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State of Inspiration: Connecticut’s Art Colonies

State of Inspiration: Connecticut’s Art Colonies

by Diane Farrell | Jun 30, 2022 | Past Exhibitions

Features Top American Impressionists Museum Hours: Tues – Thursday 11am – 4pm – through July 27 As the Impressionist movement took hold in the United States during the late 1800s, Connecticut became a magnet for artists looking for inspiration. State of Inspiration:...
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