Fall 2025 OLLI Digital Catalog 

25 Objects For 250 Years (A226)

A – Art History and Appreciation

In preparation for the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Biggs Museum of American Art is developing an exhibition focused on key works in its permanent collection. This course offers a preview of the show and a chance to learn about our shared history through artwork. Each session examines five objects in depth and includes discussion with experts who assisted with the selection process. An optional sixth class is held onsite at the museum.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTORS: Laura Fravel, Susan Salkin

FRAVEL, LAURA — Curator at the Biggs Museum of American Art in Dover. Previously worked in curatorial departments at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Winterthur Museum and Cooper Hewitt. Research interests include American Illustration and artists active in Delaware and the greater Philadelphia area. (A226)

SALKIN, SUSAN — B.A., social welfare, Penn State. Former deputy director of Delaware Division of the Arts and vice president of the board of trustees of the Biggs Museum of American Art. Previously managed a food co-op, a housing program, bookstores and a nonprofit music school. (A226)

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