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VIRTUAL: Art on Thursdays- January - American Art at 250: Masterworks of a Nation

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Join us in celebrating America's extraordinary artistic legacy as we commemorate our nation's 250th anniversary with a curated exploration of the masterworks that have defined our cultural identity. From the luminous landscapes of the Hudson River School to the bold innovations of Abstract Expressionism, this program showcases the diverse voices and revolutionary spirits that have shaped American art across two and a half centuries. Through intimate encounters with iconic works by artists like Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe, Jackson Pollock, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, we'll discover how American artists have continuously redefined not only our visual culture, but art itself on the world stage. Image: Jasper Johns, Flag, 1954. Museum of Modern Art. Flag by Jasper Johns from 1954, an iconic work of pop art featuring the U.S. flag with only 48 stars, painted in layers of vibrant colors and newspaper scraps using the encaustic technique, reflecting the American map before Hawaii and Alaska's inclusion.

Speaker Bio: Jane Oneail is a sought-after speaker, educator, and independent art historian. Jane curates and delivers engaging art appreciation programs through her company Culturally Curious, founded in 2017. She holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in New Hampshire, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information visit iamculturallycurious.com


Program provided by the Chelmsford Public Library and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This program is brought to you in collaboration with the Ashland, Groton, Amesbury and Tewksbury Libraries.

Date:
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time:
7:00pm - 8:15pm
Location:
Online - Zoom (AAdams)
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Online Program     Adult     Adult > Creative Arts  
Online:
For online registrations: Event URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5v8gzBP-QGCapFRGIfLYsw

Event Organizer

Jill Kenny

978-256-5521 x1114

jkenny@chelmsfordlibrary.org

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