Partners Event: Forbes Pigment Collection Tour and Materials Lab Workshop

This event requires registration; see further details below.

We invite Partners to a behind the scenes look at the museums’ fascinating Forbes Pigment Collection, followed by a hands-on workshop in the Materials Lab!

The session will begin in the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, where conservation coordinator Alison Cariens will highlight rare and interesting pigments in the Forbes Pigment Collection. Afterward, you’ll visit the Materials Lab for a workshop exploring pigments, led by research curator Francesca Bewer.

Partners events are designed especially for our supporters between the ages of 21 and 45, offering gallery tours, close-looking sessions, and other special programs led by curators, fellows, and other specialists.

Led by:
Alison Cariens, Conservation Coordinator, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies
Francesca Bewer, Research Curator, Conservation and Technical Study Programs

Registration is required. If you are a current Partner or interested in the program, please contact am_partners@harvard.edu for registration details.

To become a Partner, please visit our Partners Benefits page. Join today to take advantage of this special opportunity.

The Harvard Art Museums offer free admission every day, Tuesday through Sunday. Please see the museum visit page to learn about our general policies for visiting the museums.

The Harvard Art Museums are committed to accessibility for all visitors. For anyone requiring accessibility accommodations for our programs, please contact us at am_register@harvard.edu at least 48 hours in advance. Please include the name and date of the program in the subject line of your email.