Fresh Paint Showcase

Fresh Paint Showcase is a quick but powerful moment where museum insight meets plein air spontaneity. Each day, a representative from the Academy Art Museum will handpick a few standout works from the exhibit at Headquarters and deliver a brief, curator-style commentary—just five minutes per painting, but rich with perspective. You’ll hear what trained eyes see: technique, emotion, context, and why these pieces stand out. It's a chance to step into the mind of a curator and deepen your appreciation of the fresh work surrounding you. Don’t blink—you might miss the brushstrokes that make all the difference.