Whether you’re an informed connoisseur, an amateur collector, or an art lover, join us for fascinating and informative discussions with the Festival of Arts artists at our Wednesday Art Talks: A Lecture Series.

Festival Artists talk about their inspiration, history, and careers in art. Listening to the artists present their work is not only interesting and inspiring, but gives attendees a deeper understanding of painting, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics and other art on the grounds.

Schedule

July 06: “Partners”
Discussing the relationship between artists and their assistants

July 13: “Happy Medium”
Explore a variety of unusual mediums, methods, and techniques

July 20: “Location, Location, Location”
Plein air painters discuss painting outdoors on location

July 27: “Invented Worlds”
Paul Bond and others shares the stories of the imagery in their art

Aug 03: “Drawing from Experience”
Ray Brown and panel discuss working with charcoal and graphite

Aug 10: “Photographers”
A conversation with exhibiting Festival photographers

Aug 17: “Fashion Show”
Festival Fashion Runway competitors share designs

Aug 24: “Secret Lives of Artists”
Artists share their “other” talents including music, fashion, etc.