Artwork by Charis Fleshner, inspired by the song "What It Is to Burn" by the band Finch.
DIVA: The Art of Music
From show posters and fashion to the connection between jazz and abstract expressionism, from Kandinsky and Joan Mitchell’s synesthesia to the imagery evoked by song lyrics, music and visual art are deeply interconnected forms of creative expression that continually influence and inspire one another.
In this two-week class, students will explore works from the museum’s collection and the DIVA exhibition, examining the many ways artists have drawn inspiration from music through a curated tour of selected pieces. Students will also reflect on the music that resonates with them personally, considering both the poetry of lyrics and the emotions conveyed through sound. Students will be guided, encouraged, and mentored through the process of creating their own mixed-media artworks connected to music.
Pricing: $160 for Museum Friends and CultureHaus, $170 for members and students, and $205 for non-members. Price includes a $30 studio fee for all materials provided as well as ticketed entry to DIVA ($5 for members and students, $15 for non-members).
Refund and Class Cancellation Policy: The DAM adheres to a no-refund, no-exchange policy. If you are unable to attend, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation. If a class or workshop is cancelled due to inclement weather or teacher illness, a make-up day will be scheduled as the educator’s schedule allows.
Photo by Jesse Hoyle
About the Educator
Charis Lillene Fleshner is a conceptual mixed media artist who completed her MFA in studio art at the University of New Mexico. Fleshner currently teaches art at Aims Community College and shows work nationally. Before starting graduate studies, Charis Lillene Fleshner used her bachelor's of fine arts in art education from University of North Texas to teach junior high and elementary art for seven years. Her studio practice currently focuses on painting, soft sculpture, Craftivism, and the intersections of Feminism and art.
