Jennifer Close is Presented Portrait by Montserrat Senior Sarah Gilberg.

November 12, 2020

Senior Sarah Gilberg was commissioned by the North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau to paint a portrait for the outgoing chair, Jenn Close, Marketing Director at the Peabody Essex Museum,  which was presented at the annual meeting last week. Jen asked for a portrait of her prized chicken, Ollie, rather than a more traditional gift and the CVB reached out to Montserrat to find an artist. 

Senior Sarah Gilberg, who has painted a number of pet portraits during her studies, was chosen for the assignment. This clip shows the presentation and unveiling of Ollie the chicken.