Floyd J. J. Fernandez

Yes!!!!! This was the work that got me to love Art!

We're excited to share that you'll soon be able to see "Portrait of Miss Elsie Palmer, or A Lady In White" in the Fine Arts Center Museum! In the upcoming "Agents of Care: A Collections Transparency Project," we're transforming 1,500 square feet of gallery into a space designed to highlight the museum's often unseen, behind-the-scenes collections-based work of the museum. The initiative—the first of its kind for the Fine Arts Center—will increase access to the museum’s collection. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with visible storage that houses objects under the museum’s care, as well as talk with collections staff and ask questions as they research, document, clean, and preserve objects openly in the gallery.

"Agents of Care" kicks off with an exploration of the storied and sometimes complicated lives of objects. Included in our investigation are several works from the collection that will soon be loaned for exhibitions at other museums including, "Portrait of Miss Elsie Palmer, or A Lady in White."

“Agents of Care” opens to the public on Friday, August 18 with a (portrait of) Elsie Palmer inspired garden party. Enjoy light refreshments, lawn games, create your own expressions of care to send to loved ones, and more at this free event. Creative garden party looks are encouraged!

For more information and to RSVP to the event: https://fac.coloradocollege.edu/event/agents-of-care-opening-celebration

Image: "Portrait of Miss Elsie Palmer, or A Lady In White," John Singer Sargent (American [born Italy]), Oil on canvas, way lined. 1889-1890