Explore Your Creativity with Arts & Culture Groups

Come hang out to shop, sip + stroll through [Old Worthington](http://www.experienceworthington.com/)\- an outdoor event along the sidewalks of High St to kickoff the summer shopping season\. The shops will be open late\, store fronts will be decorated and people will be out on the town ready to start spreading warm weather cheer\!\! **START**: (6pm and earlier) at Graeters Ice Cream shop in the heart of it all. **NEXT**: about 6:15pm, we'll take a stroll and shop merch and homemade food tents. I'd love to introduce you to a new cafe, [Joyas](https://www.eatatjoyas.com/), along the stroll! (It will be too busy for us all to sit and eat so I'd recommend ordering to go) **FINALLY**: about 7pm, we'll settle in at House Wine (next to Graeters) for wine sampling and to enjoy our fresh eats! **PARKING**: Free Public Parking behind House Wine, behind Joyas and street parking.

Count down to Derby! They have a fun filled day planned at [Crooked Can](https://crookedcanohio.com/). This event is so well-run and festive! 6pm - Hat Parade Competition 6:50pm - Kentucky Derby Race 7-10pm - Live Music Feel free to come by earlier with your kids and grandkids for family fun til 4pm. Then some **Fun n Games**: 4-6pm Adult Horse Race Game & Beer Puppeteers. **Family Time**: 1pm Kids Horse Craft; 2-4pm Wiener Dog Races (Excited to be having wiener dog races again. This is always a lot of fun for all. We will be having several heats and then a final competition. Must sign up ahead of time by emailing megan@crookedcanohio.com) **Setting**: The Center Street Market is a locally owned and operated community market located in historic Old Hilliard that is open 7 days a week. Local products with multiple vendors that offer local food, natural, organic food, desserts, pastries, coffee and unique shopping all inside of one building. Gathering tables are indoors and outside on their huge patio! Anchored to the market is the Crooked Can Brewing Company, an on-site hand-crafted beer (plus cocktails, ciders, wine).

Inspired by our successful events like "Saturday Mornings @ East Market" and other "Pot Luck in the Park" lunches, this gathering promises to be a blend of fun conversations, language exchange, and cultural insights, all while sharing wonderful foods with each other. **Please bring a dish to share and anything you would like to drink.** We will provide plates, plastic silverware and napkins. So, come hungry and ready to chat!

Nature Printing with Gelli Plate Thursday May 21, 2026 Join local artist Diana Andrews to explore the process of gelli plates. This hands-on, creative experience is suitable for all skill levels, focusing on creating unique monoprints without a traditional printing press. All materials will be provided, but participants are asked to bring additional leaves. Class Fee - $30 6PM - 8PM Location: James Bradley Center, Infirmary Mound Park Register and pay here: [https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/269/May-2026](https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/269/May-2026)

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

FREE event [https://www.ccad.edu/chroma](https://www.ccad.edu/chroma) Friday, May 16, 3–7 p.m. CCAD campus, 60 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH Join Columbus College of Art & Design for *2025* *Chroma: Best of CCAD*, our annual campuswide exhibition showcasing outstanding student work from across the college’s academic programs. This faculty-juried show features select work from CCAD students of all class years, and is a can’t-miss end-of-year campus celebration recognizing their tremendous achievements. It’ll be a night of fun and entertainment, with interactive games, animation and film screenings, art symposiums, poetry and prose readings, and more (along with some of the best local food trucks). *Chroma* is free and open to all. Many exhibitions including... **Game Art & Design:** **DSB, first floor, Welcome Center lobby and Room 115**

Art in the Park: DIY Garden Mosaic Stepping Stone Saturday, May 30, 2026 In this fun hands-on workshop, let your creativity flow as you design and craft your own mosaic stepping stone, perfect for adding a personal touch to your outdoor space! You will use concrete, colorful tiles, and your imagination to create a unique piece of garden art. No experience needed! We will provide the concrete, molds, tiles, and some inspiration patterns. If you have any ceramic pieces, glass, or stones of your own that you would like to add to your mosaic, feel free to bring them, but we will also have plenty on hand. Your mosaic stepping stone will need to set and dry, so we will create them on this day and you will pick yours up within the next week. * Ages 16+. * Registration required by May 26. * Yard ReWild discount applies. Class Fee: $20 1PM - 3PM Location: Shelter 6, Infirmary Mound Park Register here [https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/269/May-2026](https://www.lickingparkdistrict.com/269/May-2026)

