Our outreach program offers the opportunity to bring art education outside
the walls of the Museum and into the community.
Participants are introduced to a variety of art movements, artists, and mediums, with which they can explore their own creativity and imagination.
Below are our current program options, each designed for up to 20 participants.
For more information regarding pricing, availability, and customizing a program, please contact Sophia Gipstein Scirico, Learning & Engagement Coordinator, at [email protected] or 860.443.2545 ext. 2110.
Red, Yellow, Blue!
Preschool – Kindergarten; 45 minutes
Students will start by reading a colorful story to review the basics of primary and secondary colors. After, students will enjoy paint mixing as they create a beautifully painted canvas.
Palette Night
All ages; 60-90 minutes
School and work hours too busy? Let us create an evening activity for your school, friend group, or organization. Popular projects include painting on canvas and faux stained glass inspired by our two permanent exhibitions, American Perspectives and Tiffany in New London.
Annual Programs
Adaptable for all ages; 60 minutes
Planning ahead? Want to focus on a holiday or specific theme? We’ve got you covered with a variety of projects that will highlight month-long celebrations or focus on a specific day. Select from one of these themed activities:
- Black History Month (February)
Participants will learn about an African American artist, and then create their own work of art inspired by that artist’s chosen medium. Featured artists include Barkley L. Hendricks, Romare Bearden, and Freddie Styles. - Women’s History Month (March)
Participants will learn about a female artist, and then create their own work of art inspired by that artists chosen medium. Featured artists include Beatrice Cuming, Idelle Weber, Louise Nevelson, Clara Driscoll and more. - Earth Day is every day! (April)
April is all about highlighting the importance of protecting our planet. This theme is to encourage thinking about how artists and art can be used to engage with discussions regarding the environment. Past projects have been scrap-paper collages, poster design, recycled material assemblages, and mixed-media coral reefs. - Random Acts of Kindness (November)
November 13 is World Kindness Day, a day dedicated to spreading joy and kindness to friends and strangers. Inspired by The Kindness Rocks Project, participants will decorate a kindness rock and/or card with an inspiring message. Remember to decorate one to take home and another to leave behind or hand out! - Winter Wonderment (December)
Our annual Wonderment exhibition is this project’s inspiration! Each year a new project is created to tie in with the artist, medium, and theme on view in the Museum’s Glassenberg Gallery.