Visualizing Literature: Book Club for Art Lovers

Wed, Feb 18, 1-2:30 pm and Sat, Feb 21, 10:30 am-12 pm (choose one)  

Free for Joslyn members, $10 for General Public. Advanced registration is required; walk-ins accepted as space allows. Register here (beginning Nov 19) 

Visualizing Literature explores connections between the literary and visual arts through moderated book discussions and gallery tours led by Visualizing Literature Volunteers. Discussions begin in the Community Room and conclude in the galleries. 

February book: The Sea of Grass: A Family Tale from the American Heartland by Walter R. Echo-Hawk (published in 2018) 

This historical fiction novel tells the story of ten generations of the Echo-Hawk family, recounting the experiences of a people whose lives were shaped by the land, animals, and plants of the Central Plains. These stories of the spiritual side of Native life, give voice to the rich culture and cosmology of the Pawnee Nation. The author, Walter R. Echo-Hawk, is an attorney, tribal judge, author, and law professor. He worked at the epicenter of a great social movement alongside tribal leaders on many issues, including the passage of landmark laws—like the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (1990) and American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments (1994).  

Looking ahead to April: The Last Painting of Sara de Vos: A Novel by Dominic Smith; Apr 15 and 18