Please Note: This event has expired.
Detail of illustration by Georges Barbier, from the Fatherless Children of France catalogue, 1918, Archives and Distinctive Collections, College of the Holy Cross, photo by John Buckingham.
This exhibition explores the question: what is an art collection for Holy Cross, what is its purpose, and how do we plan for its future?
Since its founding in the mid-19th century, the College of the Holy Cross has attracted gifts of art and precious objects to its campus. Given by alumni, faculty, and other friends of the College, these works are meant to support both the liberal arts ideas and curriculum for Holy Cross students past, present, and future. As we transition into a new space, the Cantor Art Gallery seizes the opportunity to study, contemplate, and prepare its collections; as well as to consider them in ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
Admission to the gallery is free.
Phone: 508-793-3356
Email: prosenbl@holycross.edu
Additional time info:
EVENTS
Monday, January 31, 4.30 p.m.
Virtual Event (Zoom webinar)
An Art Collection for Holy Cross: Past, Present, and Future
James Welu, Director Emeritus, Worcester Art Museum in conversation with Meredith Fluke, Director, Cantor Art Gallery
Wednesday, February 16, 12.15 – 1 p.m.
Gallery Talk (in person)
Two Centuries of Collections for Teaching
Amy Adams, Professor, Russian Studies and
Susan Rodgers, Professor Emerita, Anthropology
Thursday, February 10, 4.30 p.m.
Virtual Event (Zoom meeting)
Conserving Holy Cross Collections
Theresa Carmichael, Paintings Conservator and Susan Jackson, Frames Conservator
Register for Zoom virtual events on the Cantor’s website.
LOCATION
1 College Street, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA 01610
PARKING INFO
The Cantor Art Gallery is located in the Prior Performing Arts Center, upper campus, next to the Hogan Center, third level, directly above the main entrance to the building.Parking is available directly in front of the building.
