When: Tuesday, December 29th, 2026, from 6-7:00 PM
Where: Online (See registration link below)
Registration Required: The program is free and open to anyone; but registration is required for this virtual program. Attendance is limited to 50 persons. Please register using this link: https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/events/6ad9026dde300e00451be71e
Description: This free lecture by art historian and educator Mallory Mortillaro explores the history behind one of New York City’s most beautiful and beloved Christmas traditions: The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Neapolitan Baroque Angel Tree and Nativity Scene. We will dive into the story behind the female artist and collector, Loretta Hines Howard, whose incredible vision and generosity led to the creation of this annual tradition, as well as the story behind many of the 18th-century artists and objects themselves.
