Escape to Paris

Overview of Lecture Series

Paris of the Third Republic (1870-1940) was the artistic centre of the world and was a beacon to creative people chafing under the political or cultural contraints of their own country. This was especially true for American women whose innovative work was either ignored or considered scandalous. The Parisian artistic world also showed an amazing tolerance for same sex couples and bisexuality.

This lecture series will look at the fascinating lives of American dancers, writers and painters who had to leave America and undergo the difficulties of negotiating a different language and social code in the cause of practising their art.

Their determinatino and daring remain inspiring even today.

For session topic details, please download the series brochure below.

Presenter

Sylvia Sagona

Dates

Stream 1 - Wednesdays: 10:30 -11:30AM, Feb 22, Mar 1, 8

Stream 2 - Fridays: 10:30 - 11:30AM, Feb 24, Mar 3, 10

Note : These sessions will both be held at our venue at 5 Grattan Street, Hawthorn. Seats for the in-person sessions are very limited so please book early if you would like to attend. Doors will open at 10:15AM and coffee will be provided prior to the lectures starting at 10:30AM.

For those who prefer to join the lectures remotely, we will also be presenting the Friday stream online via Zoom. Please ensure you join the Zoom lecture by 10:15 to ensure you manage to resolve any technical difficulties before the start of the lecture.

Price

$100 for 3 lectures in the series (incl GST)

Venue

Alloarmo, 5 Grattan Street, Hawthorn. VIC or join online by Zoom

Bookings

Reservations are essential for both in-person and online participants. To make a reservation for this lecture series, please click on the online booking link below or alternatively download a booking form and send it to us with your payment.

Click here to book your place online

Downloads

Click here to download the Series Brochure

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