Lecture: Artists and Art Era Influencers: An Observational Discourse with Royce Deans

Details
Room
Carnegie Rotunda
Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Begins
Ends
Time
Mondays, 6 p.m - 7:30 p.m.
Age Range

-

Grade Range
8th grade - Adult
Member tuition
$40.00
Non-member tuition

$50.00 (become a member)

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Description

​​​​​​NOTE: This page includes the registration for the 4-session package discount. To register for an individual lecture, please use the links below.

Join local artist Royce Deans for a fascinating discourse on history’s most influential and famous artists and art eras, from early classical to mid-century modern: What made them evolve and stand out above the rest? What makes a Monet a “Monet”? What makes a masterpiece a masterpiece? What is so important about a particular artist or era? Which other generations of artists influenced Matisse, Van Gogh, and Pollack? Topics will revolve around different eras of art history. Discussions will be about artists and their work.

Open to both artists and non-artists, anyone that appreciates art or is interested in learning curious facts about artists and their work will enjoy this series that dissects different works of art so we can see what makes them stand the test of time. Each evening session covers a different era or selection of artists.

  • This lecture does not include hands-on art instruction, but attendees are welcome to bring a sketchbook or notebook to draw and take notes.
  • All ages welcome, but the lecture-style format is tailored to adults and students interested in art history.
  • Package Discount: $40 members, $50 non-members. Register for all four sessions by clicking the "Register Now" button.
  • Drop-in rate: $15/session. Register in advance for individual sessions below, or pay at the door.

Session 1: Monday Oct. 14th, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Session 2: Monday Oct. 21st, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Session 3: Monday Oct. 28th, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Session 4: Monday Nov. 4th, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

 To learn more about Royce click on this link to see the recording from his September 20 Coffee @ 10 talk about how Henri Mattise work influenced San Francisco Bay area artist, Richard Diebenkorn.

 

SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
Supplies provided
No
Art Area
Visual Arts
Instructor(s)

Royce Deans

Instructor
CTAC Traverse City
http://www.roycedeans.com

Royce Deans was born of parents that understood the important role that art plays in society and how crucial exposure to and participation is to the development of a young person. He was raised in the western suburbs of Chicago with access to museums and concert halls of every variety. Graduating from the American Academy of Art in Chicago gave him the foundation to build a life in the arts.

“Moving to Traverse City some four decades ago set his art on a wonderful trajectory. He counts each artistic endeavor as a rich experience that has shaped him into the artist he is today. Northern Michigan is such an incredibly beautiful place, the landscape has, of course, become an overwhelming source of inspiration.

Royce’s love for teaching and art has allowed him to travel far and wide. His artwork is in collections public and private in the US and in many of the countries of Western Europe, Israel. Highlights of his travels have been presenting classes, workshops, and retreats.

 

Cancellation & Class Policies

Cancellation Policy for Traverse City Classes (In-Person)

Student Withdrawal
Requests for cancellation by the student at least seven (7) days prior to the first day of class will be honored (minus a $20 processing fee).  NO REFUNDS will be given for a student cancellation made less than seven (7) days in advance of the first day of the class.

Class Cancellations (Weather)
In the event of inclement weather, CTAC-TC will announce the cancellation on its website and phone system (231-941-9488). We will do our best to provide a make-up opportunity for the missed class. Refunds will not be given if the student is unable to attend the rescheduled session of class. Please note that CTAC-TC does not follow Traverse City Area Public School closings.

Student Absence
We are unable to offer refunds or make-up sessions for classes missed due to student absence.

Minimum Enrollment
Crooked Tree Arts Center reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet its minimum student enrollment prior to the first class session. If a class is cancelled by CTAC for lack of enrollment, CTAC will offer a full refund to the student in the manner in which tuition was paid. (Cash payments will be refunded by check.)