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Public programs on Zoom
With Education Coordinator Joyce Raimondo
The programs are free, but registration is required
Made possible by the Thaw Charitable Trust Endowment and the New York State Council
on the Arts, with the support of Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature
REMEMBERING JACKSON
Friday, January 28
4:00 - 5:15 p.m. EST
Celebrate the 110th anniversary of Jackson Pollock’s birth with a tour of the Pollock-Krasner
home and studio with Joyce and a presentation about Pollock’s life and work, followed
by special guests who will share their first-hand recollections of Pollock.
Jackson Pollock at work on Autumn Rhythm: Number 30, 1950. Photograph by Hans Namuth.
FEELING COLOR
Wednesday, February 2
4:00 - 5:15 p.m. EST
Hot pink, cool green, firey red! Explore how Krasner and Pollock used color to convey
emotion and energy. Then learn basic color mixing techniques, followed by expressive
painting. Have paint supplies on hand.
Lee Krasner, Palingenesis, 1971. Oil on canvas, 82 x 134 in. Kasmin Gallery, New York. © The Pollock-Krasner Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
IF LINES COULD TALK
Wednesday, February 9
4:00 - 5:15 p.m. EST
Wavy, smooth, jagged, agitated, serene or angry? Learn the languaged exemplified in
Pollock's poured paintings and other modern artworks. Then map your emotions with
line and drawing to communicate how you feel. Have drawing supplies on hand.
Jackson Pollock, Number 29, 1950. Enamel and found objects on glass, 48 x 72 in. National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa.
© The Pollock-Krasner Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
SHAPE UP!
Wednesday, February 16
4:00 - 5:15 p.m. EST
How can a circle, square or triangle convey an emotion? Explore how simple shapes
communicate ideas and feelings in abstract art. Then create an abstract work using
bold shapes. Have a surface for your picture, and assorted colored papers, scissors,
glue and paint supplies on hand.
Lee Krasner, Free Space, 1975. Screen print and collage, 19 1/2 x 26 in. © The Pollock-Krasner Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
FEEL IT! TEXTURE IN ART
Wednesday, February 23
4:00 - 5:15 p.m. EST
Rough, shiny, bumpy, smooth. How did Pollock and Krasner use texture in their art?
Explore the use of tactile and visual texture in this paint-collage workshop. Collect
textured materials such as sandpaper, corrugated paper, fabric, cotton balls, etc.
and a stiff board or paper, glue, and scissors.
Jackson Pollock, Alchemy, 1947. Oil, enamel, sand, pebbles, fibers and wood on fabric, 45 1/8 x 87 1/8 in. Peggy
Guggenheim Collection, Venice. © The Pollock-Krasner Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
MAKE YOUR MARK
Wednesday, March 2
4:00 - 5:15 p.m. EST
Splash, pour, scrape, swoosh. How can you apply paint in experimental ways to create
dynamic emotional effects? Discover how modern artists make their marks with unconventional
tools, followed by a painting project. Bring paint supplies and unusual painting tools
such as sticks, forks, combs, rollers, sponges and anything else you fancy.
COMPOSITION SPEAKS
Wednesday, March 9
4:00 - 5:15 p.m. EST
Composition is the arrangment of the elements of art in a picture. Discover Pollock’s
groundbreaking allover poured compostions and creative ways other modern artists arrange
the art elements in abstract painting. Joyce wll then guide you through exercises
to sharpen your understanding of composition. Have on hand scissors and glue and assorted
papers to cut and paste.
ART FOR CHANGE
With guest artist/activist Hope Sandrow
Thursday, March 10
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. EST
This special Zoom event highlights how artists use their creative gifts in outstanding
ways to create change for the benefit of the larger community. Following a live Zoom
tour of the barn studio, Education Coordinator Joyce Raimondo and Director Helen Harrison
will discuss Lee Krasner's support of artists through the Pollock-Krasner Foundation, which has provided grants to individuals for more than 35 years.
Guest Hope Sandrow, a multidisciplinary artist pictured in her art installation open air studio Shinecock Hills Spacetime, will share her collaborative practice addressing community preservation, conservation
and women’s rights. The exhibition "Art for Change: The Artist & Homeless Collaborative," currently
on view at The New-York Historical Society, also addresses homelessness and the AIDS
crisis. Photo: Mark Segal
NEW! Virtual Art Café
Monthly on Zoom
Hosted by Education Coordinator Joyce Raimondo
Registration is required
Made possible by a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support
of Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature
Artists of all disciplines are invited to our monthly interactive Virtual Art Café.
Each session begins with a presentation exploring practices, inspired by Pollock,
Krasner, and other modern artists, that foster a creative life. Then participants
are encouraged to share and discuss their artistic endeavors, ideas, and questions.
READY, SET, PAINT!
Before you set out to create, maximize your readiness. This session focuses on practical
aspects of studio setup and preparation needed to optimize creative output.
CULTIVATING COMMUNITY THROUGH ART
The myth of the lone artist is debunked as we explore the many ways artists build relationships that support their creative endeavors and serve the greater good.
BEYOND THE BLOCK
How can we break the blocks that keep us stuck? Learn practical tips and attitudes
that can help you move into your creative flow.
MONEY MATTERS
The myth of the starving artist is debunked as we explore the many ways artist thrive in the material world and get tips for balancing financial and creative needs.
A SPACE TO CREATE
A beach, a garden, or even your bed!. Beyond the confines of the artist's studio, we will discover the many spectacular and unusual places to create art with a focus on the East End of Long Island.
"Tracing Paint" available for download from Oculus and Viveport
Now you can experience Pollock and Krasner's working environment on your own Oculus
Quest headset. Order "Tracing Paint," our virtual reality tour of the barn studio,
from the Oculus Lab App Store. Also available from Viveport for the Vive Pro 2 and Vive Focus 3 headsets.