Curator's Corner
Slater Museum and America 250
Happy New Year to you all! I hope 2025 is treating you well so far as we head into some colder weather. Here at Slater Museum, we are preparing for another year of exciting programs, lectures, and exhibitions including the 79th Annual Connecticut Artists Juried Exhibition opening on January 25, 2025.
With the start of the new year, I hope all of you have your sights set on exciting goals and opportunities that leave you fulfilled. This year begins a particularly important year for our country and our history - it marks the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution. The larger movement at the state and federal level has designated this anniversary as “America 250,” culminating in the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence coming in 2026. In commemoration of these upcoming milestones, Slater Museum is proud to partner with local and state committees responsible for programs and events this year and next.
Over this year and next, Slater Museum will also be launching new and exciting exhibitions to align with the America 250 initiative. We will be diving further into our permanent collection to showcase more stories of American art history, and partner with local resources and even artists abroad to bring you one-of-a-kind shows you can only see here. With every piece of art, a story can be told - I look forward to continuing this journey with you all.
Dayne Rugh
Director, Slater Memorial Museum