Alum-Led Tour of the American Folk Art Museum

Join the Vassar Club of New York for a special private tour led by Nicole Haroutunian ’03, Senior Educator at the American Folk Art Museum! 🌟

Get ready to explore the exhibition Self-Made: A Century of Inventing Artists, which showcases how self-taught artists have defined their identities as creators. Through engaging conversation and close observation, you will discover a diverse range of works by these talented individuals.

🕒 Event Details:

• Duration: 1 hour
• Ticket Price: $10
• Space is limited, so be sure to reserve early!
• An informal, pay-your-own-way lunch may follow the tour based on interest. 🍽️

Since its inception in 1961, the American Folk Art Museum has highlighted the creativity of those whose remarkable talents have been cultivated through life experiences rather than formal training. With over 7,000 works of art spanning four centuries and nearly every continent, the collection is a treasure trove of portraits, quilts, and contemporary pieces across various mediums.

About Nicole Haroutunian:
With a career rooted in art education, Nicole has worked with several esteemed institutions, including MoMA and The Morgan Library and Museum. She is also the author of the novel-in-stories Choose This Now (Noemi Press, 2024). Living in Woodside, Queens with her family, she brings a wealth of knowledge to this tour.

Accessibility:
The museum is equipped for visitors with mobility aids, including available wheelchairs on a first-come, first-serve basis. Verbal description is available for those with visual impairments upon request, as well as ASL interpretation (available with advanced notice).

📍 Location:
2 Lincoln Square, Columbus Avenue at 66th St, New York, NY 10023

🔗 Reserve Your Ticket Now!