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Talks
Hear from established and emerging scholars, artists, theater practitioners, educators, and more in a wide range of lively and engaging talks.
Virtual Folger Salon with Andrés Gattinoni, Margherita Malerba, and Layla Zeitouni
Virtual Folger Salon with Andrés Gattinoni, Margherita Malerba, and Layla Zeitouni
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.
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, at 12pm
Gallery Talk: Dominick Porras
Gallery Talk: Dominick Porras
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.
Fri, Jan 9, 2026, at 6:30pm
Early Music Seminar: Love Songs of the 15th Century
Early Music Seminar: Love Songs of the 15th Century
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.
Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 6pm ET
The 2026 Eudora Welty Lecture: Kate DiCamillo
The 2026 Eudora Welty Lecture: Kate DiCamillo
Award-winning writer Kate DiCamillo delivers the 2026 Eudora Welty Lecture, inspired by the writing and life of famed author Eudora Welty.
Thu, Mar 26, 2026 at 7:30pm
Early Music Seminar: An English Garden
Early Music Seminar: An English Garden
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.
Wed, May 6, 2026 at 6pm ET