Opened in 1985 and dedicated to helping students “construct meaning from what we see,” the Hood encourages students to explore cultures and the human condition through art.

The renovation by architects Tod Williams and Billie Tsien added an additional six galleries in order for more of Dartmouth’s 65,000-piece, permanent collection to be on view than was previously possible. Each gallery also functions as a classroom. There are even three rooms where classes come and can have specific works taken out of storage so they can be studied.

With the recent renovations, which include a 14-square-foot window that extends from the exterior of the building and resembles a large display case, the Hood is no longer hidden between the Hopkins Center for the Arts and Wilson Hall.

A free, grand reopening event took place on Jan. 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors explored the new Hood Museum of Art, seeking out some of their favorite works and discovering exciting new ones. Hot coffee, cider, and other refreshments were served, and T-shirts and other items were given away, all to a background of local live music.

We've put together a list of some upcoming events you won’t want to miss at the Hood. Find out more by reading on.

A SPACE FOR DIALOGUE GALLERY TALK

Friday, March 1, 4 – 5 p.m

Co-curators of the Gutman Gallery student exhibition Consent: Complicating Agency in Photography will discuss the show, which they organized with their student intern peers during their senior year in 2018. They will also trace the theme of consent across the four subsections and twelve photographs in the exhibition.

BUILDING EXPLORATION TOUR

Friday, March 1, 6 – 7 p.m.

Discover the new building and how it relates to the overall collections at the museum, including a glimpse of our new, state-of-the-art Center for Object Study. Led by Juliette Bianco, Deputy Director, Hood Museum of Art. Space is limited. Register on the museum’s website.

STORYTIME IN THE GALLERIES

Saturday, March 2, 11 – 11:45 a.m.

During this interactive program, families will listen to stories, look at art together, and engage in hands-on activities inspired by art from cultures around the world. For children ages 2-5 and their adult companions. This workshop is free, but space is limited. Register on the museum’s website by Feb. 25.

FAMILY WORKSHOP

Recycle, Repurpose, Recreate!

Saturday, March 2, 2 – 4 p.m.

Aluminum wrappers, motherboards, and beads! In the galleries, families will discover how contemporary global artists use found materials in their art, and in the studio, they will work together to create a large-scale sculpture in response. For children ages 6-12 and their adult companions. This workshop is free, but registration is required. Register on the museum’s website by Feb. 25.

UPCOMING HOOD HIGHLIGHTS TOURS

Discover various works in the galleries through these guided tours. Meet at the Visitor Services desk in the Russo Atrium.

• Wednesday, Feb. 20, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 27, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
• Saturday, March 2, 2 – 3 p.m.

The Hood Museum of art is free and open to everyone. It is open Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursdays and Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Guided group tours for community and school groups are available by appointment. Call 603-646-1469 for information. To register for any of the above events, visit hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu.