Venture behind the scenes of the Crocker Art Museum and Sacramento’s art scene with ArtInteractive LIVE! This immersive, digital program is part variety show, part family game night, part revealing art discussion forum. Members will experience storytelling from diverse makers and creatives, and even take on some quick, hands-on creative challenges. Join us to explore a new theme each month. Jennifer Dasal, author and podcast host of ArtCurious, will join us for this month's theme, Lost and Found.

Register for this event via the Crocker’s link here.

PLEASE NOTE: this event begins at 6 PM Pacific Time.

There’s so much more to the art world than museums, fancy galleries, and old men in paint-spattered shirts and berets, and Jennifer Dasal knows that the real gems lie in the stories, especially the ones that never get told. ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History is art history as you’ve never read it—stories that will shock and entertain, make you question what you thought you knew, and introduce you to unknown characters and hidden histories, conspiracy theories, scandal, and intrigue. Dasal, who is the former curator of modern and contemporary art at the North Carolina Museum of Art, tackles her subjects with humor, lively prose, and thorough research, resulting in a book that’s as informative, eye-opening, and entertaining as her podcast.

Join us for a lively and insightful gallery experience. This event includes an autographed copy of the book, author reading, Q and A, and light refreshments. Please direct all questions to help@ncartmuseum.org.

Jennifer Dasal is the host and creator of the ArtCurious podcast and author of ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History (Penguin Books, 2020).

I have a very special opportunity for anyone who would like to enjoy an exclusive special event. I’m doing a virtual tour of Michelangelo’s Florence-- a live tour where I take you through many of the great works of art and locations within this gorgeous Italian city. This virtual tour will also include a download of a specially-created PDF map of the tour, as well as a list of some of my personal favorite Florentine locales--including not just art, but also my favorite restaurants, shops, and more--all for $15 per person.

This virtual event will be held on Friday, November 5, at 7:30 PM Eastern time, and is limited to 20 participants (if there is interest in an encore session, I will look into adding more). Please join me! You may purchase tickets below.

Watch this space! Jennifer Dasal of ArtCurious is doing an in-person event at the Baker Museum in Naples, FL, this fall! More details coming soon.

DATE: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 (virtual and in-person)

TIME: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

COST: Free for Members or included with Museum admission

Order your copy of “ArtCurious” for this event from Asheville’s Malaprop’s Books and get a 10% discount!

We are surrounded by art every day. Claude Monet’s water lilies are ubiquitous on scarves and umbrellas. Our cabinets are full of the Campbell’s Soup cans that inspired Andy Warhol. Even a urinal can be art, as Marcel Duchamp proved with his ready-made Fountain, which has been called one of the greatest masterpieces of the 20th century. There’s so much more to the art world than museums, fancy galleries, and old men in paint-spattered shirts and berets, and Dasal knows that the real gems lie in the stories, especially the ones that never get told. ArtCurious is art history as you’ve never read it, stories that will shock and entertain, make you question what you thought you knew, and introduce you to unknown characters and hidden histories, conspiracy theories, scandal, and intrigue. The tales—told in her signature charming and accessible style—range from the weird (Andy Warhol collected toenail clippings) to the dark (a British painter might have been Jack the Ripper) to the quietly fascinating (Norman Rockwell might be best known for schmaltzy Saturday Evening Post covers, but he also painted significant works addressing race and social justice).

Since 2016, Jennifer Dasal has been wowing listeners with her wildly entertaining podcast, “ArtCurious,” where she delves into the weird and wonderful stories behind the world’s greatest artists and artworks. Now, in her first book, she goes even deeper on the questions that have fascinated her listeners and explores fresh mysteries, including seven chapters of all-new material. Dasal, who is also the curator of modern and contemporary art at the North Carolina Museum of Art, tackles her subjects with humor, lively prose, and thorough research, resulting in a book that’s as informative, eye-opening, and entertaining as her podcast.

Moderated by Kristi McMillan, director of learning & engagement at the Asheville Art Museum with special guest, author Jennifer Dasal, who will be joining via Zoom.

