Altoona Virtual Lecture Series: Pictorialism

This virtual lecture series is designed to present the artworks of the contemporary artists while highlighting the importance of the two galleries of permanent collection pieces. These scholarly conversations will explore the medium of photography through its history, contemporary uses, and its possible future.

Explore fine art photography’s origins and Pictorialism with curator Hannah Harley and learn how Pittsburgh-based artist Patty Kennedy Zafred weaves society’s history, photographs, and fiber arts together in her artistic practice. Join the discussion on Zoom on January 4th, 2020 at 12:30 pm. This conversation will last one hour and is free to the public. Participants may join using the link provided upon registration for the free Zoom app or website. Please register at least 24 hours in advance of the program to receive the Zoom link.

Patty Kennedy-Zafred has been telling stories through the medium of textiles and art quilts for nearly thirty years, creating…