In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., is bringing some of the most important and beloved works of art to communities across the country. As part of the program, the FIA will r...
On the cusp of America's semiquincentennial, leadership is being tested by unprecedented global and local pressures—from budget contractions and climate change to shifting institutional cultures. This panel explores how executive leaders navigate an era of significant polarization and social backlash while building sustainable coalitions. The discussion will investigate the strategies required to lead amidst deliberate attempts to undo key aspects of the transgenerational Black freedom movement while honoring the legacy of Juneteenth and charting a path forward.
Kelsey Museum of Archeology
Upjohn Wing
Patio and Galleries
Join us at the Kelsey Museum for fun, activities, and food in celebration of our nation's 250th Birthday! Learn how the ancient world played a key part in the founding of the United States. Games and activities for kids and gallery tours will be provided.
How can everyday objects—like quilts—help us tell stories about where we live and imagine where we're going? In this hands-on community workshop, participants will use fabric and simple quilt shapes to reflect on their experiences of life in the United States and share hopes for the future.
A convening of leading historians, experts, and scholars to explore legal and social histories of enslavement, freedom, and citizenship across the Americas and beyond.
