calendar of events
FebruaryWednesdays, February 8, 2:30 - 4 pm
Fashion Drawing, Victorian Style!
The Women of New England exhibition provides period fashions to examine, inspire and draw. Bring a large sketchbook and your own dry drawing supplies. Sorry, no ink or watercolor in galleries.
Thursday, February 16, 4 pmThe Women of New England exhibition provides period fashions to examine, inspire and draw. Bring a large sketchbook and your own dry drawing supplies. Sorry, no ink or watercolor in galleries.
Conversations in the Gallery
What Do Clothes Tell Us: Exploring New England History through Dress
Join Laura Crow, Director of Costume Design, Department of Dramatic Arts and Curator, University of Connecticut Historical Clothing and Textile Collection, for a discussion of the role that dress played in Connecticut and New England from 1850 to 1900.
Saturday, February 18, 2 - 4 pm What Do Clothes Tell Us: Exploring New England History through Dress
Join Laura Crow, Director of Costume Design, Department of Dramatic Arts and Curator, University of Connecticut Historical Clothing and Textile Collection, for a discussion of the role that dress played in Connecticut and New England from 1850 to 1900.
Vogue, Victorian Style: A Family Event
Family members of all ages will enjoy creative hands-on activities while learning about accessories, style and art of Victorian New England fashion.
February 19, 5 pmFamily members of all ages will enjoy creative hands-on activities while learning about accessories, style and art of Victorian New England fashion.
Les Mélodies Françaises
February 19, 5 pm
This evening of beautiful French mélodies will include works from the 19th and 20th centuries and an American premiere of a new work. The music of Aboulker, Poulenc, Ravel, and Massenet will be performed by students in the Department of Music, Voice and Collaborative Piano Areas. The recital is the culmination of a week-long collaboration with composer-in-residence Madame Isabella Aboulker. The program is supported by the Beverly and Raymond Sackler Artist-in-Residence Fund.
Wednesdays, February 22, 2:30 - 4 pmFebruary 19, 5 pm
This evening of beautiful French mélodies will include works from the 19th and 20th centuries and an American premiere of a new work. The music of Aboulker, Poulenc, Ravel, and Massenet will be performed by students in the Department of Music, Voice and Collaborative Piano Areas. The recital is the culmination of a week-long collaboration with composer-in-residence Madame Isabella Aboulker. The program is supported by the Beverly and Raymond Sackler Artist-in-Residence Fund.
Fashion Drawing, Victorian Style!
The Women of New England exhibition provides period fashions to examine, inspire and draw. Bring a large sketchbook and your own dry drawing supplies. Sorry, no ink or watercolor in galleries.
Thursdays, February 23, 12:15 - 1 pmThe Women of New England exhibition provides period fashions to examine, inspire and draw. Bring a large sketchbook and your own dry drawing supplies. Sorry, no ink or watercolor in galleries.
Gallery Talks
Classical Mythology in Modern & Contemporary Art
MarchFriday, March 2, 2012Classical Mythology in Modern & Contemporary Art
FRIDAY ART FORUM: BEYOND THE PICTURE
5-7pm
An Enrichment & Social Program for Museum Members.
Panel Discussion & lively conversation using works of art from the Museum's collection as a springboard for conversation about contemporary themes.
TERRITORIES OF CONFLICT: TRUTH OR FICTION IN DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHS?
Moderator: Salvatore Scalora
Panelists: Adam Nadal, Cathy Schlund-Vials & Amii Omara-Otunnu
Become a museum member with a special event discount of $10 off a single $30 membership or higher! Call 860-486-1709 for more information.
Thursdays, March 8, 12:15 - 1 pm5-7pm
An Enrichment & Social Program for Museum Members.
Panel Discussion & lively conversation using works of art from the Museum's collection as a springboard for conversation about contemporary themes.
TERRITORIES OF CONFLICT: TRUTH OR FICTION IN DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHS?
