It's a rare chance for the public to see the intricate work that goes into preserving our cultural heritage." 💬 The project culminates with a panel discussion on Wednesday, July 24, where world-renowned art conservators David Bull and Teresa Longyear will share their insights and field questions about their findings. For further details about Hill-Stead Museum's conservation project, visit ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eJEvmpTh #CTArtTrail #HillSteadMuseum #BankofAmericaConservationProject #ArtConservation

Exciting News from The Aldrich Contemporary Museum! The museum recently shared, "🌳🚜 In February, The Aldrich broke ground on a significant reimagining of its Sculpture Garden. Construction is underway and we are making great progress towards a dramatically improved site, which will feature accessible walkways, native plantings and an amphitheater for The Aldrich’s presentation of dance, music, and school and community programs." This ambitious renovation will be a stunning addition to The Aldrich, creating a space under the open sky that fosters deeper connections with art and community. Generous support from the Museum’s community is necessary to bring this ambitious renovation—which will dramatically transform The Aldrich—to life. Learn more about the project and help The Aldrich make this project a reality by supporting the capital campaign today at https://lnkd.in/evC83krQ 🌼 The renovated Sculpture Garden will be reopening this November and inaugurated by the 21 artist group exhibition "A Garden of Promise and Dissent." Stay tuned for updates! #TheAldrich #SculptureGarden #RidgefieldCT #ArtsAndCultureCT #CTArtTrail

Whether you’re taking a long weekend, planning a vacation, or just need something to do this weekend, the Connecticut Art Trail has something for you! Here’s the latest on our members’ exhibitions and events: Opening: 🧑🏾🎨 “Marvin Espy: Up from the Asphalt” opens July 13th at Lyman Allyn Art Museum 🔥 “Figures From the Fire: J. Pierpont Morgan’s Ancient Bronzes” opens July 18th at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Closing: 📷 “Life: Six Women Photographers” on view at the Greenwich Historical Society through July 7th 💡 “NEW/NOW Anila Quayyum Agha: Illuminations” is on view through July 7th at the New Britain Museum of American Art 🌎 “Metamorphosis: The Changing Landscape” and “Janine Brown - Patterns and Pieces: Recipes of Home” are on view through July 11th at Silvermine Arts Center 🌊 The 2024 Printmaking Juried Exhibition is on view through July 12th at Five Points Arts 🖼️ The Lyme Art Association is closing three shows on July 18th Events: 🖌️ The Lyme Art Association brings back its annual Family Day on July 13th, with plenty of creative art and outdoor activities for kids #CTArtTrail #CTVisit #ArtMuseum #SummerArtExhibits

Explore the Yale Art Gallery Like Never Before! ✨🔍 This summer, join Yale student guides on a journey through the Gallery's global collection! Every Saturday, the art gallery will embark on an interactive tour featuring unique highlights chosen by the guide. No two tours are the same! Free & open to the public! 🆓 Space is limited, so gather by the Highlights Tours sign in the lobby on Saturdays at 1:30 PM. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ecxnTEGN 📸: On a Highlights Tour, Gallery Guide James Adams, TC ’25, conversed with visitors about Martin Wong’s La vida (1988). #YaleArtGallery #CTArtTrail #SummerFun #NewHaven #ArtTours #InteractiveLearning

Looking for a way to escape the heat? Keep your cool and pay a visit to the Connecticut Art Trail! Air-conditioned galleries, world-class exhibitions, and terrific events offer plenty of ways to start your summer right. Opening soon: ⚾ “Ted Williams: The Splendid Splinter in Waterbury” opens June 23rd at the Mattatuck Museum 🇨🇭 “ColleCTomania” opens June 27th at MoCA Westport 🧑🏾🎨 “Printmaking and the Unconventional Pathways of African American Artists” opens June 28th at the Mystic Museum of Art ⚖️ “Opening Paths” opens June 29th at Lyman Allyn Art Museum 🏅 “Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts Juried Exhibition” opens July 1st at Slater Memorial Museum Closing soon: 😱 “Munch and Kirchner: Anxiety and Expression” and “Sheila Levrant de Bretteville: Community, Activism, and Design” on view through June 23rd at the Yale University Art Gallery 🎨 Five Points Arts is closing out three of its exhibitions on June 29th 🖼️ After receiving an extension, the Hill-Stead Museum is closing its Monet: 1st Annual Juried Exhibition on June 30th 🏭 “Permanent Installation Collection | Modern Times 1920s-1950s” on view through June 30th at the New Britain Museum of American Art 📦 “Aldrich Box: Hilma’s Ghost, Laura Ortman, Ali Kenner Brodsky” on view through June 30th at The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art Events: 🎻 Make Music Day takes place on June 21st and several Connecticut Art Museums are participating. Check your local museums for event listings! 🍸 The Lyme Art Association hosts a day of plein air painting and cocktails in Paint the Town on June 22nd 🏵️ The Mattatuck Museum honors community heroes at its 15th Annual Brass Button Awards on June 27th 🍷 The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art will hold a gathering on June 28th to discuss plans to upgrade its Sculpture Garden 🌹 Slater Memorial Museum is offering special tours as part of the Rose Arts Festival on June 29 #CTArtTrail #VisitCT

CT families! Looking for an interactive and engaging art adventure? The Mattatuck Museum, a stop on the CT Art Trail, is a great museum for family fun of all ages! 👪 The Mattatuck offers something for everyone. 🧑🎨 Interactive exhibits let your kids' imaginations soar with engaging hands-on experiences. There's several floors of art to explore from a variety of cultures and time periods. Bring the whole family to learn, play, and create lasting memories together! Admission is included with the CT Art Trail Passport, available for purchase for $35 at https://lnkd.in/g-8addqa 🗺️ Plan your family art adventure today! Visit the Mattatuck website to read more about what's on view: https://lnkd.in/dyFsD9x #CTArtTrail #MattatuckMuseum #VisitCT

Father's Day is almost here... Celebrate Dad all year long with the CT Art Trail passport! ✨ The CT Art Trail Passport is the perfect Father's Day gift! For just $35 each, the passport unlocks access to 24 incredible museums, galleries and cultural sites. It's a gift of quality time and lasting memories that go beyond another pair of socks. It's more than just a gift; it's an invitation to explore and connect throughout the whole year. Get yours today and embark on an artistic adventure with Dad! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g-8addqa #CTArtTrail #FathersDayGifts