FIND • Art Kids Art Studio
760 Bantam Rd.
At FIND • ART Kids Art Studio in Bantam, art world veteran Krisitie Matuszewski fosters creative exploration, hands-on learning and making experiences for young artists.
Museums, Galleries, Performing Arts
Alofft Gallery
41 West St.
860-361-6389
Alofft Gallery opened in June across from the Green in Litchfield Center and showcases artists from Connecticut to California.
Bantam Frameworks
607 Bantam Rd. | 860-567-4768
Bantam Frameworks offers archivally correct methods, museum quality materials, and a vast selection of frames for everything from valuable artwork to photos and children’s drawings.
Topsmead Cottage Tours
Buell Rd. | 860-567-5694
Free Guided Tours of Edith Chase’s cottage at Topsmead State Forest will resume in June 2022 and continue on the second and fourth weekends of each month through October for the season. The English Tudor-style cottage is decorated with Chase’s international collection of art and antiques. Topsmead is a 510-acre state forest gifted by Chase in 1972 to the citizens of Connecticut. It includes bike and nature trails, formal gardens, and bird habitats.
Marie Louise Trichet Art Gallery at Wisdom House
229 East Litchfield Rd. | 860-567-3163
Wisdom House is nonprofit interfaith retreat and conference center presenting programs in spirituality, wellness, the arts, and ecology, while offering hospitality to academic, civic, nonprofit, and business organizations. It’s also home to an art gallery that has shown a wide variety of artists over more than 25 years. Visit the gallery Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (It is advisable to call to inquire about Saturday hours before visiting).
The Jamie Gagarin Art Gallery at OWL
160 South St. | 860-567-8030
The Oliver Wolcott Library features art exhibits that rotate every two months in the Jamie Gagarin Community Room & Gallery. Opening receptions with the artist are held on the first Thursday of every other month from 5- 7 p.m. All exhibits and opening receptions are free and open to the public. (The gallery shares its space with the community and library events, so call to confirm the gallery is open before visiting.)
Switch Gallery
931 Bantam Rd. | 860-480-6693
Switch Gallery is an independent art gallery featuring contemporary fine art from established and emerging artists located on the lower level of the historic Bantam Arts Factory alongside the Bantam River in Bantam Borough.
Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy
55 Duck Pond Rd. | 860-567-2062
Founded by S. Dillon Ripley, former Secretary of the Smithsonian, and his wife, Mary Livingston Ripley, the conservancy is home to more 80 species, totaling 400 birds from around the world. It’s a breeding facility focused on maintaining genetic diversity of rare and endangered species, an education center for conservationists, and a great experience for families and visitors of all types.
Goshen Fairgrounds (Goshen)
116 Old Middle St. | 860-491-3655
The Goshen Fair is held each Labor Day weekend. A classic country fair, it features animals, including draft horses, dairy cows, pigs, chickens, goats, ducks sheep, rabbits, llamas, horses, beef cows—along with Draught Animal pulls, Garden Tractor pulls, Tractor pulls, Truck pulls, Wood chopping, a petting zoo photography, vegetables, needlework, flowers, arts and crafts, and much more, There’s always rides, lots of great fair food, and entertainment for all ages. Other events take place at the fairgrounds throughout the year.
South Farms (Morris)
21 Higbie Rd. | 860-567-9847
South Farms is a historic family farm that’s been transformed into a wedding and special events venue. In the spring and summer it also hosts fun South Farms Social events with great food, craft beer, yoga, and lots of socializing. Other pop-up events like Friday night BBQ are announced on the Facebook page.