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The Hypogean Tip features new work by sculptor Rachel Owens in the Burt Chernow Galleries


Opening Reception: February 6, 2020 from 5:30 to 7:30pm


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The Hypogean Tip Opening Reception

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In a Dark Wood, Wandering at Housatonic Museum of Art

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A Survey Exhibition of Sculptures by Joe Saccio

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In A Dark Wood, Wandering
Opening Reception

A Survey Exhibition of Sculptures by Joe Saccio

Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov. 7th from 5:30PM-7:00PM

Photos by Tom Brenner.

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Out of a Clear Blue Sky

Documentary Photographic Images: New York, September 11

Out of a Clear Blue Sky, Spetember 11 to November 8, 2002 Housatonic Museum of Art

Exhibit Home
images of 9/11 Your Response Music of 9/11 Links Remembrance Day Museum Home

The images in this exhibition are compiled from the following sources:

New York September 11 by Magnum Photographers

here is new york: a democracy of photographs

A Community Reflects... images and words offered by Housatonic Community College faculty, staff, and friends.

Exhibit materials for sale:

Book

Book CoverThe book New York September 11 by Magnum Photographers is available for sale for $30.00.

Book organizer and Magnum photographer Thomas Hoepker will be appearing at a lecture at the Museum on October 2, 2002. He will be available for book signing.

Purchase through the HCC Foundation office, 203-332-5038.

Poster

Poster of Twin Towers

The limited edition OUT OF A CLEAR BLUE SKY poster is available for $15.00. Purchase through the HCC Foundation office, 203-332-5038.

The photo in this poster was taken by Christopher Wells. a New York City resident, on September 9, 2001. The poster measures 17.5" x 24".

Out of a Clear Blue Sky

Documentary Photographic Images: New York, September 11

Out of a Clear Blue Sky, Spetember 11 to November 8, 2002 Housatonic Museum of Art

Exhibit Home Images of 9/11 Your Response Music of 9/11 Links Remembrance Day Museum Home

Join our community in reflection, remembrance and hope...

Photo of a sculpture park amidst debris from the twin towers by Susan Meiselas of Magnum PhotosOUT OF A CLEAR BLUE SKY is an exhibition to commemorate the first anniversary of the tragedy of September 11. This photographic exhibit includes images by Magnum photographers from the book New York September 11 by Magnum Photographers.

Also included are images from here is new york: a democracy of photographs which is an ongoing gallery show in Soho, New York comprised of photos submitted by amateur and professional photographers who were witness to the events of September 11 or its aftermath.

In addition, the HMA will be the site for the first observance of Connecticut’s Remembrance Day, a bill sponsored by Bridgeport’s Senator Bill Finch and signed by Governor Rowland.

Please browse this site where you can see images from the exhibit , the Remembrance Day event and offer your own personal response to the exhibit and the day that changed our world forever.

See photos of our Remembrance Day event

Please join us for this special event...

Lunch and Lecture

Wednesday, October 2, Noon
Room A101

Thomas Hoepker - Magnum photographer and organizer of the book New York September 11 by Magnum Photographers will discuss the power of images, how they inform our perceptions and understanding of current events and history.

This is a free event but space reservations are required please call 203.332.5052 to reserve your seat. Bring your own brown bag lunch. The museum will not be providing food or beverages.

Out of a Clear Blue Sky

Documentary Photographic Images: New York, September 11

Out of a Clear Blue Sky, Spetember 11 to November 8, 2002 Housatonic Museum of Art

Exhibit Home
Images of 9/11 Your Response Music of 9/11 Links Remembrance Day Museum Home

Read words of reflection offered by others…

September 1, 2002

I have spent the last few months pouring over images and memories of last September. We are approaching the first anniversary of one of the most horrific events of our lives. As I watch all the specials on television reliving the events of September 11, 2001, I feel many of the same overwhelming emotions that I did during that most difficult time. Some of those emotions I would rather not ever have again. However, I feel it is my responsibility to keep them safely inside me, not to hide from but to ensure that they are part of me just as they are forever a part of who we are as a nation and as citizens of the world. September 11th has defined us.

