Art in Focus

Artist Talk with Joe Rauen and his extraordinary everyday instruments

April 14, 2025 ARTIST TALK & PERFORMANCE

Join artist and musician, Joe Rauen for an artist talk and musical demonstration. Joe Rauen gives engaging, funny and memorable concerts for curious people of all ages. His arsenal of one-of-a-kind instruments are created using unlikely household objects.  

The Colorful Truth behind Classical Sculpture

April 28, 2025 LECTURE & DISCUSSION

Our collective memory often envisions ancient Greece and Rome as adorned with gleaming pillars and statues of pristine white marble. However, in reality, Greek and Roman sculptures were once vibrantly painted and richly decorated. Join us for a fascinating lecture exploring the colorful history of ancient ‘polychromy’ and uncovering the true hues of the classical world.

Art in Focus is an exploration of the arts through film, lecture and thoughtful dialogue for adult learners of all ages who are interested in the arts and its impact on the world. Founded in 1996 by Rita M. Ray, South Shore Arts continues this series annually with a variety of topics and guest speakers. Several lectures will coincide with upcoming Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra concerts and South Shore Arts exhibits. An important aspect of the program is the thoughtful dialogue between the program facilitator, the guest speakers and the attendees to broaden views of the arts and individuals in our world. Our goal parallels that of the U.S. Department of Education, “Learning Never Ends.” Art in Focus is open to the public and, thanks to generous support from Community Healthcare System, it is always free.

2nd & 4th Monday EVERY Month

10–11:30am
The Center for Visual & Performing Arts