Upcoming Lectures & Discussions

Sheppy Dog Fund Lecture

Alchemy and Art

Wednesday, March 13

6:00pm

Location: FIA Theater

Dr, Sledge will introduce the practice of alchemy and varying alchemical schools, dispel common myths, introduce famous alchemists including Maria the Jewess, describe alchemical symbolism and discuss where our understanding of alchemy as proto-science is today. His presentation will be grounded in the history of alchemical art and symbolism. The...

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Past Sheppy Dog Fund Lectures

Unveiling Ancient Beauty: The Hidden Art of Restoration in the Vatican Museums Lecture Date: November 27, 2018 Guest Lecturer: Fr. Kevin Lixey The International Director of the Patron of the Arts in the Vatican Museums will offer an inside view to the fascinating world of art restoration that is carried out on a daily basis in the Vatican Museum’s six on-site restoration laboratories.

Piecing Together the Past: A Curatorial View of Mosaics in Israel Lecture Date: November 14 Guest Lecturer: Tracee J. Glab In Piecing Together the Past, FIA Curator Tracee Glab offers a unique perspective on mosaics she visited during a recent trip to Israel.

Rembrandt’s Representations of Biblical Scenes Lecture Date: August 8, 2018 Guest Lecturer: Dr. Shelley Perlove Dr. Shelley Perlove offers special insights into the trials, passions, temptations, and tragic losses endured by Rembrandt's biblical figures, who were heroic and bigger than life, yet also eminently human and flawed.

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Bray Series are made possible by the Viola E. Bray Charitable Trust.

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Thompson Lecture

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The Thompson Lecture was established in 1991 by Dr. and Mrs. Jack W. Thompson to enable the Flint Institute of Arts to present a distinguished speaker in the arts or humanities each year. 

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Educational Lectures

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Illustrated lectures by scholars, collectors, and educators present diverse perspectives and introduce new ideas about art.

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Adults

The Sheppy Dog Fund Lecture has been established to address the topics of art, religion and history prior to the 19th century, and is funded by the Sheppy Dog Fund, Dr. Alan Klein, Advisor.

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Book Discussion

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Book discussions focus on works of fiction and non-fiction related to art, art museums, or FIA collections. The first meeting for each book sets the stage by exploring artists and artwork related to the selected book. Two weeks later, the book is discussed. These free programs are offered on Wednesdays at 1:30p.

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