Upcoming Lectures

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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.

Virtual Art Around the World: The Van Gogh Museum

Monday, July 28, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Bernards Township Library

Take a trip to Amsterdam with art historian, Jay Schuck as he leads a virtual tour through the galleries of the Van Gogh Museum.

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.

How to Look: The Dutch Golden Age of Painting

Tuesday, August 19, from 2:00 - 3:30 PM

Half Hollow Hills Memorial Library - Dix Hills

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.

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*

How to Look: Impressionism

Monday, August 25, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Sachem Public Library