Meeting Dates & Book of the Month (to be discussed):

• April 2 – “The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession” by Michael Finkel

This remarkable true-crime narrative delves into the captivating account of an obsessive thief who amassed roughly $2 billion worth of art over a prolific career of more than 200 heists, until it came to a shocking end.

• May 7 – Topic: Influences on Art

Select a book(s) of your choice which focuses on the way art has been influenced by changes or advancements in technology, industry, or cultural movements across history. This may include subjects such as the revolution in plein air painting due to the production of portable paint tubes, or the emergence of Pop Art in response to a post-war boom in mass-production and consumerism.

• June 4

• July 2

• August 6

• September 3

• October 1

• November 5

• December 3

2026 Past Topics:

• January 8 – Topic: Michelangelo

• February 5 – “Mona’s Eyes” by Thomas Schlesser (Part I & II: ch 1-34)

This New York Times Bestseller novel tells the moving story about the bond between a girl and her grandfather while tracing five centuries of Western Art history.

• March 5 – “Mona’s Eyes” by Thomas Schlesser (Part III: ch 35-52)