March 3 Making Art Your Own: A Panel of Collectors
Creation is one side of art, collecting is the other. What moves people to become art collectors, what guides them and motivates them to invest in art? A panel of collectors share three very different collections and discuss their perspectives on art and why they collect. Glen and Florence Hardymon, Chris Allen and Trish and Ric Rioux, all robust collectors, will share their passion for art and what drives them to make it their own.
March 10 Women Artists Through the Ages
Ben Billingsley comes from an artistic family and has exhibited work in the U.S, Latvia, Estonia, Russia and Japan. He has taught studio art and art history at Cape Fear Community College since 2001. In this session, he introduces talented women artists you’ve never heard of, the contributions they’ve made and the obstacles they faced through the ages.
March 17 The Intersection of Art and Architecture
“My profession, as an architect, requires accuracy and realism... my approach to painting is refreshingly opposite while still exploring architecture in this region.” A licensed architect since the early 1990s, Bruce Bowman combines his interest in art and his love of architecture. He is represented by New Elements Gallery in downtown Wilmington where he has been the featured artist in two shows.
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