But not all my memories are painful, and perhaps these are the ones that have changed me the most. I remember being so thankful for what I have personally, and what we, as a nation, take for granted. I will never forget the way the people responded to this tragedy. From the ordinary citizen to the politician to the fire and police personnel, everyone acted with such amazing grace. So many times, when there were no words to describe the pain, it was human kindness that communicated what we all could not say. Those are the things that I want to remember most. Those are the memories that give me hope.

Susan Greene
Webmaster

Read words of reflection offered by others…

Out of a Clear Blue Sky

Documentary Photographic Images: New York, September 11

Out of a Clear Blue Sky, Spetember 11 to November 8, 2002 Housatonic Museum of Art

Exhibit Home
Images of 9/11 Your Response Music of 9/11 Links Remembrance Day Museum Home

"Music helps us to tame our sorrow and gets us through to the other side."

- Bill Flanagan, Senior vice president, VH1
Quoted from his essay on CBS Sunday Morning
September 8, 2002

Creative individuals use many forms to express their feelings and emotions. Musicians played an important role in the events following September 11. Many well known recording artists wrote, produced, or performed music that was created in the aftermath of tragedy or was rededicated due to its new meaning in our changed world.

There are also many artists that are much less known whose creations are just as meaningful and were born of the same need. OUT OF A CLEAR BLUE SKY exhibits images of September 11 offered by both professional and amateur photographers. Playing in the background is music created by both well-known and littl- known recording artists. Their messages are offered as part of the healing and reflection of this exhibit.

Below is a list of the music compiled for this exhibit. The links provided below offer information on the artists and many include MP3 files as well.

Song Title Recording Artist
Dawn Echo
Freedom Rings Smart Apple
Long Walk Home Curtis S.D. Macdonald
New York City Dreams Charlie Souza
RISE Jimmy James
September 11th Swing academy
September 11, 2001 The Hitman Blues Band
September 11, 2001: Echoes Of Terror Vistas
September 11th Sam Brooker
September 11th Sandy Ross (folk and blues)
Sing a Dragon's Song Sable
Sorrow Beyond Beyond
Teardrops In The Rain (4 Victims of 9/11) NEUROTRON 606
A Prayer in Remembrance Frans Cronje
Where were you when the World Stopped Turning Alan Jackson
Ashes in theFalling Rain Wayne Manby
Beautiful Day U2
Lonesome Day Bruce Springsteen
The Rising Bruce Springsteen
Empty Sky Bruce Springsteen
Further Up the Road Bruce Springsteen
Requiem, KV 626 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Out of a Clear Blue Sky

Documentary Photographic Images: New York, September 11

Exhibit Home
Images of 9/11 Your Response Music of 9/11 Links Remembrance Day Museum Home

These links to other internet site may be of interest...

Memorials, Images, Words...

Engineering Aspects...

Rebuilding...

News Coverage and Documentary...

  • USA Today, 9/11 A Year later An indepth site covering all aspects of this event in history. Please make special not of the Interactive Documentaries (Flash Plug-In required). Wonderful short movies with audio and animation explaining many aspects and timelines of the event.
  • Inside 9/11 at CBS News

Out of a Clear Blue Sky

Documentary Photographic Images: New York, September 11

American FlagRemembrance Day September 11, 2002

9/11 Exhibit Home| | Museum Home Page

View pictures of our community in reflection, remembrance and hope...

From Connecticut Public Act No. 02-126

The Governor shall proclaim September eleventh of each year as [911 Day, which day shall increase the public's awareness of the emergency telephone number and shall be observed in the schools and in other ways as indicated in such proclamation or letter] Remembrance Day, in memory of those who lost their lives or suffered injuries in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and in honor of the service, sacrifice and contributions of the firefighters, police officers and other personnel who responded to such attacks. Suitable exercises shall be held in the State Capitol and elsewhere as the Governor designates for the observance of the day.

