Speaker Series
Farmington Art Foundation Speakers
Farmington Community Library, 2737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Speaker Wendy Evans
Wendy is going to be speaking on “Tricks and Treat”. Wendy will speak about the tricks that artist use to bring their treats (artworks) to completion.
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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Speaker Lindy Shewbridge
Lindy is a well-known muralist in Detroit and she will talk about all the planning and preparation that goes into painting such large artworks. She has murals at Brooklyn Street Local and at the Eastern Market and Murals in the Market. Lindy has shown in exhibitions at MOCAD; Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Public Pool, and Cranbrook Art Museum. She is also an alumni of Red Bull House of Art studio.
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Speaker Fred Keebler (FAF member)
The History of Techniques that Make Today’s Art Possible
Have you ever wondered what the Impressionists got from Japanese prints?
Have you ever wondered about the legal definition of what makes something “art” and what lawsuit “first defined what art is?”
Have you ever wondered who invented the use of soft edges to produce an “ethereal” effect in art?
These and many other questions will be answered in this presentation.
Fred will:
- Begin with early Christian art (200AD) through today’s art.
- Discuss major techniques that changed art history.
- Discuss how these techniques created various new movements in art history.
Hope to see you there!
Click to obtain a copy of the presentation handout.
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Speaker Wendy Evans
Wiendy will present a romantic talk for Valentine’s Day about “Claudel and Rodin’s love affair”. Camille Claudel was a 19-year-old sculptor when she met the great master Rodin. She became Rodin’s muse and his mistress. They sculpted together for the next 10 years. Each artist’s work was influenced by the passion of their relationship.
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Our presenter will be from the Detroit Institute of Arts and will speak on “Behind the Seen Program: Cows at the Opera and Other Museum Mysteries”. The speaker will talk about the many mysteries of the DIA including stories and images and newly discovered meanings and issues of authenticity. Sounds mysterious!!!
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Speaker Wendy Evans
“The British Royals” – Wendy Evans – A historical look at a selection of monarchs from Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II with plenty of pictures and stories of royal objects and events from births to burnt cakes, crowns to christenings, marriages to mistresses, and palaces to privies. Bring your coronets and pearls.
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Speaker Wendy Evans
Annie Leibovitz: Capturing Celebrity
Annie Leibovitz was a female photographer who produced some of the most iconic and memorable images of the last 40 years. Wendy Evans will show a rich variety of images from the career of this celebrated artist and covers from Rolling Stone and from her book Women.
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Speaker Wendy Evans
“Frank Gehry – Architect” – Big Fish and Big Dreams” – Wendy Evans – Frank Gehry’s architectural design was first noticed when he built his own home in Los Angeles using corrugated metal and chain link fencing. He rocketed to fame at age 68 with the Getty Museum in Bilbao.
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Speaker Helen
“Fired and Fused” – Helen and her husband have started a new business in Farmington, Michigan making glass. They teach workshops at the Hawk, Kickstart and Life In The Craft Room. The glass making and design is great fun even for beginners.
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Speaker Gianna
“Gianna Framing” – The owner of Gianna’s Fine Art and Custom Picture Framing in Farmington will come and talk to us about what is involved in framing your artwork. Also, there are classes taught at the studio.
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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Speaker Alessandra Lipman
“Mixed Media Collage” – Alessandra will talk to us about how she creates mixed media collages with fabric, postcards, colored pencils, acrylic pain and antique photos. She brings new life to this artform through richly patterned materials that are not usually used.
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Speaker Wendy Evans
TBD
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Speaker TBD
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Speaker Wendy Evans
TBD
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Wednesday, May14, 2025
Speaker TBD
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