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A quilt with the Declaration of Independence reproduced at its center. Enclosing this central image are concentric borders of red, white, and blue patterning. Within one of the borders, the American flag is centered above the declaration, and the British Red Ensign below it. Floral borders in shades of brown run along the quilt’s outer edges.

Exhibition Keeping Alive the Remembrance: Commemorating America's Founding, 1776–1876

November 7, 2025 – October 11, 2026
A closeup view of two sculptures and a display case, with a ruffled-shaped necklace and green glass bowl, set on a shallow, square platform in a gallery. At left is a sculpture of vertically stacked irregular pieces of tree burls and at right is a semi-spherical object covered with lobe-like protrusions.

News Elemental Engagement

Installation on view until spring 2026

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Art making as part of the Gallery’s Teen Art Studio, 2025

Teen Events Teen Art Studio

Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Art making as part of the Gallery’s Teen Art Studio, 2025

Teen Events Teen Art Studio

Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Art making as part of the Gallery’s Teen Art Studio, 2025

Teen Events Teen Art Studio

Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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Black-Figure Amphora; A: Birth of Athena; B: Frontal Chariot

Artist, attributed to: Group E (Greek, Attic, active 560-540 B.C.)

Sphinx

Artist: Unknown

Portrait bust of Jean le Rond d'Alembert

Artist: Jean-Antoine Houdon (French, 1741–1828)

The Deluge

Artist: Abraham Bloemaert (Dutch, 1564–1651)

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