Virtual - Art on Thursday: Wide Open Spaces: Great Landscapes in Art

Thursday, November 19, 2026 7:00—8:15 PM Online - Zoom **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**   Journey through the evolving relationship between artists and the natural world as landscape painting transformed from mere background decoration to one of art's most profound and expressive genres across cultures and centuries. From the serene classical landscapes of Claude Lorrain and the dramatic Dutch Golden Age skies of Jacob van Ruisdael, to the revolutionary plein air techniques of the Impressionists and the bold American wilderness visions of the Hudson River School, this program traces how different artistic traditions have interpreted and reimagined the land around us. What drives artists to stand before mountains, fields, and forests, attempting to capture not just their appearance but their very essence and emotional resonance? Discover how the simple act of painting the world outside our windows has become a profound meditation on place, memory, climate, and our ever-changing connection to the earth itself. Register directly on Zoom HERE RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Speaker Bio: Jane Oneail is a sought-after speaker, educator, and independent art historian. Jane curates and delivers engaging art appreciation programs through her company Culturally Curious, founded in 2017. She holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in New Hampshire, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information visit iamculturallycurious.com. Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from Zoom. This program is hosted by the Chelmsford Public Library, is brought to you in collaboration with the Groton and Tewksbury Libraries, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. Sign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters! Return to main calendar