Join us for an informative and engaging community forum: "Is Connecticut A Great Place to be A Child?" You're invited to join the movement to "End Child Poverty Now" and support all children and families in our region. This event is presented by Connecticut Community Foundation with Moderator Ginny Mink from CT Mirror, and features panelists from DataHaven, CT Voices for Children, and Connecticut Fair Housing Center. The forum offers a valuable opportunity to connect with concerned community members and offers steps toward meaningful action.
Together, we can work toward a future where every child in Connecticut has the opportunity to thrive and prosper. This forum is free and open to the public, and space is limited. Learn more and register today to reserve your spot.
Community Forum: Is CT A Great Place to be a Child?
Essex, CT - The 4th Annual CT Sea Music Festival will sail into historic downtown Essex on June 6-9, 2025.
This family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free day-time workshops and concerts featuring local, regional, and international maritime performers, a family stage, demonstrations of sailor skills, sails on the Connecticut River, a Sunday morning revival-style hymn sing, and late night Chantey Sings in the Griswold Inn and the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club. Evening concerts are ticketed events. Stroll Main Street, Essex with ice cream in hand and hear sea chanteys and maritime music from all over the world!
For more information, visit the Festival website at https://ctseamusicfest.org or contact@ctseamusicfest.org.
CT Sea Music Festival
The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Spring Members Exhibition on view from May 1 – June 19, 2025. The opening reception is Thursday, May 1 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public.
“This exhibition honors the return of spring and celebrates the lively and creative energy of the season. We are delighted to have renowned artist Howard Park serve as our awards judge,” said CAS President Robin Hammeal-Urban.
The exhibition is at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main Street in Clinton, CT and is open during regular Town Hall hours (Monday through Wednesday, 9am to 4pm; Thursday, 9am to 7pm; Friday, 9am to 12pm).
CAS is a vibrant arts community with members from across the state and beyond working in all fine art media. The organization sponsors exhibitions, plein air events, and critique sessions. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact CAS at casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.
Clinton Art Society Presents Spring Members Exhibition
Are you looking to improve your throwing skills? Seeking to center your clay and yourself? Do you need a hand with hand building?
This class offers an opportunity to work towards your goals in clay and further your individual projects with differentiated instruction.
Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.
Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Centering With Clay: Focusing on Foundations
March 22 – September 7, 2025 | Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; and Friday, July 4 (Independence Day).
Separated by 2,781 miles and on two different continents, Iraqi and Nigerian Christians share similar stories of persecution. From 2014-2018, portions of Northern Iraq were under the control of the militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and many religious minorities, including Christians, experienced persecution and violence as a result. In the northern and central portions of Nigeria, violence towards Christians and other minority groups has also increased in recent years at the hands of Boko Haram and other groups.
The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to share the stories of those displaced in Iraq and Nigeria through Among the Persecuted and Displaced — a collection of photographs taken by Stephen Rasche. The Knights of Columbus has sponsored some of Rasche’s work in both countries, bringing to light the atrocities inflicted on those persecuted for their faith.
Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/among-the-persecuted-and-displaced/
Exhibit | Among the Persecuted and Displaced: Photographs from Iraq & Nigeria
Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.
Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/
Exhibit | Francis: Pope of the Peripheries
An Exhibition of Printmaking by the Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Faculty
An Exhibition by the Creative Arts Workshop Faculty Printmakers
Boardslide
May 2 - June 15, 2025
Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Friday, May 2nd from 4-7PM
Spring Tasting Event on Sunday, May 4th from 3-5PM
Artist Panel on Sunday, June 1st from 2-3PM
Collage Creation Worksho p at Artsplace on June 1st & 6th (details TBA)
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
In keeping with the historic location of Ball and Socket Arts which was a manufacturing facility, “Boardslide” is an exhibition focusing on the ability of fine artists to translate the form of a skateboard through their creativity.
The gap between sports and art is wide mainly due to preconceived notions. Fine artists often find themselves compelled to defend creation of utility items which are termed as craft as if it is in any way a genre of lesser importance. Likewise, sports equipment is usually not associated with fine art. In a complex world where a case can be made for all forms of creation to be connected through artistic as well as economic means, what better than the motif of a simple toy like a skateboard to form the basis of inspiration for a group of contemporary artists?
The materials are diverse as is the aesthetic of each participating artist.
Featured Artists:
Paul Baylock; Alan Bisbort; Tamhja Coe, Michaela Gorski; Deborah Hesse; Chelsea Marti; Mike Mindera; Sarah Nguyen; and Rashmi Talpade
Boardslide Gallery Hours from May 3rd to
An Exhibit of Abstract Watercolor and Mixed Media Assemblages featuring Work by Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler
Celebrate the summer solstice with an exciting new show at City Gallery. Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler present an exhibit of abstract watercolor landscapes and handmade paper and mixed media assemblages in SOLSTICE, on view from June 6 - June 29. The Opening Reception on Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
SOLSTICE at City Gallery
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Nature Up Close. As we move into the pleasures of summer, this exhibit invites us to take a closer look—at our gardens, blooming flowers, towering trees, and the intricate world of insects emerging with the season. Nature Up Close showcases original artwork that captures these intimate views through painting, sculpture, mixed media, and photography by both established and emerging artists. The exhibit runs through July 6. Also, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, children's books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for preteens and teens call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211
Nature Up Close
Hank Paper- NEW INCISIVE MOMENTS, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe- WIDE OPEN,
& Chris Ferguson- LABORS of LOVE
The title of Hank Paper's show, New Incisive Moments, comes from the phrase that every street photographer knows from Henri Cartier-Bresson, “The Decisive Moment". On the other side of the gallery, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe shows her panorama and composite photographs in Wide Open. In the North Gallery, Chris Ferguson shows his new body of work, Labors of Love, which focuses on portraits and depictions of local people who love the work that they do.
Hank Paper, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe, & Chris Ferguson
Join us on the first Friday of the month for a one-hour, in-person tour of the Leslie P. and George H. Hume American Furniture Study Center at the Collection Studies Center, Yale West Campus. See more than 1,300 examples of American furniture and clocks from the 17th century to the present in this facility, which opened in 2019, as well as an outstanding collection of contemporary wood art.
Registration required.
Furniture Study Highlights Tour
This class provides step-by-step instruction for those seeking the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Class includes demos and structured exercises. Participants learn color mixing, dark and light and basic color theory principles. Different brush stroke techniques are addressed for specific effects i.e. wet on wet & dry stubble applications. Participants paint from still life setups and/or photo references from home. Everyone is encouraged to work on an ongoing painting at home to help solidify techniques learned in class. This piece may be brought into class on the last day for an open critique session. Instructor will work with you at your level even if you have taken watercolor in the past. Material list available upon registration.
Chris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books, magazines, newspapers, product packaging and logo design.
Chris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist.
