OLLI at UA - WEEKLY BONUS PROGRAMS - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Z149       Feb. 17 – Sandy Wolfe; Why Public Art?

Public art contributes enormous value to the cultural vitality of a community. It can represent a community’s identity, it fosters community pride and a sense of belonging, and it enhances the quality of life for its residents and visitors. It provides an intersection among past, present and future, between disciplines and between ideas. Join us for an overview of the Tuscaloosa public art growth. We will discuss the process of selecting locations and the creation of public art and take a virtual tour of the artwork throughout Tuscaloosa.

Z150       Feb. 24 – Sharron Rudowski; CSI Tuscaloosa – Forensic Art

Real-life art is actually used to catch criminals. Sharron, a retired police officer and a talented artist, will describe how her talents as an artist contributed to the job. We will learn how an artist takes oral descriptions from a witness to turn it into a visual that can then be used for apprehension. What skills and talents are required, what questions are asked and what happens afterward – all these questions will be answered in this class!