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Support
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum depends on the generosity of its donors and members to fulfill its mission—championing emerging and under-recognized artists. Your contribution supports working artists, creates inspirational educational opportunities for students and families, and provides essential resources to our outstanding staff. Thank you!
Exhibition
Whether it is a first solo museum exhibition or a career spanning survey, your fully tax-deductible gift to Aldrich exhibitions will impact the work of exceptional emerging and under-recognized artists. Your support commissions new work, provides fabrication costs, and makes all our exhibitions possible.
Education
Aldrich education programs allow visitors and students, many from under-resourced districts, to work directly with exhibiting artists and world-class educators to explore the themes, techniques, and materials of the work on view.
Annual Fund
Your fully tax-deductible gift provides critical operating support for The Aldrich’s innovative exhibitions, special events, and education programs.
Sculpture Garden Capital Campaign and Inaugural Programming
In 2024, The Aldrich celebrated the reopening of its re-imagined Sculpture Garden and campus. This new Aldrich provides artists with the unique opportunity to present their work both indoors and out and offers a free and accessible outdoor space for the public to enjoy contemporary art from dawn till dusk, 365 days a year.
Membership
Aldrich members provide essential support to our mission while enjoying special access to artists at exclusive exhibition previews, discounts on programs and in the Museum Store, and free admission to reciprocal museum partners. Click here to view specific membership levels and benefits.
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Aldrich Gala
Aldrich Gala is the most important fundraising event of the year for the Museum.
Campaign for the Sculpture Garden
When The Aldrich was founded in 1964, the presentation of works in nature was a central part of the Museum’s earliest program. Works by artists including Anthony Caro, Alexander Liberman, Tony Smith, and Robert Grosvenor were displayed on the Museum’s campus year-round for visitors and the public to enjoy free of charge. Now, The Aldrich has united our entire campus by bringing the same level of thoughtful design outdoors, to our three-acre property.
Planned Giving
Our gift “is an expression of our core values. And as an appreciative acknowledgement of overall contribution and excellence, it represents our commitment to provide important and necessary future financial assistance to The Aldrich and its programs.”
-Gary and Susie Singer
Annual Report
Explore The Aldrich's Annual Report to learn more about our exhibitions, artists, public programs, staff, and the contributions of museum donors and members.
Our Supporters
Thank you to our supporters
The Aldrich is grateful to the following foundations and corporations for their major support of the Museum’s exhibitions, educational initiatives, and public programs.
April 26, 2025 at 6:00 pm |
Special Event
Aldrich Gala in the Garden
Celebrating Governor Ned Lamont and the State of Connecticut and artist Maren Hassinger. Join us at the Museum for cocktails, a seated dinner, and live auction in our newly renovated Sculpture Garden.
May 8, 2025 at 5:30 pm |
Member Tour, Member Event
Cocktails with the Director: Closing Tour of Martha Diamond: Deep Time
Join Executive Director Cybele Maylone for drinks and a guided tour of Martha Diamond: Deep Time. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the exhibition in its final moments!
May 15 to May 18, 2025
Travel with The Aldrich: Bentonville, AR
Join Executive Director Cybele Maylone and Chief Curator Amy Smith-Stewart for a long-weekend in Bentonville, Arkansas, home to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
May 17, 2025 at 10:00 am |
Third Saturdays, Free Admission
Third Saturdays
Visit the Museum for FREE the third Saturday of every month as part of our Third Saturdays program.
Participate in a Story Time at 10:30 am, a Discovery Tour of Martha Diamond: Deep Time, Martin Beck: … for hours, days, or weeks at a time, and Aldrich Projects | Julia Bland: Woven in the Reeds at 1 pm, and drop-in to The Studio for art-making activities.
May 17, 2025 at 10:30 am |
Third Saturdays, Free Admission, Children and Family Programs
Story Time for Kids: Tap Tap Boom Boom
Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the exciting work of artist Martin Beck. In this exhibition, Beck explores the use of natural sounds, like the sound of rain!
May 17, 2025 at 1:00 pm |
Third Saturdays, Free Admission, Group Tours
All Ages Discovery Tour
Have you ever looked at contemporary art and wished you knew what it meant? Have you ever entered a museum not knowing where to start? If you answered yes, this free, interactive, and judgment-free tour of our current exhibitions guided by a Museum Educator is perfect for you!
All ages welcome, Family-friendly.
May 26, 2025 at 11:00 am |
Member Event
Memorial Day Porch Party
Join us on the historic front porch of the Old Hundred building and cheer on the marchers of Ridgefield’s annual Memorial Day Parade. Bring your favorite lawn chair to claim your spot across from the start line of the parade.
May 31, 2025 at 12:00 pm |
Artist Program, Group Tours
Sculpture Garden Tour with Artists
Spend an afternoon in the Sculpture Garden with artists Rachelle Dang, Anders Hamilton, and Mary Mattingly. From 12 noon to 1 pm, take a guided tour of A Garden of Promise and Dissent, featuring works selected and discussed by the artists themselves..
June 13 at 4:00 pm to August 29, 2025 at 7:00 pm |
Special Event
Happy Hour Fridays at The Aldrich!
Kick off your weekend with an art-filled escape at The Aldrich! Every Friday this summer, we’re keeping the Museum open late until 7 pm for a lively and relaxing happy hour experience. Enjoy tours featuring hand-selected works from our current exhibitions led by Aldrich Educators and unleash your creativity with fun, hands-on activities and games in The Studio. Or simply unwind in our newly renovated Sculpture Garden, where you can mingle with friends and enjoy the outdoors. Sip on $6 wine and beer while you take in the art and atmosphere.
Ease into your weekend before heading into town for dinner. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Happy Hour Fridays at The Aldrich offer a delightful jumpstart to your weekend!
June 21, 2025 at 10:00 am |
Third Saturdays, Free Admission
Third Saturdays
Visit the Museum for FREE the third Saturday of every month as part of our Third Saturdays program.
Participate in a Story Time at 10:30 am, a Discovery Tour of Martin Beck: … for hours, days, or weeks at a time, Nickola Pottinger: fos born, Zak Prekop: Durations, and Aldrich Projects | Julia Bland: Woven in the Reeds at 1 pm, and drop-in to The Studio for art-making activities.
June 21, 2025 at 10:30 am |
Third Saturdays, Free Admission, Children and Family Programs
Story Time for Kids: Duck! Rabbit!
Bring your budding artists to The Aldrich for Story Time in collaboration with the Ridgefield Library! Together, we will explore the exciting work of artist Zak Prekop. Zak Prekop works with wondrous abstract lines and colors.
June 21, 2025 at 1:00 pm |
Third Saturdays, Free Admission, Group Tours
All Ages Discovery Tour
Have you ever looked at contemporary art and wished you knew what it meant? Have you ever entered a museum not knowing where to start? If you answered yes, this free, interactive, and judgment-free tour of our current exhibitions guided by a Museum Educator is perfect for you!
All ages welcome, Family-friendly.