He has had many solo and group shows in New York City, Westchester County and lower Connecticut, showcasing his oil paintings, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an ongoing show at the Arthur Kalaher Fine Art in Sag Harbor, NY from 2011-2019. In 2018 he had a solo show of his watercolors at Teatown Lake Reservation.
In 2019 Chris began his participation in Arthouse.NYC’s “Healthcare Heroes Show”.
He has memorialized several healthcare workers who lost their lives during the height of the Covid pandemic. These oil portraits were given to their families and were on view at the
Big Plaza Screen in New York City.
Teaching is a passion that has come to the forefront in the past 15 years for Chris. He has been teaching a plethora of subjects among them drawing, oil painting, watercolors, and more at local Westchester art schools. He is currently teaching at Scarsdale Adult School.
Chris grew up in Europe and Westchester County. He currently resides in Salem, Connecticut.
Experiencing Watercolors Continued
Join our volunteer museum educators for an interactive exploration of highlights from our collection. In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art features works from the sixteenth century to the present, now on view in a reimagined installation.
Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk.
For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-collection-highlight-27
YCBA Collection Highlight Tour
Swing by Artsplace for a FREE hands-on workshop exploring collage with Rashmi Talpade. Advanced registration required. Space is limited.
Bring your favorite photos, magazines, and fancy papers for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of collage with Ball & Socket Arts' Workshop Gallery artist, Rashmi Talpade from 2 to 4 pm on Friday, June 6th.
Glue and materials provided, but please bring your own images to collage.
A very limited number of wooden skateboard blanks will be available to purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. Each of those costs $60 and must be paid for with cash or check direct to the teaching artist.
Workshop is limited to 14 participants, so be sure to register now!
*** please note this Workshop will take place next door at Artsplace in Building 2!
Reserve your spot here.
free skateboard Collage Workshop With Rashmi on June 6
🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️
Looking for the perfect art class for your child? The Giggling Pig offers engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and encourage self-expression in a fun and supportive environment!
✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour
Introduce your little artist to the fundamentals of art! Through guided instruction, kids explore blending, composition, and different techniques while having fun and developing their unique style.
🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours
A deeper dive into creativity! Students work more independently, experimenting with clay, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and more. They’ll learn composition, values, and color theory while creating detailed artwork.
🎨 Advanced & Junior Advanced (Ages 8-16) – 2 Hours
Designed for pre-teens and teens, this class allows students to explore their artistic passions at their own pace. From composition and shading to blending and detailed projects, this class is perfect for young artists looking to grow.
📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance encouraged but not required.
💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!
Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟
📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!
Art Class for Kids Ages 4-16
Registration is now open for Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus , a spring Miniproduction at Oddfellows Playhouse in Middletown. The program is open to young people ages 6 - 14.
The Miniproduction is a fun version of the Robin Hood story which combines both theater and circus. This two-week theater adventure will run Monday through Friday, 4:30 - 6 pm, from May 27 through June 5, culminating in performances June 5 and 6 at 7 pm.
The production is part of Oddfellows Playhouse’s Oddbridge Extended Day program. Through the program, Middletown public school students can take a bus directly from school and get a snack before rehearsals begin. A drop off option is available for homeschoolers or students from other school districts.
Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus will be co-directed by Oddfellows instructors Maegan Fuller and Kayla Bucholz. Fuller says of the show: “When the evil Prince John tasks the Sheriff of Nottingham to collect unreasonable taxes from the villagers, it’s up to Robin Hood, Little John and the other Merry Clowns of the Sherwood Circus to wage a light-hearted battle against their evil foes! Will Robin save the day and win the hand of Maid Marian? Join us to find out!”
Oddfellows Playhouse is located at 128 Washington Street in Middletown. Tuition for the nine day program is $200, and financial aid is available for families that require it.
To register go to https://oddfellows.recdesk.com/Community/Program.
For for more information, go to www.oddfellows.org, call (860) 347-6143 or email info@oddfellows.org. Space is limited , and early registration is recommended.
Registration open for Robin Hood and the Sherwood Circus
David Dunlop, Quest for Radiance
Susan Powell Fine Art, Madison, CT
June 6 - July 6, 2025
What does it feel like when sunlight stretches across a marsh? How does color shimmer on the surface of drifting leaves? How do the lights of a city merge into a glowing symphony? Can a painting convey the luminance changes we experience in nature?
“Radiance—revealing it, reveling in it, exploring it—that is my quest.” David Dunlop’s solo show, Quest for Radiance, is a dynamic exploration of light, movement, and perception. Dunlop layers semi-transparent pigments on reflective surfaces to create a spectrum of effects that evoke the way we visually immerse ourselves in nature.
Come experience the show in person as David’s paintings come alive before the viewer’s eyes. Blending realism with abstraction, and drawing from science, art history, and plein air observation, he paints the experience of light in motion—sunlight, reflections, shifting skies, and glowing cityscapes. Depending on the light and when you view them, the paintings invite contemplation and can reveal something different each time.
There will be an opening reception on June 6, from 5-8 pm. Join us for hors d'oeuvres and wine and meet the artist.
The Gallery is located at 679 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT. The show continues through July 6, 2025. Hours are Tues-Sat 11-5 and any day by appointment. For more information please call 203 318-0616, email susanpowellfineart@gmail.com or visit our website at www.susanpowellfineart.com
David Dunlop’s ‘Quest for Radiance’ Opens at Susan Powell Fine Art
Join us for the opening our new exhibit celebrating the life and work of distinguished artist Howard Fussiner (1923–2006). Throughout his career, Fussiner was featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across New York, New Haven, and New England, including a major thirty-year retrospective at the Munson Gallery in 1990.
His paintings and prints are held in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), the Slater Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery, the New Britain Museum of American Art, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Curated by Judy Birke this exhibition and sale will run through August 31. The venue is accessible 24/7 with a lobby concierge onsite.
Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner Exhibit
Take a break after your work week and meet up with other adults the first Friday of each month to play art games that will boost your drawing skills and increase your creativity in a fun, low-pressure, party-like atmosphere. Art games can be the start of getting into a creative routine, and being playful can be a boon to getting out of a creative rut. Potluck snacks are welcome!
First Friday Art Games
To purchase tickets or learn more, visit www.givebutter.com/cdrart
Art from the Heart Gala Returns June 6 to Celebrate 40 Years of Community Impact
An Evening of Art, Cuisine, and Giving to Support the Community Dining Room
Branford, CT – The Community Dining Room invites the public to its rescheduled 3rd Annual Art from the Heart Gala , an evening celebrating art, community, and compassion, on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Nuzzo’s Farm , 736 East Main Street, Branford.
