Joan Baez: A Life of Music, Art, and Activism showcases a variety of items from the life and artistry of Joan Baez. As a singer/songwriter, Baez occupies a singular space in history, but her body of work extends into many facets of creativity, including poetry and visual art. Her ability to speak truth to power in the fight for social justice has been guided by the principle of nonviolence, and her fearlessness makes her an enduring influence on artists and freedom fighters around the world.

After appearing unannounced at the 1959 Newport Folk Festival, Joan Baez established her place as a pivotal part of the 1960s Folk Revival. She appeared numerous times at the iconic Club 47 (now Club Passim) in Cambridge, MA, performed at Woodstock in 1969, and introduced Bob Dylan to the world by inviting him to open her concerts. A voice of hope, Baez stood alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the March on Washington, was arrested for protesting America’s involvement in Vietnam, and has continually been a voice for peace and equality for all.

In addition to her musical career, Baez is a painter, author, and poet who, for over six decades has shared her message of peace through her art and continues to influence artist/activists to use their platforms to build bridges between communities for a more peaceful society. This exhibition celebrates all her artistic endeavors and extends Joan Baez’s invitation to the world to continue sharing her message of peace, equality, and social justice.

Exhibit Highlights:

• 1929 Martin Guitar that Joan Baez played at Woodstock and the March on Washington
• Handwritten lyrics
• Photographs, including from the March on Washington and her family
• Original paintings and artwork, spanning several decades of work
• Concert ephemera
• Awards
• Posters and albums
• Interviews with Joan, Judy Collins, Emmylou Harris, the Indigo Girls, Allison Russell and others