Culture

The Zanesville Museum of Art and the John McIntire Library will host five of the region’s top gardening experts this May for a series of art and gardening lectures.

Each of these five lectures is free and open to the public and will explore aspects of artful gardening.

“We are excited to partner once again with John McIntire Library,” said Zanesville Museum of Art Executive Director Laine Snyder. “These lectures are among several events this year that represent the growing partnership between the library and the museum.”

“An outcome from our strategic planning process was the community encouraged the library to focus in the areas of Read, Discover, Learn, and Create,” added Sandi Plymire, director of Libraries. “Our partnership with the museum in general, and this lecture series in particular, certainly respond to these community priorities.”

This exciting and informative lecture series is one in a series of spring programs designed to appeal to, and enrich, this region’s gardening community.

“There are so many wonderful gardeners in this region,” said Snyder. “It was a natural decision to host these art and gardening lectures as part of our spring program lineup. In a way, these programs provide us with another way to recognize and support the interests of the Meadow Vale Garden Club and the Master Gardeners who volunteer their time and expertise at the museum.”

Notable area gardens highlighted

Notable area gardens highlighted in this series include the Dawes Arboretum, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and Zanesville’s own Mission Oaks Gardens. Each lecture is scheduled for one hour. The full lineup is below:

“The Artistry of Bonsai” with the Columbus Bonsai Society’s Tom Holcomb, May 2 at the John McIntire Library, 1 p.m. No reservations are required.

“Mission Oaks Gardens” with founder Bert Hendley, May 9 at the Zanesville Museum of Art, 11 a.m. No reservations are required.

“Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Broad Inclusion of the Arts” with Conservatory Executive Director Bruce Harkey, May 16 at the Zanesville Museum of Art, 11 a.m. No reservations are required.

“The Nature of Beauty—the Beauty of Nature” with garden designer and lecturer Debra Knapke, May 20 at the John McIntire Library, 12 a.m. A box lunch is available at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required. Please contact the John McIntire Library at 740-453-0391, ext. 116.

“The Dawes Arboretum: A Landscape for the Ages” with Dawes Director of Horticulture Michael Ecker, May 23 at the John McIntire Library, 11 a.m.

Art in the Garden Gala planned

These lectures are part of series of garden-inspired initiatives at the Zanesville Museum of Art, including the third annual Art in the Garden Gala and Garden Tour, which is sponsored by the museum’s affiliate group—The Beaux Arts Club. This year the Art in the Garden Gala takes place inside the museum on Saturday, June 13 from 6:30-10 p.m. at the museum.

The festivities continue the following day with the much-celebrated Garden Tour. Ticket holders can tour eight lovely area gardens including the garden of Minnesota Timberwolves basketball player and Zanesville native Kevin Martin. Tickets may be purchased for $15 in advance at www.zanesvilleart.org. All proceeds benefit the Zanesville Museum of Art.

For further information, visit www.zanesvilleart.org or call 740-452-0741.