Wistariahurst Museum is honoring the 150th Anniversary of this historic building’s relocation to City of Holyoke which occurred in 1874. This fall, we invite guests to participate in our Legacy Seminar Series to learn more about events, exhibits and structures which have impacted the building, the community and the arts.

Join us on September 10th with guest artist, Barry Moser as he discusses illustration, wood engraving, printing, andhis work through his eyes as a working artist. As a professor of art and an illustrator with a portfolio of over 300 titles, Moser’s vast experience in printing, painting, printmaking, designing, writing, essay writing, and teaching offers a deep understanding of the dedication required for visual artwork. In conversation with Wistariahurst curator, Penni Martorell guests will be welcome to reflect and ask questions about the creative processes involved in Moser’s complex illustrations. In 1977, 1982 and 1984 Moser exhibited his wood engraving work at Wistariahurst highlighting his prints for Alice through the Looking Glass and What She Found There, and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Now, nearly fifty years later we are happy to welcome him back to reflect on his work.

Whether you are a long-time resident or a newcomer eager to learn more about the place you now call home, these seminars provide a perfect opportunity to connect with the past and understand how it influences our present and future. Most importantly, our Legacy Seminar Series is free and open to the public during event hours so that all can explore, discover, and engage with these unique topics.