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SUMMARY:“Getting” Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, November 4\, 11\, and 18 | 5:30 to 6:30pm\nIndividual Class: $49 Member; $55 | Full Three Class Series: $108 Member; $120 | Limited seats available \n“Getting” Contemporary Art is an interactive class series designed to connect today’s exhibitions with the deeper currents of art history. Each session explores the art historical and cultural contexts of artists currently on view at The Aldrich\, blending storytelling\, close looking\, and discussion to help participants uncover new ways of seeing contemporary art. No prior experience with art history is required\, only curiosity and a willingness to dive in. \n“Getting” Contemporary Art is led by Kristen Erickson\, art history teacher and Director of the Luchsinger Gallery at Greenwich Academy. \nAttend all three classes or a single class! \nClasses \nTuesday\, November 4 – Nickola Pottinger: Jamaica\, Memory\, and Folklore \nThis class delves into the history and folklore of Jamaica to better understand Nickola Pottinger’s shape-shifting sculptures. Through a gallery walk\, participants will examine the mix of spiritual and personal symbols in her works\, which include casts of her own body and family heirlooms. Group discussion will encourage participants to uncover the layers of meaning carried by these spectral figures\, which merge ancestral traditions with contemporary stories. \nTuesday\, November 11 – Zak Prekop: Music in Abstraction \nHave you heard of Song Exploder\, the podcast where musicians take apart their songs piece by piece? In this class\, participants will “explode” the vibrant abstract paintings of Zak Prekop. The session will focus on how he creates a sense of movement and stillness through color relationships\, while also considering art historical precedents such as the “action painting” of the 1950s. Participants will further explore Prekop’s musical influences and how rhythm and harmony appear in his painting practice. \nTuesday\, November 18 – Uman: Textiles\, Calligraphy\, and Transformation \nUman’s kaleidoscopic paintings reflect the story of her extraordinary life. She grew up in Somalia and Kenya\, spent her teen years in Denmark\, and traveled to Vienna and Paris before moving to New York where her artistic vision blossomed. This class will introduce participants to the art histories that shaped her\, including East African textiles\, Arabic calligraphy\, and the work of Gustav Klimt and Sam Gilliam. During a gallery walk\, participants will consider how Uman captures her memories\, dreams\, and personal transformation in visionary paintings that celebrate survival and creativity. \nInstructor Bio \nKristen Erickson has been teaching art history and curating exhibitions for the past three decades. She spent eight years working in the curatorial field at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford\, the Smith College Museum of Art\, and the Museum of Modern Art before turning to teaching. Kristen currently teaches art history at Greenwich Academy\, where she also runs the campus art gallery. She holds degrees in French and art history from Vassar College and Oxford University. A resident of Ridgefield\, Kristen loves making contemporary art come alive for new audiences.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/getting-contemporary-art/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum\, 258 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art,History,Museum
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SUMMARY:Artist-Led Workshop with Nickola Pottinger
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 1\, 2025 | 2 to 4:30 pm\n$95 Members; $65 Youth Under Age 16; $105 General Admission \nJoin artist Nickola Pottinger for a lively\, hands-on workshop that offers participants both a hands-on introduction to paper pulp sculpting and a deeper engagement with narrative-making using personal and/or familial materials. Drawing from the techniques and approaches she uses in her own practice\, and highlighted in her current exhibition fos born at The Aldrich\, Nickola will guide participants in crafting their own one-of-a-kind three-dimensional paper pulp objects and sculptures. Whether you come with family\, friends\, or on your own\, you will create a work that’s uniquely yours.  \nThe workshop will begin with an introduction to Nickola’s practice\, in which she merges traditional papermaking with found objects\, weaving personal and cultural narratives into layered\, tactile forms. Her work often transforms everyday and salvaged materials into objects rich with memory and meaning—inviting us to reconsider what we keep\, discard\, and reimagine.  \nParticipants will then have the opportunity to create their own original paper pulp sculpture (approximately 10 x 10 x 10 inches or smaller) using all materials provided. To make the work personal\, attendees are encouraged to bring a small item from home to serve as a structural support or adornment for their piece. This could be anything from a figurine\, photo frame\, drawing\, or piece of cardboard\, to an organic material\, document\, or other found object—provided it fits within the finished sculpture’s scale.\nBecause the paper works require drying time\, participants will return to the Museum later in the week to pick up their completed sculpture.  \nAdditional Details:  \nAll materials and aprons will be provided; please dress for a wet and hands-on art-making process.  \nParticipants are invited to join an optional guided tour of fos born led by a Museum Educator from 1:30 to 2 pm before the workshop begins.  \nOpen to all ages; families with children are invited to register.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/artist-led-workshop-with-nickola-pottinger/
LOCATION:The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum\, 258 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, Connecticut\, 06877\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art,Museum
