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The American Artist is a biographical docu-drama about George Caleb Bingham. His childhood was spent in the American frontier along the Missouri River. A self-taught painter, his natural talent, relentless ambition, and strategic friendships propelled him into the world of politics. He was a successful artist, politician, and family man ... but it all fell apart. His home, family, career, and life s work were all but lost as the American Civil War split his world in two. A century after his death, George Caleb Bingham s work was not only rediscovered, it is celebrated as a National Treasure. His paintings, his politics, his life are a testament to his perseverance, ingenuity, and unwavering determination. An America, long since forgotten, is preserved through his life s work.
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George Caleb Bingham (March 20, 1811 - July 7, 1879) was an American artist, soldier and politician known in his lifetime as "the Missouri Artist". Initially a Whig, he was elected as a delegate to the Missouri legislature before the American Civil War where he fought against the extension of slavery westward. During that war, although born in Virginia, Bingham was dedicated to the Union cause and became captain of a volunteer company which helped keep the state from joining the Confederacy, and then served four years as Missouri's Treasurer. During his final years, Bingham held several offices in Kansas City, while also serving as Missouri's Adjutant General. His paintings of American frontier life along the Missouri River exemplify the Luminist style.
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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Texas History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.

Texas History & Culture
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The American Artist is a biographical docu-drama about George Caleb Bingham. His childhood was spent in the American frontier along the Missouri River. A self-taught painter, his natural talent, relentless ambition, and strategic friendships propelled him into the world of politics. He was a successful artist, politician, and family man ... but it all fell apart. His home, family, career, and life s work were all but lost as the American Civil War split his world in two. A century after his death, George Caleb Bingham s work was not only rediscovered, it is celebrated as a National Treasure. His paintings, his politics, his life are a testament to his perseverance, ingenuity, and unwavering determination. An America, long since forgotten, is preserved through his life s work.
Film Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k-dRkM5-2M

George Caleb Bingham (March 20, 1811 - July 7, 1879) was an American artist, soldier and politician known in his lifetime as "the Missouri Artist". Initially a Whig, he was elected as a delegate to the Missouri legislature before the American Civil War where he fought against the extension of slavery westward. During that war, although born in Virginia, Bingham was dedicated to the Union cause and became captain of a volunteer company which helped keep the state from joining the Confederacy, and then served four years as Missouri's Treasurer. During his final years, Bingham held several offices in Kansas City, while also serving as Missouri's Adjutant General. His paintings of American frontier life along the Missouri River exemplify the Luminist style.
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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Texas History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.

Texas History & Culture
Experience the history and culture of Texas - and the world!
Meetup:
https://www.meetup.com/DallasFortWorthHistoryAndCulture/
Facebook:
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Donations Support Our Non-Profit Community Programs - Thank You!
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We look forward to seeing you - thanks!

Robert Kelleman
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202-821-6325 (text only)

Georgia O’Keeffe: Flowers & Abstractions - Art History Livestream
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Georgia O’Keeffe - The New York Years: 1918-1949 - Art History Program
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Georgia Totto O'Keeffe (November 15, 1887 - March 6, 1986) was an American modernist artist. She was known for her paintings of enlarged flowers, New York skyscrapers, and New Mexico landscapes. O'Keeffe has been called the "Mother of American modernism".
In 1905, O'Keeffe began art training at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and then the Art Students League of New York. Between 1912 and 1914 she was introduced to the principles and philosophies of Arthur Wesley Dow, who created works of art based upon personal style, design, and interpretation of subjects, rather than trying to copy or represent them. This caused a major change in the way she felt about and approached art. Alfred Stieglitz, an art dealer and photographer, held an exhibit of her works in 1917.
She moved to New York in 1918 at Stieglitz's request and began working seriously as an artist. They developed a professional and personal relationship that led to their marriage in 1924. O'Keeffe created many forms of abstract art, including close-ups of flowers.
O'Keeffe and Stieglitz lived together in New York until 1929, when O'Keeffe began spending part of the year in the Southwest, which served as inspiration for her paintings of New Mexico landscapes and images of animal skulls. After Stieglitz's death, she lived in New Mexico at Georgia O'Keeffe Home and Studio in Abiquiú until the last years of her life, when she lived in Santa Fe. In 2014, O'Keeffe's 1932 painting Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 sold for $44,405,000, more than three times the previous world auction record for any female artist. After her death, the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum was established in Santa Fe.

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Your host for this program is Robert Kelleman, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Texas History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture.

Texas History & Culture
Experience the history and culture of Texas - and the world!
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https://www.meetup.com/DallasFortWorthHistoryAndCulture/
Facebook:
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We look forward to seeing you - thanks!

Robert Kelleman
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202-821-6325 (text only)

McKinney, Texas, is home to a number of pieces of public art, many of which are located in the historic downtown. Jump Into Art Studios, in conjunction with Visit McKinney, offers free walking tours of some of the public art pieces in downtown McKinney, including murals, sculptures, and more. During these walks, you will visit the downtown murals and other pieces of public art as the tour guides, local artists all, tell attendees more about the artists and the story behind the art. All Walking Tours start at the Visitor Center at 200 W. Virginia.
If you have questions, reach out to the Visitors Center at 972-547-2058 or via email. (Please note: If there is a National Weather Service alert during a scheduled tour, it will be canceled.)
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The tour is hosted by the “Visit McKinney” organization, and Magda Dia, the a local artist who owns Jump Into Art Studios in downtown McKinney..
Jump Into Art Studios
https://www.jumpintoartstudios.com/

Historic Downtown McKinney Cultural District
Popular attractions, restaurants & nightlife in Downtown McKinney
McKinney has one of the oldest, most lovingly preserved, and largest historic districts in Texas. The downtown historic district draws people from all 50 states and more than 90 countries to its nostalgic setting and its more than 170 unique shops, including art galleries, furniture stores, antiques, gifts, home décor shops, and apparel and accessory boutiques as well as other specialty shops!
Almost two dozen eateries in and around the historic downtown offer some of the best culinary experiences in North Texas with many of them sourcing their ingredients from local farmers. (You can access a list of Downtown McKinney restaurants by clicking the Dining button below.)
Historic Downtown McKinney is a true destination. Stroll the square and see a show, taste a new wine, enjoy the live music, or just find a spot on a restaurant or winery patio and people-watch! This atmosphere, created by the blend of new and old, historic and trend-setting, makes the downtown square the perfect spot for daytime festivals and nightlife activities!
https://www.visitmckinney.com/things-to-do/shopping/downtown-mckinney/

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