Events

Free First Saturday – September 2026

Admission is FREE all day, and from 11 am – 1 pm you can participate in a special project. September 5: The Golden Ratio Artist Howard McCaleb is inspired by the mathematical quantities of The Golden Ratio when making his 2D and 3D artwork. Create your own artwork using the principles of the Golden Ratio! Time: […]

05 Sep

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Gallery Talk • Howard McCalebb: The Golden Mean

Join artist Howard McCalebb for a talk exploring his exhibition The Golden Mean. Over a long and productive career in sculpture, artist Howard McCalebb (American, b. 1947) has been inspired by the myriad shapes and forms that emerge from the matrix of the Golden Ratio. This exhibition features a selection of the artist’s small and […]

10 Sep

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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September 11 Remembrance Ceremony

Please join us for a remembrance ceremony on September 11, 2026. Gather with us to honor the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001, and reflect on the strength, compassion, and resilience that continue to shape our communities. Ceremony: 9:30 am, McCourt 9/11 Memorial Garden Remarks: 10 am, Hendel Library RSVP by September 5th […]

11 Sep

9:30 am - 10:30 am

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Opening Reception • Isaac Sheffield: Portraits from New London’s Whaling Era

Celebrate the opening of Isaac Sheffield: Portraits from New London’s Whaling Era with an evening reception at the Museum. This exhibition, the first to focus on the work of artist Isaac Sheffield, examines his portraits and portrait miniatures of the 1830s and 1840s, a time of growth, innovation, and change at the height of New […]

18 Sep

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Gallery Talk • America’s 250: Selections from the Collection

Join curator Tanya Pohrt for a gallery talk exploring the special installations for America’s 250: Selections from the Collection. Focusing on regional artists and history in addition to broader geographic and cultural stories, the installation explores key moments in American history and highlights previously understudied voices. Date: Wednesday, September 23 Time: Reception 5:30 pm, Talk begins […]

23 Sep

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Free First Saturday – Pick and Paint a Pumpkin

Admission is FREE all day, and from 11 am – 1 pm you can participate in a special project. October 3: Pick and Paint a Pumpkin Join us for our annual Pick and Paint a Pumpkin event! Pumpkins are reserved for children only and are available first come, first served. Time: 11 am – 1 pm […]

03 Oct

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Opening Day Events and Reception • The Land You Stand On: Contemporary Art of Native and Indigenous Identity

Celebrate the opening of The Land You Stand On: Contemporary Art of Native and Indigenous Identity with a full series of opening events at the museum reception at the Museum. With powerful and visionary works of art, The Land You Stand On celebrates cultural beauty and explores the deep connections between land, place, and identity in the […]

10 Oct

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Free First Saturday – November 2026

Admission is FREE all day, and from 11 am – 1 pm you can participate in a special project. November 7: The Land You Stand On Explore the dynamic and differing styles of work made by contemporary indigenous artists in the exhibition The Land You Stand On. Use mixed media materials to make an artwork inspired […]

07 Nov

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Art Workshop • Indigenous Voice in Urban Lettering

Join artist Hartman Deetz to explore how words, symbols, and public art can become powerful tools for cultural expression and social change. Date: Saturday, November 7 Time: 2-3:30 pm Registration: Free, recommended for ages 16 and up, 12 and up with accompanying guardian. Register through Eventbrite. Join Mashpee Wampanoag artist and cultural educator Hartman Deetz […]

07 Nov

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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Cultural Intelligence Workshop

Join artist Joshua Carter (Mashantucket Pequot) for an insightful workshop exploring cultural intelligence from a Native perspective. Date: Saturday, November 14 Time: 2 pm Registration: Free, recommended for ages 16 and up. Register through Eventbrite. The museum is pleased to welcome artist Joshua Carter (Mashantucket Pequot) for an insightful workshop exploring cultural intelligence from a […]

14 Nov

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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The Land You Stand On: Curatorial Tour

Join us for a curator-led tour of The Land You Stand On, an exhibition that brings together Native and Indigenous artists. Date: Saturday, November 21 Time: 11 am Registration: Free, Register through Eventbrite. In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, join us a tour of The Land You Stand On with guest Curator Brooke Waldron. This exhibition brings […]

21 Nov

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Free First Saturday – Winter Wonder Day 2026

Admission is FREE all day, and from 11 am – 1 pm you can participate in a special project. December 5: Winter Wonder Day Join us for our annual Winter Wonder Day! Take your photo with Santa, make a winter-themed artwork, and more! Time: 11 am – 1 pm Cost: Free -Free First Saturdays are made […]

05 Dec

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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