The South Shore Arts Art in Focus program, founded in 1996 by retired Hammond educator Rita M. Ray, meets twice monthly as part of an on-going series of free arts presentations that provide insights into the work of artists and the multitude of artistic forms that they express.
These presentations are being hosted in a new virtual format that allows South Shore Arts to bring artists directly to the audience in the comfort of their own homes, gaining access to artistic experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. This year, each session is taking place virtually, with live interaction between the presenter and audience. Each session is hosted by South Shore Arts Deputy Director Micah Bornstein. Thursday evening sessions at 7pm are live events with the opportunity to engage directly with the presenting artist. Each presentation is then rebroadcast on the South Shore Arts website the following Monday. Links to participate are posted on the website.
April 8, 2021, 7 – 8 pm on Zoom Webinar and YouTube Live
GUEST LECTURE & CONVERSATION WITH MICAH BORNSTEIN & LOU JOSEPH
“COLOSSUS”: Please join us for a presentation from Micah Bornstein, Deputy Director of South Shore Arts. Micah will discuss COLOSSUS, a collaborative art project between he and artist Lou Joseph. Micah and Lou have managed to maintain their COLOSSUS collaboration via USPS Priority Mail for fourteen years. Lou Joseph is a Visual Arts Specialist with the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts and the Director of ICA Baltimore.
April 22, 2021, 7 – 8 pm on Zoom Webinar and YouTube Live
GUEST LECTURE & CONVERSATION WITH MARCIA CARSON
“You Don’t Have to Love It”: Many people today can understand and appreciate Impressionism, but that wasn’t always the case. Art educator Marcia Carson will conduct a close examination of several notable artworks with the goal of highlighting the historical significance of each piece. The focus will be on understanding and enjoying art, whether you love it or not!
Art in Focus is open to the public and, thanks to generous support from Community Healthcare System, it is always free. For more information about the program, including presentation dates, times, topics, and links for participation, visit www.SouthShoreArtsOnline.org/art-in-focus, or contact Director of Education, Summer Scharringhausen, at Summer@SouthShoreArtsOnline.org.