**💝 Cincinnati Virtual Speed Dating – Hosted, Curated & on Zoom** This online speed dating event is built around a host who sets the tone, keeps things easy, and helps people feel comfortable from the first minute. A straightforward, fun way to meet local singles without stepping out. It's simple: complete a short personality quiz, jump on Zoom, and meet Cincinnati singles in guided one-on-one rounds. Matches shared afterwards. **Find your age group below:** - **Ages 18-32** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=18-32&face_v=1.0) - **Ages 30-46** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=30-46&face_v=1.0) - 🌍 **Ages 40-58** → [REGISTER HERE](https://tempodating.com/product?productId=476.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Cincinnati&groupurlname=circle-of-singles-connecting-in-person&ar=40-58&face_v=1.0) **⚠️ RSVP alone won't secure your spot.** You need to register through your age group link below and complete the personality quiz. Places are limited. --- 🎯 **Especially useful for:** - Introverts who shine in one-on-one conversations - 🚀 Singles in Cincinnati who want to meet people from home - Anyone curious about speed dating in a relaxed setting 🛠 **What the flow looks like** 1. **Pick your age group** – Register through your link above. 2. **Take the personality quiz** – We use it to pair you with compatible Cincinnati singles. 3. **Log in** – Connect to the Zoom session from home. The host runs the show. 4. **Meet your matches** – Cycle through short chats with compatible Cincinnati singles. 📌 **What to know** - **Format:** Live on Zoom – guided rounds from your home - **Location:** Your space – couch, desk, wherever suits you - **Host:** Experienced host steering the session ⭐ *"The personality matching genuinely works. My matches were spot on."* – Cincinnati local --- ✨ Your next match could be one Zoom call away. 💕 ✨ Quick version: this one gets straight to the point. Concise by design so people can decide quickly. 🤝 **Community angle** - The structure is designed to help people settle in quickly - The atmosphere is guided, social, and easy to join - The community matters as much as the session itself It is meant to feel like the start of ongoing relationships, not just a single session on the calendar.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

### Goblin Mayhem in May \| One Free Goblin Mini Event Embrace the chaos this May with **Goblin Mayhem** at The Arcane Foundry. Join us for a paint and sip experience where you’ll receive a free goblin miniature and dive into one of the most unpredictable and mischievous factions in Warhammer Fantasy and The Old World. Whether you’re new to painting or a seasoned hobbyist, this event is all about fun, creativity, and a little bit of madness. Learn how to paint vibrant greens, tattered clothing, and grimy details while exploring the lore and playstyle of goblins. From sneaky ambushers to reckless hordes, you’ll discover what makes these creatures both hilarious and dangerous on the battlefield. All supplies are provided, space is limited, and things are bound to get a little out of control.

**This month’s Creativity Circle is very timely. We will be making our own craft snowflakes out of paper, coffee filters, popsicle sticks, sparkles and more! Bring the snowy season inside without the wet and cold. All ages welcome, show up as you can, bring a friend or a few if you would like to! Excited to see you there! Seats Limited. Held at the Westerville Public Library Meeting Room B.**

Join us this Pride season to paint your own pride on rocks, paper, canvas, and yes- we are bringing back the bricks! Come create and paint with us. Seats and supplies limited! Come while you can for as long as you like! Westerville Public Library Meeting Room D.

Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity! Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.

