Gutman Library Gallery, 6 Appian Way - First Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138
The Gutman Library Gallery is hosting over 90 artworks by over 50 staff artists until June 10. The opening reception on May 8th will celebrate the creativity and ingenuity of these staff artists from across the University. View list of participating artists.
Space is limited, so please register by May 1.
Anyone with a disability who would like to request accommodations or who has questions about physical access may contact us in advance of the event.
Event Agenda
Artist Reception – Begins at 3 pm
Artists arrive on site and explore the gallery. Light refreshments available.
Note – the gallery spaces will remain open for browsing throughout the film screening
Film Screening – Begins at 5 pm
“TYPE CAST” by Rick Groleau, Harvard Staff Art Show 2023 Artist
- Summary: Three typewriters that have taken on the personalities of their dead owners — a Catholic priest, a famous novelist, and a beatnik poet — tussle in a battle of words and expose a damning hypocrisy.
Content warning: This film includes references to child abuse. - Follow-up discussion and Q&A with Rick Groleau
“Cold Winter Waves” by Dave McHugh, Harvard Staff Art Show 2021 Artist
- Summary: The first video in a series where Dave films and then scores his brother surfing his secret spot. The video and music work together to create a dreamy atmosphere as the score transports you to the world captured in the video.
- Follow-up discussion and Q&A with Dave McHugh
“Him” by Daniel Montoya, Harvard Staff Art Show 2024 Artist
- Summary: A look into the life of a transgender rights activist, Ethan, as he fights for equality in conservative Texas.
- Follow-up discussion and Q&A with Daniel Montoya
“Hopper Bunker” by Jenni Nelson, Harvard Staff Art Show 2024 and 2023 Artist
- Summary: It’s amazing what you see when you look up close.
- Follow-up discussion and Q&A with Jenni Nelson
Sponsored by Harvard Human Resources and Gutman Library.
