Art History   

Spain is a country rich in art and culture, and through its long history, has left us a vast legacy of important works of art.  Starting on the prehistoric world, the presentation will cover the evolution of art in Spain. Special attention will be devoted to the works of El Greco, Diego Velazquez, Zurburan, Murillo, Goya, Sorolla, Picaso, Dali, and  cover some of the most important contemporary Spanish artists.

A main source of information for this lecture is found the book The Arts in Spain by John F. Moffitt, along with visits to different museums including El Prado, Dali museum Figueres and St Petersburg, Picasso and Miro museums in Barcelona, among others.

According to instructor Linda Patent, the Dollar Tree is a great place to visit for creative art project inspiration. She can go in the building and come out with a few pieces and make a wonderful gift to give someone.In this lecture, she will present 50 things that can be made using Dollar Tree items. Amaze yourself, save money and give great custom gifts or make something for yourself. The instructor will supply participants with enough creative ideas to make 2024 a year of gift giving that won't break the bank. For creative people, come and catch up on what’s hot. For the not so creative, get inspired with a bit of direction. The instructor will show some ideas, and also  have handouts of what is shown listing supplies. After each clip, we will pause and discuss as a group, so bring some paper and pen to take notes. 

This talk traces the history of the museum and the contemporary gallery space from the Renaissance to today. Dr. Giovanni Aloi is an author, editor, and art curator specializing in the history and theory of photography, representation of nature, and everyday objects in art. He currently teaches modern and contemporary art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Sotheby's Institute of Art New York and London, and will be presenting this lecture remote.

Join Sue Primeau, watercolor and mixed media artist for her art adventures presentation. Each year, Sue and her artist friend, Nancy, gather a small group of artists and non-artists to explore off-the-beaten-path journeys filled with unique experiences.

Each year, Sue and her artist/travel agent friend, Nancy, gather a small group of artists and non-artists to experience off-the-beaten-path journeys filled with unique experiences. As she describes the cuisine, artist studios, the vibrant history, the people and their culture, as well as the unexpected, participants will feel as if they were there. Her stories of bridging a gap of language, customs, travel and how people around the world connect through art will have participants wanting to pack their brushes and longing to join her travels.