October 2024
Wine Tasting with Carl Franco at NCM&HS
Kick off October4design with wine tasting sponsored by Carl Franco of Francos Wine Merchants and Kobrand Fine Wine and Spirits. Enjoy French, Italian and American wines and champagnes, including selections from Cakebread Cellars and Champagne Taittinger, along with passed hors d’oeuvres. Space is limited for this very special evening.
Find out more »Textured Design: Creating an Exquisite, Eclectic Space
Andrew Gillick is the principal designer at Concordia Design, a full-service residential design studio based in Rowayton. Andrew believes a room should not only be beautiful, but functional and entirely personal. He approaches design with a collaborative spirit, strong technical skill, and an eye for exquisite detail. Andrew studied at the New York School of Interior Design and honed his craft as an integral team member of the legendary AD 100 design firm Robert Couturier. He has been featured in…
Find out more »Architecture in Art: from Masters to Modernists
ArtScapades will focus on how artists from the Renaissance to the 21st century used and portrayed architecture in their paintings. This lecture will include a look at works by Canaletto, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Egon Schiele, Marc Chagall, Childe Hassam, Edward Hopper, David Hockney, and more.
Find out more »Watercolor Painting with Christen Farley
Come and learn the basic techniques of watercolor painting; It’s easier than you think! We will paint an easy landscape with florals and trees. The price includes watercolors and brushes to take with you. Chris Farley is a watercolor artist who studied at the Silvermine Arts Center. Her image of the 1764 Hanford-Silliman House is currently on display in the windows of the Legacy Building at the New Canaan Library. Her work has been selected by the Carriage Barn Art…
Find out more »Lunch4Design: Cas Friese: Wild Threads: A Journey Through Creative Practice and Dual Roles in Art
In this talk, the artist will delve into the evolution of her artwork, tracing the path that led her to develop a unique artistic practice of unweaving linens to create her modern-day tapestries. Friese will share her inspirations and challenges that shape her approach, and discuss how she stays true to her artistic vision. As both an artist and gallery owner, she will explore how curating others' works has expanded her creative horizons, allowing her to balance personal expression with…
Find out more »Sacred Spaces Tour
Join Mark Markiewicz, AIA, on this journey to discover three fabulous sacred spaces in Fairfield County. The selections are all examples of midcentury modern architecture, and Mark will place them in their historical context. At each stop, knowledgeable docents will explain the design decisions, construction details, and preservation challenges today. The tour concludes with a reception back at the Museum. Space is limited to 12 people.
Find out more »Accidental Archivist: Preserving America’s Legacy of Modernist Houses George Smart of USModernist
With extraordinary examples of mid-century Modernist houses threatened by demolition, preservation is more important than ever. George Smart shares the story of how an energetic and dedicated team of volunteers documented thousands of Modernist houses across America. The Audience will learn basic principles of Modernist design, why preservation is important to our communities, and how easy it is to start a documentation and preservation effort with nothing more than a car, a cell phone, and a laptop. George Smart HAIA…
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