Events "Carleton Watkins: Making the West American", A Talk by author Tyler Green
Date
Book signing begins at 6pm. The talk begins at 7pm.
The event is free however, reservations are recommended.
Award-winning art historian, critic, author and podcaster Tyler Green will be speaking about groundbreaking 19th century photographer Carleton Watkins on Saturday, September 14, 7pm at the Billings Farm & Museum Visitor Center.
Green’s talk explores the surprising relationships between Carleton Watkins, New England, and the national park idea – including connections to Frederick Billings and Woodstock, VT.
Green is the producer and host of "The Modern Art Notes" podcast, which is America’s most downloaded audio program about art. He is a periodic contributor to NPR. His book Carleton Watkins: Making the West American received the 2019 California Book Award gold medal. Books will be available for purchase and signing by Green at the event starting at 6pm. Light refreshments will be served.
This event is a collaboration between Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Billings Farm & Museum.
The event is FREE; reservations are recommended: 802-457-2355 or by email: reservations@billingsfarm.org.
