Virtual Lectures to Explore African-American Art of the 20th Century
Friday, February 05, 2021
Linden Place Mansion in Bristol has announced that in celebration of Black History Month, it will be hosting a series of talks, held virtually, highlighting African-American art and artists of the 20th Century.
"These timely talks will highlight the lives and works of some of the most influential African-American artists," said Linden Place. "Join us as we explore a wide assortment of art media and address themes of identity, experience, culture, racism, civil rights, and more. The talks will be broken up into three weekly sessions."
Upcoming Sessions
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTWeek 1, February 22, 4 PM- 5:15 PM – Jacob Lawrence and Horace Pippen; Rural and Urban Life and the Great Migration
Week 2, March 1, 4 PM- 5:15 PM – Charles White & Elizabeth Catlett; Portraits in Drawing, Printing and Sculpture
Week 3, March 8, 4 PM- 5:15 PM – Romaire Bearden & Basquiat; From Jazz to Hip Hop, Musical Influences
Featured Artist & Registration
The talks will feature artist Suzanne Lewis.
Lewis has over 30 years experience in the field of Adult Education, having taught both classes in English as a Second Language and GED classes in Providence and Central Falls. She has a degree in Art of Teaching from Rhode Island College.
Lewis is also a practicing artist with a Certificate in Drawing and Painting Studies from RISD. For the past 10 years, she has given presentations on different artists and periods of Art History through the Lifelong Learning Collaborative and other local art associations.
Registration for the three sessions is $20, $15 for Linden Place and Portsmouth Art Guild members. To register, visit www.lindenplace.org. For more information, contact [email protected]