Meet Mary Cassatt, an American Artist

Join historical storyteller Lynn Rymarz as she shares the story of Mary Cassatt. Hear about her childhood growing up in a wealthy family in Pennsylvania and her early desires to become a professional artist. Although her father objected to her career choice, she began studying painting at the age of fifteen. Discover her determination as she moved to Paris where she studied the master artists of her day. Learn of the budding group of artists she became a part of and how they changed her life as an artist. See samples of her art work and follow her life's journey as she pursued her dream.
Lynn Rymarz has been performing historical portrayals of women since 2005.
Visit the exhibit Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism at the Art Institute of Chicago September 6, 2026 - January 3, 2027.