JANESVILLE 鈥 Local women artists of a bygone era will be the focus of a program this weekend at the The Rock County Historical Society鈥檚 campus in Janesville.
The Historical Society will present 鈥19th-Century Art by Rock County Women,鈥 at 1 p.m. on both Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug.3, at the Lincoln-Tallman House, 440 N. Jackson St.
The program will highlight the artistic lives and talents of 19th Century women in Rock County, featuring painting, music, poetry, intricate hair art, and artistic quilts. Following the presentation, guests will be invited to view the artworks on display throughout the first floor of the historic home.
The presentation coincides with the Historical Society鈥檚 67th Annual Tallman Arts Festival, presented by Blackhawk Community Credit Union, Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the historical society鈥檚 campus.
One highlight of the program will be a viewing and discussion of a painting by Margaret Tallman, daughter-in-law of William Morrison Tallman.
Tickets for the presentation are $10 per person and are available online at , or at the door. Advance registration is recommended, as seating is limited. Admission to the Tallman Arts Festival is free; donations are welcome.
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