Edward Mitchell Bannister: Artist, Abolitionist & Visionary 🎨
Explore the remarkable life and artistic legacy of Edward Mitchell Bannister, one of the preeminent Black artists of the 19th century. Known for his Barbizon-inspired paintings, Bannister was also a photographer, abolitionist, transcendentalist, spiritualist, and sailor. His deep ties to Rhode Island’s art community, including time spent in Newport and Providence, shaped his career and influence.
📍 Location: Richard I. Burnham Resource Center, 82 Touro Street, Newport
📅 Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM for a complimentary reception)
🎟 Price: $15 – $20 per person
🎤 Featured Speaker:
🖼 Nancy Whipple Grinnell, Curator Emerita of the Newport Art Museum, will present an illustrated talk tracing Bannister’s evolution as an artist, his marriage to Christiana Carteaux, and the challenges they faced as members of the Black middle class.
This engaging and insightful lecture offers a deep dive into the life of a trailblazing artist who left an indelible mark on American art and history.
