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The cover of the 2019 spring-summer Hood Quarterly.

2019 Spring-Summer Quarterly

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  • Photograph copyright Michael Moran.

    LEFT In the Hood Museum of Art's Kim Gallery. Photograph copyright Michael Moran.

  • Participants in the galleries at a recent Art After Dark. Photo by Rob Strong.

    LEFT Participants in the galleries at a recent Art After Dark. Photo by Rob Strong.

  • Visitors in the galleries at a recent museum event. Photo by Rob Strong.

    LEFT Visitors in the galleries at a recent museum event. Photo by Rob Strong.

  • Associate Curator of Native American Art Jami Powell at a recent teacher workshop. Photo by Rob Strong.

    LEFT Associate Curator of Native American Art Jami Powell at a recent teacher workshop. Photo by Rob Strong.

  • At a recent Storytime in the Galleries event. Photograph by Rob Strong.

    LEFT At a recent Storytime in the Galleries event. Photograph by Rob Strong.

  • At a recent adult workshop. Photo by Rob Strong.

    LEFT At a recent adult workshop. Photo by Rob Strong.

  • Visitors at a recent public program. Photo by Rob Strong.

    LEFT Visitors at a recent public program. Photo by Rob Strong.

Hours and Location

Wednesday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday–Friday, 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Saturday–Sunday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Closed Monday and Tuesday

Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth
6 East Wheelock Street
Hanover, NH 03755
603-646-2808
[email protected]

Free and open to everyone.

Museum Resources for Your Visit

Download the 2019 museum guide.
Download a guide to public art on campus.

Upcoming Events

Hood Highlights Tour

11 September, Wednesday, 12:30–1:30 pm
Join Amelia Kahl, Associate Curator of Academic Programming, for a thematic tour in the galleries. No registration is required.

Teacher Workshop

17 September, Tuesday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Innovation
In this interactive workshop, teachers will explore methods to encourage innovative thinking in their students through engagement with works of art and art making. What can we learn from the example of visual artists? What is the role of collaboration in innovation? Fulfills six hours of professional development recertification. Fee is $35, and registration is limited to 20.

Adult Workshop

19 September, Thursday, 6:00–7:30 pm
Mother-of-Pearl to Motherboards
Discover the dazzling range of media and techniques artists use to enhance the function, impact, or message of works of art. Following their example, participants will engage in a team challenge to build their own compelling constructions. No experience is required. Please register online by September 17.

Guided Group Tours

Guided group tours for community and school groups are available by appointment. Call 603-646-1469 for information.

School groups click here.
Community groups click here.

Upcoming Events

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TEACHER WORKSHOP

Sep 17 09:00 - 03:00PM

ADULT WORKSHOP

Sep 19 06:00 - 07:30PM

CONVERSATIONS AND CONNECTIONS

Sep 25 12:30 - 01:30PM

SPACE FOR DIALOGUE TALK

Sep 27 04:00 - 05:00PM

THE DR. ALLEN ROOT CONTEMPORARY ART DISTINGUISHED LECTURESHIP

Oct 3 04:45 - 05:45PM

MINDFULNESS IN THE MUSEUM

Oct 4 12:15 - 01:00PM