"The SOB is a ballet dancer. He’s the best ballet dancer that ever lived, and if I get a good chance I’ll kill him with my bare hands." - W.C. Fields In *City Lights*, Chaplin's Little Tramp meets a blind girl selling flowers who mistakes him for a wealthy man. When he learns that an operation may restore her sight, he sets off to earn the money she needs to have the surgery. He also befriends an alcoholic millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk. When the blind girl and her grandmother fall behind in the rent and face eviction, he tries working and even enters a boxing competition to raise the money they need. Regarded as Chaplin's masterpiece, *City Lights* has been ranked on more than seventeen "100 greatest movies of all time" lists. Orson Welles cited it as his favorite picture. *City Lights* is available for streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBOMax, Tubi and PlutoTV. The Columbus Library lists three copies on blu-ray and eight copies on DVD. Watch the movie on your own, then join us upstairs at East Market to discuss the film. If you want more, *Unknown Chaplin* is a three-episode lost-footage documentary available on Youtube. It covers his time on *City Lights* beginning at the twenty-six minute mark of episode two: https://youtu.be/f8960Uc15hI?t=1558

Join us for a fun Dinner & a Movie event as we get together to see MICHAEL + Dinner at CAP City! The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) as the King of Pop! Early buzz is strong for what should be an excellent musical-biopic! Here are details, a trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: This biographical musical drama follows the life of Michael Jackson, from his time with the Jackson 5 to his early solo career! Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) stars in the title role alongside Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller and Colman Domingo. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbtgEE6rkxw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbtgEE6rkxw) MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 3:35pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby between 3:10 and 3:20pm. Tickets already on sale and advance purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event! DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie (around 6pm) at nearby CAP City Fine Diner! Seating is limited for the dinner portion of this event, so separate RSVP required. If you plan to join for Dinner AND the movie, please be sure to RSVP in both places. CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec center in the auditorium, upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

Join us for a Fun Friday event as we get together to see the long-awaited sequel to the 2006 original, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2! Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci all return for this follow-up that finds the former assistant is now a rival! Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follow’s Miranda Priestly's struggle against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amidst declining print media. The film is directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna (who wrote/directed the 2006 original). It stars returning cast members Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci along with newcomers Justin Theroux and Kenneth Branagh. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9HXmMnUEdE PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised. Be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission/concession discounts. And make this a true Fun Friday by joining us after the show for the best part of the night – food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details, including showtime, will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Should be a fun one, Dan

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec in the auditorium, center upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

Let’s meet, wander the exhibits and open galleries, and enjoy an evening out in the Franklinton Arts District. (Nearby pay parking is available in the garage on McDowell, right around the corner from One Line Coffee, and, past it along the curb as McDowell dead ends.)

The question of what art is, and what its purpose might be, has occupied philosophers for centuries, from Plato, who saw art as imitation, to Immanuel Kant, who emphasized its capacity to evoke disinterested pleasure. At its core, art can be understood as a form of expression that translates inner experience (emotion, perception, thought) into an external form that can be shared. Some traditions view its purpose as representational, aiming to mirror reality, while others see it as transformative, shaping how we perceive the world. Art can also serve social and political functions, acting as critique, propaganda, or a means of cultural preservation. * What, if anything, distinguishes art from skilled craftsmanship? * Must art be beautiful, or can something disturbing/unpleasant still fulfill the purpose of art? * Is art primarily about expressing the inner world of the artist, or about communicating something meaningful to others? * Can art reveal truths about reality in ways that science or philosophy cannot? * Does art have a responsibility to serve a social, moral, or political function, or is it valuable simply for its own sake? * In an age of mass production and digital media, has the purpose of art fundamentally changed? **What is Art** [https://artgoda.com/blogs/art-blog/what-is-art?srsltid=AfmBOorFypeJPvV7nVVfLk_gnI5TELRLBXXw-nD68Ai_X8mml3WTm6YK](https://artgoda.com/blogs/art-blog/what-is-art?srsltid=AfmBOorFypeJPvV7nVVfLk_gnI5TELRLBXXw-nD68Ai_X8mml3WTm6YK) **The Definition of Art** [https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/art-definition/](https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/art-definition/) **Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF8kz-mTIp4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF8kz-mTIp4) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* In addition to the main topic (above), we also provide **breakout rooms at 8pm** as follows: “Philosophy” – philosophy and its applications “Town Square” – politics and current events “Conference Room” – open for anything “The Lounge” – light social chat