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Community Dining Room continues to honor its mission of “more than just a meal” by uniting the community for an unforgettable night. This year’s gala will be hosted by Kerry Collins , with a full program including:
- Art from local artists
- Live and silent auctions
- Family Fun Raffles featuring prizes from Hartford Athletic and the Hartford Yard Goats
- Grazing tables by Perfectly Planned Parties by Andrea
- The Greenery Truck on-site for additional food and beverage purchases (cash only)
Tickets are $55 and support the Community Dining Room’s mission to feed and support individuals and families across Branford, East Haven, Guilford, and North Branford.
“This event is about more than art,” said Patrick Hackett , Fundraising Coordinator for the Community Dining Room. “It’s about community coming together to uplift and sustain the heart of the Shoreline.”
Art From The Heart
Stu Fosters photography is sometimes beautiful, sometimes interesting and always a treat! Come see his work and enjoy meeting Stu. (Prints available for purchase)
Meet The Artist Stu Foster
We are very proud to announce our inaugural schedule of over 20 films from some of our best and brightest filmmakers. Please check our Film Guide and Schedule by clicking the boxes above.
Lighthouse Lens Film Festival
Eastbound Theatre Presents
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown brings charm, wit, and heart to the audience, It explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. An enchanting revue of songs and vignettes, based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip.
The show opened in New York City on March 7, 1967 and played for 1,597 performances at the theatre 80 St. Marks, with Gary Burghoff (Radar from the *MASH* TV show) in the title role.
The play is an average day in the life of Charlie Brown, a day made up of little moments picked from all the days of Charlie Brown, from Valentine’s Day to the baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, all mixed in with the lives of his friends (both human and non-human) and strung together on the string of a single day, from bright uncertain morning to hopeful starlit evening.
“Familiar and fun, this is a show that comforts your nostalgic inner child while welcoming the newer generations with open arms.” – DC Metro Theatre Arts
By Clark Gesner & John Gordon
Directed by Nancy A Herman
Cast
Charlie Brown Cast
Charlie Brown ~~~ Matt Simmons of Milford
Lucy ~~~ Jonna E. Capone of Milford
Sally ~~~ Eilis Garcia of New Haven
Schroeder ~~~ Nicholas Nuñez of Stratford
Linus ~~~ Lindsey Anderson of Milford
Snoopy ~~~ Alaina McCarvill of Milford
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Essex, CT - The 4th Annual CT Sea Music Festival will sail into historic downtown Essex on June 6-9, 2025.
This family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free day-time workshops and concerts featuring local, regional, and international maritime performers, a family stage, demonstrations of sailor skills, sails on the Connecticut River, a Sunday morning revival-style hymn sing, and late night Chantey Sings in the Griswold Inn and the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club. Evening concerts are ticketed events. Stroll Main Street, Essex with ice cream in hand and hear sea chanteys and maritime music from all over the world!
For more information, visit the Festival website at https://ctseamusicfest.org or contact@ctseamusicfest.org.
CT Sea Music Festival
🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️
Looking for the perfect art class for your child? The Giggling Pig offers engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and encourage self-expression in a fun and supportive environment!
✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour
Introduce your little artist to the fundamentals of art! Through guided instruction, kids explore blending, composition, and different techniques while having fun and developing their unique style.
🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours
A deeper dive into creativity! Students work more independently, experimenting with clay, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and more. They’ll learn composition, values, and color theory while creating detailed artwork.
📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance is encouraged but not required.
💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!
Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟
📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!
Art Class for Kids ages 4-9
Yoga is coming to the library! Free and open to all, we welcome everyBODY regardless of age, race, gender, or ability. During our collective practices we will come together to move our bodies and practice the 8 limbs of the yogic path. Classes may include guided movement, mantra, mudra, meditation, breath work and more.
Join us 2 Saturdays a month from April-August at the Wilson or Mitchell library from 10-11:30 for a time of community building practice. Feel free to bring a yoga mat and block if you have one, we will have a few available to borrow if you don't have your own. Come dressed in something comfortable that you can move in and with an open heart and mind.
Teacher Bio:
My name is Karmen Sizemore and I have been practicing yoga for over 10 years. I did my yoga teacher training with Susanna Barkataki at Embrace Yoga's Roots in 2022. I practice a form of Hatha yoga as it has been passed down from it's East Asian roots, which can look very different from the Western version of yoga many people are familiar with. My goal when teaching yoga is to be a guide for others on the journey to unite the body, mind and soul.
For more information and additional dates at the Mitchell Branch, check out the events calendar on nhfpl.org.
Free Community Yoga at Wilson Branch Library
Join Yale Center for British Art educators to explore works of art, practice social skills, and have fun! Make stamps of your favorite things at the YCBA and create your own work of art!
“Exploring-art-ism” is a free program for children five to twelve years of age with sensory processing differences and their families and caregivers. Join YCBA educators for a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive learning experience in the museum.
For more information, please view: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/exploring-art-ism-program-children-sensory-processing-differences-and-their-2.
Exploring-art-ism: A Program for Children with Sensory Processing Differences and Their Families
An Exhibition of Printmaking by the Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Faculty
An Exhibition by the Creative Arts Workshop Faculty Printmakers
Join our volunteer museum educators for an interactive exploration of highlights from our collection. In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art features works from the sixteenth century to the present, now on view in a reimagined installation.
Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk.
For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-collection-highlight-12
YCBA Collection Highlight Tour
✨ The Appetizer & Dessert Crawls are BACK! ✨ Tickets are on sale now for all three crawls! Visit https://theshopsatyale.com/appcrawl/ to purchase yours today!
Over the years, this event has not only highlighted New Haven’s incredible restaurant scene but has also raised nearly $25,000 for New Haven nonprofits. This year, The Shops at Yale is thrilled to donate $10,500 to the New Haven Free Public Library, Fellowship Place, and the Robin I. Kroogman New Haven Animal Shelter, bringing the total funds raised from this event to $35,000! ❤️
Tickets are just $25 each, plus processing fees, and include appetizer and dessert tastings from 12 restaurants and eateries, free all-day parking at the 150 York Street Garage, exclusive two-day shopping offers, and a cotton tote bag.
Join us on April 26, June 7, and August 2 for an afternoon filled with fun, delicious food, exclusive shopping, and community spirit—all while supporting three fantastic nonprofits! ❤️🎉🍽️🛍️
✨ The Appetizer & Dessert Crawls are BACK! ✨
Boardslide
May 2 - June 15, 2025
Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Friday, May 2nd from 4-7PM
Spring Tasting Event on Sunday, May 4th from 3-5PM
Artist Panel on Sunday, June 1st from 2-3PM
Collage Creation Worksho p at Artsplace on June 1st & 6th (details TBA)
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
In keeping with the historic location of Ball and Socket Arts which was a manufacturing facility, “Boardslide” is an exhibition focusing on the ability of fine artists to translate the form of a skateboard through their creativity.
