Carving History
Join the Museum of the City of New York, The Heckscher Museum of Art, and the Victorian Society for an exploration of 19th-century sculpture and public space through the work and life of Emma Stebbins and her partner, actor Charlotte Cushman, centering Angel of the Waters at Bethesda Fountain as both a monumental artwork and a feminist intervention. The discussion considers Stebbins’s sculptural practice within the material, social, and political realities of her time while examining how her partnership with Cushman enabled alternative models of artistic and personal life.
By treating Bethesda Fountain as a living site rather than a static monument, the conversation invites reflection on figuration, visibility, and the ongoing challenge of making sculpture that remains emotionally and politically resonant in public space.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Advance registration is encouraged to guarantee a spot. All sales are final; refunds and exchanges are not permitted. Programs and dates are subject to change.
Members: To receive your discount, click on the "Buy Tickets" button above, then sign in to your account on the ticketing page.
Groups of 10 or more get discounts; contact us at programs@mcny.org or 917.492.3395.
Accessibility: Assistive listening devices are available and our auditorium wheelchair lift can accommodate manual and motorized wheelchairs (max. capacity 500 lbs). Please contact the Museum at 917.492.3333 or info@mcny.org with any questions.
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