MFA receives a transformational gift spanning three centuries of Jewish decorative arts.
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MFA Gallery Instructors lead interactive guided tours for school groups at the Museum. This dedicated team of more than 120 volunteer educators has…
NARRATOR: This mask is different from every other mask in this gallery… because it would have been worn and performed by a woman. Female masking performances are rare in Africa. The Sowei mask plays an important role in the all-female Sande Society. This society is a lifelong network of women among the Vai, Mende and neighboring peoples in present-day Sierra Leone.
CHRISTRAUD GEARY: Now if you look at the Portuguese soldier, there are certain details that I don’t want you to miss. One is that everything is articulated in the greatest detail. Look at his hands, they’re beautifully done, and look at the fact that you can see his fingernails, even. Look at his feet, same thing, they’re beautifully executed.
Enjoy a selection of featured gifts of art representing transformative donations from visionary collectors.
The Educator Advisory Board advises and supports the MFA’s School Programs staff in the development and promotion of high-quality programs for school…
Campaign Update—Winter 2016 As we begin the New Year, we are delighted to report that The Future Is Now has been making strong progress, with $150…
The Teen Arts Council (TAC) is the MFA’s leadership development program offering teens the opportunity to engage with art, develop workplace skills, and learn about museum career paths.
MFA Fund Every year, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, welcomes over one million visitors, creates world-class exhibitions, and provides over 800…