SCG Artist Lecture with Florine Démosthène

Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from acclaimed artist M. Florine Démosthène as she shares insights into her artistic practice and the themes that shape her work.
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Reception to follow: 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Free to the public
M. Florine Démosthène is a Haitian-American contemporary artist known for her striking mixed-media collages, paintings, and installations that explore identity, spirituality, migration, and the experiences of Black women. Raised between Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and New York, Démosthène creates dreamlike figures using materials such as Mylar, ink, and glitter, blending influences from Haitian culture, mythology, and the African diaspora. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is held in major collections, including the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The Susan Cooley-Gilliom Artist in Residence and Teaching Program is generously offered in partnership with the Placer County Foundation.
https://www.bluelinearts.org/scg-national-2026
https://www.placercf.org/visiting-artist