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Art for Your Mind ~ John Singer Sargent: An American Legacy

January 15, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Wednesday, January 15, 1 pm

James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell

General admission: $10

Sponsored by Joseph’s Garage and Gallagher Homes

“Art For Your Mind” is an engaging, educational, art observation experience designed to broaden the minds of people of all backgrounds–artists and non-artists alike. “John Singer Sargent: An American Legacy,” explores a selection of paintings spanning Sargent’s career, lending insight into his ever-evolving techniques and subjects. From elegant society images to informal watercolors, Sargent’s extraordinary proficiency earned him both commercial success and critics’ disapproval. Join local art historian Jill Sanford for an enjoyable hour of challenging yourself to witness art in a new light!

Jill Sanford is creator and primary presenter of Art For Your Mind LLC programs. She earned a Bachelor of Arts cum laude in Art History from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. After an early background in arts administration and graphic design, her experience now spans 20 years of presenting art enrichment with a passion for making art history and art appreciation enjoyable and accessible for people of all ages and backgrounds.

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Date:
January 15, 2025
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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