Every Other Month, Second Monday Of The Month
Art Afternoon: Painting and Photography in the 19th Century
Monday July 13 2026 2:00PM
Sun City Library
Event Description
Phoenix Art Museum docents present How Painting and Photography Influenced Each Other in the 19th Century. Disruption may sound like a scary word. In the world of art, however, disruption creates progress and sparks new ideas. That’s a good thing! In the mid-19th century, two major artistic disruptions occurred: the invention of photography and painters’ rejection of the Academic style in favor of a more expressive approach called Impressionism. We’ll explore the positive impact of disruption by looking at how painting and photography influenced each other. Registration needed. Adults.
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When
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Monday July 13 2026
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Where
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Sun City Library
16828 N 99th Ave
Sun City AZ
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Notes & Requirements
Do you require an accommodation to participate in this event? Call 602-652-3000, TTY 711,
or submit your request in person at least 14 business days before the event.
About the presenter
Docent Rick Gayle is a graduate of The Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. He has been a commercial photographer for forty years, working with local and national ad agencies and corporations. His involvement in photography started when he was 12; his parents took him to “The Family of Man” exhibition, and he realized the power a single image can have. He began exploring the medium and fell in love with light and storytelling. From that point on he began his immersion into discovery. Many years later, he knew he wanted to make a living in photography. Commercial photography was the best way for him to be able to be creative and have an income. All along, he has consistently shot personal work. Now he is on a new journey of discovering why he picked up a camera in the first place...to connect to his world in his own autobiographical way.
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Phoenix Art Museum phxart.org
Event Registration
Please log in with your library credentials to reserve your place at this event. You may also register by phone or at your nearest library.
| EVENT NAME | DATE | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Afternoon: TBA | September 14 2026 at 2:00PM | Sun City Library | ||
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| Art Afternoon: TBA | January 11 2027 at 2:00PM | Sun City Library | ||
| Art Afternoon: TBA | March 8 2027 at 2:00PM | Sun City Library |
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