Approved June 7, 2002 and signed by Governor John G. Rowland

You can read the essay by Bridgeport's Central High School student James Stephenson the Day of Remembrance declaration...

The Housatonic Museum of Art offers opportunities for healing and reflection...

Wednesday, September 11
at Noon
Burt Chernow Galleries

Please join...

Senator Bill Finch and James Stephenson, sponsors of the Remembrance Day Bill

Reverend Dr. Anthony L. Benett, Pastor of Mount Aery Baptist Church, Bridgeport
and Janis M. Hadley, President, HCC

for a special reception in honor of the 1st anniversary commemorating the tragedy of September 11, 2001

Spencer Cosgrove of Fairfield High School will perform an original song entitled "Dawn" written about September 11

Wednesday, September 11
10am until 4pm

Piecing Our Lives Back Together
Community Quilt project in the cafeteria. All members of the community are invited to participate in the making of a commemorative quilt. This event is sponsored by Student Life & Activities Office.

Wednesday, October 2, Noon
Room A101

Lunch and Lecture
Thomas Hoepker - Magnum photographer and organizer of the book New York September 11 by Magnum Photographers will discuss the power of images, how they inform our perceptions and understanding of current events and history.

This is a free event but space reservations are required please call 203.332.5052 to reserve your seat. Bring your own brown bag lunch. The museum will not be providing food or beverages.

Share your thoughts of September 11... respond in your own words to these images and the exhibit...

Music of our times... Read about the sound track of the exhibit, music inspired by this tragedy and the strength of the nation.

Out of a Clear Blue Sky

Documentary Photographic Images: New York, September 11

Exhibit Home
Exhibit Home Images of 9/11 Your Response Music of 9/11 Links Remembrance Day Museum Home

The opening of this exhibit was held on September 11, 2002
in conjunction with Connecticut's first observance of Remembrance Day

Aidan

Aidan , daughter of Museum Director Robbin Zella handed out programs for the event.

Bill Finch and Dr. Hadley

HCC President Dr. Janis Hadley discusses the exhibition with Senator Bill Finch and Robbin Zella, Museum Director.

Reverend Dr. Anthony L. Benett

The opening included a September 11th memorial ceremony. Here, spiritual thoughts and prayer are offered by Reverend Dr. Anthony L. Benett, pastor of Mount Aery Baptist Church.

John Fabrizi, President of the Bridgeport City Council

John Fabrizi, President of the Bridgeport City Council shares his reflections as other council members look on. The exhibit was sponsored, in part, by the City Council.

Senator Bill Finch listens as Central High School student James Stephenson speaks

Senator Bill Finch listens as Central High School student James Stephenson speaks about his essay that helped bring about legislation declaring September 11th Remembrance Day.

Spencer Cosgrove, a senior at Fairfield High School, performed an original song , Dawn, written as a response to September 11th.

Spencer Cosgrove, a senior at Fairfield High School, performed an original song , Dawn, written as a response to September 11th.

standing-room-only crowd in the Gallery

The event drew a standing-room-only crowd to the Gallery. Attendees included city and state officials, local business leaders, HCC faculty, staff and students as well as employees of downtown businesses.

The audience joins Dr. Hadley in singing Amazing Grace

The audience joins Dr. Hadley in singing Amazing Grace at the conclusion of the ceremony.

Dr. Hadley congratulates James Stephenson on his essa

Dr. Hadley congratulates James Stephenson on his essay and his efforts to help bring about the Remembrance Day legislation.

Senator Finch with Spencer Cosgrove and HCC professor Marie Nulty

Senator Finch with Spencer Cosgrove and HCC professor Marie Nulty at the reception.

Our Community Remembers

A special area of the exhibit is dedicated to pictures offered by members of our community.
These images can be viewed on our web site.

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