Main Line Art Center Presents Lecture on Unearthing the History of Family Treasures

Main Line Art Center Presents Lecture on Unearthing the History of Family Treasures

May 9, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

HAVERFORD, PA (April 19, 2017)— On Tuesday, May 9, from 6:30-8:30 pm, Main Line Art Center will host an illustrated presentation and talk about regional curator Cheryl Harper’s adventure in researching family objects that had lost their stories, and the brief histories of the individuals who owned the heirlooms. Utilizing her art history expertise along with her husband’s careful study of family genealogy, Harper explored attics, basements, and cabinets filled with bric-a-brac, china, silver, and furniture, and linked the objects together to reveal hidden histories. The result was Harper’s article, “A Corner Cupboard Spills Family Secrets” in Collections: a Journal for Museums and Archives Professionals, published in 2016.

In “Inherited Riches: Reconnecting with the History of Family Possessions,” Cheryl Harper will lead participants in an examination of the genealogy of their treasured artwork. Each participant is invited to bring a few family objects to the talk for discussion. Harper will show how you may be able rediscover wonderful stories and save objects from the yard sale where their histories may be forgotten. To register, please call 610.525.0272, or visit www.mainlineart.org.

Main Line Art Center is the community’s home to discover, create, and experience visual art. The mission of Main Line Art Center is to inspire and engage people of all ages, abilities, and economic means in visual art through education, exhibitions, and experiences. Committed to increasing the visibility and accessibility of art, the Art Center presents innovative exhibitions and events in the community, including Panorama: Image-Based Art in the 21st Century, a Greater Philadelphia-wide celebration of the photographic image and digital media. Main Line Art Center’s educational offerings for all ages, abilities, and economic means span from traditional to contemporary, and are all held to the highest level of excellence. In 2015, Main Line Art Center received the Commitment to Cultural Access Award from Art-Reach for the Center’s Accessible Art Programs for children and adults with disabilities, now in their 52nd year. Additionally, the Art Center grants over $12,000 in need-based scholarships annually. Last year, Main Line Art Center engaged 21,000 people through classes, exhibitions, and Summer Art Camp, and touched the lives of over 78,000 through Exhibitions in the Community and festivals across the Philadelphia area.