The gap between sports and art is wide mainly due to preconceived notions. Fine artists often find themselves compelled to defend creation of utility items which are termed as craft as if it is in any way a genre of lesser importance. Likewise, sports equipment is usually not associated with fine art. In a complex world where a case can be made for all forms of creation to be connected through artistic as well as economic means, what better than the motif of a simple toy like a skateboard to form the basis of inspiration for a group of contemporary artists?
The materials are diverse as is the aesthetic of each participating artist.
Featured Artists:
Paul Baylock; Alan Bisbort; Tamhja Coe, Michaela Gorski; Deborah Hesse; Chelsea Marti; Mike Mindera; Sarah Nguyen; and Rashmi Talpade
Boardslide Gallery Hours from May 3rd to
An Exhibit of Abstract Watercolor and Mixed Media Assemblages featuring Work by Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler
Celebrate the summer solstice with an exciting new show at City Gallery. Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler present an exhibit of abstract watercolor landscapes and handmade paper and mixed media assemblages in SOLSTICE, on view from June 6 - June 29. The Opening Reception on Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
SOLSTICE at City Gallery
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Nature Up Close. As we move into the pleasures of summer, this exhibit invites us to take a closer look—at our gardens, blooming flowers, towering trees, and the intricate world of insects emerging with the season. Nature Up Close showcases original artwork that captures these intimate views through painting, sculpture, mixed media, and photography by both established and emerging artists. The exhibit runs through July 6. Also, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, children's books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for preteens and teens call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211
Nature Up Close
Hank Paper- NEW INCISIVE MOMENTS, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe- WIDE OPEN,
& Chris Ferguson- LABORS of LOVE
The title of Hank Paper's show, New Incisive Moments, comes from the phrase that every street photographer knows from Henri Cartier-Bresson, “The Decisive Moment". On the other side of the gallery, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe shows her panorama and composite photographs in Wide Open. In the North Gallery, Chris Ferguson shows his new body of work, Labors of Love, which focuses on portraits and depictions of local people who love the work that they do.
Hank Paper, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe, & Chris Ferguson
We are very proud to announce our inaugural schedule of over 20 films from some of our best and brightest filmmakers. Please check our Film Guide and Schedule by clicking the boxes above.
Lighthouse Lens Film Festival
Instructed by Annie Sailer
39 Putnam Ave, Hamden CT
Annie Sailer Adult Intermediate Dance Class
In this class learn to create layers of soft pastels to build up a recognizable image or object. Blocking in values from light to dark and understanding light to hard application on paper. In the beginning of class, simple still life set ups will be used i.e. two pieces of fruit in a bowl, etc. The light source and an investigation of color ranges that can be applied to any given object will also be explored. There will be demonstrations of techniques that will help all levels. Pastels are a wonderful opportunity for those who want to continue to hone their drawing skills with the new dimension of color. Finally, fixative spraying will be reviewed including how many layers are necessary. The last two classes will focus on a more complicated still life set up in an effort to create a completed piece of artwork. Instructor will work individually with participants with more pastel experience. Material list available upon registration.
Chris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books, magazines, newspapers, product packaging and logo design.
Chris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist.
He has had many solo and group shows in New York City, Westchester County and lower Connecticut, showcasing his oil paintings, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an ongoing show at the Arthur Kalaher Fine Art in Sag Harbor, NY from 2011-2019. In 2018 he had a solo show of his watercolors at Teatown Lake Reservation.
In 2019 Chris began his participation in Arthouse.NYC’s “Healthcare Heroes Show”.
He has memorialized several healthcare workers who lost their lives during the height of the Covid pandemic. These oil portraits were given to their families and were on view at the
Big Plaza Screen in New York City.
Teaching is a passion that has come to the forefront in the past 15 years for Chris. He has been teaching a plethora of subjects among them drawing, oil painting, watercolors, and more at local Westchester art schools. He is currently teaching at Scarsdale Adult School.
Chris grew up in Europe and Westchester County. He currently resides in Salem, Connecticut.
Pastels Continue
Explore the brilliance of J. M. W. Turner in this special exhibition tour, showcasing the Yale Center for British Art’s unparalleled collection of his work.
Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk.
For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-j-m-w-turner-romance-and-reality-25
Tour of “J. M. W. Turner: Romance and Reality”
Get ready to experience our exciting courses in a cool and alternative way! Our evening Glow in the Park events allow you to zipline through trees lit up by glow attire, colored lights, music and more!
Glow in the Park is a nighttime event where our outdoor adventure park literally glows! Brightly-shining lights illuminate your way while you zipline, work the ropes and traverse through the treetops. And you have toe-tapping music to keep your adrenaline flowing!
You can’t miss Glow in the Park! It takes your rope climbing and ziplining fun to the next level. Flip the fun upside down as you experience the same adventure at night, and allow your senses to come alive with the bright lights hanging from the trees. Each of our trails is lined with multi-colored LED lights to guide your throughout the courses. We also provide a safety briefing to go through harnessing with you, so don’t worry if you’ve never been to a park like this before.
Come visit us at The Adventure Park and book this amazing Glow in the Park experience!
Glow in the Park at The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum
Join us for the opening our new exhibit celebrating the life and work of distinguished artist Howard Fussiner (1923–2006). Throughout his career, Fussiner was featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across New York, New Haven, and New England, including a major thirty-year retrospective at the Munson Gallery in 1990.
His paintings and prints are held in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), the Slater Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery, the New Britain Museum of American Art, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Curated by Judy Birke this exhibition and sale will run through August 31. The venue is accessible 24/7 with a lobby concierge onsite.
Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner Exhibit
Eastbound Theatre Presents
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown brings charm, wit, and heart to the audience, It explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. An enchanting revue of songs and vignettes, based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip.
The show opened in New York City on March 7, 1967 and played for 1,597 performances at the theatre 80 St. Marks, with Gary Burghoff (Radar from the *MASH* TV show) in the title role.
The play is an average day in the life of Charlie Brown, a day made up of little moments picked from all the days of Charlie Brown, from Valentine’s Day to the baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, all mixed in with the lives of his friends (both human and non-human) and strung together on the string of a single day, from bright uncertain morning to hopeful starlit evening.
“Familiar and fun, this is a show that comforts your nostalgic inner child while welcoming the newer generations with open arms.” – DC Metro Theatre Arts
By Clark Gesner & John Gordon
Directed by Nancy A Herman
Cast
Charlie Brown Cast
Charlie Brown ~~~ Matt Simmons of Milford
Lucy ~~~ Jonna E. Capone of Milford
Sally ~~~ Eilis Garcia of New Haven
Schroeder ~~~ Nicholas Nuñez of Stratford
Linus ~~~ Lindsey Anderson of Milford
Snoopy ~~~ Alaina McCarvill of Milford
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
🎨 Sunday Club Canvas is in session! 🖌️
Looking for a creative weekend DROP Off activity for your child? Join us for a fun, relaxing painting class — no experience needed!
