100 Years of the High Museum of Art with Julia Forbes
Thursday, October 29 | 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Robinson Atrium, High Museum of Art
Registration Required
As one of our most valued supporters, we are delighted to offer you this special opportunity to celebrate the High Museum’s Centennial and reflect on a century of art, community, and inspiration.
Join us for a special after-hours tour celebrating the High Museum of Art’s Centennial. Led by Julia Forbes, the High’s Associate Director, Institutional Research, this exclusive tour will offer a fascinating look at the people, artworks, exhibitions, and milestones that have shaped the High into the institution it is today.
Through stories drawn from the Museum’s archives, collection, and history, you’ll discover how the High has evolved over the past 100 years and gain a deeper appreciation for its impact on Atlanta and the broader arts community.
Before the tour, enjoy the opportunity to connect with fellow Charter and Cornerstone members during a happy hour reception in the Robinson Atrium.
About Your Guide
Julia Forbes is the High Museum of Art’s Associate Director of Institutional Research. She is responsible for designing, implementing, and reporting on quantitative and qualitative research studies regarding the High’s impact. Prior to her current position, Forbes served for over eighteen years as the Shannon Landing Amos Head of Museum Interpretation and is a founding member of the Association for Art Museum Interpretation. She holds degrees in Art History and Cultural Anthropology from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a master’s degree from the George Washington University in Art History/Museum Training.
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