Talks

Learn more about the visual politics of early colonial representation in this gallery talk with Dominick Porras as part of "Contemporary Art at the Folger," a rotating series that showcases the work of Folger Artist Fellows.

Learn about research happening at the Folger in real time! Each month, Folger Institute scholar and artist fellows will share their most exciting finds and thought-provoking challenges, followed by casual open conversation.

Folger Consort Artistic Director Robert Eisenstein leads a lively virtual seminar that offers a sneak peek at the music performed in the Folger Consort’s upcoming concert Love Songs of the 15th Century.

Learn more about the legacies of injustice and environmental damage that are a consequence of early modern colonization in this gallery talk with Mandy Cano Villalobos as part of "Contemporary Art at the Folger," a rotating series that showcases the work of Folger Artist Fellows.

Award-winning writer Kate DiCamillo delivers the 2026 Eudora Welty Lecture, inspired by the writing and life of famed author Eudora Welty.

Folger Consort Artistic Director Robert Eisenstein leads a lively virtual seminar that offers a sneak peek at the music performed in the Folger Consort’s upcoming concert An English Garden.