About the program: From artist colonies to robber baron “summer cottages,” the New England shoreline has inspired countless creative works. This virtual program looks at seascapes by beloved American artists including Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper as well as the over-the-top elegance of Newport, RI summer homes designed for the titans of industry in the nineteenth century. Gloucester’s eccentric summer retreat Beauport is also featured.

About the presenter: Jane Oneail curates and delivers art appreciation programs to audiences throughout New England and beyond. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. A New Hampshire native, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and the Currier Museum of Art. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. 

Important Note: This is a virtual program done in collaboration with the Manchester, Windham, Goffstown, Derry, Milford, and Hooksett public libraries.