Welcome to Oasis Everywhere!
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March 25 – March 25 Tuesday12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisIn the nation’s capital, the architectural style of our monuments, museums, and public buildings is intended to symbolize our identity as a people and a nation. This idea is embedded in the original 1791 L’Enfant Plan and reaffirmed and revised with the 1902 McMillan Plan. In the 20th century, the federal use of classical architecture gave way to new... read more -
March 26 – April 16 Wednesday10:00 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 4Instructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianLocation: Zoom - Rochester OasisBeginning in the 1930s, LIFE Magazine brought a particular view of America to millions of homes every week. Robert Frank's visually raw and personally expressive style, revealed in his 1959 book The Americans, was pivotal in changing the course of documentary photography. This 4-session class looks at changes in photography from photo-essays to the... read more -
April 7 – April 7 Monday10:00 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Michael FarisLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisDiscover the revolutionary art movement that changed the way we see the world. Cubism, pioneered by artists like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, broke free from traditional perspectives, introducing fragmented forms and abstracted visuals. Explore how this groundbreaking style paved the way for modern art, challenged artistic conventions, and influenced... read more -
April 25 – April 25 Friday2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Elizabeth EikmannLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisDid you know that not only was nineteenth-century St. Louis a bustling photography destination, but it was also home to hundreds of female photographers!? This presentation explores the early history of women’s photography and highlights the lives and professional careers of several St. Louis women whose impressive work started right here in... read more -
May 13 – May 13 Tuesday10:00 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Douglas SchneiderLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisExplore the rich and diverse world of public sculptures scattered throughout St. Louis. From heroic and historical to whimsical and interactive, these outdoor artworks add character to the cityscape. Join Doug Schneider for an engaging "armchair journey" through the area, showcasing sculptures by renowned and local artists alike. Learn fascinating stories... read more
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May 16 – May 16 Friday11:00 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Kathy Walsh-PiperLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisDelve into the fascinating hidden histories of the art world in this captivating course. Explore the daring 1978 art robbery at the St. Louis Art Museum, uncover the rise and fall of the Terra Museum of American Art, and unravel the mystery of an elusive art forger who deceived 50 museums across 20 states. Through these gripping tales, gain insight into the... read more
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May 19 – May 19 Monday10:00 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Michael FarisLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisJoin us for an engaging and thought-provoking session on the Futurism art movement and its complex relationship with fascism. This presentation will delve into the origins and key characteristics of Futurism, a 20th-century avant-garde movement that emphasized speed, technology, youth, and... read more
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May 29 – May 29 Thursday10:00 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Carol Diaz-GranadosLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisThis class will cover the major cultures of the Four Corners region of the American Southwest (Arizona, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico). We will take a look at both the outstanding artifacts and the amazing architecture found... read more
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June 16 – June 16 Monday10:00 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Michael FarisLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisDada was a radical response to the chaos of World War I, emerging as an international protest against violence, nationalism, and convention. Rejecting logic and tradition, Dada artists embraced the absurd, often calling their movement "anti-art." Through spontaneous, nonsensical, and provocative creations, they challenged the very foundations of artistic... read more