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 […]
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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 compelling Curator’s Corner Gallery Talk with Dr. Sarah Clunis, Director of The Amistad Center for Art & Culture, as she offers insights into the critically acclaimed photography exhibition, Wendel A. White: Manifest | Thirteen Colonies, curated by Ilisa Barbash, Visual Anthropologist at The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. This striking […]
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 […]
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.
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