Fri, Jan 31, 2025
6:30–7:30 pm | Conversation with Q&A
7:30–8:30 pm | Reception
Leslie Cheek Theater & Marble Hall
$8 (VMFA members, $5)
Free for K-12 and college educators and students with ID. Please phone 804.340.1405 to reserve free tickets. 

Go behind the scenes with the creators and stars of Smarthistory, Drs. Beth Harris and Steven Zucker, as they share stories behind their compelling content. Experience the premiere of VMFA-featured videos and learn about the launch of their new website. Founded in 2005 and beloved by educators and students in secondary and higher education as well as lifelong learners, Smarthistory is a hub for public art history with thousands of free videos and essays. This event includes a reception in the Marble Hall with special recognition for educators.

View the Smarthistory videos that highlight objects from VMFA’s Collection on Smart History's website.

Livestream available
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PARTICPANTS BIOS
Dr. Beth Harris is co-founder and executive director of Smarthistory. Previously, she was dean of art and history at Khan Academy and director of digital learning at The Museum of Modern Art. Before joining MoMA, she was Associate Professor of art history and director of distance learning at the Fashion Institute of Technology where she taught both online and in the classroom. She holds a master’s degree from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London and doctorate from the City University of New York.

Dr. Steven Zucker is co-founder and executive director of Smarthistory. Previously, he has served as dean of art and history at Khan Academy, chair of history of art and design at Pratt Institute, and dean of the School of Graduate Studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY and chair of art history. He earned his doctorate from the City University of New York.