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SUMMARY:Free First Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month.  \nYoung visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum\, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward\, coloring pages\, colonial games and more. Adult visitors will enjoy our wide array of exhibits.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/free-first-saturdays/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,History,Museum
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westport Museum for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@westporthistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T183000
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SUMMARY:The Legend of Sleepy Hollow\, Reading by Washington Irving
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shadows of legend as the ghost of Washington Irving himself rises to recount his chilling tale\, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Gather in our historic barn\, where flickering lantern light set the perfect stage for the Headless Horseman to ride again. This special performance features an abbreviated\, family-friendly reading of Irving’s classic ghost story\, brought to life in a way that will thrill audiences of all ages. Stay after the tale to enjoy light seasonal refreshments—and keep an eye on the door… you never know who might appear.  \nTickets $10 for members\, $15 for non-members. Reservations are required\, register online below. Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-reading-by-washington-irving/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,History,Lecture/Book/Poetry,New
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SUMMARY:StoryFest
DESCRIPTION:StoryFest is everywhere on Saturday morning\, starting at the Westport Museum for History & Culture!  \nStoryFest Saturday morning kicks off with spooky storytelling for the whole family at the Westport Museum for History & Culture! Get in the Halloween spirit with award-winning and best-selling authors Lorien Lawrence\, Cody Daigle-Orians\, and more\, plus a special appearance by Washington Irving himself!  \n10 am: Lorien Lawrence\n10:30 am: Cody Daigle-Orians\n11 am: Dan Poblocki\n11:30 am: Step into the shadows of legend as the ghost of Washington Irving himself rises to recount his chilling tale\, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Gather in the museum’s historic barn\, where flickering lantern light set the perfect stage for the Headless Horseman to ride again. This special performance features an abbreviated\, family-friendly reading of Irving’s classic ghost story: brought to life in a way that will thrill audiences of all ages!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/storyfest/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Community,History,Lecture/Book/Poetry,Literature,New
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception of “My Story\, Our Lives: Celebrating Student Art from Bridgeport & Ukraine”
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the opening reception of “My Story\, Our Lives: Celebrating Student Art from Bridgeport & Ukraine.” This display invites you on a visual journey through the heart of personal and cultural narratives. It honors the art of storytelling by showcasing the compelling and diverse experiences of students in Bridgeport\, CT and Ukraine taking part in our international Global Voices-ArtLink program.\nThis event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP: https://bit.ly/hma-my-story-opening \nThe exhibition is supported by the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation and The Andy Warhol Foundation. We thank them for their generous support of this project. We are deeply thankful to the Bridgeport schools and students of John Winthrop School\, James J. Curiale School\, Bassick High School\, and Black Rock School\, as well as to the Ukrainian schools and students of T.H. Shevchenko Kolomyia Lyceum No5 and Stari Kuty Lyceum.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/opening-reception-of-my-story-our-lives-celebrating-student-art-from-bridgeport-ukraine/
LOCATION:Housatonic Museum of Art\, 900 Lafayette Boulevard\, Bridgeport\, Connecticut\, 06604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fine Art (not for sale)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Housatonic Museum of Art":MAILTO:hello@housatonicmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:Darkness: Experience CT's Witch Panic
DESCRIPTION:Darkness\, Inside the Mind of Connecticut’s Witches is a unique Halloween experience. Enter 1647 and witness the witch trials that European colonists experienced through their own words\, in the darkness that pervaded their everyday lives. Sit with us in the dark and hear about superstitions of witchcraft and the belief that danger—both physical and supernatural—was all around. \nThis event will discuss mature themes in complete darkness for extended periods. Our program is held inside our newly renovated historic 19th century barn. Darkness is not a haunted house\, though traditionally “scary” topics will be examined. Phones and light sources are not permitted. This event is not recommended for children under 10\, adult supervision is mandatory. \nTickets $10 for members\, $15 for non-members. Reservations are required\, register online below. Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel\, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt.   \nJoin us for more Spooktober programs\, exploring the darker side of history.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/darkness-experience-cts-witch-panic/
LOCATION:Westport Museum for History and Culture\, 25 Avery Place\, Wesport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,History,New
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