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 50 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. Unless otherwise indicated, programs are held at Lakeview Museum, 1125 West Lake Ave., Peoria.
FAS membership includes admission to the seven lectures, which are also open to the public. Single program tickets cost $10.00 for adults and $2.00 for students.
Pictures from the 2010-2011 Lectures
Fine Arts Celebrates 50 Years of Great Programs
Refreshments From The 50th Anniversary Celebration
More Refreshments
Susan Weininger Presents on Women Artists in the Midwest
End of Bus Trip list.
Announcing programs for our 50th year
October 13, 2011
Dr. Susan Weininger
"Doubly Blessed: Women Artists In the Midwest, 1840-1890"
Lecture co-sponsored by Lakeview Museum
November 10, 2011
Dr. Judith Mann
"Printing on Stone Surfaces in Late Renaissance Italy: Indestructible Art or Aesthetic Innovation"
December 8, 2011
Virgil Charles Johnson
"Double, Double, Toil and Trouble--
Design for Shakespeare's Works"
January 10, 2012
Dr. Sarah Glover
"Mysterious Mazes"
This program will be held in conjunction with the OLLI winterim program at Bradley University. The January 10, 2012 and the January 12, 2012 lectures are both free to Fine Arts members. These lectures will be held in the Michel Student Center at Bradley University.
January 12, 2012
Jeffery A. Nigro
"Enchanted Isles of the Renaissance"
This program will be held in conjunction with the OLLI Winterim program at Bradley University. This program will be held at the Michel Student Center at Bradley University
February 9, 2012
Dr. Elizabeth McKinsey
"Niagara Falls, Icon of the Sublime"
March 8, 20112
Dr. Martin Abegg, Jr.
"The Dead Sea Scrolls: Still Relevant Today?"
April 12, 2012
Dr. Eric Denker
"French Nineteenth Century Masterpieces From the National Gallery of Art"
Future and Past Programs
Special Events
June 19-21, 2012
Indiana Architectural Tour in conjunction with OLLI
Ranked sixth in the nation by the American Institute of Architects, Columbus, Indiana is noted for the innovative designs of more than 70 historic and modern structures, including six National Historic Landmark buildings. Join the Fine Arts Society of Peoria and OLLI this summer for a three-day, two night architectural exploration of Columbus, French Lick, West Baden, and New Harmony, Indiana. Frequent OLLI instructor, Fine Art Society member, and retired architect Bennett Johnson will accompany our group to provide valuable insight and background throught the trip. Cost: Three days two nights $646.00 per person for a double and $706 for a single. Call 677-2523 for reservations.
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