Rainbow Lifelong Learning Institute, Boston

Schedule: 

This course will take place on Tuesdays at 1:30 PM for five weeks (4/16/24 - 5/14/24) at various museums listed below.

Course Description:

The Boston area is internationally known for its rich abundance of art and culture. Come experience five leading local art museums connected to major educational institutions. Students will visit a different museum each week and enjoy a dedicated docent-guided tour, which will last from 60-90 minutes. Students are responsible for transporting themselves to each venue and are requested to arrive at 1:30pm.

April 16. McMullen Museum at Boston College. 2101 Commonwealth Ave, Boston. 

The McMullen Museum’s permanent collection spans the history of art in diverse media from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. For information about parking and public transportation:

 https://mcmullenmuseum.bc.edu/visit/. 

April 23. Harvard Art Museums. 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge.

Enjoy a special tour for Rainbow students, focusing on 6-7 pieces of art from an LGBTQ perspective, from Sergeant to Warhol. Parking available by online purchase prior to class. Easy access via public transport. https://harvardartmuseums.org/visit/directions/ 

April 30. Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy. 3 Chapel Ave, Andover. Comprised of more than 25,000 works in all media—painting, sculpture, photography, drawings, prints, and decorative arts—from the 18th century to the present, The Addison Gallery’s collection of American art is one of the most important in the world. https://addison.andover.edu/visit/plan-your-visit/. Free parking and accessible by bus. 

May 7. MassArt Art Museum. 621 Huntington Ave. Boston.

A special exhibition—“The Myth of Normal: A Celebration of Authentic Expression”— looks at societal norms that have been codified over our collective past. Focusing on the achievements of MassArt’s alumni, this exhibition is guest-curated by Mari Spirito ’92 on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Paid parking nearby. Easy access by public transit. https://maam.massart.edu/

May 14. MIT List Visual Arts Center. 20 Ames Street, Bldg. E15-109, Atrium, Cambridge. 

As the contemporary art museum at MIT, the List Center has three gallery spaces where curators present a dynamic program of six to nine contemporary exhibitions annually. The List Center typically offers artists their first museum presentation. Paid parking and public transport with a15-minute walk. https://listart.mit.edu/

Instructor:

Various museum docents

Required Course Materials:

No required materials or preparation.