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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gallery Talks
Classical 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

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