Tuesday, February 17 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. In Person
Presented by Historian, Helane Rheingold
$15.00 – Members, $18.00 - Nonmembers
At the turn of the 20th Century, a group of urban realist painters led by artist Robert Henri became known as the Ashcan School. From their roots in the newspapers of Philadelphia to their close identification with the slums of New York, this set of painters found beauty and art in gritty urban scenes and the poor and disenfranchised in America. Ashcan School paintings have a loose and spontaneous style, very different from the polished techniques taught in the American art academies of the period. In 1908, eight artists organized a history-making exhibition that became a symbol of rebellion in American and modern art. Join art historian Helane Rheingold for an exploration and conversation about this dynamic time in American art.
Registration suggested, tickets will be available at the door. This program is in-person and will not be recorded. Please use the registration button to register.
