Intro to Contemporary Art: People and Portraits - Cancelled
Date: Feb 15
1:30 pm
- 4:00 pm
Where: Theatre
3 Part Lecture Series: Join art educator Anne Pickard-Vandering for a series of lively lectures about contemporary art. Cancelled - Lecture 1: People and Portraits, February 15 The first lecture explores the topic of people and portraits, followed by a walk-and-talk tour of the portraiture in our galleries. Lecture 2: Land and Landscape, March 21 The second lecture is all about land, landscape and the natural world. After the lecture, we will take a visit to the art galleries for a tour of landscape artwork. This tour will include the show Of Myths and Mountains, featuring works from the Group of Seven and contemporary artists frrom Labrador and Quebec. Lecture 3: Abstract, April 18 This lecture takes a look at the history and interpretation of abstract art. We will also view and interpret abstract artworks in out art gallery, with a special sneak peek at selected art works chosen from the vault. Cost per workshop is $15.00. If you attend all three workshops, the total cost is $40.00. To register, please contact Visitor Services at 757-8090. Image credit: April White. Me, You, Kally (2016) Watercolour on paper. 21.25" x 23.5". 2017/18 Acquisition, The Rooms, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Collection.
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The event includes a live audience Q&A. Includes admission to the exhibition Erica Rutherford: Her Lives and Works.
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