@ George Bellows (1882-1925) Beating Out to Sea, 1913 Oil on plywood panel 14 5/8 x 18 7/8 inches Museum purchase, 1945.567 Photography by Alan LaVallee A series of monthly walks, each focusing on select themes or sections within the exhibition MAINE: A Force Within American Art (1890–2026). Join Phyllis Wyeth Director of Learning and Engagement Gwendolyn Loomis Smith for a guided walk through the galleries to view the exhibition MAINE: A Force Within American Art (1890–2026). In honor of America’s 250th this exhibition is a major initiative that asserts Maine’s enduring imprint on American art and honors the artists whose vision and creativity have shaped the nation’s ongoing artistic legacy. This walk offers a focused look at select works centered on the theme of artists interacting with their environment. Guests will have the opportunity to interact, ask questions, and have a behind-the-scenes glimpse into specific portions of the exhibition. The walk will last approximately 30 minutes, after which guests will have the opportunity to explore the remaining galleries independently. Gwendolyn Loomis Smith is Phyllis Wyeth Director of Learning & Engagement at the Farnsworth Art Museum. She leads all educational and public programs at the museum. Prior to joining the Farnsworth in 2021, prior museum experience included The Clark and Peabody Essex Museum, as well as Planting Fields Foundation and Historic New England. She has an MA from Harvard University in Museum Studies and BA from Smith College in Art History. She is also an Attingham Trust Summer School Scholar. Cost: $12; $10 for members. Includes museum admission. Please arrive ten minutes early for the talk to check in; we will gather in the main lobby. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live
