UPCOMING EVENTS
Get Schooled on the Hudson River
Nature and the Grand American Vision:
Masterpieces of the Hudson River School
Painters remains on view through Sunday,
April 1, 2012. We’re celebrating this
extraordinary exhibition with tours,
lectures music, and more. For more
information visit columbiamuseum.org.
Artist Salon Series: Blake Morgan
Friday, January 13 | Noon
In this gallery talk, USC adjunct professor
of painting Blake Morgan responds to the
works on display in the Nature and the
Grand American Vision galleries, giving new
insight to these exceptional works.
Artist Salon Series: Pam Bowers
Friday, February 10 | Noon
In this gallery talk, USC professor of
painting Pam Bowers responds to the
works on display in the Nature and the
Grand American Vision galleries, giving new
insight to these exceptional works.
Morihiko on the Hudson
Tuesday, February 21 | 7 pm
Join Museum chief curator Will South and
South Carolina Philharmonic conductor
Morihiko Nakahara at the Museum for a
discussion and musical illustrations.
The Course of Empire:
Decoding Cole’s Masterpiece
Friday, March 2 | noon
New-York Historical Society curator of
American Art Kimberly Orcutt lectures
on Thomas Cole’s five-painting series, The
Course of Empire. Cole’s paintings reflect
popular American sentiments of the times
when many feared that empire would lead
to gluttony and inevitable decay.
George Harvey’s Atmospherics: The What
and Why of his Southern Landscapes
Friday, March 9 | noon
USC Press editor, documentary editor and
freelance art historian, Alexander Moore
lectures on George Harvey (1806-76), one
of the lesser-known Hudson River School
painters, and his Southern landscapes.
Re-enactment:
Thomas Cole on his Life and Vision
Saturday, March 10 | 2 pm
Join actor Howard Burnham for this
historical re-enactment as he gives us
perspective on the life and art of Thomas
Cole.
Artist Salon Series Gallery Talk with
USC’s Sarah Shneckcloth
Friday, March 16 | noon
USC professor of drawing Sarah
Shneckcloth discusses the exceptional
works in the Hudson River galleries.
Special Exhibition Presented by the Blanchard Family
Additional Sponsors
Kay and John Bachmann
Dr. Suzan D. Boyd and Mr. M. Edward Sellers
This exhibition has been organized by the New-York Historical Society
Supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.
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Family Fun Day:
Landscapes Great and Small
Saturday, March 24 | noon – 3 pm
Families enjoy a day filled with art
activities, a performance of Jack and the
Beanstalk by Opera for Kids!, a scavenger
hunt and lunch and goodies available for
purchase from local vendors.
USC’s Rare Books Room talk with
Librarian Jeffrey M. Makala
Friday, March 30 | noon
USC Irving Department of Special
Collections and Rare Books Librarian for
Instruction and Outreach Jeffery Makala
leads a talk about Nature and the Grand
American Vision, highlighting books, travel
logs and maps relevant to the Hudson
River School painters. Hosted at the USC
Rare Books Room.
Baker & Baker: Art of Music Concert
with pianist Jacqueline Schwab
Saturday, March 31 | 2 pm
Jacqueline Schwab celebrates the works
of the Hudson River School painters with
American folk and classical music.
This project is funded in part by the
Humanities CouncilSC, a state program
of the National Endowment for the
Humanities.
CMA is great for families!
This is the perfect time to bring the whole family to explore the
world of art! Take your family on an adventure with a Family
Gallery Guide and discover the beautiful landscapes of the Hudson
River School painters. Plus, Art Explorer Backpacks are available
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