The Arts Council of Moore County presents the Arts Lecture Spring 2026 Series! Join the Arts Council for another arts lecture series that will dive into art and the lives of the best artists in history, in addition to other artistically interesting topics.

WWII Art Lecture with Abbe Allen: Tuesday, April 21st at 5:30PM or Wednesday, April 22nd at 10AM (Choose a reservation)

Months before the introduction of the Monuments Men with the successful D-day invasion, there were Monuments Men on the ground in Italy. They faced a monumental task. It is estimated that the city of Florence alone contains approximately 10% of the world’s art treasures. In order to protect Michelangelo’s David, and his other statues along the corridor, the Accademia in Florence encased the statue in brick. We will look at the trials, tribulations, and successes of the Monuments Men in Italy.

LECTURER: Abbe Allen is a retired professor of history, political science, & art history from Sandhills Community College. Prior to moving to Whispering Pines, she was an adjunct instructor in the humanities at Columbus State Community College & a docent at the Columbus Museum of Art. Abbe earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University, two Master of Arts degrees from The Ohio State University, & one Master of Arts degree from Ohio University.

COST per lecture: $26 for Arts Council Members | $32 for Nonmembers. Space is limited. Reserve your seat now with full payment at the Arts Council or call 910-692-ARTS (2787). Follow the event website link below for more information.