This program will explore the history, conservation, and relevance of the Glass Flowers in the twenty-first century and introduce the publication Glass Flowers: Marvels of Art and Science at Harvard, a compendium of new photographs...Read more about From the Hands of the Makers
Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
From 1886 to 1936, Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka applied their artistic talents and knowledge of natural history to create an exquisite collection of glass models of plants to support the botanical education of Harvard students and the public. This program will explore the history, conservation, and relevance of...Read more about [CANCELED] From the Hands of the Makers
Johnson-Kulukundis Family Gallery, Byerly Hall, 8 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Join the Radcliffe Institute for a special event during which fellows across the creative arts open their studio doors to reveal their creative processes. Learn more about the music, film, artworks, performances, and books that Radcliffe’s community of artists have under way in Byerly Hall. Participating...Read more about Radcliffe Open Studios
Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Ancient Maya civilization—known for its cities, monumental architecture, ceramics, hieroglyphic writing, and advanced understanding of mathematics and astronomy—suffered a major demise between the tenth and eleventh centuries. The causes continue to be investigated and debated. Paleoenvironmental research over the past twenty years...Read more about The Ancient Maya Response to Climate Change: A Cautionary Tale
Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
In PARTLY CLOUDY, Chris Sageman presents a series of paintings that diagram our current moment. By isolating fractions of imagery in each diagram, the paintings serve as disjointed road maps that try to make sense of all the bits and pieces and create an intimate situation in itself. Free and open to the public (...Read more about Exhibition Reception: PARTLY CLOUDY
Celebrate the opening of the Harvard Art Museums’ largest ever exhibition, Painting Edo: Japanese Art from the Feinberg Collection, on view from February 14 through July 26, 2020. Opening lecture at 6pm, followed by the reception. Galleries open 5 to 9pm. Free and open to the public (tickets requied for lecture only...Read more about Opening Celebration - Painting Edo: Japanese Art from the Feinberg Collection
EJ Hill’s new exhibition, The Lily League, imagines a network of universities that is a counterpoint to the Ivy League. Founded on principles of excellence by way of radical inclusion and fueled by the resilience of those most vulnerable to institutional violence, Hill recasts the visual language of academic...Read more about Exhibition Opening and Performance with Visual Artist EJ Hill
Gutman Gallery, Graduate School of Education, 13 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA 02138
People, Place, Thing, or Idea is a teen-curated collection of photography made during the digital photography programs at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston during the fall of 2019. The title refers to the semester-long exploration of subjects relevant to the teen photographers. Whether...Read more about Reception: People, Place, Thing, or Idea
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Wander the museum after hours, enjoy seasonal treats, and go behind the scenes to see objects not currently on exhibit. Members will also receive a special 25% discount at the gift shop during the month of December. Museum membership and reservation required. For membership, reservations, and additional information,...Read more about HMSC Member Night at the Museums
Harvard ArtLab, 140 N. Harvard Street, Allston, MA 02134
Come celebrate the opening of the ArtLab! Subject:Matter tap dance company will kick off the opening celebrations with a 10:00 a.m. performance accompanied by a live jazz band. Have your portrait taken by OJ...Read more about Kick-off the ArtLab: Opening Celebration
Harvard ArtLab, 140 N. Harvard Street, Allston, MA 02134
Explore the ArtLab! Learn about the dance-science research being conducted by Ilya Vidrin and the Harvard-based Partnering Lab. Have your portrait taken by OJ Slaughter, Boston-based photographer. Experience the ArtLab's sound studio and A* art installation by...Read more about ArtLab Open House
Auditorium, Harvard Yenching Library, 2 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
Watch a vibrant collection of short animations narrated in some of the sixty-eight Indigenous languages of Mexico. Created by Mexican designer Gabriela Badillo and selected from her project, 68 Voices, 68 Hearts, these films help foster pride, respect,...Read more about Animated Tales for All
Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Bring your HUID and head to the art museums to kick off the year with art, fun, food, friends, and more. Music, refreshments, raffle prizes, giveaways and more. Free admission to all undergraduate and graduate Harvard students (...Read more about Harvard Student Late Night
Harvard Museum of Natural History, 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the 1969 moon landing at this one-of-a-kind evening event exclusively for guests 21+. Enjoy cocktails, beer, light refreshments, and 60s music, as well as moon-inspired...Read more about A Lunar Soirée
Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
For five years British photographer Chloe Dewe Mathews traveled through the countries surrounding the Caspian Sea: Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Russia, and Iran. In images that range from stark and elemental to lush and mysterious, she recorded...Read more about Caspian: The Elements (Exhibition Preview & Lecture)
Presented by: Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard
Ceramics Program Holiday Show and Sale
December 6 - 9, 2018
Showcasing the work of dozens of artists from the Ceramics Program studio community, this annual event is a fabulous opportunity to do your holiday shopping. Read more about this event here>>>