Delaware Art & Artists symposium set Nov. 18

The Lewes Historical Society will hold its second symposium, Delaware Art & Artists, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Inn at Canal Square in Lewes.

Delaware artists and related themes on art will be presented by more than 10 scholars and professionals from the First State and surrounding regions.

The first presenter will be Roberta Tarbell from the University of Delaware, who will discuss the role and importance of artist Wayne Craven. Amanda Zehnder, also from UD, will speak about Joe Moss’s acoustic and interactive sculptures.

Heather Coyle from the Delaware Art Museum will explore the work of photographer Scott Heiser, followed by Laura Fravel from the Biggs Museum of American Art speaking on painter Tom Wilson, and Anna Marley from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, who will talk about painter Edward Loper Sr.

Alyssa Titus from Schell Brothers will speak on corporate arts philanthropy, while Lucas Clawson from the Hagley Museum & Library, and Rebecca Parmer from Winterthur will both discuss topics relating to DuPont.

“I’m looking forward to hearing the presentations on Delaware’s notable artists,” said Bill Meehan, event organizer and Lewes Historical Society publications editor. “We’re excited to be hosting this scholarly symposium on art for Southern Delaware.”

Well-known Delaware artist Frank Schoonover will be discussed in the afternoon by his son John. Immediately following, Carolanne Deal from Rehoboth Art League will speak on the topic of arts patron Louise C. Corkran.

Lewes Historical Society board member Denise Clemons will lead a 4:30 p.m. panel discussion on local painter Jack Lewis along with his daughter Heather Lewis, who is also an artist. Family members of painter Howard Schroeder will also be discussing Schroeder’s work in a talk moderated by Clemons.

Jann Hayes Gilmore will wrap up the presentations with a talk titled, “Almost Forgotten: Delaware Women Artists & Arts Patrons.”

All attendees are invited to a reception following the symposium. Advance tickets are available for $75. To purchase tickets, go to historiclewes.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Light fare will be served throughout the day.