Oct 01 Saturday
On the occasion of "30 Americans," the NBMAA presents a daylong festival celebrating the living legacies of Black culture and creativity explored in the exhibition. The day’s activities are anchored by the exhibition’s three central themes: Self-Making and Identity; Adornment and Materiality; and Signs and Wonders.
Co-organized by curator and founder of bldg fund, LLC, nico wheadon
Join us for the entire day or drop in for just one part. Members, college students & faculty are FREE.
A full schedule of events and list of vendors can be found at https://nbmaa.org/events/arts-on-the-block-celebrating-black-culture-creativity
Oct 05 Wednesday
Join artist Mary Smeallie in a weekly watercolor class.
Wednesdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2-4 p.m.
Oct 06 Thursday
Join artist Antony Zito and create an in-depth portrait over four weeks using acrylic paint & collage on canvas board. Our main focus will be to achieve a balanced sense of proportion and a distinct likeness, but we will have a lot of fun exploring expressionistic mark-making techniques too. We will physically cut and paste collage images into the portrait as background, texture and to develop the symbolic/conceptual themes.
October 6, 13, 20, 27, 5-7 p.m.
Candace Donaldson, owner of Posh Paint, will host a paint night here at the NBMAA. All are welcome. There will be a capacity of 15 people. Registration Required.
About Posh Paint:
Posh Paint is a mobile painting experience that was founded by Candace Donaldson in 2016.
Embracing her love for art she encourages others to explore their creativity through an artistic experience and supportive environment.
Oct 07 Friday
Our signature social event, featuring live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends. New Britain’s Best Happy Hour, since 1995!
October 7 – Live music with Still Kickin’, featuring The Big City Horns
Cash bar available; access to Museum galleries is included with your ticket.
Event doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Oct 08 Saturday
The NBMAA is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month with a day for children and families to celebrate the cultural influences of Hispanic Americans in history and art. Visitors can shop local food and artisan vendors, discover Latine artists in the permanent collection through bilingual scavenger hunts, and enjoy the tunes of local musicians.
Join artist Laerta Premto in the process of slowing down time and learn to embrace loose watercolor techniques. In this class, we’ll recall a memory of a beautiful place you once visited from your travels and explore architecture illustration with watercolor and pen. We’ll start by selecting a reference photo, loosely sketching it in your journal, and learning how to use color and line to express the energetic spirit of your destination.
Saturdays, October 8, 15, 29, 2-4 p.m.
Oct 09 Sunday
The NBMAA’s longstanding monthly concert series, featuring local & regional performances from a variety of musical genres.
Rosa Evangelina Beltrán is a Mexican-American vocalist and poet based in Los Angeles, CA. She has recently performed with CalArts Opera Theater, Pacific Opera Project, Brown Fist Productions, and Santa Monica College Opera Theater. This program will feature a mix of Mexican musical selections. Her opera and operetta credits include Kopernikus (Vivier), The Dream Maker (Haukoos), Die Zauberflöte, Gianni Schicchi, Carmen, Il Campanello, The Pirates of Penzance, and Utopia, Limited.
Oct 16 Sunday
Join artist Pierre Sylvain for an artist talk.
Pierre Sylvain Bio:
Pierre Sylvain is a self-taught painter, mixed media, sculptor and mosaic artist. Pierre refers to culture and history within his art. Pierre’s work opens a dialogue about how we are affected by the world we are living in.
Oct 30 Sunday
Halloween Spooktacular is back! Show off your best costumes and partake in some wicked fun! This afternoon bash will include a slime lab, caricature drawings, and Inside-Out family tours. Be sure to stick around for the costume parade and contest and a thrilling dance performance by the YWCA New Britain School of Dance.