This meetup is available for our photo community's monthly members **➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → [https://www.shutterobi.com/join](https://www.shutterobi.com/join)** Enjoy unlimited community meetups, replays & sharing with a membership. \-\-\-\-\- WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH THIS MEETUP: * An online photography community meetup focused on learning and photo education. * Learn with a community of peers! * Look and learn with friends, actual images & community photo examples. * A free eBook, photography materials, and cheat sheets are included. * Hosted By A Professional Photographer And Teacher TODAY’S TOPIC: Shooting Modes In Photography: Learn Auto, Aperture Priority, Manual Mode, MORE! * Recognize why Auto-only shooting limits creative control * Decide desired artistic effect before selecting mode * Explain how shooting modes manage the exposure triangle * Compare Auto, Scene, Program, priority, and Manual trade-offs * Select aperture or shutter priority for intent * Adapt modes, ISO, and settings as light changes * Evaluate control-versus-speed tradeoffs to capture decisive moments \-\-\-\-\- This meetup is available for our photo community's monthly members **➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → [https://www.shutterobi.com/join](https://www.shutterobi.com/join)** Enjoy unlimited community meetups, replays & sharing with a membership. \-\-\-\-\- Already a MONTHLY MEMBER? Log in & access this session: [https://www.shutterobi.com](https://www.shutterobi.com)

**Smithsonian: Black & African American Art History Livestream - Hosted by Robert Kelleman** You are invited to join us for an art history livestream program covering **Black and African American art** at the S**mithsonian American Art Museum** / **National Portrait Gallery** in Washington, DC. The SAAM-NPG has one of the world’s largest collections of American art and this is an online/virtual version of our popular in-person tours we lead at the museum. During and after the program you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the topics with your fellow art lovers via Zoom. The program will focus on art created by Black / African American artists, including: Joshua Johnson Edmonia Lewis Henry Ossawa Tanner Laura Wheeler Waring Horace Pippin Alma Thomas Augusta Savage Richmond Barthe William H. Johnson James Hampton Romare Bearden Earle Wilton Richardson Gordon Parks Eldzier Cortor Jacob Lawrence Mickalene Thomas Amy Sherald Kehinde Wiley Etc. We’ll also cover a handful of noteworthy artworks portraying Black / African Americans by other artists. **Colin Powell Portrait at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery** **YouTube Previously Recorded Program** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5MZfBe7j3A](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5MZfBe7j3A) *** **The Smithsonian American Art Museum** (commonly known as SAAM, and formerly the National Museum of American Art) is a museum in Washington, D.C., part of the Smithsonian Institution. Together with its branch museum, the Renwick Gallery, SAAM holds one of the world's largest and most inclusive collections of art, from the colonial period to the present, made in the United States. The museum has more than 7,000 artists represented in the collection. Most exhibitions take place in the museum's main building, the old Patent Office Building (shared with the National Portrait Gallery), while craft-focused exhibitions are shown in the Renwick Gallery. The museum provides electronic resources to schools and the public through its national education program. It maintains seven online research databases with more than 500,000 records, including the Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture that document more than 400,000 artworks in public and private collections worldwide. Since 1951, the museum has maintained a traveling exhibition program; as of 2013, more than 2.5 million visitors have seen the exhibitions. **The National Portrait Gallery (NPG)** is a historic art museum in Washington, D.C., in the United States. Founded in 1962 and opened to the public in 1968, it is part of the Smithsonian Institution. The National Portrait Gallery had three curatorial divisions: painting and sculpture, prints and drawings, and photography. Its collections focus on images of famous and important Americans. It is the only major museum in the United States dedicated solely to portraiture. The museum is housed in the historic Old Patent Office Building, as is the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The building is located just south of Chinatown in downtown Washington. Constructed between 1836 and 1867, the building has a sandstone and marble façade, and porticoes modeled after the Parthenon. *** **Zoom Connection Link** Click (or Copy and Paste) and Follow the Instructions: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87970768403?pwd=OTBWRHMwTWVzcFhPckt0c3FhekRrUT09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87970768403?pwd=OTBWRHMwTWVzcFhPckt0c3FhekRrUT09) Meeting ID: 879 7076 8403 Passcode: 053792 One tap mobile +16694449171,,87970768403#,,,,\*053792# US Dial by your location • +1 646 931 3860 US Find your local number: [https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kpmid1hRf](https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kpmid1hRf) Connecting a few minutes early is recommended. If you experience any technical issues please restart your Zoom session and/or your device. When all else fails please follow the directions. *** Your host for this program is **Robert Kelleman**, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Chicago History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture. **Chicago History & Culture** A non-profit community organization. *Experience the history and culture of Chicago - and the world!* **YouTube Previously Recorded Programs**: [http://www.Youtube.com/c/WashingtonDCHistoryCulture](http://www.Youtube.com/c/WashingtonDCHistoryCulture) We look forward to seeing you. Thanks! Robert Kelleman rkelleman@yahoo.com 202-821-6325 (text only) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/)

