Gallery Talk: American Works of Art at the 250th
By
Harvard Art Museums
Free
Curator Horace D. Ballard closely examines a work of art that speaks to the shifting contexts of American art.
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- Ages: Adults.
- Wheelchair accessible.
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Cost
This Event is free!
Please check in with museum staff at the Visitor Services desk in the Calderwood Courtyard to request to join the gallery talk. Space is limited, and talks are available on a first-come, first-served basis; no registration is required.
Location
- In-person only.
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
Dates and Times
Tuesday, February 17 12PM – 1PM
Additional information
From late January to early July 2026, curator of American art Horace D. Ballard will lead a series of gallery talks to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Each talk will closely examine a work of art that speaks to the historical, social, and political contexts that continue to shape the events and ideas of the United States within the broader context of the colonial and political framework of the Americas. Please note that each month, the work of art experienced will change.
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Last updated February 12, 2026.
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