Hybrid Art Talk: Leonardo da Vinci
Thursday, April 24, from 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Connetquot Public Library
Join us for an engaging conversation with art historian Jay Schuck, as he discusses Leonardo da Vinci's artistic theories and practices in relation to the conditions of his time. Works to be examined include the Virgin of the Rock, the Last Supper, the Mona Lisa, and more.
Virtual How to Look: Romanticism
Thursday, May 1, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Kemmerer Library - Harding Township
Survey the art of Romanticism with art historian, Jay Schuck. Examine the major themes of the early 19th-century movement through the artwork of Theodore Gericault, Caspar David Friedrich, Francisco Goya, and more.
Virtual Art Around the World: The Frick Collection
Tuesday, May 13, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Madison Public Library
Take a trip to the Upper East Side with art historian, Jay Schuck, as he leads a virtual tour through the galleries of the Frick Collection.
Plundered: The History of the Art Looted & Lost during World War II
Monday, May 19, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Patchogue-Medford Library - Medford Branch
Join art historian, Jay Schuck, as he surveys the artwork stolen and lost during World War II. Examine the reasons why these works were targeted, the efforts taken to recover them, as well as the impact it has had on the art world today.
Tuesday, May 20, from 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Amagansett Free Library
Vincent Van Gogh was a 19th century, Post-Impressionist artist who lived a productive, but troubled, life. In just ten years he produced over 2,000 oil paintings, watercolors, and drawings. Learn more about Van Gogh's artwork, inspirations, and life during this informative art talk presented by Jay Schuck.
How to Look: The Dutch Golden Age of Painting
Tuesday, June 3, from 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
Survey the art of the 17th century Dutch Republic with art historian, Jay Schuck. Explore the different genres of painting through the works of Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer, Jacob van Ruisdael and more in this informative art history lecture.
Art Talk: Johannes Vermeer
Tuesday, June 10, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Huntington Public Library
Explore the life and work of one of the leading artists of the Dutch Golden Age of Painting, Johannes Vermeer, with art historian Jay Schuck. Artwork to be examined include the Milkmaid, Girl with a Pearl Earring, the View of Delft, and more.
Women in Art History
Tuesday, July 8, from 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Cold Spring Harbor Library
Join art historian, Jay Schuck, as he surveys the life and work of prominent women in the arts through history. Artists discussed are Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith Leyster, Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, Mary Cassatt and Georgia O'Keefe.
Hybrid Art Talk: Vincent van Gogh
Thursday, July 10, from 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Connetquot Public Library
Vincent Van Gogh was a 19th century, Post-Impressionist artist who lived a productive, but troubled, life. In just ten years he produced over 2,000 oil paintings, watercolors, and drawings. Learn more about Van Gogh's artwork, inspirations, and life during this informative art talk presented by Jay Schuck.
Virtual Art Around the World: The Frick Collection
Wednesday, July 16, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Sachem Public Library
Take a trip to the Upper East Side with art historian, Jay Schuck, as he leads a virtual tour through the galleries of the Frick Collection.
Virtual Art Talk: Jan van Eyck
Tuesday, July 22, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Kemmerer Library - Harding Township
Join art historian, Jay Schuck, as he discusses the life and work of the Early Netherlandish artist, Jan van Eyck. An artist known for his application of oil paint and meticulous attention to detail, Jan van Eyck ushered in a new style of painting that forever changed the history of art. Works to be examined include the Ghent Altarpiece, the Arnolfini Portrait, Portrait of a Man in a Red Turban, and more.
How to Look: Impressionism
Thursday, July 31, from 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Syosset Public Library
Survey the art of late 19th century Paris with art historian, Jay Schuck. Examine the major themes and styles of Impressionism through the artwork of Claude Monet, Édouard Manet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and more.
Virtual Art Talk: Michelangelo
Tuesday, August 12, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Kemmerer Library - Harding Township
Explore the life and work of the leading sculptor of the Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo, with art historian Jay Schuck. Artwork to be examined include the Pieta, the David, the Sistine Chapel frescoes, and more.
Plundered: The History of the Art Looted & Lost during World War II
Wednesday, August 20, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM
South Bay Art Association
Join art historian, Jay Schuck, as he surveys the artwork stolen and lost during World War II. Examine the reasons why these works were targeted, the efforts taken to recover them, as well as the impact it has had on the art world today.
* for members of South Bay Art Association*
Monday, August 25, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Sachem Public Library
Survey the art of late 19th century Paris with art historian, Jay Schuck. Examine the major themes and styles of Impressionism through the artwork of Claude Monet, Édouard Manet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and more.
Art Talk: Michelangelo
Thursday, September 11, from 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Syosset Public Library
Explore the life and work of the leading sculptor of the Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo, with art historian Jay Schuck. Artwork to be examined include the Pieta, the David, the Sistine Chapel frescoes, and more.
Virtual Art Around the World: The Mauritshuis
Thursday, September 25, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Kemmerer Library - Harding Township
Take a trip to The Hague with art historian Jay Schuck as he leads a virtual tour through the galleries of The Mauritshuis.
Virtual Art Around the World: The Van Gogh Museum
Thursday, October 30, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Kemmerer Library - Harding Township
Take a trip to Amsterdam with art historian, Jay Schuck as he leads a virtual tour through the galleries of the Van Gogh Museum.
Virtual Art Around the World: The Frick Collection
Thursday, November 20, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Kemmerer Library - Harding Township
Take a trip to the Upper East Side with art historian, Jay Schuck, as he leads a virtual tour through the galleries of the Frick Collection.