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"Get the Picture" with Bianca Bosker at the Del Ray Artisans

2024-05-23 19:00:00 2024-05-23 21:00:00 America/New_York "Get the Picture" with Bianca Bosker at the Del Ray Artisans “Fascinating for contemporary art lovers and skeptics alike. At the heart of Bianca Bosker’s intelligent book is the author’s burning curiosity, and it’s contagious.” Del Ray Artisans - 2704 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

Thursday, May 23
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-23 19:00:00 2024-05-23 21:00:00 America/New_York "Get the Picture" with Bianca Bosker at the Del Ray Artisans “Fascinating for contemporary art lovers and skeptics alike. At the heart of Bianca Bosker’s intelligent book is the author’s burning curiosity, and it’s contagious.” Del Ray Artisans - 2704 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

Del Ray Artisans

2704 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

“Fascinating for contemporary art lovers and skeptics alike. At the heart of Bianca Bosker’s intelligent book is the author’s burning curiosity, and it’s contagious.”

About the book: 

Join us for an author talk and book signing at the Del Ray Artisans, featuring Bianca Bosker. In Get the Picture, Bosker immerses herself in the nerve center of art and the people who live for it: gallerists, collectors, curators, and, of course, artists themselves—the kind who work multiple jobs to afford their studios while scrabbling to get eyes on their art. As she stretches canvases until her fingers blister, talks her way into A-list parties full of billionaire collectors, sells art as a gallerist, has her face sat on by a nearly-naked performance artist, and forces herself to stare at a single sculpture for hours on end while working as a museum security guard, she discovers not only the inner workings of the art machine but also a more expansive way of living. Probing everything from cave paintings to Instagram, from the science of sight to the importance of beauty, Get the Picture examines art’s role in our culture, our economy, and our hearts.

About the author:

Bianca Bosker is the New York Times bestselling author of Cork Dork and a contributing writer at The Atlantic. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Best American Travel Writing, and been recognized with awards from the New York Press Club, the Society of Professional Journalists, and more. For more information on her and her new book Get the Picture, visit biancabosker.com

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AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Author Talks | Art & Music |

TAGS: | Del Ray Artisans | Book Signing | Author Talk | Artists | Art |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

kpayne@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1705
Fax: 703.746.1785

Hours
Mon, Apr 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 05 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Parking: There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  On street parking is available.

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1.3 miles) and King Street Stations (1.5 miles)
  • Metrobus: 10A, 10B
  • DASH Bus: 33

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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Mon, May 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, May 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
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In the very merry month of May we sang for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, May 07, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
In the very merry month of May we sang for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, May 07, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Tue, May 07, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Travel back in time and discover the rich history of sugar production with Dr. Brittany Merritt Nash, Assistant Professor of History at the College of Saint Benedict & Saint John’s University

Thu, May 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Toddler Rock N' Read roars through the month of May with Mr. Josstin. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, May 09, 11:15am - 11:45am
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Toddler Rock N' Read roars through the month of May with Mr. Josstin. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

Thu, May 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 12+

Thu, May 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us for an "anti-book club" where we discuss what we're currently reading while enjoying refreshments provided by Boccato 📚

Fri, May 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Teamwork, Creativity and Legos. Attendees will be put on a team and given a prompt with 1 hour to complete their build! Our esteemed judges will evaluate and choose a winning team. Ages 6- 12

Sat, May 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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A 2020 American documentary film directed by Dawn Porter about the life of civil rights activist and United States congressman John Lewis

Sun, May 12, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, May 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Mon, May 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wibble, Wobble, Clap it's Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Mon, May 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tabletop games where teens can socialize, learn critical thinking and strategy. Introduction to Dungeon and Dragons also available upon request. All materials will be provided. Ages 12-18

Mon, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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The Friends of Duncan Library's Board Members discuss the Duncan Branch activities, fund raising actives supporting the Duncan Branch programs, collection needs and Alexandria Library community goals.

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In the very merry month of May we sang for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

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Beth Patridge Meeting Room
In the very merry month of May we sang for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Tue, May 14, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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Join Miss Katie for a selection of Pre-K stories and themed craft each week. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5

Tue, May 14, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
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Introducing the community to D&D through introductory sessions, one-shots, and campaigns. Email Dungeon Master Josstin at jgogue@alexlibraryva.org if you're interested in joining. Ages 12-18

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Spitfire club, Summer Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Wed, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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