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Art of Connection: An Evening at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

June 5, 2025 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Museum of Fine Arts

Event Details

  • Thank you for joining us for an exclusive networking event at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
  • Attendees enjoyed self-guided tours of exhibitions about John Wilson and Van Gogh, showcasing the deep bonds of family, friendship, and community.

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Community Conversations: Connecting People, Sharing Stories

Attendees had the opportunity to explore the intersection of art, family, and community at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) with self-guided tours of the “Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson” and the “Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits” exhibitions. They heard from the MFA’s interpretive planner, Jordan Cromwell, and exhibition designer, Luisa Respondek, who provided insight into their expertise and contributions to John Wilson’s exhibition.

After that, attendees mixed and mingled at an exclusive private reception at 465 Bar and Restaurant. This is your chance to connect with fellow young professionals, chat with the MFA’s corporate team, and revel in the beauty of art in a relaxed, social setting. Let’s celebrate community, creativity, and the power of connection through art.

About the Exhibitions

“Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson” is the largest-ever exhibition of art by John Wilson, who was born and raised in Roxbury. Bringing together more than 100 drawings, paintings, sculptures, and archival works recently made accessible by the Wilson family, this stunning display captures the artist’s reckoning with issues of Black dignity, racial injustice, fatherhood, and family.

“Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits” is the first-ever exploration of the deep bonds of friendship between the artist and a neighboring family he met during his stay in Arles, in the South of France. Van Gogh’s portraits of the postman Joseph Roulin and his wife, Augustine, are two of the great icons of the MFA’s collection, and this exhibition invites you to see them in a new light.

ABOUT CITY AWAKE

City Awake is the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s premier young professional platform that awakens and empowers the city’s next generation of thought leaders and change makers who are navigating Boston’s business, civic, and cultural communities.

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Jessica Sanon
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Speakers

CIty Awake | Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Jordan Cromwell

Interpretive Planner, Museum of Fine Arts

Jordan Cromwell is a professional writer and Interpretive Planner for the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. He works with curators to create public-facing interpretive…Read more
Jordan Cromwell is a professional writer and Interpretive Planner for the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. He works with curators to create public-facing interpretive materials, with an eye toward making content more accessible and compelling for visitors.

CIty Awake | Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Luisa Respondek

Exhibition Designer, Museum of Fine Arts

Luisa Respondek is an exhibition designer at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She completed her architectural education at Harvard University and the University…Read more
Luisa Respondek is an exhibition designer at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She completed her architectural education at Harvard University and the University of Cambridge. Prior to exhibition design, she worked in the architectural field with international practices such as David Chipperfield Architects in the UK, Herzog & de Meuron in Switzerland, and OMA in the Netherlands. With the latter she forayed into the world of museums by working on the “Countryside” exhibition at the Guggenheim in New York. She has since worked for the Harvard Art Museums as an exhibition designer. At the MFA she has designed several exhibitions including “Fashioned by Sargent” “Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson.”

Agenda

  • 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Registration & Check-in

    At this time, all attendees will be checked in by the MFA and Boston Chamber staff at Museum’s Huntington entrance. From there, attendees will be brought to the 465 Bar and Restaurant located in the Linde Family Wing, Level 2.

  • 5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Light Bites & Networking

    Mingle with others and enjoy refreshments from the bar.

  • 6:15 p.m. – 6:25 p.m. | Welcome Remarks

    The program will open with a welcome from Jessica Sanon, Senior Program Manager, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation, followed by Cecilia Wright, Manager of Corporate Sponsorship, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

  • 6:25 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Conversation on The Art of John Wilson

    Engage in a presentation by the MFA’s interpretive planner, Jordan Cromwell, and exhibition designer, Luisa Respondek, who will speak to their expertise and contributions to the exhibition “Witnessing Humanity: The Art of John Wilson.”

  • 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Reception, Networking, & Self-Guided Tours of Wilson & Van Gogh

    Continue to network with others, enjoy buffet-style dinner, and take off on your self-guided tours of Wilson and Van Gogh. A variety of food and beverages will be available. Guests wishing to consume alcohol must be 21 or older, and a valid ID with proof of age is required.

  • 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Event Concludes

    Please note that the MFA is open to the public until 10 pm on the day of this event and guests are welcome to stay at the Museum after the conclusion of the event.

FAQs

  • What is included in my registration?

    Access to a community of professionals, including conversation and food, with free entry to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

  • What should I bring?

    An interest in learning and networking with other professionals. Oh, and don’t forget business cards.

  • What should I wear?

    Please dress smart casual!

  • Is the location accessible by public transit or is there parking available?

    The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is conveniently accessible via public transportation, with limited metered street parking available nearby. Public transportation is encouraged. The closest T stop is the MFA Boston stop on the Green Line. Parking is available for a fee at the garage and surface lots on Museum Road.

  • Is this location handicap accessible?

    Yes, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is handicap accessible. If you need any accommodations, please contact our team at [email protected].

  • COVID Policy

    The Department of Health and Human Services lifted the Presidential Declaration of a National Public Health Emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023. Therefore, COVID-19 will no longer be considered a national health emergency. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce will continue to monitor trends and act accordingly based on Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance.

    Your health and safety remain our top priority while attending programs, events, and meetings. COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are strongly recommended. The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce still follows exposure guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control.

    If you fell ill or learn of an exposure before an event or meeting, whether with COVID-19 symptoms or others, please stay home and contact your healthcare provider.

    *Please note -If the venue or host of the program has additional policies or protocols, we will adhere to them and notify attendees in advance.

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MFA | Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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All cancellations must be received at least three (3) business days prior to the event to avoid being charged or to receive a refund.

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce encourages persons with disabilities to participate, and engage fully, in its programs and events.

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, including but not limited to, listening devices, closed captioning, large print, wheelchair access, allergies and environmental sensitivities, or if you have any questions about the venue, event format, or virtual platform, please contact us.

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