Beyond fingerpainting: A full palette of kiddie art options at the Graves

And finally, for your inner art historian, the MGMA has collaborated with KEET-TV to present The Power of Art , a discussion series based on the book and PBS series of the same title by Simon Schama. KEET’S Claire Reynolds told me that they were one of just five PBS stations to receive the grant that funded this series.

Series facilitator Kathy Statzer emphasizes that it is a discussion series — not a lecture series. Kathy, who teaches art history at College of the Redwoods, is pretty passionate about art and its role in society and her goal is to present the work of old masters, but put in the context of our daily lives. Classical art was created by real people about real issues, and can be understood and appreciated by us all. It has affected the world that we live in today, and an understanding of it informs our experience of modern life. With that context, Kathy presents the artwork, shows a clip from the PBS series and then opens things up for discussion. The last two discussions will be held on Tuesdays, July 24 and 31, from 6-8 p.m., at the Graves. The topics will be Art Exposes War (David and Picasso) and Art Guides the Spirit (Turner and Rothko).

I’m always amazed at how many opportunities there are to get involved with the arts in our relatively small neck of the woods. It’s a rare privilege to live in a place with a small-town feel and still know that my son will be able to continue to develop his interest and skills in the arts. If you’d like to read more about any of these programs or register for a class or workshop, you can do it online at humboldtarts.org, or contact the museum at 442-0278.

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