Course Description

Let’s Talk About Art is an innovative hybrid learning program designed for older adults (ages 65+) to explore, celebrate, and discuss visual and performing arts. This program combines virtual and in-person experiences, fostering collaborations with prominent art organizations in Chicago. During the course of the program participants will engage with a specific performance or exhibit, culminating in creating their own art inspired by their experiences.

About the Museum:

MoCP is a leading institution dedicated to photography, offering groundbreaking exhibitions and programming that foster dialogue about the role of photography in society.

About the Exhibition:

Prospetto a Mare by Dawit L. Petros examines the impact of Italian colonialism on visual culture, focusing on Chicago’s historical connections to Italian colonialism and exploring the legacy of these narratives.

November 11 (1pm - 2pm via Zoom): Introduction to the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP), its mission, and history.

November 12 (1pm - 2pm via Zoom): Discussion on the exhibit exploring links between colonization, migration, and modernism, with a focus on Chicago’s visual culture and its ties to Italian fascism.

November 13 (1pm - 2pm in-person): Visit to the exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Photography.

November 14 (1pm - 2:30pm in-person): Art-making session at Hyde Park Art Center inspired by the exhibit.

Supplies

All supplies are covered for this program.