Mystic Art Center
9 Water Street
Mystic, CT 06355
860-536-7601
Gallery Hours:
11am to 5pm daily
Events, Openings and Experiences
| August | |
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Chamber Music Mystic Returns to MAC Only two opportunities remain to enjoy this musical celebration. Thursday, August 26 and Sunday, August 29, 8 pm $20 General Admission/$15 Seniors/$1 Students (Click poster at left for additional details) |
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Thursday, August 26, 5:30 - 7:30 pm with Jennifer Wheeler Don't Leaf Me This Way. Mix cocktails and your creativity for your next happy hour! Take on a creative project with one of our instructors, as you learn to play with a variety of media in the studios and galleries. We provide instruction, supplies, a tasty beverage & plenty of time to socialize. This Thursday, print a nature still-life using only leaves, twigs and paint. Bring leaves of your own if you wish! Tonight's martini: The Citrus Freeze $10 Members / $12 General Public |
| September | |
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Thursday, September 2, 6-8 pm: at MAC and select downtown galleries Each month enjoy fresh art and a lively local gallery scene throughout downtown Mystic. Maps are offered at each venue, and all are within several blocks of each other and downtown restaurants. |
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Tuesday, September 21, 6-8:30 pm: Art After Dark Enjoy those late summer and early fall evenings on the patio of the Arts Center! Pizza, beer and soda, great local bands and live art await you at this casual, family-friendly event. Dress for comfort and in case of rain, the party moves inside. Featuring music by John Fries and live art by Dave Estes. Tickets at the door: $10; children under 12 free. |
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Saturday, September 25, 1-4 pm & Sunday, September 26, 1-4 pm : Building Bridges: Tunisian Collaborative Painting with David Black Tunisian Collaborative Painting is a process by which three to seven artists work on one canvas to create a unified and coherent picture. Anyone can paint at any time and anyone can paint over anyone else’s work. Spectators are encouraged to attend these workshop sessions at no charge. Participants should register in advance, supply fee applies. |
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Thursday, September 30: Artist Trading Cards |
| NETHERLANDS BARGE TOUR: DISCOVERING THE OLD MASTERS |
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Informational Reception click here for additional details. You may also contact International Barging Tours at ibt@sbcglobal.net. |
| October | |
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Saturday, October 2: Destination Art / Boston See Boston’s best contemporary art, from the museum to commercial galleries. We start the day at the Institute of Contemporary Art with a guide through the 2010 Foster Prize biennial exhibition. Have lunch with a view of the Boston Harbor at the ICA’s Wolfgang Puck Water Café. Mr. Raul Gonzalez, artist in residence at the ICA and our guide for the afternoon will join us. We reconvene for a visit to the cutting edge galleries of the South End. The day concludes with a wine reception at Childs Gallery on Newbury Street, with our host and gallery president, Richard Baiano. (* tour schedule does not include travel time to and from Boston) Fee: $35 M/$45 NM(transportation & meals not included) Call the Education Department to register. (860)536-7601 x 209. |
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Thursday, October 7, 6-8 pm: Art in the Evening At MAC and select downtown galleries. Each month enjoy fresh art and a lively local gallery scene throughout downtown Mystic. Maps are offered at each venue, and all are within several blocks of each other and downtown restaurants. For more information visit: www.artsinmystic.com |
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Thursday, October 14, 6:15-7:45pm: Lecture with Dr. Kathleen Coleman, Professor of Latin, Harvard University Durable, Colorful, Whimsical: Mosaics of the Roman Empire Learn about the ancient art of mosaics as a counterpoint to the contemporary exhibition, Art in Pieces, on view in the galleries of the Mystic Arts Center. Call 860-536-7601 x209 for advance registration. Fee: $8 Members/$12 General Public & Educators requesting CEUs. Students: $5 (valid ID required) |
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Tuesday, October 19, 6-8:30 pm: Art After Dark Enjoy those late summer and early fall evenings on the patio of the Arts Center! Pizza, beer and soda, great local bands and live art await you at this casual, family-friendly event. Dress for comfort and in case of rain, the party moves inside. Featuring music by Crows Toes and live art by Laura Gaffke and Millie Tickets at the door: $10; children under 12 free. |
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Thursday, October 28: Mosiac Rocks with Deb Aldo Mix cocktails and your creativity! We provide instruction, supplies, a tasty beverage & plenty of time to socialize. Play with mosaic techniques to create a unique artwork. Learn to cut and fit stained glass pieces to create a small mosaic. Great for gifts! Tonight’s martini: Pumpkin Pie. $10 Members / $12 General Public |
MYSTIC ARTS CENTER | 9 Water Street, Mystic, CT 06355 | 860-536-7601 | Fax: 860-536-0610 | Email: info@mysticarts.org