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Smuggled, Stolen, and Sold: Art Restitution in the 21st Century
January 24, 2023
6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Virtual event hosted on Zoom
Eligibility: Exclusively for members of Curators Circles
While there have been disputes over the ownership of works of art for centuries, the topic of restitution (or return) of stolen artifacts has taken on…
A Conversation with Artist Victor Ekpuk
October 6, 2022
5:30 pm–7:30 pm
This program is scheduled to be an in-person event, however details may be subject to change.
Eligibility: Exclusively for members of Curators Circles: Art of Africa and Oceania
Meet acclaimed Nigerian American artist Victor Ekpuk, who discusses his practice and creative process in dialogue with Christa Clarke, the MFA's…
Optional Travel Opportunity
April 1–30, 2023
All Day
This program is scheduled to be an in-person event, however details may be subject to change.
Eligibility: Exclusively for members of Curators Circles: Art of Africa and Oceania
An optional day trip will be planned for Spring 2023. Please contact Aishwarya Gejjagaraguppe at agejjagaraguppe@mfa.org for additional information.
Behind the Scenes of “Power and Prestige: The Art of Clubs in Oceania”
March 6, 2023
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual event hosted on Zoom
Eligibility: Exclusively for members of Curators Circles: Art of Africa and Oceania
Join curator Steven Hooper in a virtual exploration of “Power and Prestige: The Art of Clubs in Oceania,” an exhibition exploring the sculptural…
The Music of the Kora
May 4, 2023
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
This program is scheduled to be an in-person event, however details may be subject to change.
Eligibility: Exclusively for members of Curators Circles: Art of Africa and Oceania and Musical Instruments
Join ethnomusicologist and multi-instrumentalist Althea Wair SullyCole for an in-depth lecture and demonstration on the West African kora. Wair…
The Evolution of Jazz
September 12, 2022
3:30 pm–5:00 pm
This program is scheduled to be an in-person event, however details may be subject to change.
Eligibility: Exclusively for members of Curators Circles: Art of the Americas and Musical Instruments
Join the Art of the Americas curators for a festive season opener. Nonie Gadsden, Katharine Lane Weems Senior Curator of American Decorative Arts and…
Virtual Studio Visit with Karen Hampton
December 6, 2022
12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Virtual event hosted on Zoom
Eligibility: Exclusively for members of Curators Circles: Art of the Americas and Threads
Karen Hampton is an internationally recognized contemporary textile artist whose work engages with race and kinship within the African American…
Optional Travel Opportunity: Houston
March 22–25, 2023
All Day
This program is scheduled to be an in-person event, however details may be subject to change.
Eligibility: Exclusively for members of Curators Circles: Art of the Americas
Following last year's memorable virtual visit to Houston, join us this year for an in-person trip. Tour the Menil, the new wing at MFA Houston, and…
“Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina”
May 9, 2023
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
This program is scheduled to be an in-person event, however details may be subject to change.
Eligibility: Exclusively for members of the Patron Program and Curators Circles: Art of the Americas and Black Arts and Artists
Patron Sponsors and members of Curators Circles: Art of the Americas and Black Arts and Artists are invited to an intimate evening to dive deeper into…
Patron Celebration and Reception: The Obama Portrait Tour
October 12, 2022
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
This is scheduled to be an in-person event, however details are subject to change.
Eligibility: This event is exclusively for members of the Patron Program.
Patron Fellows are invited to join Dr. Mariel Novas, Patti and Jonathan Kraft Chief of Learning and Community Engagement; and Ethan Lasser, John Moors…