Upcoming Lectures

2024

How to Look: Impressionism

Tuesday, September 17, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Patchogue-Medford Library - Medford


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: Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Thursday, October 3, from 5:15 - 6:45 PM

Amagansett Free Library


Gian Lorenzo Bernini, a leading Italian sculptor of the Baroque period, pioneered a style that revolutionized 17th century Rome. Learn about his life and work in this engaging lecture presented by art historian Jay Schuck.

Art Talk: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Part 2

Thursday, October 10, from 5:15 - 6:45 PM

Amagansett Free Library


Gian Lorenzo Bernini, a leading Italian sculptor of the Baroque period, pioneered a style that revolutionized 17th century Rome. In this lecture, examine the artist's paintings, public monuments and late sculptural works with art historian Jay Schuck

Virtual Art Talk: Leonardo da Vinci

Thursday, October 24, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Kemmerer Library - Harding Township


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.

How to Look: The Dutch Golden Age of Painting

Tuesday, December 17, from 2:30 - 4:00 PM

Cold Spring Harbor 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.

2025

Virtual How to Look: The Dutch Golden Age of Painting

Thursday, February 17, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Kemmerer Library - Harding Township


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.

Virtual How to Look: Impressionism

Thursday, March 27, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Kemmerer Library - Harding Township


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 How to Look: The Dutch Golden Age of Painting

Tuesday, April 8, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Madison Public 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.

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


Madison Public LibraryTake 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.