Art Lecture by Joy Pepe "From Madonna and Child to Mother and Child"

Wednesday February 17, 2016 - 6:30 p.m.

Scranton Memorial Library 801 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT

The Madison Art Society will present an art history lecture by the popular speaker and professor Joy Pepe. 

Joy Pepe

Her topic "From Madonna and Child to Mother and Child" will examine the origins and development of the holy figures of the Madonna and Child in Western imagery and their secularization into mother and child imagery in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. 

Madonna and Child by Masaccio

Joy Pepe is professor emerita of the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts and is currently teaching Art History at Central Connecticut State University and a Museum and Exhibition Practices course at the University of Hartford.

The lecture is presented in conjunction with the Madison Art Society Members' Show on exhibition at the Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT.  The works in the show can be viewed both upstairs over the computers and downstairs in the community room.  The Members' show runs from February 1-26, 2016.

Contact information : Beverly Schirmeier 860-399-6116

Madison Art Society Members' Show and Events

The Madison Art Society presents their annual Members' Show at the Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT from February 1-26, 2016.  The exhibit, showcasing work from the society's 250 eligible members, includes art in all fine art media; painting, drawing and sculpture.  

In conjunction with the show there are several events planned which are open to the public and free of charge. All events will be held at the Scranton Memorial Library.

Red Lily by Betsey Piner, oil on canvas

February 7, 2016:  Opening reception in the community room from 1:30 - 3:30  p.m.

February 17, 2016: Art Lecture by Joy Pepe, Madonna and Child, Universal Images in Art 6:30 p.m. in the community room

February 21: Critique of selected works in the exhibit by watercolorist Mike Eagle, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Community room

The Madison Art Society is dedicated to the promotion of the arts along the shoreline.  The society offers artists outdoor painting experiences through their plein air painting group and indoor still life painting in winter studio.  The public is welcome at the 7 lectures and demonstrations offered throughout the year.  Members have many exhibition opportunities, both indoors and at outside summer venues.  The society is committed to supporting the community by offering education, contributing to the library and sponsoring a scholarship through The Shoreline Arts Alliance. For more information visit: http://madisonartsociety.blogspot.com/

Contact information:  Beverly Schirmeier 860-399-6116

The Madison Art Society announces the Madison Town Hall Artists for January and February

The Madison Art Society is pleased to announce that Guilford painter Marge Casey and Madison sculptor Stewart Byron will be exhibiting their art work at the Madison Town Hall during the months of January and February.  The exhibit can be viewed at 8 Campus Drive, Madison, CT during regular business hours.

Stewart Byron

Stewart Byron, received a degree in art history from Southern Connecticut State University and also studied art at

Tyffany Brooke Dreams by Stewart Byron,
woodburning/assemblage

Paier College of Art and the University of Connecticut.  He is a member of the Clinton Art Society, the Guilford Art League, Madison Art Society and the Society of Connecticut Sculptors.  His art work has been exhibited in numerous juried art shows and has received awards from the Clinton Art Society and Guilford Art League.  His work has also been displayed at the Lockwood Matthews Museum in Norwalk and Bridgeport's P.T. Barnum Museum

Marge Casey

"Trees" by Joyce Kilmer is the inspiration for Marge Casey's exhibit.  The Connecticut shoreline; farms and parks offer the artist many opportunities

Fir Trees in Snow by Marge Casey, oil

for colorful subjects in every season.  The painting "Fir Trees in Snow Storm" was inspired by a walk during one of last year's snowstorms when the artist witnessed a neighbor digging out from the storm.  

Marge is a member of the Madison Art Society, serving as Vice President.  She is also an elected artist of the Guilford Art League and Clinton Art Society.  She can be contacted at 203-458-8555.  In addition to the show at Town Hall, Marge's work can been seen at Water's Edge, Westbrook during the months of February and March.

Contact information: Beverly Schirmeier 860-399-6116