Join as the Arts Council of Moore County presents the Arts Lecture Series of Fall 2024! For many years, the Arts Council has presented art lectures that dive into art and the lives of the best artists in history, in addition to other artistically interesting topics. The lectures have focused on talented painters, sculptors, potters, architects and more.

Join as Ellen Burke presents a lecture on “How Artists Generated Public Support for the Creation of National Parks” at the Arts Council Galleries at Campbell House. There are two lecture times, October 30th at 5:30pm or October 31st at 10:00am. Artist George Caitlin first conceived the idea of a national park in 1832 as he traveled the American interior to paint portraits of the indigenous peoples. Landscape paintings and photographs, including works by Hudson River School artists Thomas Cole and Frederick Church and early landscape photographer Carlton Watkins, captured the grandeur of the west captivating audiences at a time when travel was limited. As these artists’ appreciation for vast unspoiled nature grew, their art inspired a groundswell of support for a national park system…

Lecturer: Ellen Burke is an arts educator with 37 years of experience as a studio art instructor and fine and performing arts administrator. In addition to teaching in Massachusetts, she was an adjunct instructor in art education at the New Hampshire Art Institute. Since moving to Pinehurst, she has presented art lectures at local galleries and teaches small group art lessons to children and adults.

Space is limited. Cost per lecture is $26 for Arts Council Members | $32 for Nonmembers. Reserve your seat now with full payment and your time choice at the Arts Council Galleries or by calling 910-692-2787. For more information, CLICK HERE.