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 […]
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.
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, […]
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.
Rodneyna Hart, Interim Executive Director of The Amistad Center for Art & Culture, shows the ways artists have reflected on resistance— from collective uprisings to quiet, everyday acts of defiance— in pursuit of dignity, justice, freedom, and self determination. Meet in The Amistad Center galleries. Registration encouraged. Presented as part of The Wadsworth’s American Art […]
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