SUMMER

Life & Learning
Academic Enrichment
African American Art
History: An Intimate
View of the Artists 1
This class is one of a series of classes
that concentrates on just 3-5 artists
per session. We will closely examine
the lives, careers, artistic influences
and how life circumstances have
impacted their art practices. This
first class will look at four pioneering
women artists; Faith Ringgold, Betye
Saar, Alison Saar and Emma Amos.
We will look at how these women
persevered in the mid to late twentieth
century to become important artists.
Henry
May 8
1 Monday
6:30-8:30 pm
$18
NEW | African American
Art History: An Intimate
View of the Artists 2
This class will look at five artists active
during the Harlem Renaissance:
William H. Johnson, Archibald Motley,
John Westley Hardrick, Palmer
Hayden and Malvin Gray Johnson.
These names may not be as familiar
as some others but all were significant
figures in the visual arts movement of
the time.
Henry
May 15
There are no classes
May 29 or July 4.
1 Monday
6:30-8:30 pm
$18
Art Collections of
the Twin Cities
Explore some of the key pieces of
art and architecture you can see in
the public art collections of the Twin
Cities. This class will help you become
more knowledgeable about the many
great cultural resources available for
your appreciation and enjoyment.
Pratt
May 16
1 Tuesday
6:30-8:30 pm
$18
Black British Art History:
Film Screening & Discussion
The 2014 British period film, Belle,
traces the life of Dido Elizabeth Belle,
daughter of an English aristocrat
and ex-slave in the 18th century.
Inspired by a portrait of Belle and
her cousin Lady Elizabeth Murray,
Anglo-Nigerian writer Misan Sagay’s
screenplay not only talks about the
issues of slavery, but the presence
of blacks in western art during this
period. The film is directed by Amma
Asante, a member of the British Film
Academy who is of Ghanian descent.
Take a broader view of the history of
African diaspora through this personal
story that eventually had a significant
impact on the status of slavery in
Britain. There will be a brief discussion
following the film.
Henry
May 1
1 Monday
6:30-8:30 pm
$18
Exploring Self-Discovery:
Peace Education Program
The purpose of this peace education
course is to further the conversation
and nurture the seed of peace within
us and in our lives. Participants of
past classes are welcome to attend
and may bring a friend. There are new
inspirational videos plus the course
offers a stimulating environment for
interaction. This peace education
class presented through DVDs, is
made up of one-hour workshops that
focuses on our inner resources and
does not represent any religion or
philosophy. All are welcome.
Roosevelt
Apr 17-May 22
6 Mondays
7-8:30 pm
Free
NEW | The Lost Art of
Stenciling from the Arts
& Crafts Movement
Dive into the world of historic Arts
& Crafts stenciling with nationally
recognized stencil artist Amy Miller.
Amy will talk about the history of
stenciling from 1900-1925, and the
signature nature-inspired styles
found on walls, table linens, clothing,
curtains and more. See some of these
vintage creations first-hand and learn
how you can adapt this decorative
art for use in your own home. Cosponsored
by the Preservation
Alliance of Minnesota.
Pratt
Apr 29
1 Saturday
9-10:30 am
$18
4 SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment
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