5pm exhibition viewing of (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art | 6pm film followed by discussion This portrait of Black life in Alabama’s Black Belt weaves moments of work, play, and reflection through unscripted scenes to challenge traditional depictions of the American South. Followed by a discussion with the film’s director and Rodneyna Hart, deputy director of The […]
Comedy Night with Rob Santos, Wednesday, September 24, 2025Join comedian and storyteller Rob Santos for a powerful night of humor, heart, and healing. Through laughter and lived experience, Rob explores mental health, identity, and resilience in a performance that’s as real as it is uplifting. Concession stand available. Doors Open | 5:00 PM Comedy Show […]
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 […]
Presented as part of the I Am A Man: Black Men & Boys Mental Health Initiative Join us for a day of reflection, connection, and transformation during this immersive workshop led by Enroue Halfkenny, LCSW, clinical social worker, Babaláwo, and founder of Healing and Liberation Counseling. Grounded in the traditions of African spiritual healing and […]
You’re Invited to the Annual Meeting of The Amistad Center for Art & Culture. Join us for an evening of reflection, celebration, and visioning as we share highlights from the past year and exciting plans for the future. All Trustees, supporters, and community partners are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
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 […]
Celebrate the season and support the Wadsworth during this favorite holiday fundraiser. Each year, community members, artists, and volunteers from local organizations donate trees and holiday décor, turning the galleries into a festive winter wonderland. Profits from the sale of donated holiday items help fund the museum’s special exhibitions and educational programs. Bring home the […]
Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 4:30–6:30 PMGray Court & Museum Front PlazaFree and Open to the Public Celebrate the beauty of light, community, and tradition at Radiance: Festival of Lights, presented by The Amistad Center for Art & Culture in partnership with the Wadsworth Atheneum. We begin outdoors with a joyful Hanukkah Menorah lighting, then […]
Dr. King stated, "Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Honor King's enduring legacy with a day of creativity and reflection as we celebrate compassion and practice empathy through art-making, performances, tours, and more. Join textile artist Ed Johnetta Miller and use a variety of colors, shapes, and textures to design a card highlighting […]
Presented in conjunction with the Yoruba World exhibition in the Amistad Center for Art & Culture and The Wadsworth's Morgan Great Hall This is a can-not-miss cultural moment featuring Harmonia Rosales, the critically acclaimed Afro-Cuban American artist whose work is redefining art history and narrative representation. Rosales’s paintings and visual storytelling have earned widespread […]
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 […]
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