This meetup is available for our photo community monthly members **➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → [https://www.shutterobi.com/join](https://www.shutterobi.com/join)** Enjoy unlimited community meetups, replays & sharing with a membership. \-\-\-\-\- WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH THIS MEETUP: * An online photography community meetup focused on learning and photo education. * Learn with a community of peers! * Look and learn with friends, actual images & community photo examples. * A free eBook, photography materials and cheat sheets included. * Hosted By A Professional Photographer And Teacher *TODAY’s TOPIC: Learn LIGHTROOM CLASSIC For Beginners: Start Editing Your Photos With Confidence* * Understand Lightroom Classic as a catalog-based workflow system * Explain non-destructive editing and preview-based adjustment process * Import photos by referencing locations without altering originals * Organize images using collections, sets, and smart filters * Differentiate Library organization tasks from Develop editing tools * Follow complete workflow: import, organize, edit, export images * Build scalable master-catalog workflow while avoiding broken links \-\-\-\-\- This meetup is available for our photo community monthly members **➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → [https://www.shutterobi.com/join](https://www.shutterobi.com/join)** Enjoy unlimited community meetups, replays & sharing with a membership. \-\-\-\-\- Already a MONTHLY MEMBER? Login & access this session: [https://www.shutterobi.com](https://www.shutterobi.com)

**Caravaggio & The Italian Baroque - Art History Livestream Hosted by Robert Kelleman** You are invited to join us for an art history livestream program covering the Italian painter Caravaggio, one of the greatest artists in history, especially noted for his dramatic use of light and shadow, and his influence on the Baroque era. During and after the program you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the art with your fellow art lovers via Zoom. Michelangelo Merisi da **Caravaggio** (29 September 1571 - 18 July 1610), known mononymously as Caravaggio, was an Italian painter active in Rome for most of his artistic life. His paintings have been characterized by art critics as combining a realistic observation of the human state, both physical and emotional, with a dramatic use of lighting, which had a formative influence on **Baroque painting**. Caravaggio employed close physical observation with a dramatic use of chiaroscuro that came to be known as tenebrism. He made the technique a dominant stylistic element, transfixing subjects in bright shafts of light and darkening shadows. Caravaggio vividly expressed crucial moments and scenes, often featuring violent struggles, torture, and death. He worked rapidly with live models, preferring to forgo drawings and work directly onto the canvas. His inspiring effect on the new Baroque style that emerged from Mannerism was profound. His influence can be seen directly or indirectly in the work of Peter Paul Rubens, Jusepe de Ribera, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Velázquez and Rembrandt. Caravaggio's innovations inspired Baroque painting, but the latter incorporated the drama of his chiaroscuro without the psychological realism. The 20th-century art historian André Berne-Joffroy stated: "What begins in the work of Caravaggio is, quite simply, modern painting." **Baroque Painting** encompasses a great range of styles, as most important and major painting during the period beginning around 1600 and continuing throughout the 17th century, and into the early 18th century is identified today as Baroque painting. In its most typical manifestations, Baroque art is characterized by great drama, rich, deep colour, and intense light and dark shadows, but the classicism of French Baroque painters like Poussin and Dutch genre painters such as Vermeer are also covered by the term, at least in English. As opposed to Renaissance art, which usually showed the moment before an event took place, Baroque artists chose the most dramatic point, the moment when the action was occurring: Michelangelo, working in the High Renaissance, shows his David composed and still before he battles Goliath; Bernini's Baroque David is caught in the act of hurling the stone at the giant. Baroque art was meant to evoke emotion and passion instead of the calm rationality that had been prized during the Renaissance. Among the greatest painters of the Baroque period are Velázquez, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Rubens, Poussin, and Vermeer. *** **Zoom Connection Link** Click (or Copy and Paste) and Follow the Instructions: [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87970768403?pwd=OTBWRHMwTWVzcFhPckt0c3FhekRrUT09](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87970768403?pwd=OTBWRHMwTWVzcFhPckt0c3FhekRrUT09) Meeting ID: 879 7076 8403 Passcode: 053792 One tap mobile +16694449171,,87970768403#,,,,\*053792# US Dial by your location • +1 646 931 3860 US Find your local number: [https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kpmid1hRf](https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kpmid1hRf) Connecting a few minutes early is recommended. If you experience any technical issues please restart your Zoom session and/or your device. When all else fails please follow the directions. *** Your host for this program is **Robert Kelleman**, the founder/director of the non-profit community organizations Chicago History & Culture and Washington, DC History & Culture. **Chicago History & Culture** A non-profit community organization. *Experience the history and culture of Chicago - and the world!* **YouTube Previously Recorded Programs**: [http://www.Youtube.com/c/WashingtonDCHistoryCulture](http://www.Youtube.com/c/WashingtonDCHistoryCulture) We look forward to seeing you. Thanks! Robert Kelleman rkelleman@yahoo.com 202-821-6325 (text only) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertkelleman/)

