Events

Hear from Dr. Anthony Jack, author of The Privileged Poor and Class Dismissed, as he reveals what schools can truly do to level the playing field for every student striving to rise.

with Dr. Babatunde Lawal 5PM GALLERY VIEWING | 6PM LECTURE | BOOK SIGNING TO FOLLOWFREE, RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED VIA THEWADSWORTH.ORG Dr. Babatunde Lawal, Professor of Art History at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and renowned scholar of African art, examines the visual culture of the Yoruba and their influences in the Americas. Lawal illuminates the Gẹ̀lẹ̀dẹ́ […]

Juneteenth Jammin’ Jubilee Celebration Series Celebrating the 35th Year of The Amistad Center’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration Date: Friday, June 19, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: The Amistad Center for Art & Culture, 600 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut 06103 (Located inside The Wadsworth Museum) Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, culture, […]

The 2026 SNAP! Photography Cohorts' Capstone Presentation celebrates the culmination of The Amistad Center’s SNAP! Photography program is a paid summer residency that empowers high school and college-age students to develop artistic, technical, and professional skills through photography. During this capstone event, participants will present their completed projects, share reflections on their creative journeys, and […]