WATERBURY, CT – The Mattatuck Museum announces the fall exhibition, Walker Evans American Photographs, that will be on view from September 18 to December 31, 2022. Walker Evans American Photographs celebrates the photographer’s landmark solo exhibition at New York’s Museum of Modern Art in 1938. A leading figure in the history of American documentary photography, Walker Evans is today considered one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. In the 1930s, Evans traveled extensively throughout the Eastern United States, creating a collective photographic portrait of the region during a decade of profound transformation.

Walker Evans American Photographs is based on an exhibition originally organized by The Museum of Modern Art, New York and organized by Sarah Hermanson Meister, former Curator, with Tasha Lutek, Collection Specialist, Department of Photography, The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Support provided by Art Bridges.

A Fall exhibition celebration will be held at the Mattatuck Museum on Sunday, September 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with remarks by the Museum’s fall exhibitions artists, lenders, and Mattatuck Museum Director, Bob Burns, at 1:00 p.m. The Restless Mountain Blue Grass band, a Connecticut-based acoustic bluegrass band, will be performing on the rooftop terrace at 2:00 p.m. for an additional cost.

The Mattatuck Museum has developed a host of upcoming fall programs inspired by the exhibition for students, families, and adults interested in a variety of subjects, including art, history, literature, and music. During the celebration, Education Programs Manager, Abigail Sites, will be on hand to preview the exciting lineup of fall program offerings. To learn more about these fall programs, please visit mattmuseum.org/calendar.

ABOUT THE MATTATUCK MUSEUM

Located in the heart of downtown Waterbury’s architectural district, the Mattatuck Museum is a vibrant destination, known locally and regionally as a community-centered institution of American art and history. The collections at The MATT span the history of American art from the colonial era to the present day with special strengths in Naugatuck Valley history and Connecticut artists, as well as artists from around the world representing the diversity of our community. The collection includes more than 8,000 objects including paintings, unique works on paper, photography and sculpture.

The Mattatuck has undergone a $9 million renovation project to reimagine the Museum while continuing to be a welcoming, inclusive, stimulating, and enriching community anchor. The “new” Mattatuck Museum, designed by Ann Beha Architects, includes an extensive 14,000 square foot renovation to the existing space and an addition of almost 7,000 square feet to enhance public access, educational programming, collections storage, and exhibitions.

The Museum is operated with support from the Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development/CT Office of the Arts, which also receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.  The Museum is a founding member of the Consortium of Connecticut Art Museums and is a member of the Connecticut Art Trail, a group of 21 world-class museums and historic sites (ctarttrail.org).

The Mattatuck Museum is located on the Green in Waterbury, CT at 144 West Main Street. The Museum is open for timed admission, Monday-Saturday from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. with additional hours on Thursday nights until 7:00 p.m. The Mattatuck Museum website (mattmuseum.org) outlines the Museum’s updated guidelines for visitors, including what to expect on your visit, cleaning and safety protocols, and frequently asked questions. Face masks are not required indoors. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more updates and content.