Creative Aging Studio Course: Exploring Paintings from the Harlem Renaissance (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Black History Month, Cultural Awareness

Age Group:

Adults-Seniors

Program Description

Event Details

Learners ages 65+ are invited to join Creative Aging teaching artist Carol Buchman for a 5-session journey into the works of prominent Harlem Renaissance artists, including William H. Johnson, Romare Bearden, and Faith Ringgold. Participants will create their own art pieces using a variety of materials and styles inspired by the artists studied.

Course Details:

  • Dates: 
    • January 13
    • No class on January 20 in observance of MLK Day
    • January 27
    • February 3
    • February 10
    • No class on February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day
    • February 24
  • Time: Mondays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Location: Benjamin L. Hooks Library, Room L-56

Important Information:

  • Participants must attend all 5 sessions.
  • Registration is REQUIRED: Sign up here
    (One registration covers all 5 sessions.)
  • Limited to 15 participants.

This FREE course is offered by Creative Aging Memphis in partnership with Memphis Public Libraries, with support from ArtsMemphis, H.W. Durham Foundation, the Memphis Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Memphis Public Library.

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Memphis Library Foundation

This event made possible by the Memphis Library Foundation.

Photograph Notice

This event may be recorded or photographed for use by the Memphis Public Libraries or the City of Memphis for media, social media, broadcast, and/or print purposes.