Program Calendar
Week of Programs
Sunday, June 5, 2016
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Monday, June 6, 2016
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Tuesday, June 7, 2016
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Wednesday, June 8, 2016
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June 8, 2016 –Creative Writing and Memoir
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June 8, 2016 –Creative Writing: The Art of Revision
Creative Writing and Memoir
Register by April 13 Both the novice and serious writer will find a comfortable spot in this group. Participants work with memoir, personal essay, poetry, short stories, novels, or just a creative exploration with words. We’ll write in response to prompts and have the option of sharing with others. Lots of writing, guaranteed! Coffee and…
Creative Writing: The Art of Revision
Register by April 27 Would you like some meaningful and constructive feedback on your writing so you can send it out for publication? This manuscript critiquing workshop welcomes all levels of writers. A professional writing coach and editor, Jan Sadler will guide the group in a streamlined process for feedback. Bring a copy of your…
Thursday, June 9, 2016
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June 9, 2016 –The Feminine Side of Twentieth Century Art
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June 9, 2016 –Basic Drawing: Animals & Birds
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June 9, 2016 –Continuing Conversation: 20th Century Art
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June 9, 2016 –Culture & Cocktails: A Seussian Soiree
The Feminine Side of Twentieth Century Art
Beginning with the history of women in art, ArtScapades shows how that history laid a foundation for women artists in the twentieth century and beyond. ArtScapades will look at how women artists moved from being taught at home, to their admission to male dominated art schools; and will also look at the impact of the…
Basic Drawing: Animals & Birds
Register by May 26 Tackle the challenging, but rewarding genre of rendering wildlife and animals in pencil and other drawing media. Focus on specific areas including texture of fur and feathers, wet and/or reflective surfaces like eyes, tongues and noses and underlying musculature and anatomy and the effect of light and shadow on it. Some…
Continuing Conversation: 20th Century Art
Following the Museums a la Carte program by Robin Hoffman and Jodi Stiffelman of ArtScapades, join history docent Kate Belhumeur for a further discussion in the 20th Century Gallery in the D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts. Museum members only.
Culture & Cocktails: A Seussian Soiree
MIX IT UP with a toast to culture, community, and a hometown hero as we launch our effort to build the world’s first Dr. Seuss Museum! Enjoy Seuss-themed hors d'oeuvres such as Cat in the Hat stacks, Hop on Pop-corn Chicken, Sam-I-am's deviled eggs and more. Sip cocktails amongst your favorite characters in the Dr.…
Friday, June 10, 2016
No events on this day.
Saturday, June 11, 2016
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June 11, 2016 –Painting Wildlife in Watercolor
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June 11, 2016 –Second Saturday Walking Tour
Painting Wildlife in Watercolor
Register by June 4 Tackle the challenging, but rewarding genre of rendering animals and/or birds in watercolors. We’ll focus on texture of fur and feathers, wet and/or reflective surfaces like eyes, tongues and noses, and underlying musculature and anatomy and the way it is affected by light and shadow. Some experience with watercolors is recommended.…
Second Saturday Walking Tour
Join local historians and neighborhood experts for enlightening strolls through the downtown area. Tours begin at the Welcome Center. This month... Topic and speaker to be announced. Free for Museum and Armoury-Quadrangle Civic Association members; $5 nonmembers. Photo by John PhelanLearn more at aqca.org.
