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Harvard Staff Art Show: Allston - Opening Reception

Thu Apr 23, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Harvard Ed Portal, 02134

Harvard Staff Art Show: Allston - Opening Reception

Thu Apr 23, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Harvard Ed Portal, 02134

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Join us for the opening reception of the Harvard Staff Art Show: Allston, celebrating the creative talents of Harvard Staff. 

Ever wonder what your co-workers are passionate about beyond the office? In their free time, hundreds of Harvard staff members channel their talents into the arts and share a love for creative expression. Visit the Crossings Gallery to see paintings, glass-blown objects, photographs, and sculptures from over 50 of these incredible colleagues, many of whom work in Allston-Brighton.

Schedule for the night

  • 5pm Tacos & Drinks; Gallery & Screening Room Viewing
  • 6pm Intro from Curator & Committee
  • 6:15 Meet the Artists
  • 6:30 Networking

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Advance registration is preferred for all Ed Portal programs and events. Walk-in attendees may not be admitted.

Parking is limited around the Ed Portal so we recommend taking public transportation.

Public transportation options:

We are about a 15-20 minute walk from the Red Line Harvard Square station or Green Line -B Harvard Avenue station.

Several MBTA buses also stop near the intersection of North Harvard Street and Western Avenue: #66, #86, #70.

Parking information:

If you choose to drive to the Ed Portal please be prepared to utilize the two-hour on-street parking surrounding the Ed Portal or to park at Artesani Park and walk 10-12 minutes along Western Avenue to arrive at the Ed Portal. A limited number of parking spaces are available in the rear of the Ed Portal building on a first come, first serve basis. You may only use parking spaces in the rear of the Ed Portal building outlined in orange paint.

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To help protect visitors and staff, members of the public are asked to stay home if they are unwell or have experienced signs of illness* in the past 24-hours.

If you require an accommodation for a disability, please call the Ed Portal ahead of time at 617-496-5022 or e-mail us at edportal@harvard.edu, and we will do our best to assist you.

* Signs of illness include: fever, chills or feeling feverish; a new cough (not related to chronic condition); new fatigue; muscle or body aches; sore throat; new nasal congestion or new runny nose (not related to seasonal allergies); nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.

Location

Harvard Ed Portal, 02134