06/01/2023
The Dove Block Project, a community arts center in historic downtown Geneva invites the public to visit and participate in programming offered throughout the month of June. In keeping with The Dove’s mission to bring arts programming to all members of the community, programs and events are FREE of charge to participants thanks to generous grants and donations.
Visit The Dove for two new exhibits and three fun community activities.
EXHIBITS
Geneva Past and Present: Molly Matthews
Exhibition: June 3–July 1
Opening: Saturday, June 3, 4–6 pm
Opening reception music by Smooth Groovy
Molly Matthews combines historic photos of Geneva buildings and businesses with current images of the same locations to compare and contrast then and now to show the changes that have taken place in these spaces. She says of this body of work, “The reason for this was to show the change in the types of businesses in Geneva with the shift from stores like groceries, bakeries, butchers, clothing stores, and many others that held a purpose for the community’s benefit to a larger focus on tourism and services, such as restaurants and bars.”
American Women Artists from the Collection of Edward T. Pollack HWS ‘55
Exhibition: June 3–July 1
Opening: Saturday, June 3, 4–6 pm
Opening reception music by Smooth Groovy
This exhibition, designed to coincide with the 2023 HWS Reunion, includes a number of works on paper by American Women Artists from the collection of Ed Pollack. Artists include Isabel Bishop, April Gornik, Yvonne Jacquette, Lois Mailou Jones, Elizabeth Murray, Louise Nevelson, and Marguerite Zorach, as well as many lesser-known artists. Ed Pollack will offer a walk-through gallery talk during the opening, speaking of his experiences collecting and selling fine art as well as about the works in the exhibition.
NEW MONTHLY ACTIVITIES!
The Dove presents three monthly activities to engage in your creative curiosity and virtuosity.
Art in Fiction Discussion Group
Every second Thursday at 5:00 pm beginning June 8
The Dove will host an Art in Fiction discussion group beginning June 8. This is a chance to gather with like-minded readers and dig into fictional worlds of art and artists. Wine and nibbles will be served.
The first meeting is June 8 to discuss “Georgia” by Dawn Tripp.
“In a dazzling work of historical fiction in the vein of Nancy Horan’s Loving Frank, Dawn Tripp brings to life Georgia O’Keeffe, her love affair with photographer Alfred Stieglitz, and her quest to become an independent artist.” (Google Books)
Art Trivia Night
Every fourth Thursday at 5:00 pm beginning June 22
Test your knowledge of art, artists, media, techniques, and all things from the creative world when you join us for trivia night! Whatever your experience, you’re sure to leave knowing a little bit more about the art world than you did at the start of the evening. Wine and nibbles will be served.
Musical Thursdays
Every third Thursday 12:00 to 1:30 pm
Music by Bucky Meets Betty
Take a break from your busy schedule, grab your brown bag lunch or enjoy a slice of pizza and enjoy some great music while sipping on a cup of coffee or tea. All courtesy of The Dove.
Visit thedoveblockproject.org for more information.
