Newburyport PL is hosting an in-person program on Floral Paintings April 9th
April 2, 2024The Newburyport Public Library is hosting an upcoming program! Check out all the
events we are hosting on our website.
Tuesday, April 9th at 6 pm: Floral Paintings Through the Centuries (IN-PERSON).
Flowers have been an inspiration to artists for centuries. Martha Chiarchiaro will explore
with us the changes in artistic style from the Dutch floral artists of the 17th century,
including several outstanding women artists, through the sunflowers of Van Gogh and the
irises of Georgia O’Keeffe. The paintings of contemporary floral artists will also be seen.
Martha Chiarchiaro has brought history to life through the art of the times for more than
30 years. She received her Masters degree in the History of Art from Williams College
and provides a variety of art history presentations at the Worcester Art Museum, for WISE
(the Worcester Institute for Senior Education), libraries, senior centers, and a variety of
garden clubs. Martha has also presented topics including American Landscapes, Women
Floral Painters, Floral Paintings and Color Theory, and Monet’s Gardens at Giverny to
members of numerous garden clubs. As noted on her Seeing History website, Martha’s
specialty presentations related to specific periods, artists, and activities provide an in-
depth look at the life and times of people through their art.
Registration required.
Check out all the events that are coming up on our website! Call the library at 978-
465-4428 or check out our Events Calendar to learn more. Register on our website
or by calling 978-465-4428. If you sign up and cannot make it, please call the library
at 978-465-4428 to cancel.
