Art Talks
Friday, May 23, 5:30 pm
Lighthouse Photography by Gary Martin, Abstract Landscape by Stephen
Moss, Tension Sculpture by Patrick McKearnan. Join the artists for
a brief talk about their work at the start of the opening reception.
As a former resident of Michigan, Gary Martin has spent more than
35 years photographing lighthouses on the Great Lakes and beyond.
Stephen Moss knew at age 9 that he would become an artist. Discover
his unique paintings of the dunes on Lake Michigan. Patrick McKearnan
of South Haven has a game for you to play. The winner will walk away
with one of his sculptures!
Thursday, June 5, 6:30-7:00 pm
If you like Lighthouses...Daughter of a Lighthouse Keeper
Frances Platske grew up in lighthouses on Lake Superior. This author,
artist, and speaker will share a brief history of the lighthouse,
and stories of her childhood, alongside ballads from her book, We,
The Keepers Kids. Call to reserve your space. Free for members;
$5 for non-members.
Workshops
Thursday, May 15, 6:00-7:00 pm
Carrie Koontz, Hunt Suedhoff Kalamaros, LLP
Imitation may be the highest form of flattery, but what do you need
to do to protect your original ideas? Carrie is an intellectual property
attorney who has worked with Lawyers for Creative Arts in Chicago
and other artists in Indiana including Mid America Filmmakers. Please
join Carrie for a talk on copywriting your artwork and protecting
your intellectual property. Call to reserve a space. Free for members;
$5 for non-members.
Saturday, June 7, 10:30am-Noon
Sculpture Workshop with Patrick McKearnan
Join Patrick for a brief talk about his tension-based. mixed-media sculptures. Then head to the sculpture studio where you will use a variety of found objects to create your own sculpture. This is a great opportunity for families and artists of all ages to create artwork together. RSVP's required. Free for members; $5 for non-members.
Free Noontime Videos
Join us at noon on Wednesdays for a mid-day
art video. After the video, enjoy a lively discussion with artist
and educator, Lorie Jesperson. This series is free and open
to the public. You are welcome to bring along a sack lunch;
coffee is provided.
Date
Title
April 30, Paul Stankard: Inventing Illusions
May 7, The Definitive Dali: A Lifetime Retrospective
May 14, The Secret of Marcel Duchamp
June 4, Painting on Location: St. Joseph Lighthouse
June 11, Portrait of an Artist: Ben Nicholson
June 18, Painters Painting: The New York Art Scene 1940-1970
June 25, Castakis the Collector
Art Talks on Audio
Occasionally, the Krasl Art Center will offer past Art Talks for you to download.
Find out more!
Support for Krasl Art Center's educational programming is provided in part by
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Frederick S. Upton Foundation, Tiscornia
Foundation, Berrien Community Foundation, Arcus Foundation, United Way of Southwestern Michigan,
and Oncology Care Associates. |