This meetup is available for our photo community's monthly members **➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → [https://www.shutterobi.com/join](https://www.shutterobi.com/join)** Enjoy unlimited community meetups, replays & sharing with a membership. \-\-\-\-\- WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH THIS MEETUP: * An online photography community meetup focused on learning and photo education. * Learn with a community of peers! * Look and learn with friends, actual images & community photo examples. * A free eBook, photography materials, and cheat sheets are included. * Hosted By A Professional Photographer And Teacher *TODAY’S TOPIC: The Secret To Turning Your Images Into Income: An Intro To Event Photography* * Recognize event photography as a repeatable income opportunity. * Explain the framework for capturing a complete event story. * Anticipate challenges: lighting, speed, and once-only event moments. * Plan before events using preparation checklists effectively. * Capture decisive moments while blending into the background. * Deliver fast edits and images that clients value. * Build a portfolio, network consistently, and secure repeat event clients. \-\-\-\-\- This meetup is available for our photo community's monthly members **➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → [https://www.shutterobi.com/join](https://www.shutterobi.com/join)** Enjoy unlimited community meetups, replays & sharing with a membership. \-\-\-\-\- Already a MONTHLY MEMBER? Log in & access this session: [https://www.shutterobi.com](https://www.shutterobi.com)

This meetup is available for our photo community's monthly members **➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → [https://www.shutterobi.com/join](https://www.shutterobi.com/join)** Enjoy unlimited community meetups, replays & sharing with a membership. \-\-\-\-\- WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH THIS MEETUP: * An online photography community meetup focused on learning and photo education. * Learn with a community of peers! * Look and learn with friends, actual images & community photo examples. * A free eBook, photography materials, and cheat sheets are included. * Hosted By A Professional Teacher *TODAY: Photography 101 \~ Photo 101 \~ Learn How To Instantly Take Better Images! Aperture, Shutter, ISO* * Understand the exposure triangle, controlling brightness, and creative outcomes * Evaluate the scene light direction intensity before choosing settings * Apply APERTURE to manage light and depth of field * Use SHUTTER SPEED to freeze motion or blur * Adjust ISO sensitivity, balancing brightness against noise artifacts * Analyze tradeoffs between aperture, shutter speed, and ISO * Deliberately choose settings matching the creative intent of the scene conditions \-\-\-\-\- This meetup is available for our photo community's monthly members **➡️MORE INFO Become A Member → [https://www.shutterobi.com/join](https://www.shutterobi.com/join)** Enjoy unlimited community meetups, replays & sharing with a membership. \-\-\-\-\- Already a monthly member? Login & access your perks: **[https://www.shutterobi.com](https://www.shutterobi.com)**