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Learn a Bunch @ Lunch

Learn a Bunch @ Lunch

The First Thursday of every month
12:15 – 12:45 pm • Free

July 1
America Exposed: Photographers of the Depression Era
Overlook Lecture Hall
In 1935, yet another means of cultural documentation was introduced under President Roosevelt’s New Deal and fostered by the Farm Securities Administration through 1944. Many of the Depression era’s most famous photographers first cultivated their skills through the photographic witnessing of middle-America’s devastated farming families.

August 5

The Permanent Collection In-Depth Guided Tour
The gems of the new Museum--three galleries devoted to FWMoA’s permanent collection--tell the story of three centuries of American art. Get the inside scoop on everything from colonial silver to the abstract art of the twentieth century.

September 2

Why Realism?
Overlook Lecture Hall

The subject of FWMoA’s Biennial exhibition, American realism hasn’t always been seen as a viable means of expression through the scrutinizing eyes of the art world. Explore the ups and downs this style of art making has seen throughout history and discover why it is still so relevant today.

Bring your lunch or order a box lunch and have it waiting on you! The Museum will provide beverages and light dessert; No reservations are required unless pre-ordering a box lunch.

A limited number of box lunches are available from Deli 620 for only $7; please contact Amanda Martin at least two days ahead to reserve yours at 422.6467, ext 322 or martin@fwmoa.org.