ABOUT DISCUSSION BOUND

Meeting each second Tuesday at 12pm, this monthly discussion with the Asheville Art Museum is a place to exchange ideas about readings that relate to artworks and the art world, and to learn from and about each other. Pick up some tasty local fare at the Malaprop’s Café to make the most of your midday break! Books are available at Malaprop’s for a 10% discount. To add your name to our Discussion Bound mailing list, email Kristi McMillan, director of learning & engagement at the Asheville Art Museum, or call 828.253.3227 x122.

Generous support for this program is provided by Art Bridges.

Jennifer Dasal, creator and host of the ArtCurious podcast, will be speaking virtually to share all about her book, ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History. Join in with the independent bookstore Warwick’s, based in La Jolla, CA.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 28 from 5:30-6:30 PM PDT

*Please note that this event is in PACIFIC TIME

WHERE: Virtual, on Facebook Live. Register for this FREE event here

BUY: “ArtCurious” is available for purchase with Warwick’s!

On Wednesday, July 28th at 5:30pm PDT Warwick's will host Jennifer Dasal as she discusses her new book, ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History, in conversation with Zoe Disigny. Jennifer Dasal is the curator of modern and contemporary art at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the host of the independent podcast ArtCurious, which she started in 2016 and which was named one of the best podcasts by O, The Oprah Magazine and PC Magazine. She holds an MA in art history from the University of Notre Dame and a BA in art history from the University of California, Davis. She has also completed PhD coursework in art history at Pennsylvania State University. She lectures frequently on art both locally and nationally.

We're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh's suicide, you may not be aware that there's pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn't die by his own hand but was accidentally killed--or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol's most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy's moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings?

ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world's great artists and masterpieces. Through these and other incredible, weird, and wonderful tales, ArtCurious presents an engaging look at why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore.

About Zoe Disigny: Zoe Disigny holds a master’s degree in art history and taught college courses for thirty years. She lectured for Road Scholar, led numerous art tours in Europe, and established a business in Paris offering art history adventures for American tourists. Zoe’s debut novel, The Art of Traveling Strangers, is scheduled for release in early 2022.

Join Winston-Salem’s beloved bookstore, Bookmarks, for a conversation with the host of the ArtCurious podcast, Jennifer Dasal, as she presents her new book, ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History. This book looks at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world's great artists and masterpieces. It demonstrates why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore. We're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Money and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh's suicide, you may not be aware that there's pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn't die by his own hand but was accidentally killed -- or even murdered.

Reynolda House Museum of American Art Curator Allison Slaby will be in conversation with Dasal as they lead us on an entertaining and educational dive into art history as you've never seen it before.

This is a free event. Registration is required. TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE. 

About the author:
Jennifer Dasal is the curator of modern and contemporary art at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the host of the independent podcast ArtCurious, which she started in 2016 and which was named one of the best podcasts by O, The Oprah Magazine and PC Magazine. She holds an MA in art history from the University of Notre Dame and a BA in art history from the University of California, Davis. She has also completed PhD coursework in art history at Pennsylvania State University. She lectures frequently on art both locally and nationally.

About ArtCurious:
A wildly entertaining and surprisingly educational dive into art history as you've never seen it before, from the host of the beloved ArtCurious podcast

We're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh's suicide, you may not be aware that there's pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn't die by his own hand but was accidentally killed--or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol's most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy's moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings?

ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world's great artists and masterpieces. Through these and other incredible, weird, and wonderful tales, ArtCurious presents an engaging look at why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore.

About Reynolda House:
Reynolda House preserves and interprets an American country home and a premier collection of American art. Through innovative public programs and exhibitions, the Museum offers a deeper understanding of American culture to diverse audiences. 

About Allison Slaby:
Allison Slaby is the curator at Reynolda House Museum of American Art in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  She joined the Reynolda House staff in September 2005.  At the museum, she has curated over twenty exhibitions, including the Fall 2016 exhibition, Grant Wood and the American Farm.  In 2016, she published a paper entitled “Grant Wood’s Agrarian Landscapes: Myth, Memory, and Control” in Formations of Identity: Society, Politics and Landscape (Cambridge Scholars Press, 2016).  Ms. Slaby is a graduate of Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York.  In 2002, she earned her master’s degree in art history, specializing in American art, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.  She has served as the graduate intern at the Mead Art Museum at Amherst College and as the membership coordinator at the Rose Art Museum of Brandeis University.  Previously, she held positions at Harvard University and at Dumbarton Oaks Research Library in Washington, D.C.

 ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History (Paperback)

Order your copy of “ArtCurious” for this event from Auntie’s Bookstore!

Register for this free event now!

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We are surrounded by art every day. Claude Monet’s water lilies are ubiquitous on scarves and umbrellas. Our cabinets are full of the Campbell’s Soup cans that inspired Andy Warhol. Even a urinal can be art, as Marcel Duchamp proved with his ready-made Fountain, which has been called one of the greatest masterpieces of the 20th century. There’s so much more to the art world than museums, fancy galleries, and old men in paint-spattered shirts and berets, and Dasal knows that the real gems lie in the stories, especially the ones that never get told. ArtCurious is art history as you’ve never read it, stories that will shock and entertain, make you question what you thought you knew, and introduce you to unknown characters and hidden histories, conspiracy theories, scandal, and intrigue. The tales—told in her signature charming and accessible style—range from the weird (Andy Warhol collected toenail clippings) to the dark (a British painter might have been Jack the Ripper) to the quietly fascinating (Norman Rockwell might be best known for schmaltzy Saturday Evening Post covers, but he also painted significant works addressing race and social justice).

Since 2016, Jennifer Dasal has been wowing listeners with her wildly entertaining podcast, “ArtCurious,” where she delves into the weird and wonderful stories behind the world’s greatest artists and artworks. Now, in her first book, she goes even deeper on the questions that have fascinated her listeners and explores fresh mysteries, including seven chapters of all-new material. Dasal, who is also the curator of modern and contemporary art at the North Carolina Museum of Art, tackles her subjects with humor, lively prose, and thorough research, resulting in a book that’s as informative, eye-opening, and entertaining as her podcast.

Join Jennifer for this virtual conversation, with special guest Carolyn Janssen. Janssen is a Los Angeles-based artist and educator, whose work has exhibited in solo shows at the Julie Saul Gallery in New York and Quinto del Sordo in Madrid. She has participated in residencies at the Headlands Center for the Arts, Royal NoneSuch Gallery, Vermont Studio Center, Intercambiador Madrid and Kala Art Institute. Janssen has completed commissions for the North Carolina Museum of Art's permanent collection and the San Francisco Arts Commission, contributed to the Spring/Break Art Fair and Unseen Photo Fair in Amsterdam, and participated in group exhibitions at the Minnesota Street Gallery, the Contemporary Art Museum: Raleigh and Essex Flowers. Her work has been featured in Beautiful/Decay, Womanzine and In-the-InBetween Journal. Janssen received her BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and MFA from the University of North Carolina.

Please note that the times for this event are Pacific Daylight Time.

Jennifer Dasal, creator and host of the ArtCurious podcast, will be speaking virtually to share all about her book, ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History. Join in with the independent bookstore The Novel Neighbor, based in St. Louis, MO.

WHEN: Monday, June 28 from 7:00-8:00 PM CDT 

WHERE: Online. Register for the event here!

Each ticket includes a copy of ArtCurious and a signed bookplate. You will receive an email link to access the livestream in the days leading up to the event.

Please note that we are not able to process international orders through Eventbrite. If you would like to order from outside the United States, please email hello@thenovelneighbor.com.

BUY: “ArtCurious” is available for purchase with The Novel Neighbor

Please note that the starting time is Central daylight time.

About ARTCURIOUS

We’re all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh’s suicide, you may not be aware that there’s pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn’t die by his own hand but was accidentally killed–or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol’s most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy’s moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings?

ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world’s great artists and masterpieces. Through these and other incredible, weird, and wonderful tales, ArtCurious presents an engaging look at why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore.

Jennifer Dasal is the curator of modern and contemporary art at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the host of the independent podcast ArtCurious, which she started in 2016 and which was named one of the best podcasts by O, The Oprah Magazine and PC Magazine. She holds an MA in art history from the University of Notre Dame and a BA in art history from the University of California, Davis. She has also completed PhD coursework in art history at Pennsylvania State University. She lectures frequently on art both locally and nationally.

