About Curator Tour of Nature Sanctuary

Guided by Chief Curator and Museum Director, Sarah Montross, immerse yourself in Nature Sanctuary, an evocative outdoor exhibition that reveals the deep connections between art, the natural world, and our shared sense of home. This curator-led tour invites participants to engage closely with the original, site-specific works by six outstanding women artists—Venetia Dale, Kapwani Kiwanga, Joiri Minaya, Zohra Opoku, Kathy Ruttenberg, and Evelyn Rydz.

Sarah Montross will unpack how each artwork expresses themes of refuge, care, and protection, spotlighting artistic responses to ecological change, histories of land use, and the movement of people, plants, and animals across homelands. Together, we’ll consider how notions of sanctuary can be both nurturing and contradictory, inviting reflection on the ways humans shape the environments we inhabit.

deCordova’s programs are designed to welcome a wide range of ages and abilities. Please contact mnelson@thetrustees.org to discuss adaptations to benefit anyone in your group.

Pre-ticketing is required in order to anticipate capacity. Your ticket includes admission to deCordova’s campus, so please feel free to explore the grounds before or after the program. You’re welcome to picnic in the Park. Bring your own picnic or pick up a bite to eat at the Twisted Tree Café, and stop by The Store for a gift or souvenir.

Cancellation Policy: In the event The Trustees cancels a program due to severe weather, low enrollment, or other circumstances, we will notify registrants by email and issue a full refund or transfer to another scheduled program within two weeks of the cancellation. To cancel a reservation, please contact us 7 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Refunds and transfers will not be granted for cancellations placed fewer than 7 days before the start of the program. 

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