Portraits and Poetry

Join us on Sunday, June 14 at 1 PM for Portraits and Poetry, a new workshop hosted by Teresa Caliari. In this hands-on workshop, we'll move through the museum with intention, examining the portraits in the museum and asking what their expressions reveal about them. From there, we'll explore We Who are Weary, an exhibit featuring a selection of photographs taken of the sailors who came to reside here. You'll learn the story behind these portraits before having your own photo taken in the style of a "Snug." Decorate a frame to make it your own. The afternoon closes the way many a sailor spent a quiet Sunday: with writing. Using provided prompts, you'll craft a short memoir or poem inspired by the faces and stories you've encountered.

There is a $10 fee for this workshop and registration is required.
This workshop is made possible by a DCLA Art Fund Grant from Staten Island Arts, with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.