WCSU Events

NYC Bus Trip to The MET Museum

NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP TO THE MET:  $15 round trip Depart from VPAC North Arts Entrance at 9 a.m. sharp Return to WCSU from the MET at 5 p.m. sharp This bus trip to the MET is sponsored by …


Visiting Artist Lecture

VISITING ARTIST LECTURE WITH MAGGE GAGLIARDI, ILLUSTRATOR: At 11 a.m., Visual & Performing Arts Center, Room 144, Westside campus. Free and open to the public; limited seating available. Reserve a seat at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-magge-gagliardi-illustrator-tickets-739534957967?aff=oddtdtcreator. Magge Gagliardi is an award-winning illustrator, designer and commercial …


Opening Reception: 2023 Art Alumni Exhibition

OPENING RECEPTION – 2023 WCSU ART ALUMNI EXHIBITION:  Commemorating WCSU’s 120th year with an exhibition of the talented B.A. and M.F.A. alumni. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Gallery of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the Westside …


Sip and Paint

SIP & PAINT: From 7 to 9 p.m., Room 241, Visual & Performing Arts Center, WCSU Westside campus. Enjoy a creative and entertaining Halloween-inspired evening combining painting with music, wine and light refreshments. Guided by artist and WCSU MFA alumna Jessica …


Visiting Artist Lecture

VISITING ARTIST LECTURE, WILL HUTNICK, ARTIST/CURATOR: 11 a.m., Visual & Performing Arts Center, Room 144, WCSU Westside campus. Free and open to the public, but limited seating available. Will Hutnick is an artist and curator based in Wassaic, New York. He …


ACSA Carnival

ACSA CARNIVAL: Join us for an unforgettable experience at the ACSA Carnival! Our carnival is all about good vibes and great music! We’ll play the latest and hottest reggae and dancehall hits, ensuring that you’ll be moving and grooving throughout …


2023 WCSU Art Alumni Exhibition

2023 WCSU ART ALUMNI EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION: THURS, OCT. 5, 2023, 6–8 PM Free and open to the public. Please RSVP at the link provided to attend the reception. An exhibition commemorating Western Connecticut State University’s 120 years, featuring the …


MFA Thesis Exhibition in NYC

2023 MFA THESIS EXHIBITION AT BLUE MOUNTAIN GALLERY:  All are welcome to attend the Opening Reception on Thursday, June 22, from 5 – 8 p.m. The Exhibition will be on view from June 20–July 8, 2023. Gallery hours are Tuesday–Saturday, …


NYC Bus Trip to the MET Museum

NEW YORK CITY MUSEUM BUS TRIP TO THE MET: Sponsored by the Department of Art. Round trip tickets are $14 per person and are available at the VPA Box Office or can be purchased through Eventbrite (link below). Open to …


MFA Visiting Artist

MFA VISITING ARTIST – CATHERINE HAGGARTY, PAINTER: The campus and public are invited to this free talk by painter Catherine Haggarty at 11 a.m. in room 144 of the Visual and Performing Arts Center. Catherine Haggarty is an artist based …