Program Calendar
The New Britain Museum of American Art & the Hill Stead Museum & Gardens
The New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington St, New Britain
Illuminated Ground: Finding a Personal Vision of the Landscape
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield
Week of Programs
Early Enrichment Day: Science is Everywhere
Early Enrichment Day: Science is Everywhere
This event has been canceled. Featuring the special exhibition Scoop on Poop. Participate in hands-on activities, interactive gallery games, crafts, museum exploration and much more. Most appropriate for children ages 3-6 Early Enrichment Days require a two week minimum advanced notice.413-314-6430Email UsResources
Sunday, June 12, 2016
No events on this day.
Monday, June 13, 2016
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Tuesday, June 14, 2016
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June 14, 2016 –Free Fun Friday
Free Fun Friday
Free general admission today for all thanks to the Highland Street Foundation. A perfect time to introduce your friends to the Museums! Learn more about Free Fun Fridays
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
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June 15, 2016 –The New Britain Museum of American Art & the Hill Stead Museum & Gardens
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June 15, 2016 –Creative Writing and Memoir
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June 15, 2016 –Creative Writing: The Art of Revision
The New Britain Museum of American Art & the Hill Stead Museum & Gardens
Register by June 8! The New Britain Museum of American Art represents a panoramic view of American artistic achievements through its vast collection of over 5,000 works of art. Enjoy a guided highlights tour and lunch at the museum followed by an afternoon guided tour of the home and gardens of the Hill Stead Museum.…
Creative Writing and Memoir
Register by April 13 Both the novice and serious writer will find a comfortable spot in this group. Participants work with memoir, personal essay, poetry, short stories, novels, or just a creative exploration with words. We’ll write in response to prompts and have the option of sharing with others. Lots of writing, guaranteed! Coffee and…
Creative Writing: The Art of Revision
Register by April 27 Would you like some meaningful and constructive feedback on your writing so you can send it out for publication? This manuscript critiquing workshop welcomes all levels of writers. A professional writing coach and editor, Jan Sadler will guide the group in a streamlined process for feedback. Bring a copy of your…
Thursday, June 16, 2016
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June 16, 2016 –Illuminated Ground: Finding a Personal Vision of the Landscape
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June 16, 2016 –Basic Drawing: Animals & Birds
Illuminated Ground: Finding a Personal Vision of the Landscape
Sharing insights, anecdotes and experiences from over 4 decades as a fine art photographer, Michael Zide will show his extraordinary black and white landscape photography and talk about bringing more power and intensity to your own photographic work. What is the decision making process that leads to photographic success? How do we bring life to…
Basic Drawing: Animals & Birds
Register by May 26 Tackle the challenging, but rewarding genre of rendering wildlife and animals in pencil and other drawing media. Focus on specific areas including texture of fur and feathers, wet and/or reflective surfaces like eyes, tongues and noses and underlying musculature and anatomy and the effect of light and shadow on it. Some…
Friday, June 17, 2016
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Saturday, June 18, 2016
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June 18, 2016 –Painting Wildlife in Watercolor
Painting Wildlife in Watercolor
Register by June 4 Tackle the challenging, but rewarding genre of rendering animals and/or birds in watercolors. We’ll focus on texture of fur and feathers, wet and/or reflective surfaces like eyes, tongues and noses, and underlying musculature and anatomy and the way it is affected by light and shadow. Some experience with watercolors is recommended.…
