Summer Reading: From the Artist’s Library

Presented in conjunction with Kara Walker: My Complement, My Enemy, My Oppressor, My Love, this Modern program concentrates on three books that the artist has found significant in the development of her work. Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, The Known World by Edward P. Jones, and Beloved by Toni Morrison are discussed and considered as they relate to issues explored in the exhibition. Each book is presented with readings by company members of Amphibian Productions and a brief introduction by a guest presenter with a discussion to follow. And the books are all available in the Modern Shop.

This summer program will take place in the auditorium from 7 to 8 pm on the following Thursday evenings.

June 12
Presentation on the three books and tour of Kara Walker: My Complement, My Enemy, My Oppressor, My Love

July 17
Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe
Presentation by Bob Ray Sanders

August 7
Beloved, Toni Morrison
Presentation by Susan Ayers

September 11
The Known World, Edward P. Jones
Presentation by Annette Lawrence

For more information contact Terri Thornton thornton@themodern.org

Drawing from the Collection

Join us for Drawing from the Collection, a great way to become acquainted with the Modern’s permanent collection and special exhibitions. Whether you have limited or extensive drawing experience, Drawing from the Collection is an enjoyable afternoon of developing drawing skills by looking and learning from the collection with a different artist each month.

This class is open to adults at all skill levels, and is free for members and free to the public with general admission. Gallery admission is free every first Sunday. Bring a sketchbook and pencils or purchase materials from The Modern Shop.

Instructors:
May: Elaine Pawlowicz
June: Alvaro Perez
July: Jin-Ya Huang
August: Matthew Bourbon

Sundays, 2–3:30 pm; sign in at the information desk.

For information, contact 817.840.2121 or adultprograms@themodern.org.