JOIN US FOR THE
37th ANNUAL BRAZOS FORUM

Friday, October 20th | 9:00am – 2:30pm | Mayborn Museum

Enjoy illustrated presentations on:

Why A Painting is Like a Pizza

It can be daunting to encounter certain examples of contemporary art in a gallery, museum, or private home.  While we can learn to understand visual art on many different levels—for example, in terms of its art-historical context or the artist’s biography–there is also a lot to be gained from simply taking the time to look at it closely and try to analyze exactly why we like, or dislike, what we are seeing. 

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USA Art vs Thieves Brazos Forum

Join the most famous art detective in the world to hear tales from the trenches of his long career solving art crimes with the FBI. Drawing on cases he worked on personally, this seminar explores notorious art heists and daring recovery operations.

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Washington in the Gilded Age with Brazos Forum

Washington’s movers and shakers once strolled the streets of Dupont Circle, where Massachusetts Avenue was the city’s premier residential address. Heiresses, industrial magnates, newspaper tycoons, and political elites built opulent mansions along the avenue. 

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* Luncheon Reservations close on October 15th *

JOIN

Membership in The Brazos Forum is open to anyone wishing to join. At any level, the membership fee includes both husband and wife or both partners when noted on the Membership Form. 

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The Brazos Forum, Inc. is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization supporting its mission of promoting the appreciation of diverse American arts and related subjects, through its program of scholarships to local students and teachers. 

SCHEDULE

Nationally-known speakers who are recognized experts in their respective fields come to Waco each year to give illustrated presentations on a vast array of themes and topics. Check out our upcoming schedule of presentations!