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Director's Circle Travel

Explore the arts through our exclusive travel opportunities for Director's Circle members.

  • The Director's Circle takes in the breathtaking views of the Catskills from the porch of Thomas Cole's historic home. Photo by Anna Patten

    LEFT The Director’s Circle takes in the breathtaking views of the Catskills from the porch of Thomas Cole’s historic home. Photo by Anna Patten.

  • The Director's Circle experiences history and art on display at Vassar College's Loeb Museum. The group is looking at art while listening to the one of the curators at the Loeb speaking about the work on view.

    LEFT The Director’s Circle experiences history and art on display at Vassar College’s Loeb Museum. Photo by Anna Patten.

  • John Stomberg and the Director's Circle explore the artistic legacy of Ellsworth Kelly at his studio in upstate New York. The walls are white and there are large scale works of art on the wall.

    LEFT John Stomberg, the Virginia Rice Kelsey 1961s Director of the Hood Museum of Art, and the Director’s Circle explore the artistic legacy of Ellsworth Kelly at his studio in upstate New York. Photo by Anna Patten.

  • The Director's Circle enjoys light refreshments and champagne in the Jack Shainman Gallery.

    LEFT The Director’s Circle enjoys light refreshments and champagne in the Jack Shainman Gallery. Photo by Anna Patten.

  • The Director's Circle explores Nina Chanel Abney's dynamic "LIE DOGGO" exhibition at the Jack Shainman Gallery in Kinderhook, NY.

    LEFT The Director’s Circle explores Nina Chanel Abney’s dynamic “LIE DOGGO” exhibition at the Jack Shainman Gallery in Kinderhook, NY. Photo by Anna Patten.

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  • The Director's Circle admires the gallery space in Ellsworth Kelly's Upstate New York Studio. The walls are white and adorned with many small works of art.

    LEFT The Director’s Circle admires the gallery space in  Ellsworth Kelly’s Upstate New York Studio. Photo by Anna Patten.

Every year, Director's Circle members are invited to join Hood Museum staff on an arts-inspired trip that highlights institutions, artists, or collections that are connected to or reflected in our mission. Recent trips have taken members to Denver and Aspen, Colorado, Chicago, Illinois, and Santa Fe, New Mexico. The travelers are accompanied and guided by John Stomberg, the Virginia Rice Kelsey 1961s Director of the Hood Museum of Art, and a member of the Hood Museum's curatorial team.

Stay tuned and become a member to be the first to receive information about the 2026 Director's Circle Trip.

For more information on becoming a Director's Circle member, please contact Katherine Copeland, Advancement & Donor Relations Manager Katherine.A.Copeland@dartmouth.edu or 603-646-2356.

Upcoming Events

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A SPACE FOR DIALOGUE GALLERY TALK

Jan 9 04:00 - 04:45PM

EXHIBITION TOUR

Jan 14 12:30 - 01:30PM

THE JOHN KOBAL FOUNDATION COLLECTION LECTURE

Jan 22 05:00 - 06:00PM

MAKER DROP-IN

Jan 24 01:00 - 04:00PM

STORYTIME IN THE GALLERIES

Jan 24 01:00 - 01:45PM

HOOD HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

Jan 28 12:30 - 01:30PM