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December 2018
Yoga in the Galleries
Find a calm mind and strengthened body with an all-levels flowing yoga class in the Early American Art Gallery. Instructors may vary. Bring your own mat.
Find out more ›Tai Chi
Move and groove to music with certified Tai Chi instructor Joe Atkins. Tai Chi classes will allow you to find new energy and stamina. Tai chi also helps improve balance, flexibility and mobility, and reduces stiffness and soreness. Wear comfortable clothes. All levels welcome.
Find out more ›Story Time For Toddlers
(Ages 3-5, Pre-k through Kindergarten) This literacy-based, staff-led program provides the perfect opportunity for preschoolers to take an imagination adventure with the story of the month in the Museum’s galleries. Get a kid friendly tour of special exhibitions followed by a guided art project. Caregivers must remain with their child. For December join us in reading Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright. B-R-R-R-R! AH-CHOO! Sneezy the Snowman is cold, cold, cold. To warm up, he drinks cocoa, sits in a hot…
Find out more ›January 2019
Bank Of America Museums on Us Weekend
Present your Bank Of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a picture ID @ The MATT on the first full weekend of every month for one free general admission during Bank of America Museums on Us Weekends. Free general admission is limited to the cardholder. Excludes special exhibitions, ticketed shows and fundraising events. Not to be combined with other offers.
Find out more ›MATT by Night Music Bingo
Join the Young Professionals of Waterbury Region, The United Way of Greater Waterbury Emerging Leaders, and MATT by Night at the Mattatuck Museum. Tickets include three rounds of bingo, appetizers, drinks, and time for networking. By December 21 - $25 (2 bingo cards) After December 21 - $30 (one bingo card) Snow date for the event is January 17th Food and drinks provided by: Register Now
Find out more ›Discussion Panel: Convergence
Curator Jennifer Terzian will host a discussion with artists whose works are featured in Convergence: Meditations on American Landscapes at the Museum. Free for Members & College Students
Find out more ›Community Free Day
Explore the Museum all-day at no charge on the Second Saturday of every month! Join us for a family-friendly project as we create an artistic farewell to the old building in preparation for a reimagined space. January through March we will be creating a kid-friendly stained glasslike community creation. Channel your inner-watercolor enthusiast and find expression through our stained glass-like project inspired by the work of Fred Staloff.
Find out more ›Story Time For Toddlers
(Ages 3-5, Pre-k through Kindergarten) Now in conjunction with our Community Free Days! Capture and enhance your child’s imagination with this literacy-focused program that takes place in our galleries. Learn about hibernation and create a special landscape project with hidden surprise. Books: Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows and Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner. $3 Suggested Donation
Find out more ›Become a Docent Info Session
Do you enjoy art and history? Docents (volunteer guides) provide valuable service to the Museum and to the wider community by volunteering their time to give tours to adults, families and school groups. They engage, educate and inspire visitors as they share their knowledge and enthusiasm. Join us for a one-hour informational session with the Museum’s Education Department to learn about our volunteer opportunities. There are no prerequisites for docent training beyond the ability to learn, a positive attitude, and…
Find out more ›4th Annual MIXMASTER Exhibition Opening Reception
MIXMASTER seeks to discover and recognize the talents of artists in the New England and tri-state region. Created to encourage contemporary art, this exhibition provides an opportunity for established and emerging artists to debut their latest works. Works are selected by Juror Ashley Dillman, Sales Director of Freight + Volume Gallery in New York City. Visitors to the exhibition are invited to cast a vote for their favorite work. The Museum will announce the winner of the Visitor’s Selection Prize…
Find out more ›Family Day: Black History Month Celebration
Children and families are invited to kick-off the month-long celebration of African & African American history during our Black history Month (February) during Family Day! Self-guided activities will be available throughout the day. This is a collaboration with the Greater Waterbury NAACP Branch #2015: Saluting Waterbury Legends and the Branch NAACP’s History Makers through Oral Stories and Portraits. Children are free
Find out more ›Salon Talks: MIXMASTER
Join the Museum for a salon-style talk focused on the artists featured in the 4th Annual MIXMASTER Exhibition. Artist’s will discuss their work and explain their process. Free for Members & College Students
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