🖼️ In this 1.5-hour class, our friendly staff will guide students step-by-step through a new painting each session. With loose, organic brushstrokes and a no-pressure vibe, everyone leaves with their own masterpiece!
✅ Techniques you can practice at home
✅ Attend weekly, monthly, or just once in a while — it’s up to you!
💲 $25 per class | Discounted class packs available
📅 Classes run year-round
📲 Pre-registration is required – call or register online today to save your spot!
🎨 Let your weekend creativity shine with Sunday Club Canvas!
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Sunday Club Canvas (Drop Off Art Clas)
March 22 – September 7, 2025 | Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; and Friday, July 4 (Independence Day).
Separated by 2,781 miles and on two different continents, Iraqi and Nigerian Christians share similar stories of persecution. From 2014-2018, portions of Northern Iraq were under the control of the militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and many religious minorities, including Christians, experienced persecution and violence as a result. In the northern and central portions of Nigeria, violence towards Christians and other minority groups has also increased in recent years at the hands of Boko Haram and other groups.
The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to share the stories of those displaced in Iraq and Nigeria through Among the Persecuted and Displaced — a collection of photographs taken by Stephen Rasche. The Knights of Columbus has sponsored some of Rasche’s work in both countries, bringing to light the atrocities inflicted on those persecuted for their faith.
Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/among-the-persecuted-and-displaced/
Exhibit | Among the Persecuted and Displaced: Photographs from Iraq & Nigeria
Essex, CT - The 4th Annual CT Sea Music Festival will sail into historic downtown Essex on June 6-9, 2025.
This family-friendly weekend includes a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free day-time workshops and concerts featuring local, regional, and international maritime performers, a family stage, demonstrations of sailor skills, sails on the Connecticut River, a Sunday morning revival-style hymn sing, and late night Chantey Sings in the Griswold Inn and the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club. Evening concerts are ticketed events. Stroll Main Street, Essex with ice cream in hand and hear sea chanteys and maritime music from all over the world!
For more information, visit the Festival website at https://ctseamusicfest.org or contact@ctseamusicfest.org.
CT Sea Music Festival
Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.
Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/
Exhibit | Francis: Pope of the Peripheries
An Exhibition of Printmaking by the Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Faculty
An Exhibition by the Creative Arts Workshop Faculty Printmakers
Boardslide
May 2 - June 15, 2025
Located in The Workshop Gallery, Building 3.
Opening Reception on Friday, May 2nd from 4-7PM
Spring Tasting Event on Sunday, May 4th from 3-5PM
Artist Panel on Sunday, June 1st from 2-3PM
Collage Creation Worksho p at Artsplace on June 1st & 6th (details TBA)
Regular Gallery Hours from 12-4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
In keeping with the historic location of Ball and Socket Arts which was a manufacturing facility, “Boardslide” is an exhibition focusing on the ability of fine artists to translate the form of a skateboard through their creativity.
The gap between sports and art is wide mainly due to preconceived notions. Fine artists often find themselves compelled to defend creation of utility items which are termed as craft as if it is in any way a genre of lesser importance. Likewise, sports equipment is usually not associated with fine art. In a complex world where a case can be made for all forms of creation to be connected through artistic as well as economic means, what better than the motif of a simple toy like a skateboard to form the basis of inspiration for a group of contemporary artists?
The materials are diverse as is the aesthetic of each participating artist.
Featured Artists:
Paul Baylock; Alan Bisbort; Tamhja Coe, Michaela Gorski; Deborah Hesse; Chelsea Marti; Mike Mindera; Sarah Nguyen; and Rashmi Talpade
Boardslide Gallery Hours from May 3rd to
An Exhibit of Abstract Watercolor and Mixed Media Assemblages featuring Work by Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler
Celebrate the summer solstice with an exciting new show at City Gallery. Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler present an exhibit of abstract watercolor landscapes and handmade paper and mixed media assemblages in SOLSTICE, on view from June 6 - June 29. The Opening Reception on Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
SOLSTICE at City Gallery
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Nature Up Close. As we move into the pleasures of summer, this exhibit invites us to take a closer look—at our gardens, blooming flowers, towering trees, and the intricate world of insects emerging with the season. Nature Up Close showcases original artwork that captures these intimate views through painting, sculpture, mixed media, and photography by both established and emerging artists. The exhibit runs through July 6. Also, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, children's books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for preteens and teens call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211
Nature Up Close
Hank Paper- NEW INCISIVE MOMENTS, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe- WIDE OPEN,
& Chris Ferguson- LABORS of LOVE
The title of Hank Paper's show, New Incisive Moments, comes from the phrase that every street photographer knows from Henri Cartier-Bresson, “The Decisive Moment". On the other side of the gallery, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe shows her panorama and composite photographs in Wide Open. In the North Gallery, Chris Ferguson shows his new body of work, Labors of Love, which focuses on portraits and depictions of local people who love the work that they do.
Hank Paper, Marjorie Gillette Wolfe, & Chris Ferguson
We are very proud to announce our inaugural schedule of over 20 films from some of our best and brightest filmmakers. Please check our Film Guide and Schedule by clicking the boxes above.
Lighthouse Lens Film Festival
Join us for a docent-led tour of “Tracey Emin: I Loved You Until The Morning,” the first major North American museum exhibition of her work. Known for her expressive, autobiographical style, Emin explores love, loss, and the female experience with unflinching honesty.
Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk.
For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-tracey-emin-i-loved-you-until-morning-27
Tour of “Tracey Emin: I Loved You Until The Morning”
Actor Rita Parisi will portray some of the spirited women who persevered throughout the American Revolution during, "The Women of '76," at the historic Pardee-Morris House, which was burned by the British during their raid on New Haven in 1779 (and where you can still see a burnt beam from the original structure). The free NH250 event will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday, August 24, 2025). Register here.
Parisi will portray five women who witnessed the American Revolution and changed the course of history. Among them will be Baroness von Riedesel, wife of a Hessian general and chronicler of life in Revolutionary War military camps; Prudence Wright, minute woman and spy catcher; and Nancy Hart, a southern frontierswoman who faced the enemy and won.
The Women of '76
Join us for a laid-back and fun Maker Show & Tell, where we come together to share our latest projects, get inspired by what others are making, and talk about the cool things we’re dreaming up next! Whether you're working on something wild and wonderful, or still brainstorming your next big idea, this is the perfect space to show it off or bounce ideas around. We want to see what you’ve been up to, hear your stories, and get inspired by each other’s creativity.
Whether you're working on something wild and wonderful, or still brainstorming your next big idea, this is the perfect space to show it off or bounce ideas around. We want to see what you’ve been up to, hear your stories, and get inspired by each other’s creativity. Snacks provided; feel free to bring a favorite to share if inspired.
Avoid FOMO: Get the Second Sundays on your Google calendar now!
