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An Oberlin College student leads a discussion in the Stern Gallery. Photo by Yevhen Gulenko In this series, student Gallery Guides from Oberlin College lead informal sessions on their favorite objects from the collection.
Talks meet in the museum's central gallery (King Sculpture Court) and proceed to the area in which the work is on view. Talks are offered on select days during the academic year only.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join student Gallery Guides at the Allen for informal Object Talks about their favorite works of art currently on view. These 20-m... Learn More
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join us for an Object Talk as Neva Whitcomb (OC 2029) leads an discussion on O Sonho Da Mascara. As part of the Allen’s Obj... Learn More
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join student Gallery Guides at the Allen for informal Object Talks about their favorite works of art currently on view. These 20-m... Learn More
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join student Gallery Guides at the Allen for informal Object Talks about their favorite works of art currently on view. These 20-m... Learn More
Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Join student Gallery Guides at the Allen for informal Object Talks about their favorite works of art currently on view. These 20-m... Learn More
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