A New Porch and More at the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum
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- Category: Arts and Entertainment
- Last Updated on Thursday, 09 June 2011 08:00
- Written by Terri Garlick
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is one of the few non-collecting contemporary art museums in the United States. Founded on Ridgefield’s historic Main Street in 1964, the Museum enjoys the curatorial independence of an alternative space while maintaining the registrarial and art-handling standards of a national institution. Exhibitions feature work by emerging and mid-career artists, and education programs help adults and children to connect to today’s world through contemporary art.
To celebrate the birthday of founder, Larry Aldrich, there is FREE admission to the Museum from June 13th to 24th. Now is the perfect time to visit one of Ridgefield's "gems."
In addition, The Aldrich offers Family Drop-In Weekends: Hands-On Activities. During the weekends, visitors are given the opportunity to extend their visits and learn more about the work and the ideas on view in our exhibitions. Just stop by the Education Center to enjoy self-guided, hands-on projects for all age levels. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Here are a few upcoming events:
On Thursday, June 9th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm, celebrate Ridgefield’s Newest Porch at the Old Hundred Ribbon Cutting.
Join the staff and Trustees of The Aldrich in celebrating the restoration of the front porch to the Old Hundred administration building. The porch completes the historic preservation of one of Ridgefield’s Main Street landmarks, bringing back its early twentieth-century appearance. We will enjoy light refreshments and cut the ribbon and raise a toast to Old Hundred at 6 pm!
To RSVP or for more information, contact Robin Phillips at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or 203.438.4519 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 203.438.4519 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, extension 17, during regular Museum hours, prior to June 3.
On Saturday, June 11th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, find inner peace with Yoga at The Aldrich.
Join The Aldrich's staff on Saturday mornings before the Museum opens for yoga classes in the galleries. They are in Vinyasa (constant movement) style and open to all levels and a wide range of abilities. Ask the staff art questions and exercise mind and body! (Class lead by a certified yoga teacher.) This program can only accommodate twenty participants. Please arrive early to ensure your space.
Members are free, and non-members, $10. There is a maximum of 20 participants.
On Saturday, June 11th, from 12 Noon to 5 pm, The Aldrich is hosting Family Art Adventures: A Flag of My Own, A Flag for Me! Artist Alicenne Reid will be visiting at 2 pm.
Design your own personal flag portrait based on your interests and heritage. This workshop, led by artist Alicenne Reid, will use the Portraiture exhibitions as inspiration. Materials will be provided—just bring your creativity! Family Art Adventures are based on the exhibitions on view and incorporate the themes into innovative art-making projects for families.
Free for members and free with the price of admission.
For more information, please contact Michelle Friedman: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 203.438.4519 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 203.438.4519 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, extension 21, during regular Museum hours.
On Sunday, June 12th from 2 pm to 3 pm, Join Richard Klein, interim director, for The Museum in Transition: Curator-Led Show Change Tour
This is a behind-the-scenes tour that focuses on the exhibition installation process. Participants will witness both the Museum’s preparators and visiting artists working on the installation of the new exhibitions that open on June 26.
Free for members and free with the price of admission
