Do you love books and art? If so, join us for our new book club that focuses on the exciting world of art. In the first week there will be an art lecture, two weeks later a discussion about the book and the third week allows for an inside view of our permanent collection and other special programming. $12 for members, $15 for non-members. Registration required, call (304) 561-3553. Fee includes all three sessions per month, but does not include book.
by Kathryn Wagner
Thursday, April 5, 19 & 26, 1:30-3 pm
Young Alexandrie is her family’s last hope of fame and fortune when she becomes a Parisian ballet dancer. She models for and is entranced by Edgar Degas, who is famous for his works depicting ballet dancers as well as the seamier side of backstage life.
by Lynn Cullen
Thursday, June 7, 21 & 28, 1:30-3 pm
Sofonisba Anguissola was a well-known and successful Renaissance painter, who has fallen into obscurity in modern times. Join us for a glimpse into her life as court painter to King Felipe II of Spain.
by Donna Russo Morin
Thursday, August 9, 23 & 30, 1:30-3 pm
The Murano glassmakers of Venice are highly valued for their skills, yet they are forbidden to leave Venice to preserve the secret of their craft. As a woman, Sophia Fiolario is forbidden to be a glassmaker, but she possesses great skill, so she risks everything for the art she loves.
by Stephanie Cowell
Thursday, October 4, 18 & 25, 1:30-3 pm
Camille Doncieux goes against the wishes of her family by falling in love with struggling artist, Claude Monet. She first becomes his model and eventually his wife, as the couple face a great deal of adversity, foremost of which is financial hardship, to build a life together.
by Laney Salisbury and Aly Sujo
Thursday, December 6, 13 & 20, 1:30-3 pm
John Drewe was a con artist who took reproduction masterpieces and passed them off as genuine. He was eventually brought to justice, but not before hundreds of the works were placed in eminent museums and private collections.