by Michael Rose
Founded in 1880 “to promote art culture”, the Providence Art Club was part of the cultural flowering that took place throughout the United States in the decades following the Civil War. Unique in its day, the Art Club was the first such organization to be co-founded by men and women some forty years before women gained the right to vote. More than one hundred and forty years on, the Art Club continues its mission today through unique social and educational opportunities for its members and exhibitions in three historic galleries that are always open to the public. In this engaging Zoom lecture, Art Club Gallery Manager Michael Rose will chart the history of this uniquely Rhode Island institution from 1880 to the present using archival photographs and anecdotes from over 140 years of Club history.
Michael is an art historian, gallerist, and appraiser who has served as Gallery Manager at the Providence Art Club since 2014. He frequently presents on topics related to art history and art businesses at organizations throughout the Northeast including the Rhode Island School of Design. Michael earned his BA in Art History at Providence College and his Certificate in Appraisal Studies at New York University. Learn more about Michael at his website www.michaelrosefineart.com.
Following the reading, there will be a question and answer period.
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The Arts Club of Washington is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. located at 2017 I Street N.W., Washington D.C. 20006
