Lunch and Learn: Abstract Art

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Sep 24, 2026

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

An abstract painting on canvas with horizontal blue, pink, and magenta stripes with diagonal cuts that stagger these lines. — Victor Huggins (1936-2007), *Cotton Candy*, 1969, acrylic on canvas. Gift of the Docent Guild of Roanoke Museum of Fine Arts, 1972.003

Discover how artists use color, shape, line, and form to move beyond traditional representation and invite new ways of seeing.

Drawing from It’s a Party!, a new exhibition of abstract works from the Museum’s Permanent Collection, explore some of the ideas and approaches behind abstract art.

Bring your lunch, enjoy thoughtful conversation, and gain a deeper appreciation for abstraction and the many ways we experience it.

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