Join us on MLK Community Day in partnership with the Wadsworth Atheneum in centering social justice and equality. Looking at objects on view in Freedomways: From Jubilee to Juneteenth, we will offer artmaking in the galleries. Bethani Blake, Associate Curator for the African Diaspora, will lead teens in a gallery talk to discuss the history […]
The Amistad Center's Education Administrator, Monica Mills, presents Math in the Museum. The program uses art displayed at The Wadsworth to explore mathematical concepts found within the Wadsworth and Amistad collections. Open to all, Math in the Museum consists of tours and projects that enhance understanding and appreciation of art and the intersection of math […]
Enjoy artmaking and education as we celebrate African American Emancipation Day. Experience The Amistad Center for Art & Culture’s new Yoruba World exhibition with festivities and food related to West African practices and culture. Click Here to Register!
Cash bar, nibbles, live music and more. Celebrate Caribbean culture with a lawn party! Bring a portable chair, vibe to island music, enjoy performances, face painting, dancing, and dominoes. Take a tour of Yoruba World in The Amistad Center for Art & Culture. Held in partnership with The Amistad Center for Art & Culture and Taste of […]
Join us for a vibrant evening celebrating the next generation of photographers! The SNAP! Photography Residency brings together Hartford-area teens to explore storytelling through the lens. During this special Artist Talk & Reception, the 2026 cohort will share their creative process, inspirations, and the powerful narratives behind their images. Enjoy light refreshments, connect with emerging […]
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art – Annual Fine Art & Flowers Featuring Wendel A. White, Genealogical Chart with Hair The Amistad Center for Art & Culture is honored to participate in this year’s Fine Art & Flowers celebration at The Wadsworth, highlighting Genealogical Chart with Hair from Wendel A. White’s acclaimed series Manifest | Thirteen […]
Juneteenth Family Day – June 13Held at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, this free community program will feature hands-on artmaking activities, storytelling, cultural demonstrations, and interactive gallery experiences designed for families and young visitors.
With The City of Hartford & East Hartford Presented in partnership with the City of Hartford, this large-scale outdoor celebration will include live performances, community vendors, art activations, and cultural presentations that engage the broader public.
America Turns 250 & Harford Answers Be sure to stop by the Amistad Center for your Connecticut250 passport! For five days, Hartford becomes a living stage. LONG WEEKEND is a city-wide festival celebrating history through the lenses of Film, Art, Music, Culture, and Technology. It's a modern gathering rooted in the place where America first […]
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