Edward M. Bannister: The Artist and His Influences
Newport Historical Society Lecture
Overview
Activity details
One of the preeminent Black artists of the nineteenth century, Edward Mitchell Bannister led a multi-faceted life. Barbizon painter, photographer, abolitionist, transcendentalist, spiritualist, sailor: Bannister was all of these and more during his life of seventy-three years. A member of the Providence, Rhode Island art community, Bannister also spent time in Newport.
Join Nancy Whipple Grinnell, Curator Emerita of the Newport Art Museum, for an illustrated talk as she explores Bannister’s evolution as an artist, his marriage to Christiana Carteaux and the challenges they faced as members of the Black middle class.
What's included
Admission to the lecture beginning at 6:30pm and an invitation to a light reception beginning at 5:30pm.
Pricing
Lecture Admission Ticket non-NHS Member $20
Lecture Admission Ticket NHS Member $15
Lecture Admission Ticket with Military ID (active or retired) $15
Lecture Admission Ticket Student with ID $10
Cancellations
The NHS can offer a full ticket refund when cancellations are made 24 hours in advance of the event. If you are unable to make it and need to cancel, please call 401-846-0813 ex. 104, and/or email jsullivan@newporthistory.org.