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Today’s Tidbit

February 14th, 2024 · Comments Off on Today’s Tidbit · Art Room, Books, Children, City Library, Main Branch, Teens, Today's Tidbit, William Cashin Senior Activity Center

“If art doesn’t make us better, then what on earth is it for.” ~Alice Walker

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A Year of Rembrandt

April 10th, 2019 · Comments Off on A Year of Rembrandt · Art Room, Books, City Library, Main Branch, News, Trustees

During 2019 or the ‘Year of Rembrandt‘ artists around the world will be celebrating the anniversary of one of the world’s most respected artists, Rembrandt van Rijn. Since his death 350 years ago, he is remembered as the great master of the Golden Age and for his iconic masterpiece, the Night Watch. Tragically, his painting […]

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O’Keeffe, of course!

March 8th, 2018 · Comments Off on O’Keeffe, of course! · Books, City Library, Events, Main Branch, News, Teens, Trustees

Due to popularity this exhibit has been extended to April 8th.

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Art from A to …W

August 20th, 2014 · Comments Off on Art from A to …W · City Library, Foundation, Main Branch, Movies, Teens, Trustees

We have many documentaries about art in our collections. Check one or two out and maybe they’ll inspire you!

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Art Program: Forces of Nature in Art

December 28th, 2007 · Comments Off on Art Program: Forces of Nature in Art · Children, Main Branch

Students study works of art to learn how raging storms, howling winds, falling water, geologic pressure, and other forces of nature affect the landscape. Presented by Currier Museum for ages 10-14. Free, but registration is required.

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Adventures, Fables, and Fantasies: Stories in Art

December 28th, 2007 · Comments Off on Adventures, Fables, and Fantasies: Stories in Art · Children, Main Branch

Presented by the Currier Museumy, ages 5-10, explore how artists use character, setting, plot, and dialogue to tell different types of stories and how works of art can be used as a catalyst for creative writing. Free, Registration is required.

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