The “Exhibition on Screen” documentary series about art and artists returns to The Park Theatre, 19 Main St. in Jaffrey for the 2024 season.
The 11-film series opens with a screening of “Klimt and The Kiss” Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 1:30 p.m. Painted in Vienna around 1908, The image of an unknown embracing couple was painted in Vienna around 1908, but what lies behind the appeal of the painting, and just who was the artist that created it?
The series continues with “Easter in Art” (March), “John Singer Sargent” (April), “The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism” (May), “My National Gallery: London” (June), “Rembrandt” (July), “Raphael Revealed” (August), “Young Picasso” (September), “Canaletto & The Art of Venice” (October), “Cézanne” (November) and “Matisse: From MoMA & Tate Modern” (December).
“We have been so proud to present this thrilling art documentary series from the UK. We have even deeper pride that the public has become so smitten with the series. Patrons feel they belong to an art appreciation club and they love discussing the films and artists before and after each screening. Our ‘Lunch at The Park’ program before each screening also adds to the camaraderie of the event.” stated Steve Jackson, CEO and managing director of The Park Theatre.
Tickets for each film are $15. A subscription pass for the entire series costs $132, which is a 20% discount over a single ticket.
A light lunch is served in the theater before each screening of EOS. Lunch at the Park is presented by Carolyn Edwards of Sunflowers Catering, starting at noon before the 1:30 p.m. screening time. Lunches can be pre-ordered by going to parklunch.org.
Tickets can be purchased online at theparktheatre.org/eos-subscription or by calling the box office 603-532-8888. Group sales and private screenings are available.