A&H Conversations: Balancing Brushes – The Complex Dynamics of Famous Artist Couples and Their Impact on Expression.
September 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Art & History Museums – Maitland
A&H Conversations invites lifetime learners like you to discuss fascinating topics anchored in Central Florida history, arts, and culture. New themes are presented monthly by visiting subject matter experts. ✨
This lively conversation will tackle famous, not-so-famous, and infamous artist couples in history. This talk complements A Bright Light from the Embers: A Story of Love, Art and Place, which features the work of the late Central Florida artist duo Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse. Presented by Trent Tomengo and Kathryn Steinhaus.
About our Speakers
Dr. Kathryn Steinhaus is a professor of History & Humanities at Seminole State College in Sanford/ Lake Mary. She earned her doctorate in History at McGill University after completing a Master’s degree there and her Bachelor’s at Gonzaga University. Her research focuses on the interaction of gender, politics, and culture. She is dedicated to providing accessible education to students.
Trent Tomengo is the President of the Board here at the Art & History Museums of Maitland. He is a Professor of Humanities at Seminole State College of Florida, and professionally exhibits his paintings in museums and galleries. He was an Artist-in-Action at the A&H from 2013-15. Tomengo earned a B.A. in Fine Art from Stetson University, and an M.F.A. in Painting and a Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies from the University of South Florida. Upon graduating, he served in dual roles as the assistant curator and program coordinator at the Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts. It was, however, his teaching a semester at Stetson University and at Seminole Community College that prompted Tomengo to pursue a full-time teaching career. He is now also a sought-after public speaker and writer on spirituality and the human condition in art.