Art History Illustrated – From Pittsburgh to Paris: The Life and Work of Henry Ossawa Tanner
Thursday, February 15th
5:30 PM – 7 PM
Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937) was the first African American artist to achieve international acclaim. Born into a distinguished Pittsburgh family, he attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, where he was the only Black student. But as he began his career in Philadelphia, he encountered demoralizing racism. Upon traveling to Paris, France, he found that his race was not an issue there, and he chose to live there for the rest of his life, painting many outstanding landscapes, genre scenes, and religious subjects. Join art historian Brenda Edgar to get to know Tanner and his place in the history of art.
Art Tales – BLK ART: The Audacious Legacy of Black Artists and Models in Western Art
Saturday, February 24th
1 PM – 2 PM
Join us for an art-inspired book discussion! This month, we are reading BLK ART: The Audacious Legacy of Black Artists and Models in Western Art by Zaria Ware, a fun and fact-filled introduction to the dismissed Black artists and models who shook up the world.
BLK Art elevates a globally dismissed legacy to its proper place in the mainstream art canon. From the hushed corridors of royal palaces to the bustling streets of 1920s Paris–this is Black history in honor of Black History Month.
You can check out a print copy of the book at the Upper Customer Service Desk at New Albany Central Library.
Gallery Drawing
Tuesday, February 27th
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Join us for Gallery Drawing at the Cultural Arts Center! Drawing materials will be available for use as you draw the art in our current exhibition. A demonstration will take place during the event, with breaks to answer questions and assist participants. All ages are welcome.
Artists Tours
Wednesday, February 28th
6 PM – 6:45 PM
Join us at the Cultural Arts Center to hear from the artists in our current exhibition, Intentionally Intimate: The Choice to Work Small. Together, artists Nancy Currier, Kay Grubola, Rachel Singel, Wendi Smith, and Caroline Waite will walk you through the galleries, speak briefly about their work, and answer questions. We look forward to seeing you in the galleries for this exciting opportunity.
Artists Roundtable
Thursday, March 14th
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM