Index Magazine

Year in Review: 2022

December 20, 2022
Index Magazine

Year in Review: 2022

A person holds up a cell phone to take a picture of the faces of two people, both smiling, who appear in a cut-out display of a painting showing two figures embracing each other. The painted figure at left wears a velvet dress; the figure at right wears a blue silk cape.
Photo: Caitlin Cunningham Photography

This year was full of milestones for the Harvard Art Museums—marked by historic levels of engagement in our exhibitions, programs, and events. The incredible response from visitors and the generous support of friends and donors throughout the year have bolstered and energized us. Thanks to our free admission on Sundays and our new Harvard Art Museums at Night events, we have seen an unprecedented number of visitors to the museums. We also are grateful to have had many of our exhibitions and publications win awards and appear in a range of “best of 2022” lists. 

Our annual Year in Review video captures some of our favorite moments from the past 12 months. We look forward to seeing you again soon. And in the meantime, we wish you a healthy and happy new year!

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