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Maine Women Pushing the Boundaries: The Life & Times of Louise Nevelson

Start
Tue, September 15, 2026
End
Tue, October 06, 2026
Schedule
4 sessions
#1.
Tue, September 15, 2026, 9:30 AM 11:30 AM (EDT)
#2.
Tue, September 22, 2026, 9:30 AM 11:30 AM (EDT)
#3.
Tue, September 29, 2026, 9:30 AM 11:30 AM (EDT)
#4.
Tue, October 06, 2026, 9:30 AM 11:30 AM (EDT)
Location
Multiple locations
Spaces left
20

Registration

fall 2026 – $40.00

This course will offer a broad overview of the life and times of the Maine artist, Louise Nevelson. We will examine the aspects of her life which compelled her to push the boundaries in terms of social constraints, familial limitations, artistic repression and self expression as she strived to achieve her own identity though paintings, sculptures, theater & dance.

Participants can enjoy some "hands on" activities for each week of the class. A field trip to the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland will be included, where a tour of some of her works of different genres will be led by Farnsworth staff.

Please note:

This course will begin ONE WEEK AHEAD of the other courses in the Belfast Senior College fall semester.

There are MULTIPLE LOCATIONS for class meetings:

September 15 at Senior College at The Belfast Center, 9 Field Street, Suite 330, Belfast
September 22 field trip to The Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland
September 29 & October 6 at United Methodist Church, Mill Lane, Belfast

The field trip will take place midday on September 22. It will include exploration of Nevelson's childhood neighborhood, a visit to Rockland Library to view mementos of her high school achievements, and Farnsworth Art Museum for a guided tour of Nevelson's works. Participants will bring a bag lunch.

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Instructor: Deb Douthart

Deb Douthart has been an educator in the state of Maine for over 30 years. She taught a wide range of ages from K-Vietnam Veterans. Her career spanned from teaching Sp.Ed, Gifted & Talented to fourth grade. Deb earned Masters Degrees in Educational Leadership as well as American & New England Studies at USM. Before moving to Belfast 3 years ago she was Coordinator for a Lifelong Learning Program in Lancaster, PA. Her hobbies include traveling, gardening, and English Country Dance.

Photo credit: Louise Nevelson portrait by Lynn Gilbert, 1976, as commissioned by the Pace Gallery, New York. Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0 Creative Commons License.