Music in the Museum:
Summer Concert Series
Thursday, September 26 – Heroes of the Hammond
6:00 pm
FREE and Open to the Public
Join us for a summer music series curated to highlight the artful styles and sounds of some of the most iconic jazz instruments. All performances are free and open to the public and provide a unique opportunity to enjoy world-class music in our intimate gallery setting.
artTALK
The Art of Seeing: Exploring Photography with The Raw Society
Thursday, September 19
Noon - 1:00 pm | Free and open to the public
Join us as we host Jorge Delgado-Ureña, Christelle Enquist, and Micah Green of The Raw Society, an international organization focused on educating, promoting, and creating community through photography. Coinciding with The Power of Photography exhibition, they will delve into the creative and conceptual aspects of photography, focusing on how to develop a personal vision and tell powerful stories through your lens. Explore The Raw Society’s approach to documentary photography, which emphasizes authenticity, artistic expression, and the capturing of genuine moments. Learn how these principles can enhance your own work and gain a deeper appreciation of photography as an art form beyond the technicalities. Whether you’re a newcomer or an enthusiast, this talk will provide valuable insights into seeing and documenting the world with a fresh and meaningful perspective.
Historic District Walking Tour
Fridays · September 27 – November 22
10:30 am
Meets in Museum Lobby
Join Museum Director George Bassi for an engaging and informational walking tour of Laurel’s historical district as he traces the history and evolution of the city and some of its finest homes and structures.
Heritage Arts Festival
Saturday, October 5
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
LRMA Front Lawn
Free | No reservations required
Join us as we celebrate fall with fantastic activities and crafts. This family program includes hands-on art projects and live entertainment. Free pizza and soft drinks will be served at 11:30 am.
The Power of Photography:
Zoom Lecture by Peter Fetterman
Thursday, October 10, 2024
5:30 p.m. Lecture by Peter Fetterman
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Reception
Born in London, Peter Fetterman has been deeply involved in the medium of photography for over 40 years. Initially a filmmaker and collector, he set up his first gallery over 30 years ago in 1988. He was one of the pioneer tenants of Bergamot Station, the Santa Monica Center of the Arts, when it first opened in 1994.
Peter’s gallery, Peter Fetterman Gallery is one of the largest inventories of classic 20th Century photography in the country particularly in humanist photography. Diverse holdings include work by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Sebastião Salgado, Steve McCurry, Ansel Adams, Paul Caponigro, Willy Ronis, André Kertesz, Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Lillian Bassman, Pentti Sammallahti, Sarah Moon and Jeffrey Conley. Peter has also written multiple books on photography including The Power of Photography, Women: A Celebration, and Cornell Capa.
