Over a professional life spanning seven decades, Edward Steichen (1879–1973) established himself as one of the most important figures in the history of photography. What is less known is that for much of that time, Steichen devoted himself to the nurturing of plants and gardens, an activity that sustained him and through which he developed ardently held beliefs regarding the relationship of art, nature, and creativity.
Member Events
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 3 p.m.
7Crest Financial Partners Hall
Join Head of Library and Archives Ken Fox for a conversation featuring legendary screen star Gloria Swanson.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
For All Mankind (DCP) - Free for Members!
Dryden Theatre
America in Space A dreamy, impressionistic collage of NASA archival footage, Brian Eno's music, and interviews with the real Apollo astronauts, Al Reinert's 1989 documentary depicts a journey to the moon and back.
Friday, July 17, 2026, 1 p.m.
Members-Only Virtual Curator Talk: Edward Steichen - Bio Artist
Online
Join Sarah Anne McNear, curator of the exhibition Edward Steichen and the Garden, to learn about Steichen's belief that plant breeding is an art form, and explore his legacy in the contemporary field of "bio art."
Friday, July 17, 2026, 8 p.m.
George Eastman Award Ceremony & Gala - Octavia Spencer
Dryden Theatre
Octavia Spencer to receive the George Eastman Award, the museum’s highest honor in motion pictures, at a ceremony in the Dryden Theatre, followed by a gala in the museum and historic mansion.