Moderator: Salvatore Scalora
Panelists: Adam Nadal, Cathy Schlund-Vials & Amii Omara-Otunnu
Become a museum member with a special event discount of $10 off a single $30 membership or higher! Call 860-486-1709 for more information.
Gallery Talks
Themes from the Collections
Thursdays, March 29, 12:15 - 1 pmThemes from the Collections
Gallery Talks
Screenshots
AprilWednesdays, April 4, 12:15 - 1 pmScreenshots
Campus Art Walks: Beyond Museum Walls
At South Campus
Each art walk will focus on a specific area of campus and include discussion on how each piece was selected, funded, the reason behind its placement, and more.
Thursdays, April 12, 12:15 - 1 pmAt South Campus
Each art walk will focus on a specific area of campus and include discussion on how each piece was selected, funded, the reason behind its placement, and more.
Gallery Talks
The Sculptures of Leo Sewell
Wednesdays, April 18, 12:15 - 1 pmThe Sculptures of Leo Sewell
Campus Art Walks: Beyond Museum Walls
At North Campus
Each art walk will focus on a specific area of campus and include discussion on how each piece was selected, funded, the reason behind its placement, and more.
April 17–20, 1–4 pmAt North Campus
Each art walk will focus on a specific area of campus and include discussion on how each piece was selected, funded, the reason behind its placement, and more.
Draw On!Â
Enjoy a fun-filled four-day drawing event for all ages and levels of drawing. We will provide drawing stations, materials, ideas and support. All you have to do is explore, investigate, replicate, imagine, doodle and discover why drawing is a method of learning, a means of developing ideas, an educational tool, a stress buster and—drawing is fun!
Draw On! is a community-building program designed by The Aldrich Museum in Ridgefield, CT to bring together people of all ages through something as simple as drawing, while also fostering new, imaginative ways to draw. www.drawon.org
Thursday, April 26, 4 pmEnjoy a fun-filled four-day drawing event for all ages and levels of drawing. We will provide drawing stations, materials, ideas and support. All you have to do is explore, investigate, replicate, imagine, doodle and discover why drawing is a method of learning, a means of developing ideas, an educational tool, a stress buster and—drawing is fun!
Draw On! is a community-building program designed by The Aldrich Museum in Ridgefield, CT to bring together people of all ages through something as simple as drawing, while also fostering new, imaginative ways to draw. www.drawon.org
Conversations in the Gallery
Social Media: The Good, The Bad and The Weird
Join Screenshots curator Ally Walton for a discussion of social media. Share your thoughts and experiences, and see how artists use social media to inform their work.
MayWednesdays, May 2, 12:15 - 1 pmSocial Media: The Good, The Bad and The Weird
Join Screenshots curator Ally Walton for a discussion of social media. Share your thoughts and experiences, and see how artists use social media to inform their work.
Campus Art Walks: Beyond Museum Walls
At Central Campus
Each art walk will focus on a specific area of campus and include discussion on how each piece was selected, funded, the reason behind its placement, and more.
Friday, May 4, 2012At Central Campus
Each art walk will focus on a specific area of campus and include discussion on how each piece was selected, funded, the reason behind its placement, and more.
FRIDAY ART FORUM: BEYOND THE PICTURE
5-7pm
An Enrichment & Social Program for Museum Members.
Panel Discussion & lively conversation using works of art from the Museum's collection as a springboard for conversation about contemporary themes.
EMPOWERING WOMEN, CHALLENGING ADVERSITY
Moderator: Fe Delos-Santos
Panelists: in progress
Become a museum member with a special event discount of $10 off a single $30 membership or higher! Call 860-486-1709 for more information.
5-7pm
An Enrichment & Social Program for Museum Members.
Panel Discussion & lively conversation using works of art from the Museum's collection as a springboard for conversation about contemporary themes.
EMPOWERING WOMEN, CHALLENGING ADVERSITY
Moderator: Fe Delos-Santos
Panelists: in progress
Become a museum member with a special event discount of $10 off a single $30 membership or higher! Call 860-486-1709 for more information.