Bonnet House Blog

Safeguarding Cultural Treasures: Caring for Museum and Personal Collections
with Bonnet House Curator, Katie Valli

Join our curator-led lecture to explore the essentials of caring for both museum as well as private/personal collections. Learn the best practices to preserve the integrity and legacy of both your and our collections, ensuring they will endure for future generations. This practical talk will cover the challenges of aging items and basic preventive measures for conservation. Dive into the world of collection care and become a custodian of history.

Monday, March 10
10 – 11:30 am

In-person in the Island Theater or via ZOOM

Free for Members, $5 for Non-members   (All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable).

An email will be sent to all Zoom registrants with the link and instructions on Friday, March 7 after 3:00 pm.

ZimSculpt: Hand-Carved Stone Sculptures from Zimbabwe

Experience the soul of Zimbabwean Stone Sculpture—right here in Fort Lauderdale!
Join ZimSculpt Curator, Vivienne Croisette, for a lecture on Shona sculpture and the role it plays in the artistic life of Zimbabwe today.  Artists Shine Muzika and Passmore Mupindiko will be demonstrating some of the techniques they use in creating their work.  The ZimSculpt Exhibit features 100s of sculptures throughout the estate as well as a Marketplace Tent open for viewing and purchases.

Monday, February 9
10:00 – 11:30 am

In-person in the Island Theater or Via ZOOM

Free for Members, $5 for Future Members (Registration Required)

An email will be sent to all Zoom registrants with the link and instructions on Friday, February 6 after 3:00 pm.