Inez McDermott tells the story of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens and the 20th century artist colony in Cornish, NH!
By the early 20th century, Cornish, NH, in the shadow of Mount Ascutney, had become a summer haven for artists, writers, architects, musicians and other creative people. At the center of it all was renowned American sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens. While the respite from city life and the area's natural beauty was appealing, even more so was the opportunity for creative people to enjoy each other's company, to share their ideas, to work hard and play hard, all within a days journey to New York and Boston. Explore the art and life of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, and learn about some of the creative artists, writers, architects and others who were drawn to the area.
About the Presenter:
Inez McDermott has been teaching art history and curating art and history exhibitions in New Hampshire since 1986. In her classes and research she explores the ways that art can play a role in social engagement, participatory democracy, and activism. Her specific research interests focus on historical and contemporary New Hampshire art and artists, with a particular focus on 19th-century photography.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Peterborough Library.
Find out more about the Friends here: https://peterboroughtownlibrary.org/friends
This month's event is made possible by a generous grant from the NH Humanities. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org
Please note that library parking is not guaranteed. Patrons who are able are encouraged to take advantage of Peterborough’s walkable downtown by parking in the Depot Square or Riverwalk lots.
Peterborough Town Library, located downtown at the corner of Main and Concord/Rt 202, has a large meeting room, study rooms, classroom, and a board room available to the public.