Event Lead: Akeera Peterkin
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=298&reset=1&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
Second Sundays: Maker Show and Tell
Eastbound Theatre Presents
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown brings charm, wit, and heart to the audience, It explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. An enchanting revue of songs and vignettes, based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip.
The show opened in New York City on March 7, 1967 and played for 1,597 performances at the theatre 80 St. Marks, with Gary Burghoff (Radar from the *MASH* TV show) in the title role.
The play is an average day in the life of Charlie Brown, a day made up of little moments picked from all the days of Charlie Brown, from Valentine’s Day to the baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, all mixed in with the lives of his friends (both human and non-human) and strung together on the string of a single day, from bright uncertain morning to hopeful starlit evening.
“Familiar and fun, this is a show that comforts your nostalgic inner child while welcoming the newer generations with open arms.” – DC Metro Theatre Arts
By Clark Gesner & John Gordon
Directed by Nancy A Herman
Cast
Charlie Brown Cast
Charlie Brown ~~~ Matt Simmons of Milford
Lucy ~~~ Jonna E. Capone of Milford
Sally ~~~ Eilis Garcia of New Haven
Schroeder ~~~ Nicholas Nuñez of Stratford
Linus ~~~ Lindsey Anderson of Milford
Snoopy ~~~ Alaina McCarvill of Milford
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Join our volunteer museum educators for an in-depth tour of the museum’s iconic building, designed by modernist architect Louis I. Kahn (1901–1974).
Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk.
For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-architecture-ycba-8
Tour of the Architecture of the YCBA
The New Haven Chorale welcomes guest conductors Carolina Flores, Professor of the Choral Department at The Hartt School, NHC assistant conductor Blake Hansen, and Paul Mueller, former music director of the NHC to the culminating event of our 75th Anniversary Season!! This gala concert will include music by three outstanding American composers. Featured will be excerpts from Elaine Hagenberg’s wildly popular Illuminare led by Carolina Flores, Jake Runestad’s Wild Forces and Flower into Kindness conducted by Blake Hansen, and Runestad’s Proud Music of the Storm and Leonard Bernstein’s timeless masterpiece Chichester Psalms under the baton of Ed Bolkovac and featuring counter tenor Benjamin Rauch. In addition, there will be a world premiere of a new choral work by NHC chorister and composer Nathan Scalise, as well as a few surprises involving our audience and former members! Come and celebrate our 75th “Birthday” concert with us–it is an event you will not want to miss!!
75th Anniversary Gala Concert
Join us for a 6-Course Dining Experience highlighting the flavors of Dominican Republic!
With deep care and vision, The Table & Gallery and Chef Alfredo have brought this concept to life—crafting a vibrant culinary journey that honors Dominican flavors and Afro-Caribbean heritage through every bite and sip.
From ancestral dishes to imaginative cocktails, each element is an offering: to the land, to the spirit, and to the joy of gathering around good food and powerful art.
The Artists Dinner
Join us for the opening our new exhibit celebrating the life and work of distinguished artist Howard Fussiner (1923–2006). Throughout his career, Fussiner was featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across New York, New Haven, and New England, including a major thirty-year retrospective at the Munson Gallery in 1990.
His paintings and prints are held in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), the Slater Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery, the New Britain Museum of American Art, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Curated by Judy Birke this exhibition and sale will run through August 31. The venue is accessible 24/7 with a lobby concierge onsite.
Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner Exhibit
The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Spring Members Exhibition on view from May 1 – June 19, 2025. The opening reception is Thursday, May 1 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public.
“This exhibition honors the return of spring and celebrates the lively and creative energy of the season. We are delighted to have renowned artist Howard Park serve as our awards judge,” said CAS President Robin Hammeal-Urban.
The exhibition is at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main Street in Clinton, CT and is open during regular Town Hall hours (Monday through Wednesday, 9am to 4pm; Thursday, 9am to 7pm; Friday, 9am to 12pm).
CAS is a vibrant arts community with members from across the state and beyond working in all fine art media. The organization sponsors exhibitions, plein air events, and critique sessions. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact CAS at casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.
Clinton Art Society Presents Spring Members Exhibition
New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel. Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one's body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Techniques for Wheel Throwing
An Exhibition of Printmaking by the Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Faculty
An Exhibition by the Creative Arts Workshop Faculty Printmakers
An Exhibit of Abstract Watercolor and Mixed Media Assemblages featuring Work by Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler
Celebrate the summer solstice with an exciting new show at City Gallery. Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler present an exhibit of abstract watercolor landscapes and handmade paper and mixed media assemblages in SOLSTICE, on view from June 6 - June 29. The Opening Reception on Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
SOLSTICE at City Gallery
🍻Happy Hour Alert! 🚨 Join us at Dockside Brewery, Mon-Fri 3-6PM at the bar for deals that will make your wallet smile! 💸
Happy Hour!
The United Girls' Choir is currently holding auditions for their 2025-2026 season! All girls ages 5-17 can audition, and no musical experience is necessary. For more information or to schedule an audition for a different time, please email info@unitedchoir.com or visit www.unitedgirlschoir.com/auditions.
United Girls' Choir Auditions!
Join us for the opening our new exhibit celebrating the life and work of distinguished artist Howard Fussiner (1923–2006). Throughout his career, Fussiner was featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across New York, New Haven, and New England, including a major thirty-year retrospective at the Munson Gallery in 1990.
His paintings and prints are held in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), the Slater Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery, the New Britain Museum of American Art, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Curated by Judy Birke this exhibition and sale will run through August 31. The venue is accessible 24/7 with a lobby concierge onsite.
Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner Exhibit
Join us every Monday for Music Bingo at Dockside Brewery!!! The most fun you’ve had on a Monday in a long time!🎶 7PM start! See you there🍻
Music Bingo!
The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Spring Members Exhibition on view from May 1 – June 19, 2025. The opening reception is Thursday, May 1 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public.
“This exhibition honors the return of spring and celebrates the lively and creative energy of the season. We are delighted to have renowned artist Howard Park serve as our awards judge,” said CAS President Robin Hammeal-Urban.
The exhibition is at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main Street in Clinton, CT and is open during regular Town Hall hours (Monday through Wednesday, 9am to 4pm; Thursday, 9am to 7pm; Friday, 9am to 12pm).
CAS is a vibrant arts community with members from across the state and beyond working in all fine art media. The organization sponsors exhibitions, plein air events, and critique sessions. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact CAS at casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.
Clinton Art Society Presents Spring Members Exhibition
Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain.
Lessons will cover both functional and decorative pottery with emphasis on classical forms as we know them. Students will be shown how to apply glazes and/or oxide washes to achieve desired results, such as combining glaze colors and the application of wood ash to create unexpected effects on their work. Wear clothes that can get dirty.
Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Intermediate and Advanced Pottery
An Exhibition of Printmaking by the Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Faculty
An Exhibition by the Creative Arts Workshop Faculty Printmakers
An Exhibit of Abstract Watercolor and Mixed Media Assemblages featuring Work by Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler
Celebrate the summer solstice with an exciting new show at City Gallery. Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler present an exhibit of abstract watercolor landscapes and handmade paper and mixed media assemblages in SOLSTICE, on view from June 6 - June 29. The Opening Reception on Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
SOLSTICE at City Gallery
Explore the brilliance of J. M. W. Turner in this special exhibition tour, showcasing the Yale Center for British Art’s unparalleled collection of his work.
Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk.
For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-j-m-w-turner-romance-and-reality-17
Tour of “J. M. W. Turner: Romance and Reality”
Instructed by Annie Sailer
39 Putnam Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Annie Sailer Adult Intermediate Dance Class
Join us for the opening our new exhibit celebrating the life and work of distinguished artist Howard Fussiner (1923–2006). Throughout his career, Fussiner was featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across New York, New Haven, and New England, including a major thirty-year retrospective at the Munson Gallery in 1990.
His paintings and prints are held in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), the Slater Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery, the New Britain Museum of American Art, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Curated by Judy Birke this exhibition and sale will run through August 31. The venue is accessible 24/7 with a lobby concierge onsite.
Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner Exhibit
Are you looking to improve your throwing skills? Seeking to center your clay and yourself? Do you need a hand with hand building?
This class offers an opportunity to work towards your goals in clay and further your individual projects with differentiated instruction.
Wear clothes that can get dirty and closed toe shoes.
Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only. Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Centering with Clay: Focusing on Foundations
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.
This workshop will be hosted at New England Brewing Co. We here at NEBCo started brewing beer with one guiding force; passion (Okay, two forces. We also wanted to see if we could actually make beer that we wanted to drink). That initial, passionate drive is still deeply rooted in each one of us today. And it will stick around as we continue to brew our beer, hopefully growing into one of the best and most respected craft breweries in New England. We strive for the highest quality beer experience by following some basic, simple, core values.
Under 21 policy: Please contact New England Brewing Co. for details regarding underage entry
For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/new-england-brewing-co
Bonsai Workshop at New England Brewing Co.
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.
This workshop will be hosted at New England Brewing Co. We here at NEBCo started brewing beer with one guiding force; passion (Okay, two forces. We also wanted to see if we could actually make beer that we wanted to drink). That initial, passionate drive is still deeply rooted in each one of us today. And it will stick around as we continue to brew our beer, hopefully growing into one of the best and most respected craft breweries in New England. We strive for the highest quality beer experience by following some basic, simple, core values.
Under 21 policy: Please contact New England Brewing Co. for details regarding underage entry
For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/new-england-brewing-co
Happens on the following Dates:
- Jun 11, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT
- Jul 9, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EDT
Bonsai Workshop at New England Brewing Co.
The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Spring Members Exhibition on view from May 1 – June 19, 2025. The opening reception is Thursday, May 1 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public.
“This exhibition honors the return of spring and celebrates the lively and creative energy of the season. We are delighted to have renowned artist Howard Park serve as our awards judge,” said CAS President Robin Hammeal-Urban.
The exhibition is at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main Street in Clinton, CT and is open during regular Town Hall hours (Monday through Wednesday, 9am to 4pm; Thursday, 9am to 7pm; Friday, 9am to 12pm).
CAS is a vibrant arts community with members from across the state and beyond working in all fine art media. The organization sponsors exhibitions, plein air events, and critique sessions. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact CAS at casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.
Clinton Art Society Presents Spring Members Exhibition
March 22 – September 7, 2025 | Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; and Friday, July 4 (Independence Day).
Separated by 2,781 miles and on two different continents, Iraqi and Nigerian Christians share similar stories of persecution. From 2014-2018, portions of Northern Iraq were under the control of the militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and many religious minorities, including Christians, experienced persecution and violence as a result. In the northern and central portions of Nigeria, violence towards Christians and other minority groups has also increased in recent years at the hands of Boko Haram and other groups.
The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to share the stories of those displaced in Iraq and Nigeria through Among the Persecuted and Displaced — a collection of photographs taken by Stephen Rasche. The Knights of Columbus has sponsored some of Rasche’s work in both countries, bringing to light the atrocities inflicted on those persecuted for their faith.
Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/among-the-persecuted-and-displaced/
Exhibit | Among the Persecuted and Displaced: Photographs from Iraq & Nigeria
Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.
Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/
Exhibit | Francis: Pope of the Peripheries
You decide – explore multiple printmaking techniques and processes or deepen your practice in one area. Use etching, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, monotype, transfer prints, paper lithography, polymer plate lithography, collagraph, silk aquatint, transfer prints, or Chine-collé. Learn new techniques or connect printmaking to other artistic media.
Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.
The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Intermediate and Advanced Printmaking
An Exhibition of Printmaking by the Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Faculty
An Exhibition by the Creative Arts Workshop Faculty Printmakers
An Exhibit of Abstract Watercolor and Mixed Media Assemblages featuring Work by Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler
Celebrate the summer solstice with an exciting new show at City Gallery. Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler present an exhibit of abstract watercolor landscapes and handmade paper and mixed media assemblages in SOLSTICE, on view from June 6 - June 29. The Opening Reception on Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
SOLSTICE at City Gallery
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Nature Up Close. As we move into the pleasures of summer, this exhibit invites us to take a closer look—at our gardens, blooming flowers, towering trees, and the intricate world of insects emerging with the season. Nature Up Close showcases original artwork that captures these intimate views through painting, sculpture, mixed media, and photography by both established and emerging artists. The exhibit runs through July 6. Also, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, children's books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for preteens and teens call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211
Nature Up Close
Two Italian New Haveners, Francesco Coiro and Peter S. Saldibar, contributed some astonishing artistic vision and talent to Yale’s collegiate Gothic buildings in the 1920s and 1930s. Sadly, like many craftsmen of the era, they received no recognition during their lifetimes. The two artisans will finally get their due during a lunchtime webinar for New Haven Museum, “Immigrant Artisans and the Building of Yale,” presented by graduating Yale University history major Daphne Stratton Gignac, on June 11, 2025, 12:30 pm. Register here.
Stratton Gignac discovered Coiro and Saldibar’s stories when she heard a local community member’s story of her grandfather, who had come from Italy to work on Yale’s residential colleges. “I was immediately intrigued, but as I started to research the topic, I was struck by the lack of information in Yale’s histories surrounding the identies of the craftsmen that contributed to the school’s early 20th-century buildings,” Stratton Gignac says.
She notes that the lack of recognition seemed unusual considering the level of craftsmanship she saw in the statues and details across the campus. “The only mention I could find of these craftsmen was in the late Anthony Riccio’s book, ‘The Italian American Experience in New Haven,’ which helped me see that there was a story here that had been buried,” she says.
