FREE Art History Talk- The Many Faces of Friendship: Art’s Enduring Celebration of Connection

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“The Many Faces of Friendship: Art’s Enduring Celebration of Connection”

Brandelyn Andres, PhD

Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 11 am – 12 pm

This talk is in connection with our Faces of Friendship exhibit in April 2026.
Free admission. Please register so we know how many to expect.
Location: Sedona Arts Center’s Special Exhibition Gallery

Friendship is one of the most fundamental and meaningful of human experiences. We see this in the many diverse forms that amiable companionship takes, ranging from intimate bonds to playful camaraderie, to relationships based on shared philosophy or political solidarity. This lecture explores how artists throughout history have depicted these varied expressions of friendship, revealing much about the societies they lived in and our ever-evolving understanding of interpersonal connection.

Artworks:

“Self-Portrait with Dog” Gustave Courbet
“Banqueting Scene,” Tomb of the Triclinium

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Brandelyn Andres

Brandelyn Andres is a professor of art history at Yavapai College located in Prescott, Arizona where she teaches courses on art history, art appreciation, two-dimensional design, and popular culture. While she initially trained as a postmodernist, her PhD work focused on the prehistoric Aegean. Her research specializes on women and marriage rituals in the ancient world. She has worked in Cyprus as a research assistant for the Terracotta Sculptural Study, part of the Princeton Archaeological Expedition, and has an extensive background in art gallery administration and management.

Cancellation Policy

Registration & Cancellation:

Each student must enroll individually.
Individuals may sign up online or by calling the Sedona Arts Center’s Office at 928-282-3809, ext 1.
Cancellation: Please contact JD at the phone number above or email jd@sedonaartscenter.org to cancel your registration so we have an accurate count.