
June 2023
Fashion in Art: From Cloth to Canvas
The NCM&HS welcomes ArtScapades with a lecture that ties in with their current exhibit: 'Oh What a Night:A Century of Evening Wear." ArtScapades will look at the history of fashion in art, and works of art that highlight fashion, ranging from the most basic to the most coveted garments and accoutrements. We will discuss how depictions of clothing in art address many aspects of a culture, from social structures and gender roles to daily activities. ArtScapades will look at works…
Find out more »Juneteenth Community Celebration
Our second annual Community Juneteenth Celebration "Hearts of Freedom", is fast approaching and we cannot wait to share the day with you! We'll be gathering on the New Canaan Museum & Historical Society lawn on Monday, June 19th from 1 pm until 5 pm. Bring a picnic or purchase soul food from Miss Thelma's! We are so excited to have 5iveFingaz lead us in creating a community graffiti wall for Juneteenth, while we enjoy the beautiful music from The Misfits!
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