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Learn MoreTake a deep dive into the visual arts with a variety of public programs, from casual gallery talks to guest lectures by renowned scholars and artists.
Take a deep dive into the visual arts with a variety of public programs, from casual gallery talks to guest lectures by renowned scholars and artists.
The Shared Art Block Party introduced incoming students to the museum. Photo by Megan Harding Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Visual artist Anna Von Mertens’s exhibition of hand-stitched quilts and detailed graphite drawings, currently on view in the... Learn More
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Julia Christensen, Eva & John Young-Hunter Professor of Integrated Media, will discuss her artworks The Tree of Life and Burno... Learn More
Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
What is the history of museums as activist institutions? Are art museums implicated in the climate crisis? Why have they become po... Learn More
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join Kevin R. E. Greenwood, Joan L. Danforth Curator of Asian Art, for an introduction to the newly reinstalled long-term exhibiti... Learn More
Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a special conversation between artist Dawoud Bey and faculty member Chanda Feldman. Access Statement:This event will... Learn More
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Derived from cacao beans produced in Mesoamerica, chocolate reached wealthy European consumers through global trade routes. The so... Learn More
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