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Wadsworth Begins Much Anticipated Renovation
HARTFORD, Conn., March 5, 2010 – The Wadsworth Atheneum announced today the commencement of its highly anticipated renovation project, which will yield 8,000 square feet of refurbished gallery space.
Renaissance Mythologies as Escape from Reality
HARTFORD, Conn., Mar. 18, 2010 – The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art presents a lecture by John Paoletti, Professor Emeritus, Wesleyan University Department of Art and Art History.
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.

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