Four-Day Course | PICTURING MAINE: The Wyeth Family in Historical Context | Session 2

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An Immersive Art History Course at the Portland Museum of Art and offsite in Midcoast Maine Maine has captivated artists, writers, and promoters for over two centuries as an imagined region that extends far beyond its geography as the easternmost state. This intensive workshop explores the evolving idea of Maine and Mainers through the work of the Wyeth family, alongside twentieth-century artists like Marsden Hartley and Lois Dodd, while examining the meaning of Maine through short fiction, poetry, and comedy. Expect a fun and refreshing experience—Victoria and Margaret may even invite you to dinner. Dates: October 14–17, 2026 Details: The class will be held Wednesday, October 14 through Friday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Portland Museum of Art. On Saturday, October 17, the group will meet offsite in Midcoast Maine for instructor-led visits to Wyeth-related sites. Pictured: Newell Convers Wyeth, Georges Islands, Penobscot Bay, Maine, 1928–1929, oil on canvas, 42 3/16 x 48 1/8 in. Anonymous gift, Portland Museum of Art, 1984.63. A class syllabus will be provided in advance, including updated reading assignments featuring Maine short fiction. Recommended Pre-Reading: A Piece of the World by Christina Baker Kline Andrew Wyeth: A Secret Life by Richard Merryman Registration Includes: Daily admission to the Portland Museum of Art, including one timed-entry ticket to the exhibition Winslow Homer: Painter, Etcher to be utilized during the run of the course. A timed-entry ticket is required. PMA staff will help participants reserve tickets in advance. Included - Morning coffee and pastries - Catered daily lunch Wednesday through Friday - Daily parking next to the PMA at 120 Free Street Victoria Wyeth has lectured extensively throughout the United States and abroad. She has given gallery talks and lectures at Wyeth exhibitions from Tokyo to Paris. Since her first gallery talk in June 1995, she has interspersed discussions of subject matter and…