Michael Victor II Art Library Events
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Art History Happy Hour
Enjoy a glass of wine and listen to a lecture given by a local art expert! Several lectures include a hands on art project that demonstrates the topic presented. All lectures take place at SAA Main Campus inside of the M.G. Nelson Family Gallery. Art History Happy Hour Fall Schedule
Thursday, October 6- Marianne Stremsterfer presents "The Essence of Vincent" at 6 PM The Essence of Vincent is our first Art History Happy Hour to return on October 6 at 6:00 pm.. Presented by Marianne Stremsterfer, participants will experience the chronological progression of the styles of Vincent Van Gogh, learn about his struggles and successes, and try to answer the ongoing question of his end of life. There will also be opportunity to create your own virtual van Gogh! Thursday, November 3- Michael Houser presents "The Significance of Gertrude Stein" at 6 PM Details TBA! |
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Blind Date with a Book
February 1 - 28, 2023 $12 Members/ $15 Non-Members Stop by the Michael Victor II Art Library and participate in Blind Date with a Book during the whole month of February! This year we have more books than ever, but you won't get to know what it is until you purchase! Don't worry though, we give you clues such as genre and the first line from the first chapter to give you an idea of what you might be getting into! Paired with customized milk or dark chocolates from Cocoa Blue Chocolates in Rochester, this unique pairing will certainly give you or someone you care for a special night in. |
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Annual Used Book Sale
September 17 (10 AM - 5 PM), September 18 (10 AM - 4 PM) Throughout the year, the Michael Victor II Art library receives generous donations of gently used books. Art related books and other great titles for adults and youth are sold at discounted prices in support of the art library. If you are interested in donating books for our annual sale, please contact our offices at 217-523-2631 to arrange a time to drop off. We accept everything except non-art related textbooks, yearbooks, and computer program manuals. We are also now asking that you do not donate magazines even if they are art related. Sale will be held during the Edward's Place Fine Art Fair. |