VISUAL ARTS

Explore the underappreciated art of Renaissance terracotta sculpture with introductory talks by art historians and conservators followed by active looking and small group discussions in the galleries. Marietta Cambareri, curator of decorative arts and sculpture at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Gardner Museum staff members Alan Chong and Valentine Talland will headline this afternoon of learning and discovery in conjunction with the current exhibition Modeling Devotion: Terracotta Sculpture of the Italian Renaissance. A reception in the café will follow. 1:30-3pm: Focus Talks (Tapestry Room) Marietta Cambareri, Curator of Decorative Arts and Sculpture, Art of Europe, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Valentine Talland, Objects Conservator, Gardner Museum Alan Chong, Curator of the Collection, Gardner Museum 3-4pm: Gallery Discussion (in the special exhibition and permanent collection) 4-5pm: Reception in The Gardner Café