The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

The Aldrich Decennial: New Art Made in Connecticut

Spanning the entirety of the Museum’s campus, this survey will explore the varied artistic expressions of generations of artists who have chosen to live and work outside major art centers. The Aldrich has a long history of supporting Connecticut artists through solo, group, and invitational exhibitions since its inception. In alignment with the Museum’s mission to support artists at pivotal points in their careers, this exhibition will feature an intergenerational roster of artists, emphasizing breakout debuts, rediscoveries, and commissions.

None of the featured artists will have had a solo museum exhibition in Connecticut, and all works included will have been created within the last decade, with a special focus on public art and new works specifically made for the show.

Inaugurated by the Museum’s Chief Curator Amy Smith-Stewart, the first edition of the series will be curated by Smith-Stewart, Associate Curator Eduardo Andres Alfonso, and Curatorial and Publications Manager Caitlin Monachino. The exhibition will be accompanied by a catalogue published by the Museum.