Portraits of Grief: Panel Discussion and Reception

Tyler School of Art and Architecture
a cropped selection of the black and white illustrated portraits in the exhibition.

What happens when our losses are made visible?

Join artist Meredith Tenney-Free, Temple faculty Lisa Ferretti, and grief educator Eva Ting for a discussion on creating a culture of compassion and curiosity for grief in a death-adverse society.

February 20, 2026
Panel: 5-6:15pm
Reception: 6:30-8pm

Portraits of Grief is a Dean's Grant exhibition by Meredith Tenney-Free featuring portraits and interviews with students, faculty, and staff in the Temple community experiencing grief. The exhibition is open February 11-28, 2026.