2024 Fall Lecture Series: Maritime Makers
October 10 @ 1:30 pm - December 12 @ 7:00 pm
This three-part lecture series will explore captivating stories of maritime experiences brought to life via the imaginations of skilled artists and makers.
The current series will focus on the Museum’s three latest exhibitions in the company of three extraordinary artisans. Hear about conserving the scientific legacy of the Blashcka marine invertebrate glass models in Spineless: A Glass Menagerie of Blaschka Marine Invertebrates with renowned conservator Elizabeth Brill. Learn how the dugout canoe showcased in Entwined: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Sea was created in celebration of timeless maritime cultural traditions with Sika Foyer. Finally, contemplate the cultural significance of small boat restoration that will be highlighted in the future Wells Boat Hall with the respected craftsmen, Ken Murphy and Tom Townsend.
Dates: October 10, November 14, December 12
Available times for each lecture: 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
October 10 | Elizabeth Brill, “Restoring a Spineless Legacy: The Blaschka Glass Sea Creatures”
November 14 | Sika Foyer, “Creating a Dugout Canoe: Entwining Cultural Traditions and Rituals”
December 12 | Thomas Townsend and Ken Murphy, “The Survival of CIRRUS: A Maine Icon Reaches Home”
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