Benson Symposium American Impressionist Painting: Frank W. Benson and the Boston School Friday, October 6, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Reservations by October 2 Please enroll early to assure attendance Members $75, nonmembers $95 Phillips Library and Liberty Street Take this rare opportunity to learn from leading experts about the art, the history and times, and the artist Frank Benson at this one-day symposium. William Gerdts, professor emeritus at CUNY and author of American Impressionism, discusses American painting at the turn of the century. Faith Andrews Bedford, the foremost authority on Benson, discusses the artist's use of light. Laurene Buckley, executive director of the Queens Museum of Art, concentrates on the well-known Boston School of Artists of which Benson was a member. Exhibition Curator Dean Lahikainen discusses Benson's interior and still-life paintings. Luncheon and closing reception. Price includes lectures, coffee breaks, lunch, and evening reception. Vose Galleries of Boston Inc. makes this program possible. Lecture Frank Benson: American Impressionist Saturday, October 7, 11 a.m. Reservations by October 5. Please reserve early as space is limited Free Liberty Street Join Faith Andrews Bedford, exhibition co-curator, as she leads a gallery tour through Frank Benson: American Impressionist, the museum's newest exhibition featuring the works of one of this country's premier impressionists. Ms. Bedford was a contributor to the exhibition catalog, and is a leading expert on Benson and his art. The Lyceum Lecture Fund makes this program possible.