Wednesday, September 30
6-7pm
Followed by a reception and book signing
Baruch College
Engelman Recital Hall
55 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10010
Presented by the American Federation of Arts | Baruch College, Engelman Recital Hall | September 30, 6–7 PM, followed by a reception and book signing
Join the American Federation of Arts for a special evening with Arnold Lehman, Director Emeritus of the Brooklyn Museum, in conversation with Pauline Forlenza, Director and CEO of the AFA, discussing his new book, America’s Hidden Treasures: 101 Museums of Art, Innovation & Americana (Merrell).
Moving beyond the familiar landmarks of New York, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, Lehman’s book takes readers on a journey to 101 lesser-known museums across the country , from a car museum in Tacoma to a folk art center in Kentucky, an aerospace museum in Nebraska, and a music museum in South Dakota.
Drawing on recommendations from museum colleagues and collectors across the field, Lehman has curated a deeply personal portrait of American culture as told through its overlooked institutions. Bringing to the forefront the singular artworks, rare artifacts, and remarkable stories that live beyond the country’s major cities, Lehman demonstrates museums’ role as cultural anchors for communities nationwide.
In conversation with Pauline Forlenza, Lehman will discuss the making of the book, the surprises he encountered along the way, and what these institutions reveal about American identity, memory, and place, arriving fittingly as the nation marks 250 years of independence.
A reception and book signing will follow the conversation.
For questions or additional information, please contact events@amfedarts.org.
Registration is free and open to the public, though please reserve your tickets!
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Public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. These programs are also supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. We are also grateful for the generous support of Berkley Asset Protection.
