Seven Lectures by Distinguished Persons in the Art World
The Fine Arts Society of Peoria, Illinois, was founded in 1962 to offer a guided series of lectures and other programs devoted to exploration of the arts and to invite to the community distinguished speakers who are experts in their respective disciplines. Over the past 46 seasons, FAS has made a substantial contribution to the cultural life of Central Illinois.
The Society meets on the second Thursday of each month, October through April, at 9:30 a.m. for coffee, followed by the one-hour lecture at 10 a.m. Most programs are held at Lakeview Museum, 1125 West Lake St., Peoria. However, please note that Dr. Elliot Engel's lecture on Thursday , October 9, will be held at the First Baptist Church, 411 W. Lake St. in Peoria.
FAS membership includes admission to the seven lectures, which are also open to the public. Single program tickets cost $7 for adults and $2 for students.
2008-2009 Lecture Series
Dr. Elliot Engel - October 9, 2008
The Genius of Mark Twain
Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy - November 13, 2008
Inspired by the Louvre: American Artists and the Louvre
Dr. Elizabeth Helsinger - December 11, 2008
Pre-Raphaelite Modernism
Kristan McKinsey - January 8, 2009
A Journey Through the Art of India
Miranda Hofelt - February 12, 2009
Now Your Colors Sing: Chagall and the School of Paris
(co-sponsored with Lakeview Museum)
Dr. Peter Chametzky - March 12, 2009
Munch's Modernity
Joe Baker - April 9, 2009
Contemporary Native American Art
Bus Trips
Friday, October 14, 2005
Rockford Museum of Art and Tinker Swiss Cottage
Saturday, May 6, 2006
Chicago Architectural Trip with Tim Wittman (Lecturer in April)
Friday, October 20, 2006
Isabel Bloom Studio and Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa
Saturday, May 5, 2007
A Day at the Art Institute of Chicago
Friday, March 7, 2008
"Art in Bloom," St. Louis Art Museum
Special Event
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Celebrating 45 Years of Fine Arts in Peoria
Future and Past Programs
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