This is a regularly updated calendar listing of daily virtual art and cultural events hosted by local organizations. These listings are in addition to the organizations' standing and archived activities and events not scheduled for a specific time. Many of the live events will be archived for on-demand viewing after their premieres. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free. Send event announcements to [email protected].
Saturday, January 28
POLLOCK-KRASNER HOUSE AND STUDY CENTER
Remembering Jackson
In celebration of Jackson Pollock's birthday, a tour of the Pollock-Krasner home and studio will be followed by recollections from those who knew him. A drip-painting workshop will follow. The program will happen at 11 a.m. via Zoom.
Monday, January 30
POLLOCK-KRASNER HOUSE AND STUDY CENTER
What Is Beauty?
At 2 p.m. via Zoom, Joyce Raimondo will discuss how modern artists have created and challenged notions of beauty. With drawing supplies on hand, participants can sketch their own ideas of beauty.
Tuesday, January 31
POLLOCK-KRASNER HOUSE AND STUDY CENTER
Double Take
At 2 p.m. via Zoom, Joyce Raimondo will discuss how artists such as Dali, Picasso, and Magritte created ambiguous images, after which, with magazines, scissors, and glue, participants can make their own Surrealist collages.
Wednesday, February 1
POLLOCK-KRASNER HOUSE AND STUDY CENTER
Inspired by Jazz
At 2 p.m. via Zoom, Joyce Raimondo will discuss the influence of jazz on Jackson Pollock and Romare Bearden. Using paint, pencil, or collage supplies, participants can create abstract art inspired by music.
Thursday, February 2
POLLOCK-KRASNER HOUSE AND STUDY CENTER
It's an Illusion
At 2 p.m. via Zoom, Joyce Raimondo will demonstrate how artists create optical illusions, after which participants can create their own optical illusions inspired by Op Art.
Drip Painting Alumnus
As a child, the artist Christopher Lucore attended the center's family drip painting workshop with his parents. Now a successful artist and gallery owner, he will be interviewed by Joyce Raimondo and present his work at 4 p.m. via Zoom.