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Lectures and Demos

Sometimes listening and watching is the best way to learn, and our lecturers deliver quality art history and demonstrations for your enjoyment. 


We offer free In-person and online ZOOM lectures held once a month! All prior lectures and demonstrations are available on our YouTube channel and are made available a few days after the lecture.


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Upcoming Lectures



6/12/25

“Sargent and Paris”, presented by Thomas Germano

7pm

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9:30pm

Online ZOOM lecture

Event Details

6/12/25

“Sargent and Paris”, presented by Thomas Germano

This visual lecture examines John Singer Sargent’s

(1856-1925) formative years as a young painter in

Paris, the city the young American living...

Event Details

7pm

-

9:30pm

Online ZOOM lecture

Previous Lectures & Demos

Lady Liberty As Ed Hopper's Muse

Join artist and historian Randall DiGiuseppe as we explore Ed Hopper's life, career and how New York City, his home of 59 years, molded him into one of Americas most celebrated master painters. He is one of Americas most renowned artists and known for his skill in capturing American life and landscapes through his art. Randall is an American artist whose formal art training began in illustration at the High

150 Years Of Artmaking

In this illustrated lecture, Nouril will regale you with the

founding history of the Art Students League of New York, which

has taught art in the atelier-style method since 1875. She will

highlight recent exhibitions and programs along with top-tier

works from its permanent collection, including masterpieces by

William Merritt Chase, Joseph Delaney, Harvey Dinnerstein,

Norman Lewis, Reginald Marsh, Georgia O’Keeffe and others.

The New Deal for Art: It's History and Legacy

During the Great Depression of the 1930s, the New Deal stimulus programs put artists to work on the federal payroll. Beginning in December 1933 and lasting until early 1943, the government hired thousands of them to create paintings, sculpture, murals and prints. The Treasury Department ran a program to decorate federal courthouses and post offices, while the Works Progress Administration paid artists a weekly wage, on the same basis as other skilled workers. Many of their works can still be found in locations nationwide. Helen will illustrate some examples and discuss the history and legacy of New Deal art.

Vermeer: Behind the Canvas and The Camera

Revered by many as the world’s greatest Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer spent his entire life and career shrouded in mystery, obscurity and financial hardship. He was all but unknown outside his hometown of Delft. Although only 36 paintings are presently attributed to him, they are regarded as some of the world’s greatest masterpieces.

Very little is known about Vermeer’s personal life and even less is known about his artistic training. His complete oeuvre reveals an artistic genius fascinated by light, optics and intimate human themes. Considered avant-garde among 17th Century Dutch masters, Vermeer’s paintings continue to fascinate, move and spark debate among artists, art historians and art lovers. Join Randall DiGiuseppe as he examines Vermeer’s posthumous rise to fame and explores several of his most renown works. There will also be an in-depth Q & Q discussion on the recent controversies regarding Vermeer’s use of the camera obscura.

A Neurologist at the Easel: Effects of the Arts on the Brain

It shouldn’t be surprising that art has both a mental and physical effect on the human being. Do you recall the craze for adult coloring books? Research has shown that making art, even just coloring or drawing, can reduce blood pressure, boost the immune system, and reduce stress. It also improves our concentration and memory. Even just looking at beautiful works of art and being around it appears to have a positive effect on the brain and a person’s health. How do you feel after looking at Fred’s painting of a local farmstand? Fred Mendelsohn is a modern-day Renaissance man — neurologist, philanthropist, author, musician and artist. In this lecture, Fred will discuss how art affects the brain starting from early development.


Originally recorded 03/21/24

Moran and Chase: Two 19th Century American Masters

Join Professor Emeritus Neill Slaughter to learn about how an English born artist helped convince Congress to declare Yellowstone our first National Park and how the foremost art teacher in NYC in the late 19th century, whose students included among a plethora of others, George Bellows, Charles Demuth, Rockwell Kent, Edward Hopper and Georgia O’Keefe, decided to inaugurate the first plein-air painting summer school in America in Southampton NY.


Originally recorded 09/21/23

Diana O'Brien: Muralist and Children's Book Illustrator

Love books? Love art? Then join Diana O’Brien for a step-by-step tutorial on the children's book illustration and design process! She'll walk you through what it looks like to illustrate and design a children' book. She’ll discuss various formats for picture books, how to decide on format, begin thumbnail sketches and create a paper mockup of the actual book. She will also present a brief overview of the various work she’s done, including graphic design for corporations, murals in children's hospitals across the nation, and her experience as a freelancer. 


Originally recorded 08/24/23

Fundamentals of Character Design

New Instructor Jenny Kim walks us through her process of designing and rendering characters in a style akin to manga/manhwa! 


Originally recorded 07/20/23

Figure Drawing: The Naked Truth and History of Art's Most Revealing Genre

Join artist and historian Randall DiGiuseppe as we explore the fascinating history, evolution and future of classical art's most essential and revealing practice: drawing from the live nude figure. We will examine figure drawings as far back as 17,000 BCE to the modern masters of the genre.

Intro to "WOW! You've Got to See This" Art Exhibition

Kirk Larsen will tell you why you’ve “gotta” see his upcoming exhibition, “WOW!” You’ve Gotta See This”, which opens April 13th.  Kirk is a warm hearted, compassionate artist, actor, writer, gourmet cook, sailor, and teacher. Known for his plein air (outdoor paintings) and Maritime works, Kirk travels the globe painting the people and the landscape from life without the use of photography. He regards his greatest artistic accomplishment bringing joy to others. The camaraderie, competition and creativity inspire him to continually expand as an artist.

Siqueiros in New York: The 1936 Experimental Workshop

Presented by Carlos Morales, this talk will focus on the Mexican muralist and political activist David Alfaro Siqueiros' days in the United States, with particular attention to his time in New York City,  where his 1936 Experimental Workshop participants included Harold Lehman and Jackson Pollock.

Is it Watercolor or Acrylic? Its Gouache!

Gouache can grant bright, matte colors like acrylic or subdued, watery washes like watercolor. Learn the basics of how to use this versatile medium with instructor Beth Drucker.

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