An overhead photo of a crowd of visitors listening to a City Talk during Juneteenth celebrations
An overhead photo of a crowd of visitors listening to a City Talk during Juneteenth celebrations
Special Event

The City Talks: Educators as Motivators

The City Talks
Thursday, April 17, 2025
7:00 pm–8:00 pm
Edward H. Linde Gallery (Gallery 168)
Included with General Admission
Add to Calendar 2025-04-17 19:00:00 2025-04-17 20:00:00 The City Talks: Educators as Motivators Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA Museum of Fine Arts, Boston tickets@mfa.org America/New_York public
Join a dynamic conversation with Boston-based artists and educators, inspired by the exhibition “Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson” and Wilson’s work as a teacher in Boston. What are the roles of educators in mentoring, supporting, and creating upcoming leaders? How can institutions support educators in their pursuit of growing and fostering the next generation?
 

Panelists

Jeffrey Nowlin, lecturer and adjunct, Boston University and Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Constanza Alarcón Tennen, artist
Jamal Thorne, artist and associate teaching professor, College of Arts, Media, and Design, Northeastern University 
Moderated by Paula C. Austin, associate professor of History and African American and Black Diaspora Studies, Boston University

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Wheelchair accessible

Accessibility

The Museum is committed to accessibility for all visitors. If you need accommodations for you to attend, please reach out to access@mfa.org or 617-267-9300.

Sponsors

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