Join us for an Encounters Dialogue, a follow-up to the Pennington Lecture, which honors the legacy of Rev. Dr. James W. C. Pennington, a pioneering leader in the fight for racial equality and education. This dialogue will explore the trajectory of Black freedom celebrations from Jubilee to Juneteenth and reflect on the meaning of those […]
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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!
Join us for an intimate conversation over coffee, tea, and pastries in BMuse Café, followed by a gallery talk with Sarah Clunis, curator of Yoruba World and executive director of The Amistad Center for Art & Culture. Dr. Clunis shares insights into the cultural significance of the featured works, as well as the power of art to […]
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 […]
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