Jim McVicker: A Way of Seeing
May 21 through July 12th

In the summer of 2008, the Norwegian filmmaker Petter Granrud decided to make a documentary about a true artist. This film is Granrud's exploration of Jim McVicker's world, and a tribute to his work.

We follow the painter as he works in the places he loves: The meadows, forest, harbors, the little weatherbeaten towns, and the ragged sea-cliffs of Humboldt County. Granrud strives for a deeper understanding of the bond between this remarkable artist and his astonishing native ground.

FIRST SATURDAY NIGHT
ARTS ALIVE!
Join us each month from 6 to 9 pm.

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Happy 4th of July!

As part of a larger project, ITVS COMMUNITY CINEMA, is a monthly screening series showcasing the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens.Presented in partnership with KEET TV, and Humboldt State University, ITVS COMMUNITY CINEMA aims to build connections among diverse communities, public television stations and leading community organizations working on a range of important social issues. *Programming content does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Humboldt Arts Council and the Morris Graves Musuem of Art.

The Life of Jacques-Louis David

Born to a wealthy Parisian family, Jacques-Louis David was aged seven when his father was shot dead in a pistol duel. Brought up by his uncles, his desire was to paint and he was eventually sent to his mother's cousin, Francois Boucher, the most successful painter in France at the time.

Painting became an important means of communication for David since his face was slashed during a sword fight and his speech became impeded by a benign tumour that developed from the wound, leading him to stammer. He was interested in painting in a new classical style that departed from the frivolity of the Rococo period and reflected the moral and austere climate before the French Revolution.

David became closely aligned with the republican government and his work was increasingly used as propaganda with the Death of Marat proving his most controversial work.


Summer of Art –The Life of the Artist. This Summer Film series will highlight the lives of 3 well-known artists: Rothko, David, and Caravaggio. From Simon Schama’s Power of Art, these films will be shown in there entirety. Special thanks to Claire Reynolds and KEET-TV for providing this programming!

2 - 4 pm

We offer activites for youth and families, including performances, hands-on arts projects, & interactive storytellers.

Summer of A.R.T.,
Art projects in the style of Jacques-Louis David

Family Arts Day will celebrate the Lanugue, Geography and Art of France including, the Art of Food!

OPEN JAZZ JAM SESSIONS
Join us each Third Sunday of the month from
2 to 4:30 pm.

Each session will include a performance by local jazz artists, a talk on some aspect of Jazz history and a jam during which guest musicians are invited to join that Sunday’s performing group. Players and singers who wish to play may sign up, list a tune, and perform. Admission is free, although donations are always welcome.

Duncan Burgess

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