COURSES
Gretchen offers courses to groups in both private and corporate settings.
She creates classes around your specific interest in the area of modern and contemporary art. Gretchen travels to international destinations.
The following are example classes and discussions she has led.
From Courbet to Today
An eight-hour (2 x 4 hours or 4 x 2 hours) course on Modern and Contemporary art.
From Courbet to Warhol
A four-hour course (2x2 hours) on Modern Art; Understand how art became Modern and what that meant for the artist, society, and for us today.
Africa
A short introduction to the complexities and beauty of art on a continent with hundreds, if not thousands of different cultures and identities. Learn about fetishes and gain a clearer understanding and appreciation for art today.
Abstract Expressionism and art of the Middle Ages
A six-hour class (3 x 2 hours) on what Abstract Expressionism is as well as Art of the Middle Ages. This course gives you access to both and allows for a deeper understanding of each.
Human Rights and Art
In this class you learn about Human Rights, what they are and how they are represented by artists around the world. The class gives you an understanding of Global Art and Human Rights at the same time.
Exhibitions, Trade Fairs and the Art Market
Is there a specific exhibition or trade fair you would like to visit with more expertise or knowledge, Gretchen can help you walk through these with ease and understanding.
Request a private class with Gretchen Simms in a small group setting.