A world-class collection of American art, stunning architecture, and 120 acres of Ozark forest with five miles of trails. Admission to the museum is always free.
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Museum & Buildings
Trails and Grounds open daily sunrise to sunset.
Join Associate Museum Educator Paramita Sarkar for a Gallery Conversation highlighting artistic expressions of resilience and protest within our permanent collection.
Paramita will also teach you how to write ekphrastic poetry, with a specific focus on artworks found in the Contemporary Art Gallery. Don’t miss this chance to explore the museum collection in a whole new way. See you there!
Free, no tickets required.
Paramita Sarkar is a passionate Museum Educator with over a decade of experience in the realm of teaching. Graduating with a master’s degree in Zoology and in Education from the University of Calcutta in India, Paramita’s journey has been characterized by her unwavering commitment to expanding minds and cultivating a love for arts and culture in people of all ages. Outside of her professional life, Paramita volunteers for local Indian organizations and is trained in Bollywood and Indian Classical dance form (Bharatanatyam). With her wide-ranging knowledge, enthusiasm, and welcoming persona, Paramita is sure to captivate and inspire you in the upcoming gallery talk. Paramita looks forward to sharing her love of art with you and creating a memorable museum experience together.