LGBTQ artists have played a major role in influencing American cultural life, yet their personal identities have typically not been presented when visiting their historic studios and homes.

Efforts to correct these omissions are at the forefront of the movement to landmark and celebrate significant LGBTQ sites including historic house museums. Many of these sites are now working to document and interpret the one-time residents to reflect their true lives, loves, friendships, and influences. The process from research, through official designation, to changes in public programs and interpretation is a complex journey and the reception in local communities can vary. In this Pride Month, three historic house museums in the art and design worlds—The Glass House, the Alice Austen House, and the Demuth Museum—are coming together to discuss this process and how telling the full story of their history has been received.

Please note: this program will be held at the New York Studio School, 8 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011. In partnership with Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios, this is a National Trust for Historic Preservation program hosted by the New York Studio School.

Speakers
Abby Baer, Executive Director, Demuth Museum
Victoria Munro, Executive Director, Alice Austen House
Kirsten Reoch, Executive Director, The Glass House
Moderated by Ken Lustbader, Co-founder and Co-director, NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project

Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios (HAHS) is a coalition of 61 museums that were the homes and working studios of American artists. For more information, visit artisthomes.org.

The New York Studio School (NYSS) is committed to giving aspiring artists a significant education that can last a lifetime. NYSS is the home of the Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney Studio and a member of HAHS. For more information, visit nyss.org.

Thursday June 20, 6:30 pm
New York Studio School
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