Docent Tour | William Blake: Burning Bright at Yale Center for British Art

Discover the vivid imagination of William Blake during this docent-led tour, highlighting key works of his visionary art and poetry. Guests will explore one of the most original and enigmatic figures in British art, delving into Blake’s illuminated books, watercolors, and hand-colored prints. The exhibition showcases how Blake fused image and text to express bold ideas about religion, politics, and the human spirit during times of global upheaval.

Tours begin in the Entrance Court by the Visitor Services desk and last approximately 45 minutes. Volunteer museum educators lead each tour, offering unique perspectives and engaging conversation about the collection and the Louis I. Kahn building that houses it.

This tour will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 3 to 3:45 pm at the Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT. Admission is free.