Stratton Gignac’s goal for the presentation is to highlight the stories and talents of New Haven’s Italian American artist class. In addition to recognizing these artists, “I hope their brilliant work at Yale, and their careers, will inspire wonder at the many ways immigrants have contributed to American art and our built environment,” she says.
Daphne Stratton Gignac will be graduating from Yale University with a bachelor’s in history in May, 2025. Throughout her time at Yale, Stratton Gignac’s work has centered around exploring cultural plurality in North America and the history of art and architecture. She was the 2023 recipient of the Ray Lamontagne essay prize, and a speaker at the Franco North American Studies Symposium held at Yale in 2025. She plans to pursue a doctorate in history.
Immigrant Artisans and the Building of Yale (Webinar)
Join our volunteer museum educators for an interactive exploration of highlights from our collection. In a New Light: Five Centuries of British Art features works from the sixteenth century to the present, now on view in a reimagined installation.
Tours meet in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk.
For more information, please visit: https://britishart.yale.edu/exhibitions-programs/docent-tour-collection-highlight-32
YCBA Collection Highlight Tour
Join us for the opening our new exhibit celebrating the life and work of distinguished artist Howard Fussiner (1923–2006). Throughout his career, Fussiner was featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions across New York, New Haven, and New England, including a major thirty-year retrospective at the Munson Gallery in 1990.
His paintings and prints are held in prestigious collections such as the National Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), the Slater Museum, the Yale University Art Gallery, the New Britain Museum of American Art, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Curated by Judy Birke this exhibition and sale will run through August 31. The venue is accessible 24/7 with a lobby concierge onsite.
Vibrant Vision of Painter Howard Fussiner Exhibit
Explore and develop designs for relief, intaglio, and monotype printmaking in this hands-on course.
Class time will focus on creating original designs and concepts as students experiment with print plate substrates, including Corian®, Tetra-Pak®, vinyl records, and various recycled and found materials. Examples of different print styles will be shared to illustrate these techniques.
This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students alike.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.
Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Experimental Printmaking
Join us at Old Heidelberg Bar inside Graduate by Hilton New Haven every Wednesday at 7:30 PM for Big Boy Trivia! Get your game faces on and be ready to compete!
Old Heidelberg Trivia Night
Movies in the Plaza brings you free Wednesday night movie screenings May through October in downtown New Haven’s beloved, cozy Pitkin Plaza! Grab your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and some takeout from a local spot, and spend an evening under the stars enjoying blockbusters, nostalgic blasts from the past, cult favorites, family films, and more.
Movies in the Plaza
Long Days
June 12-19
By Gabe Mckinley
World Premiere production by Gabe McKinley about a group of actors putting on a production of O’Neill’s LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT at a regional theatre; a tragic and sometimes darkly humorous overlapping of themes amidst the plays with a deliciously compelling plot of what happens “behind the scenes."
Long Days
The Clinton Art Society (CAS) is pleased to present the Spring Members Exhibition on view from May 1 – June 19, 2025. The opening reception is Thursday, May 1 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm and is free and open to the public.
“This exhibition honors the return of spring and celebrates the lively and creative energy of the season. We are delighted to have renowned artist Howard Park serve as our awards judge,” said CAS President Robin Hammeal-Urban.
The exhibition is at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall, 54 E. Main Street in Clinton, CT and is open during regular Town Hall hours (Monday through Wednesday, 9am to 4pm; Thursday, 9am to 7pm; Friday, 9am to 12pm).
CAS is a vibrant arts community with members from across the state and beyond working in all fine art media. The organization sponsors exhibitions, plein air events, and critique sessions. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact CAS at casclinton@gmail.com or visit clintonartsocietyct.org.
Clinton Art Society Presents Spring Members Exhibition
March 22 – September 7, 2025 | Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Friday, April 18 (Good Friday); Saturday, April 19 (Holy Saturday); Sunday, April 20 (Easter); Saturday, June 7; and Friday, July 4 (Independence Day).
Separated by 2,781 miles and on two different continents, Iraqi and Nigerian Christians share similar stories of persecution. From 2014-2018, portions of Northern Iraq were under the control of the militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and many religious minorities, including Christians, experienced persecution and violence as a result. In the northern and central portions of Nigeria, violence towards Christians and other minority groups has also increased in recent years at the hands of Boko Haram and other groups.
The Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to share the stories of those displaced in Iraq and Nigeria through Among the Persecuted and Displaced — a collection of photographs taken by Stephen Rasche. The Knights of Columbus has sponsored some of Rasche’s work in both countries, bringing to light the atrocities inflicted on those persecuted for their faith.
Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/among-the-persecuted-and-displaced/
Exhibit | Among the Persecuted and Displaced: Photographs from Iraq & Nigeria
Chair seated exercise class for seniors. Relax the mind, body and soul through gentle chair seated exercise using the breath via zoom.
Chair seated exercise
Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission EXCEPT Saturday, June 7; Friday, July 4 (Independence Day); Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day); Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); and Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day).
In remembrance of Pope Francis, who passed on April 21, 2025, the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center is honored to present this exhibit illustrating the pope’s outreach to the peripheries during his 47 international trips.
Learn more: https://www.michaelmcgivneycenter.org/exhibits/francis-pope-of-the-peripheries/
Exhibit | Francis: Pope of the Peripheries
An Exhibition of Printmaking by the Creative Arts Workshop, New Haven Faculty
An Exhibition by the Creative Arts Workshop Faculty Printmakers
As a precursor to performances by Minty Fresh Circus at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, join us in The Well with DJ Dooley-O , vocalist Jordan W. Carter , and movement artist 4ener for a Minty Fresh Circus-inspired evening of music, dance, small bites, drinks, and fun. Yes, we have air conditioning!
Presented by Yale Schwarzman Center and sponsored by the Black Futures Institute and the Yale School of Management Office of Inclusion & Diversity. Special thanks to Sha McAllistar at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas and Monique Martin at Elsie Management.
Summer @ The Well: DJ Dooley-O, Jordan W. Carter, & 4ener
An Exhibit of Abstract Watercolor and Mixed Media Assemblages featuring Work by Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler
Celebrate the summer solstice with an exciting new show at City Gallery. Kathy Kane and Karen Wheeler present an exhibit of abstract watercolor landscapes and handmade paper and mixed media assemblages in SOLSTICE, on view from June 6 - June 29. The Opening Reception on Sunday, June 8, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., is open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.
SOLSTICE at City Gallery
Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Nature Up Close. As we move into the pleasures of summer, this exhibit invites us to take a closer look—at our gardens, blooming flowers, towering trees, and the intricate world of insects emerging with the season. Nature Up Close showcases original artwork that captures these intimate views through painting, sculpture, mixed media, and photography by both established and emerging artists. The exhibit runs through July 6. Also, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, children's books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits and classes, workshops, and summer camps for preteens and teens call (860) 767-0742 and visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211
