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Wadsworth to Explore the Birth of Reggae at Rise Up Screening
Hartford, Conn., January 29, 2010 - The Wadsworth, in collaboration with The Amistad Center for Art & Culture, will explore the worldwide cultural phenomenon of Reggae during a special screening.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Day
HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 12, 2010 – Join the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in celebration of Martin Luther King Day, on Monday, January 18, with free admission from 10 am until 5 pm.
Kitty Kraus at Phoenix Art After Hours
HARTFORD, Conn., January 9, 2010 – The Wadsworth Atheneum’s MATRIX contemporary art program returns on February 4 with the exhibition opening of Kitty Kraus / MATRIX 158.
Relaunch of MATRIX Program at Wadsworth Atheneum
HARTFORD, Conn., December 21, 2009 – The Wadsworth Atheneum’s MATRIX contemporary art program returns in February with an exciting roster of emerging artists from around the world.
Wadsworth Atheneum to Present Exhibition of its Modern American Works on Paper
HARTFORD, Conn., September 25, 2009 —The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art has organized the first major exhibition of its American works on paper from the years 1910 to 1960.
Free Fun for the Entire Family
HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 15, 2009 – Join the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in celebrating Hartford’s most valuable asset – its diverse community.
Novemberfest at Phoenix Art After Hours
HARTFORD, Oct. 14, 2009 – The Wadsworth is celebrating all things Dutch – from Rembrandt, and Heineken, to Dutch Masters cigars, and even Nederpop beats from Amsterdam – join the fun at the museum’s Phoenix Art After Hours “Novemberfest.”
Hartford You Be the Judge!
HARTFORD, Conn., - Sept. 10, 2009 – Filmgoers in Hartford will unite with audiences in 172 additional cities across five continents to view and judge the next generation of filmmakers at the 12th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.
Wadsworth to Showcase First Rembrandts in Hartford Since 1940
HARTFORD, Conn., Sept. 1, 2009 – Seven of Rembrandt’s most expressive portraits will be on view in a new exhibition, entitled Rembrandt’s People, opening this fall at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.
Wadsworth Offers Free Admission
HARTFORD, Conn., August 28, 2009 — On Saturday, September 26, 2009, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art will participate in the fifth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine.

Phoenix Art After Hours- March 4

$5 general admission. Free for members and Phoenix employees.

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