John P. Murphy on the subject of his just-published book New Deal Art. Dr. Murphy is the Philip & Lynn Straus Curator of Prints and Drawings at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center of Vassar College. He will talk about the diverse artists who made up the New Deal art programs during the Depression and WW II and their influential legacy.

The presentation starts at 7:00pm at the D&H Canal Museum and Mid-Hudson Visitor Center at 1315 Main Street in High Falls. There is a $10 suggested donation that can be paid at the door. No reservations necessary.