Art Talks Presents: Dr. Julie Alderson on “American Art of the West”Friday, September 12 at 6:30 PMWillits Center for the Arts71 East Commercial Street, Willits, CA
The Willits Center for the Arts is proud to announce the next installment of its Art Talks lecture series with an engaging presentation by art historian Dr. Julie Alderson, titled “American Art of the West.” The event will take place on Friday, September 12 at 6:30 PM and is free to the public.
Dr. Alderson, a specialist in American and European Art from 1860 to the present, holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University and currently teaches art history at Cal Poly Humboldt University. Her scholarly work explores topics in sculpture, public art, Land Art, and museum theory. She has contributed to several academic publications, including Nancy Holt: Sightlines (University of California Press) and Thomas Kinkade: The Artist in the Mall (Duke University Press).
In this lecture, Dr. Alderson will trace the artistic development of the American West, examining how artists have shaped and reflected the mythology of the western frontier—from early encounters to contemporary interpretations. With visual examples spanning centuries, she will explore the enduring significance of “The West” as a cultural concept and the ways in which it continues to influence American identity today.
Join us for a thought-provoking evening that brings together art, history, and the enduring power of myth.
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