The popular Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series continues Dec. 10 at Litchfield Community Center with a program entitled Behind the Curtain: Edgar Degas, the Ballet & Beyond.
The free program takes place from 3 to 4 p.m. and donations are welcome at the door. Pre-registration is advised and may be done so here. https://thecommunitycenter.org/…/culturally-curious…/
Guests will discover the captivating world of Edgar Degas, a master of Impressionism known for his intimate portrayals of ballet dancers and everyday Parisian life. Through his innovative use of pastels and unconventional compositions, Degas captured fleeting moments with remarkable clarity and emotion. His works, ranging from elegant ballerinas to candid scenes at the racetrack, offer a unique glimpse into 19th-century French society.
Program presenter Jane Oneail (pronounced OH-neel) is the founder of Culturally Curious a company that curates and presents art appreciation programs. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University.
Born and raised in New Hampshire, she has worked at some of the state’s most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information visit the website https://iamculturallycurious.com
