“John Rhoden: An American Artist Around the World,” a lecture by Dr. Brittney Webb

The College of Arts and Sciences, in cooperation with University Advancement, is pleased to present “John Rhoden: An American Artist Around The World,” a lecture by Dr. Brittany Webb, on February 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Beaver College Room, Landman Library.

Webb is the Evelyn and Will Kaplan Curator of 20th Century Art and the John Rhoden Collection at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.  In this lecture, Brittany Webb will detail how John Rhoden’s ambition inspired him to pursue artistic training and mentorship in and beyond the American South, and how his global travels shaped the life he made and the artwork he produced abroad and at home.

This presentation celebrates the generous gift of two bronze sculptures by Rhoden to Arcadia University by the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. At the reception, immediately following the lecture, guests will be able to view these works on display in their permanent home in the Susan Smyth Shenker Grand Reading Room. 

Light refreshments will be provided, and the event is free and open to the public.