Bold Cautious True - Walt Whitman and American Art of the Civil War Era January 14, 2010

As a literary figure, Walt Whitmans poetic language and his celebration of the individual paralleled the changes taking hold in American art during and after the Civil War. Bold, Cautious, True sheds light on the cross-currents of history, literature, and the visual arts at that time. With close to 60 works on display, the exhibition examines and illuminates a troubled era in American history and how it was expressed in painting and sculpture. Admission: Members and children under 12: Free10 am - 12 noon: Free12 - 5 pm: $5Students: $3Seniors (60+): $3

Official Website: http://www.americantowns.com//events/bold-cautious-true-walt-whitman-and-american-art-of-the-civil-war-era-2009-12-20