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Please join alum Jennifer Dasal (BA Art History, ‘02), Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the North Carolina Museum of Art, and the creator and host of the ArtCurious podcast, to hear all about her new book, ArtCurious: Stories of the Unexpected, Slightly Odd, and Strangely Wonderful in Art History. Dasal will share the story of her introduction to the world of art history at UC Davis, her career path since graduation, the creation of her internationally-beloved audio show, fascinating tales from her book, and why fun stories matter in our journey to make art more accessible for audiences. 

WHEN: Tuesday, June 1 from 4:00-5:30 PM PDT 

WHERE: Online. Registration required— see the link above, or click here.

Organized by the Department of Art and Art History in conjunction with the Arts & Humanities 2021 Graduate Exhibition, opening virtually on June 10, 2021. This program is co-sponsored by the Manetti Shrem Museum. 

Please note that the starting time is Pacific daylight time.

For more information, please see the event’s page on UC Davis’s website.

ArtCurious author and podcast host Jennifer Dasal has been hired privately to give a special presentation on this date.

If you'd like to do similarly for your museum, university, or community organization, please email me at jennifer@artcuriouspodcast.com, or visit my  Hire Me! page.

Join Denver’s beloved bookstore, Tattered Cover, for their inaugural event of their “Meet the Author Book Club,” exclusively for their membership group, Friends of Tattered Cover. For the month of April, the FoTC Meet the Author Book Club is reading and discussing ArtCurious by Jennifer Dasal via Zoom call. 15 ticketed spots are available for 6 pm (MDT) on Wednesday April 21st, 2021. An additional meeting will be created if necessary.

For tickets and additional details, including how to join the Friends of Tattered Cover, please visit this EventBrite page.

Please note that the starting time is Mountain daylight time (MDT).

ABOUT FRIENDS OF TATTERED COVER’S MEET THE AUTHOR BOOK CLUB

The FoTC Meet the Author Book Club is an exclusive opportunity for our FoTC members to meet authors in a more intimate, book club setting. Ask about how they got their inspiration, the writing process, or their favorite books. In this book club, we will read a broad variety of genres -- both fiction and nonfiction -- and provide the opportunity to meet the authors of each book picked firsthand.

ArtCurious author and podcast host Jennifer Dasal has been hired privately to give a special presentation on this date.

If you'd like to do similarly for your museum, university, or community organization, please email me at jennifer@artcuriouspodcast.com, or visit my  Hire Me! page.

Join The Breath & the Clay community online for our series of keynote talks, virtual performances and interactive discussions from leading voices on art, faith and culture. In this short presentation, Jennifer Dasal highlights the work of Swedish artist Hilma af Klint and discusses her link to Spiritualism.

To register for the conference (on a pay-what-you-can basis), visit The Breath and the Clay’s website.

About The Breath and the Clay 2021

Our theme for the 2021 gathering is re-enchantment. We live in a world fatigued with concerns of survival, disruptions of normal life, and for many, a loss of deeper, spiritual meaning. The notion of re-enchantment then becomes all the more important. Humanity shares a collective need for reverence, for wonder, for experiences of the sacred and the holy. The artist fills a particular role in rebuilding these bridges between the power of imagination, dreams, vision, the spiritual life and our everyday world.

My initial interest in re-enchantment as our theme for this year came from the writings of German sociologist, Max Weber. Around the turn of the century, Weber coined the word disenchantment, signifying that society had shifted from a religious, mythic or superstitious understanding of the world to a rationalistic, scientific view of the world. But after a hundred years since this shift in society’s view of the world, the human heart continues to yearn for transcendence, continues to yearn for meaning beyond the material world, and continues to ache with an ache that only a deep, abiding, spiritual connection can satisfy. It is the artist, more than most, whose work bridges the realm of everyday life with the realm of the heart’s yearning, the beautiful, the spiritual and the true.

I want to personally invite you to join our community online March 17-21 as we explore the relationships between art, faith and culture through the lens of re-enchanting the world.

