Hire me to present an Art History Lecture at your next event.
Looking for an art historian to speak at your next event? I have 40+ years of public speaking about art history.
History of Public Art Lecture, Topsfield Town Library.
Garden paintings in the History of Art, Boxford Town Library.
What you will get when you hire me:
What I have learned from my many years of teaching art history is that we want to learn new things. We crave new information, an expansion of our understanding, and the respect an educator shows us as they share their hard-earned knowledge with us.
After graduating with an MFA in studio art in 1989, I taught my first art history lecture that same year. Realizing there was much more about the subject I wanted to learn, I earned a PhD in art education in 2000 and went on to become the chair of art education at Salem State University.
In 2012, I added architecture history to my lineup of historical research and teaching.
After 40+ years of teaching and researching art history, I am as enthusiastic as ever about this subject and love sharing my extensive knowledge with new audiences.
How long are your lectures?
Most lectures go for 60-70 minutes with a 15-20 question and answer session at the end.
How far will you travel for a lecture?
I will travel any distance. An additional fee of 2.00 per miles is required for travel over 40 miles from my Topsfield, MA. home. Most lectures are in the evening or on weekends.
What is your speaking fee for a lecture?
I charge a rate of 250.00 U.S. dollars for each lecture. Average audience numbers range from 25-200 people.
How do I contact you about giving a lecture to my organization?
Please take a moment to complete the enclosed contact form. I will contact you once I receive your inquiry.
A sampling of my Tabloid Art History Blog posts.
Watch my Art History videos on my YouTube Channel.
221. Ten things to know about Michelangelo’s Pieta:
1. The word pieta is Latin for pity. The idea that one can feel emotion, in this case, sorrow or pity, through viewing a work of art is in keeping with the Renaissance ideal of humanism, in which the human experience is worthy of contemplation and reflection. 2....
213. Just what is Impressionism anyway?
Just what is Impressionism anyway? New Englanders love Impressionist art. And no wonder, when the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has one of the world's most impressive Impressionists collections. In this 60-minute lecture about Impressionism, Topsfield resident and art...
208. Beyond blue and yellow: why Van Gogh painted sunflowers.
There has been a lot of attention paid to sunflowers lately, and for good reason as sunflowers have come to symbolize the strength and endurance of the people of Ukraine, whose President, Vladimir Zelensky, has been nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. But the...
207. A picture is worth a 1000 words: how artists have historically painted war.
There have been a lot of images of Picasso's Guernica lately, and sadly for good reason as we see images of bombing raids over Ukrainian cities. As an art history professor, I have been thinking of other paintings that have historically depicted war. Here are some of...
206. My painting June Morning Light included in Herstory, Exhibition of Women Artists
We will continue to present annual “HerStory” exhibitions until there is a fair and equal balance of women artists represented by art museums, galleries, art book publishers, major private and public collections, auction houses, and the media. Renee Phillips, Founder...
203. Ten Christmas Fun Facts, 2021 Edition.
I couldn't wait to share my Christmas fun facts with you, 2021 edition. Share them with your holiday guests. They'll be SO impressed with your brilliance.Ready? Here we go . . . 1. St. Nicholas was born in 280 A.D. in Patara, Turkey. Known for his kindness and...
198. Why artists and interior architects need each other to find and solve problems.
Walk into any gothic cathedral and proceed down the central isle. Now, stop at the transept-the place where the isle meets the side isles and forms a cross-and glance right or left. What you will see is a stained glass window soaring above your head, allowing in a...
196. Construction inspired art in the spirit of George Bellows
These paintings were commissioned by a construction company a few years ago. Each "tile" showcases one of their construction projects. I just loved working on this project. I would visit the construction site, darn a hard hat, take lots of photos and then present the...
188. Adding Biophelia inspired art to office design ensures a soothing work environment.
Adding nature based art to office design ensures a soothing environment.
187. Highlights from the Topsfield Library Art Collection.
For a small town, Topsfield, MA. is home to a lovely library with an impressive art collection, much of it purchased through the Gould fund (Robert Gould Shaw was the captain of the Massachusetts 54th all-Negro regiment during the Civil War made famous in the movie...
Testimonials
Hi Meg, thank you for intro to art in the gardens 101. It was fascinating and makes me want to learn more about the meanings of things found in paintings over the centuries.
Carol, President, North Shore Horticultural Society,
Outstanding! You are such a gifted speaker. Your knowledge, enthusiasm and sense of humor come through with every slide. I could have listened to you all night.
Jen, lecture attendee, Walker Hancock and the Monument’s Men lecture
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