Art Appreciation Class: Exploring Early 20th Century Modern Art
with Lynn Metcalf
Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed
Wednesdays April 30-May 7, 10am-Noon (2 sessions)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)

*Please note that there may be depictions of the human figure and/or elements that may be triggering to some, in the artwork explored in this presentation.

Join art historian Lynn Metcalf for this two part exciting exploration of post-impression works and the birth of modern art in the 20th century!

Lynn presents a brilliant snapshot of incredible artists who created during this timeframe, while also detailing the social, political, and historic backdrop in which these artists were working! Through storytelling and imagery you will be immersed in the fascinating world of these artists and their works, all at a comfortable pace.

Join us for this fascinating exploration of modern art!

*If you would like to continue the adventure, join us on the Art Appreciation Bus Trip to the Twin Cities, where we will visit both Mia (formerly the Minneapolis Institute of Art) and The Walker Art Center. Lynn will be visiting works by several of the artists discussed in class!

Studio Practices- What to Expect While You Are Creating with Us!

The Paramount Center for the Arts welcomes all people to the Studios with the expectation of inclusion and respect towards all, including yourself, fellow students, instructors, staff and volunteers.

Instructor Prep Time: Please allow your instructor time to prepare your classroom; if you arrive more than 15 minutes earlier than the class start time, please explore one of our onsite exhibition spaces or wait in the Lobby in the Visual Arts Department.

Cleaning: Please help keep the Studios a welcoming space by cleaning up your area before departing the building.

Food and Beverage: The Visual Arts Department offers a Lobby Area for students and instructors to enjoy food and beverages. There is an onsite microwave and refrigerator, along with vending machines. For your safety, we ask that you please do not eat in any of the Studios.

Supplies and Materials: For the safety and wellbeing of all visitors to the Paramount, we ask that materials that are used in the studios are the recommended brands and grade, as described in the materials list, or are approved by Paramount Staff.

Weather Closures:  In the event of severe weather, the Visual Arts Department will update the phone messages on the Information Desk (320) 257-3125, announce closures on the Paramount website homepage, and will communicate via email to any students whose class meeting time is impacted by the closure