Join us online and in person for lectures from artists, experts, and other compelling voices on wide-ranging topics.
Upcoming Courses
Rachel Ruysch: Art, Science, and Society
October 15–November 5, 2025
Homer in Context: Coastlines and Cultural Legacy
November 12–December 10, 2025
The Ruth and Carl J. Shapiro Celebrity Lectures
Join us for a series of exciting lectures that brings the greatest names in their fields through our doors. Chosen for their creative brilliance and fresh perspectives, these speakers share their vision, their working process, and their insights.
This year we’re lucky enough to welcome actor, writer, producer, and musician Daveed Diggs; food expert, Emmy-nominated television host, and bestselling author Padma Lakshmi; acclaimed actress, comedian, and writer Jenny Slate; celebrated photographer Sally Mann; and Pulitzer Prize–winning author Percival Everett.
In-person and livestream tickets available.
Upcoming Lectures
Padma Lakshmi: Padma’s All American
7:00 pm–8:00 pm
Winslow Homer as Printmaker
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Jenny Slate: Lifeform
7:00 pm–8:00 pm
Homer’s Boston, Framed by Pointed Firs
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Winslow Homer at the Shore
1:00 pm–2:30 pm
Billie Tsien: A Rock in the Water
7:00 pm–8:00 pm
Sally Mann: Art Work
7:00 pm–8:00 pm
Percival Everett: The Art of Contemporary Fiction
7:00 pm–8:00 pm


