Spotlight Sessions
The existence of wallpapers within museum collections is rare due to their fragile materiality. Our current exhibition The Art of French Wallpaper Design features stunning samples from the 1700s and 1800s. Jenn Wilson, museum educator, will lead this three-part series using close-looking exercises as an entryway into dialogue. Sessions will delve into interior designs from the time period, the complex production process, conservation, and global influences with examples from within the exhibition and other galleries to illustrate broader themes that connect art across time and space.
Schedule:
Saturday, January 25, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Saturday, February 1, 10:30 am-12;30 pm
Saturday, February 8, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Registration required for this in-person program. Space is limited.
Fee for this 3-part program: $60 for museum members, faculty, staff, and students of college and university member institutions, and seniors; $120 for all other adults. Learn more about Museum membership options here.
Due to limited seating, we request that you cancel your registration at least 48 hours before a scheduled program to receive a full refund. Cancellations made in less than 48 hours would receive a partial refund of half the registration fee. Cancellation contacts: museum@risd.edu and museum-artists@risd.edu
Jenn Wilson is a Rhode Island local, and she delights in facilitating conversations around art and history. She's worked with Trinity Repertory Company, the Gamm Theatre, the Rhode Island Historical Society, and Gallery Night Providence. She holds a BA in English literature and theatre arts from Wheaton College (MA).