Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling by Ross King

This month we are excited to feature Margaret Lynne Ausfeld, Curator of Collections, who will lead the discussion and presentation about Ross King's fascinating book, "Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling." Don't forget to reserve a lunch!

Susan Vreeland and The Passion of Artemisia

It was such a pleasure to talk with Susan Vreeland about her book "The Passion of Artemisia: A Novel." I would love to hear your feedback. You can also learn more about the book on her website.

The Passion of Artemisia: A Novel

Join us on March 6th for a conversation with Susan Vreeland, author of "The Passion of Artemisia." It should be fun! After our discussion with the author, Tim will provide a presentation of paintings addressed in the book, and audio and video clips that address topics related to Artemisia's life and work.

Susan Vreeland provides a lot of resources on her website. There is also a nice review "Artemisia: Her Passion Was Painting Above All Else," by Roderick Conway Morris. Mary Garrard has been cited most often as a source for Artemisia's life and work.

Girl with a Pearl Earring

Alice Novak, Assistant Curator of Education, will host today's book club discussion about Tracy Chevalier's "Girl with a Pearl Earring." Please feel free to share your comments!

Camille Claudel: A Novel by Dr. Alma H. Bond

We had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Alma H. Bond! The book sparked a lot interest in Camille Claudel's life and work. Please feel free to use this blog post to share your perspectives about the book.

Ekphrasis Appears in the Montgomery Advertiser

Tim Brown speaks softly, yet with great enthusiasm. 

As the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts’ curator of education, Brown gets excited about engaging others in the world of art. When he came to the museum about two years ago, Brown brought some innovative concepts with him. 

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Elizabeth Robards

It was very exciting to have Elizabeth Robards as our guest at the museum. She gave a wonderful presentation! I hope you enjoyed this special program.