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(VIRTUAL) Fierce Females: Women in Art

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Register directly on Zoom. Women have long been the subject of art, often depicted as nothing more than objects of desire. How do images of women change when women become the creators? This program examines the history of women in art in brief and then explores the lives, careers and works of several major women artists from the Renaissance to the twentieth century, including Artemisia Gentileschi and Mary Cassatt.…Learn More

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Artist Talk with Kiyomi Yatsuhashi

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Come learn about the textile art, Japanese scrolls and displays by this month's featured artist Kiyomi Yatsuhashi.Kiyomi will talk about her exhibited artwork and her creative process, combining traditional craft and personal expression. She will also introduce the Japanese textile dyeing techniques that she had studied and practiced in Kyoto, Japan (as highlighted in the library display case).…Learn More

Author Talk: Stephen Puleo on The Great Abolitionist

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Author Stephen Puleo will discuss his new book The Great Abolitionist: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union (to be released on April 23, 2024). You can place a hold on a library copy here. Copies of Mr. Puleo's books, provided by Book Ends, will be available for purchase.…Learn More

Author Talk: Wayne Kalayjian on Saving Michelangelo's Dome

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Join structural engineer and author of Saving Michelangelo's Dome Wayne Kalayjian for a fascinating discussion of art, architecture, and the birth of modern engineering, accompanied by a visual presentation. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.…Learn More