Adult Education

Distinguished Lecture Series

“Bronze Sculpture: Life Made Monumental”
Charles A. Shepard III

Charles A. Shepard III is executive director of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.  Under his leadership, the museum has recently completed a major renovation and expansion of its building, and, equally important, has greatly expanded its outreach to the community and the region, with its mission to “collect, preserve, present and interpret American and related art to engage broad and diverse audiences…and add value to their lives.”

Sunday, July 11, 2 p.m., Eckhart Public Library. Auburn
“The Impact of Public Art”  ~  Dale Enochs

Dale Enochs is an award winning sculptor who created the “Tree of Life” wall relief sculpture at the William H. Willennar Genealogy Center in Auburn.  A graduate of Indiana University-Fort Wayne, he received his MFA from Indiana University in Bloomington.

Sunday, August 8, 2 p.m., William H. Willennar Genealogy Center, Auburn

Library Lecture SERIES

All programs from 6:30 -7:30 p.m. and will be presented by the Fort Wayne Museum of Art

July 6 – Waterloo Public Library
“In the Studio with J. Seward Johnson”

July 20 – Garrett Public Library
“Sculpting American Life”

August 10 – Eckhart Public Library
“Beyond the Frame:  The Paintings Behind the Bronzes”

August 24 – Butler Public Library
“Our Public Treasures: Community Art in the Midwest”

Summer Book Club

MJ’s Bookmark, 414 S. Main St., Auburn
Tuesday, June 22, 7 p.m.          The Memory Palace of Isabella Stewart Gardner
Tuesday, July 20,   7 p.m.          The Madonnas of Leningrad
Tuesday, August 17, 7: p.m.      Luncheon of the Boating Party

Books may be purchased for $5 each at MJ’s Bookmark

Join other book-lovers to discuss these fascinating arts-related titles

Movie Nights

Enjoy classic films about art and artists!
FREE!

Heimach Center-DeKalb County Council on Aging
1800 E. Seventh St., Auburn 925-3311

Thursday, June 24, 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 22, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 24, 7 p.m.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Fine Arts Day Camp

Children Grades K-5th
Eckhart Park Pavilion, Auburn
9 a.m. -noon, June 21 - June 25, 2010
Pre-registration required
Sponsored by Auburn Parks and Recreation Department and
Auburn Arts Commission, Inc.
Children will participate in activities featuring photography and sculpture

Day Camp with the Masters - Arts Camp

Children Grades K-5^th
Garrett Museum of Art, Garrett
10 a.m. – noon, July 19 – July 23, 2010
Pre-registration required
Sponsored by Garrett Museum of Art and Eckhart Public Library
Through a grant from the Peggy Dirckson Fund

Day Camp with the Masters - Arts Camp

Children Grades K-5^th
Eckhart Public Library – Secret Garden
10 a.m. – noon, July 19 – July 23, 2010, Auburn
Pre-registration required
Sponsored by Garrett Museum of Art and Eckhart Public Library
Through a grant from the Peggy Dirckson Fund

3-D Art Activities

Children Grades K-5th
Eckhart Public Library, Auburn
July 6 - 2 sessions, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Pre-registration required
Children will enjoy creating 3-D art from foam and other materials
Contact Butler, Waterloo or Garrett Public Libraries for dates and times in these communities

SCULPTURE OF THE WEEK ACTIVITIES

Each week a different sculpture will be spotlighted
Local non profit organizations and community groups will present
programs and activities throughout the summer.
Watch for details each week.

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