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Officials in Connecticut announced last week that the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum will renovate its 3-acre campus and sculpture garden. The project is part of the museum’s master plan to improve accessibility and inclusion around its campus; to expand its network of artists with new exhibitions, events, programming, and community uses; and promote environmental stewardship. The master plan…
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The Guilford Art League presents its 75th Annual Juried Exhibit & Sale on view at The Gallery at Guilford Art Center from Monday, September 11 – Saturday, September 30. An Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, September 14, 5-7 pm. Juried by Jeanne Criscola, the colorful and eclectic show features more than 100 Connecticut artists working in…
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By Paul Scott, Staff Writer CT Insider Posted Sept 5, 2023 For about a year and a half, a storefront on the fourth floor of Stamford Town Center was blank space. But this summer it has been reinvigorated as a new tableau for one of Connecticut’s leading arts-focused nonprofits. In an approximately 7,000-square-foot section of…
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One-of-a-kind Connecticut museum in Stratford Grim pieces of America’s history are on display at the Ruby & Calvin Fletcher African American History Museum in Stratford, the first and only African American history museum in Connecticut. Among the items to be seen in 10 main displays throughout a 4,700-square-foot historic home are symbols of slavery such…
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When Rachel DeCavage, owner of Cinder + Salt, and other local businesses got together in 2021 to start Middletown Arts Fest, they wanted it to be a steady event for the Middletown community to enjoy during the summer. “Middletown was a collaboration between various businesses, but we coordinate a lot of it here at Cinder…
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In a move to promote Norwalk’s diverse arts and cultural attractions, the city has designated the corridor from Wall Street into SoNo as a new Arts and Culture District and formed a new commission to oversee the area. Nine community members were appointed to the new Arts and Culture Commission during the Common Council meeting Tuesday…
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Virtually all Connecticut residents engage in the arts, culture and humanities, either formally or informally, a recent survey found. But attendance rates at many cultural organizations haven’t quite returned to pre-pandemic levels. This hour, we get the latest from Connecticut Humanities executive director Jason Mancini, and hear about a recent push for a “roadmap” that would better fund…
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It is – as intended – nearly impossible to miss when headed into or driving alongside downtown Hartford. The Greater Hartford Arts Council (GHAC) officially unveiled New England’s tallest mural this past week. Reawakening Wonder reaches 170 feet, 18 stories high, and is described as “a true beacon of hope and wonder.” Projects like this…
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