Gallery Talk with Maria Teresa Cometto

Friday, January 23, 2026
6:30 – 7:30 pm

Join us for a special evening at the museum celebrating the exhibition Carving Out History: Emma Stebbins with featured guest Maria Teresa Cometto, author of Emma and the Angel of Central Park.

The program begins with a brief guided tour of the exhibition, followed by an intimate conversation with Cometto exploring the life and legacy of Emma Stebbins, one of the most accomplished sculptors of the nineteenth century and the creator of the iconic Angel of the Waters in Central Park. Through art, history, and storytelling, this talk will illuminate Stebbins’s remarkable career and the enduring symbolism of her most celebrated work.

The evening will conclude with light refreshments and a book signing.

Free for Members, $20 Non-Members
Space is limited. Registration required.

 

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