Enjoy an exciting and unique opportunity to explore the work of artists who don’t necessarily “play by the rules." In fact, many of the artworks featured in this class were exhibited outside the traditional gallery space or were constructed with surprising mediums. Discuss how temporary pieces of art can have lasting impacts on the world long after they have been disassembled. Each week will focus on a different creative element and by comparing and contrasting two artists and their interpretations of that element. Share your perspective and interpretation of the artwork, while discussing some unusual artistic practices. Plus, there are no wrong answers! Partner class with District 191. Session 1: Words & Language in Art; artists discussed: Jenny Holzer and Barbara Kruger Session 2: Land Art & Earthworks; artists discussed: Christo & Jeanne-Claude and Ana Mendieta Session 3: Sculpture & Installation; artists discussed: Judy Chicago and Louise Bourgeois Session 4: Public Artworks: artists discussed: Kara Walker and Kehinde Wiley Optional Field Trip Spend the morning at the art museum with instructor, Adrienne H. Lee! Tour the Minneapolis Institute of Art with Adrienne on Saturday, November 14, from 11:00 a.m. - noon, as she highlights work by artists discussed in her fall classes, Art Outside the Box and A Survey of Women Artists, Part 1. She will point out examples of different art movement, styles and subjects covered in her classes, like the Baroque period, the tradition of portraiture and impressionism. This unique experience encourages you to apply what you learn in class to a museum setting, enhancing your understanding by seeing the artwork in person. This tour will also prepare students for Adrienne's Spring 2027 classes. Cost includes the guided tour. Participants are responsible for their own transportation, are welcome to stay for lunch at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and shop at their stores.

This fascinating class honors the profound contributions of women artists throughout art history. Moving chronologically from the Middle Ages to today, discuss the work of artists from the Renaissance to Impressionism to Contemporary Art and everything in between. Learn how women artists are sometimes "lost" and how their unique perspectives move art in new directions. Artists discussed include Sofonisba Anguissola, Judith Leyster, Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, Cindy Sherman, Marina Abramovic, the Guerilla Girls and more! Partner class with District 191. Optional Field Trip Spend the morning at the art museum with instructor, Adrienne H. Lee! Tour the Minneapolis Institute of Art with Adrienne on Saturday, November 14, from 11:00 a.m. - noon, as she highlights work by artists discussed in her fall classes, Art Outside the Box and A Survey of Women Artists, Part 1. She will point out examples of different art movement, styles and subjects covered in her classes, like the Baroque period, the tradition of portraiture and impressionism. This unique experience encourages you to apply what you learn in class to a museum setting, enhancing your understanding by seeing the artwork in person. This tour will also prepare students for Adrienne's Spring 2027 classes. Cost includes the guided tour. Participants are responsible for their own transportation, are welcome to stay for lunch at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and shop at their stores.