As an artistic subject, very few things can compare to flowers for their sheer versatility and symbolic depth - or their historic importance. From the very beginning of painting as a formal discipline, flowers have provided inspiration with their vibrant colors, delicate shapes, and representational meaning. Beverly Shipko, a contemporary realist artist and avid art historian, will join us in the Scott Room to discuss the age-old tradition of incorporating flowers into art. From still life to unobtrusive background detail to the rich symbolism behind different blooms, Ms. Shipko will lecture on and explore the many guises of flowers and plants in art.

The program will be held on Tuesday March 25 at 4:30 pm. We hope you come to this program hungry! There will be refreshments and a brief reception afterward.

About the Presenter

Beverly Shipko is a professional artist and art historian with more than 20 years of exhibitions. Her personal focus is on food in art, especially desserts. Her confection obsession started as a child when she worked in her grandfather’s gourmet grocery store, with shelves packed full of delectable treats. Ms. Shipko's artistic work draws on iconic food brands in a variety of positions and stages of preparation. Her work has been displayed and featured around Westchester and across the country, including the Katonah Museum, the Hudson River Museum, Cavalier Galleries, One Martine Gallery, and many more. Her commissioned works also hang in select diners and cafes.

Registration is kindly requested. Please register directly on the Scarsdale Public Library events calendar here. Select the In-Person option or the Virtual option to receive the zoom link an hour before the talk begins.

Join Creative Playtime Preschool for an open house on Saturday, March 29 from 9am-11am. Creative Playtime is a New York State Licensed preschool offering full and half day programs for children ages 2 to 5. Creative Playtime is a nurturing educational environment where children learn, grow, develop social skills and self-esteem and, of course, have a lot of fun.

You are invited to come tour our space, meet our experienced staff, and learn more about our programs. Whether you are actively looking for a preschool now or thinking about the future, we'd love to welcome you. Creative Playtime is located at 59 Grand Blvd. in Scarsdale, at the intersection of Grand Blvd and Alida Street.

Learn more at creativeplaytimescarsdale.org.