Alexander Von Humboldt (photo by Dona Ferry)
Connie Kotke
The Art Salon, hosted by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild, is a place where like-minded artists come together in a friendly environment to bond, network, and learn from one another. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Topaz Room at the Arts & Crafts Center adjacent to the MountainView Country Club. All SaddleBrooke residents are invited to join, whether or not they’re a member of the Guild. Refreshments are provided, no reservations are needed, and there is no charge.
The next Art Salon is Wednesday, Feb. 21. The topic is “Alexander Von Humboldt: Renaissance Man,” and the facilitator is Dona Ferry. Dona will lead a discussion about what constitutes a “Renaissance Man”—someone who embodies intellectual advances in art, science, sociology, philosophy, architecture, politics, and more. You’ll specifically explore the history of Von Humboldt who lived in 19th century Germany. He was a polymath, a botanical geographer, a naturalist, an explorer, and so much more. He even developed the concept of human-induced climate change. Last, but not least, he was an artist. He supported artists and was a founder of the Smithsonian Art Museum.
SaddleBrooke resident Dona Ferry is an artist, a longtime member of the Guild, and a co-coordinator of the Art Salon program.
Membership in the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is only $25 per year and includes monthly meetings, open studio, non-critique sessions, Art Salon discussions, opportunities to exhibit and sell your work, and so much more. Guild members also enjoy a discount on class fees. Visit www.saddlebrookefinearts.org for details.