LECTURES

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Curator's Talk
Sunday, January 27, 2:00 pm
$8/$5 members prepaid registration, $10 at the door
 Join Curator, Becky Preiss Odom, Ph.D, as she shares the story of Lilly Martin Spencer and the decorative arts of Ohio.  

A Conversation with Lilly Martin Spencer
Sunday, March 3, 2:00 pm
$8/$5 members prepaid registration, $10 at the door
​Enjoy a conversation with Mrs. Spencer as portrayed by Robin Schuricht. Listen as she recalls her life and her passion for painting.​

​Tella Kitchen, Folk Artist
Sunday, March 17, 2:00 pm
$8/$5 members prepaid registration, $10 at the door 
In honor of Women’s History Month and #5WomenArtists, Ed Kitchen will share the story of his Grandmother, Tella Kitchen, and her memory paintings. Tella Kitchen was a self-taught artist who painted her childhood memories and life experiences. Her work has been recognized in various publications including Artists in Aprons: Folk Art by American Women and is on display in the Lower Gallery.

Decorative Arts: The Aesthetics of Everyday Life
Sunday, April 7, 2:00 pm
$8/$5 members prepaid registration, $10 at the door 
What are the decorative arts and how can you incorporate them— primitivism, the Gilded Age or Mid-century modern—into a 21st century lifestyle? Regardless of age or budget, you can elevate the aesthetics of your everyday life.