FACING THE GIANT: THREE DECADES OF DISSENT
June 6 – September 6, 2026
This exhibition presents a survey of the last three decades of work by Shepard Fairey, ranging from his early images to more recent works.
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School Student Exhibition 2026
April 25- May 17
Presenting our annual exhibit by the students of the Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School in Glassenberg Gallery.
2026 Student Pop-Up Exhibitions
Varying dates
Presenting K–12 student artwork from area schools in the Lehman Auditorium, inviting students, families, teachers, and art lovers of all ages to explore the pop-up shows.
A Tin Can on a String: Conversations from the Collection
May 16 – August 9, 2026
This exhibition is a collaborative project by artists Kat Murphy and Heidi Johnson that reimagines the Museum’s collection through a contemporary lens.
Facades of New London: Photographs by G. Roger Clements
February 7 – April 12, 2026
This exhibition reflects Clements’ interest in local architecture and history, with photographs that capture New London’s striking buildings and spaces.
Pop-up Exhibition: Art In the Holocaust
December 17 – February 15, 2026
Shared by the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut, this pop-up exhibit presents prints from the Yad Vashem Collection.
DOROTHEA LANGE: Life Work
February 21 – May 3, 2026
Through 50 remarkable photographs, this exhibition traces Dorthea Lange’s dynamic life and career, focusing on her renowned images of the Great Depression.
Season’s Greetings: Holiday Art from the Collection
November 8, 2025 – January 18, 2026
Showcasing artwork, cards, and gifts from the Museum’s collection that artists have made for friends, family, and patrons.
Allison Gildersleeve: Here Somewhere
October 11, 2025 – January 18, 2026
Featuring lush, layered compositions that speak to the power of place and variability of memory.
Photography and the Painted Image
January 17 – April 12, 2026
This exhibition explores the intersection between photography and painting, highlighting the ways in which the two mediums have overlapped and complemented each other.