Art Now Artist Talk: Cedric Smith

Morris Museum of Art 1 Tenth Street, Augusta, GA, United States

Hear a lecture by Cedric Smith, a self-taught painter and photographer who draws on a wide range of influences and sources, traditional and contemporary, to express his poignant observations of African American life. Lecture, 6:00 p.m.; artist reception, 6:45 p.m. FREE. 

EVENT CANCELLED! Art at Lunch: Best-selling Author Ellen Butler

SRP Auditorium at the Morris Museum

Hear a lecture by international best-selling author Ellen Butler. She’ll discuss her writing life and books, including the Karina Cardinal mystery-action series and the award-winning historical suspense novel The Brass Compass. Members, $20; nonmembers, $25; lecture only, $15. Catered lunch included. Paid reservations due March 15. Place reservations online here or call 706-828-3867.

Create with Me! Life-Size Self-Portraits

Morris Museum of Art 1 Tenth Street, Augusta, GA, United States

View works in the exhibition As Others See Us / As We See Ourselves: Artists’ Self-Portraits from the Permanent Collection. Afterwards, use paints, brushes, and oodles of imagination to create a self-portrait. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. For kids, toddler to tween. Advance registration required. Register on our website here or call 706-828-3867.