Art scholar Tyler Green to speak on 19th century photographer whose work inspired the birth of national parks
Saturday, September 14, 7pm Tyler Green presents "Carleton Watkins: Making the West American" at Billings Farm & Museum Award-winning art historian, critic, author and podcaster Tyler Green will be speaking about groundbreaking 19th century photographer Carleton Watkins. His talk explores the surprising relationships between Watkins, New England, and the national park idea – including connections to Frederick Billings and Woodstock, VT. Green is the producer and host of "The Modern Art Notes" podcast, which is America’s most downloaded audio program about art. His book, Carleton Watkins: Making the West American will be available for purchase and signing at the event starting at 6pm. Light refreshments will be served. This event is a collaboration between Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Billings Farm & Museum. The event is FREE; reservations are recommended: 802-457-2355 or by email: reservations@billingsfarm.org.
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Billings Farm & Museum Visitors Center
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