- Stephen Roach

ArtCurious author and podcast host Jennifer Dasal has been hired privately to give a special presentation on this date.

If you'd like to do similarly for your museum, university, or community organization, please see our Hire Me! page.

ArtCurious author and podcast host Jennifer Dasal has been hired privately to give a special presentation on this date.

If you'd like to do similarly for your museum, university, or community organization, please see our Hire Me! page.

Please join me for a FREE discussion about all things “ArtCurious” with Wake County Public Libraries! This event is free to anyone, regardless of where you live— but registration is requested. Please log onto bit.ly/Artcurious to secure your spot!

ArtCurious author and podcast host Jennifer Dasal has been hired privately to give a special presentation on this date.

If you'd like to do similarly for your museum, university, or community organization, please see our Hire Me! page.

We're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh's suicide, you may not be aware that there's pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn't die by his own hand but was accidentally killed--or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol's most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy's moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings?

ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world's great artists and masterpieces. Through these and other incredible, weird, and wonderful tales, ArtCurious presents an engaging look at why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore.

Jennifer Dasal is the curator of modern and contemporary art at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the host of the independent podcast ArtCurious, which she started in 2016 and which was named one of the best podcasts by O, The Oprah Magazine and PC Magazine. She holds an MA in art history from the University of Notre Dame and a BA in art history from the University of California, Davis. She has also completed PhD coursework in art history at Pennsylvania State University. She lectures frequently on art both locally and nationally.

REGISTER HERE to join the free VIRTUAL event, and in lieu of ticket prices, please consider donating to Politics and Prose.

For more details, see the Politics and Prose website.

ArtCurious podcast host Jennifer Dasal has been hired privately to give a special presentation on this date.

If you'd like to do similarly for your museum, university, or community organization, please see our Hire Me! page.

This is a VIRTUAL and FREE event— but you must register online at this link!

We're all familiar with the works of Claude Monet, thanks in no small part to the ubiquitous reproductions of his water lilies on umbrellas, handbags, scarves, and dorm-room posters. But did you also know that Monet and his cohort were trailblazing rebels whose works were originally deemed unbelievably ugly and vulgar? And while you probably know the tale of Vincent van Gogh's suicide, you may not be aware that there's pretty compelling evidence that the artist didn't die by his own hand but was accidentally killed--or even murdered. Or how about the fact that one of Andy Warhol's most enduring legacies involves Caroline Kennedy's moldy birthday cake and a collection of toenail clippings?

ArtCurious is a colorful look at the world of art history, revealing some of the strangest, funniest, and most fascinating stories behind the world's great artists and masterpieces. Through these and other incredible, weird, and wonderful tales, ArtCurious presents an engaging look at why art history is, and continues to be, a riveting and relevant world to explore.

Jennifer Dasal is the curator of modern and contemporary art at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the host of the independent podcast ArtCurious, which she started in 2016. She holds an MA in art history from the University of Notre Dame and a BA in art history from the University of California, Davis. She has also completed PhD coursework in art history at Pennsylvania State University.

In preparation for this fun and free event, please purchase your copy of ArtCurious from Quail Ridge Books— and you can also request a signed or personalized copy with Quail Ridge!

To register: please visit Quail Ridge Books’s Website.

ArtCurious podcast host Jennifer Dasal has been hired privately to give a special presentation on this date.

If you'd like to do similarly for your organization, please see our Hire Me! page.

For a third year running, Jennifer Dasal is returning to beloved Raleigh bookstore, Quail Ridge Books, for a free and fun lecture.

The #MeToo movement: it's a huge part of what’s happening around the world, right now, and in nearly every facet of society. Women are speaking up about their experiences with abuse, inequality, and injustices, and stepping up to make a difference. In the midst of the most trying circumstances and the most harrowing life events, some have been able to stand out and make a lasting statement about their pain, their history, and their wishes for retribution. Such resistance, though, has not been limited to the 21st century: one of the best examples was completed in oil paint upon a huge six-foot canvas... in the 17th century. Jennifer returns with the empowering tale of Artemisia Gentileschi's masterpiece of revenge writ large, her Judith Beheading Holofernes (c. 1620).