Lecture Schedule

Please save the date for our scheduled talks and check back here throughout the year to find updates. If your organization is interested in having one or both of us for a speaking engagement, you might wish to review our roster of past lectures and panel discussions. We also have several articles and presentations in the works, which we might be able to offer as an option for you.

Check out our exhibit and show schedule.

Upcoming and Recent Lectures

Event Location Date
Color and Painting for the Arts & Crafts Home Pasadena Heritage Arts & Crafts Conference
Pasadena Convention Center
October 15, 2011; 12:30pm
Barbara will discuss the importance of understanding architecture and proper placement of color for exterior painting. She will address using color to create the right mood in interior spaces as well. Attendees are encouraged to bring photos and questions. We will use a portion of the presentation to answer questions.

If attendees would like to email photos and questions in advance, Barbara will incorporate them into the presentation. All email requests must be received by 9am October 7th. Send to intern (at) cjhurley (dot) com.

Romanticism: Its legacy and Continuing Influence Pasadena Heritage Arts & Crafts Conference
Pasadena Convention Center
October 16, 2011;
3:30pm
CJ will discuss the Romantic Movement in Art and Literature. He will offer his insight into Romanticism’s continuing presence in the modern world. CJ sees Romantic thought as an essential part of being human and has a special regard for Romanticism’s position regarding nature. This is a topic he often explores in his art and he will be relating these themes to his paintings.
Romanticism: Its legacy and connection to the art of CJ Hurley Architectural Heritage Center
Portland, OR
September 29, 2011;
6:00pm-7:30pm
In conjunction with his current exhibit, “Houses, Landscapes, Flowers and Dreams” CJ will discuss the Romantic Movement in Art and Literature. He will make connections to Romanticism and the ideals of the Arts & Crafts Movement and offer his insight into Romanticism’s continuing presence in the modern world. CJ sees Romantic thought as an essential part of being human and has a special regard for Romanticism’s position regarding nature. This is a topic he often explores in his art and he will be relating these themes to his paintings on exhibit in the same space.
Art and Poetry! Public Poetry Reading by S. Alexander Smith Architectural Heritage Center
Portland, OR
September 17, 2011;
10:30ampm-12:00pm
Join us for a riveting visual and auditory experience as visiting author, S. Alexander Smith, performs a dramatic reading of the poetry CJ wrote to accompany his paintings for this exhibit.
Doors will open for viewing the art at 10:30am. Reading begins at 11am. This will be an interactive and engaging reading that will help viewers to see the art in a new way. We expect the event to last about an hour. CJ & Susan will be present to answer questions and talk to attendees after the performance.
S. Alexander Smith is a novelist, actor, librarian, and founding member of Buffalo’s Hag Theatre. Based in NY, she is visiting Portland to perform this reading and to participate in the filming of a documentary video on CJ Hurley and his art.
Fostering Harmony: The Symbiotic Relationship of Architecture and Nature Architectural Heritage Center
Portland, OR
November 18, 2010
A one hour discussion by CJ Hurley about the interconnectedness of phenomena in our world, the impact our actions have on our world, our personal responsibility to ourselves and nature, and how this all relates back to the architecture of our built environment. CJ provides insight into the importance of these ideas in his life and discusses how these ideas are evident in his art, specifically discussing his award-winning piece: The Birth of Architecture, Unity of Nature and Mind.
Arts & Crafts in the History of Art: Where does it fit? Pasadena Arts & Crafts Conference
Pasadena, CA
October 16, 2010
Balancing Then and Now: Painting the exterior or interior of your historic home Pasadena Arts & Crafts Conference
Pasadena, CA
October 16, 2010
A talk and group discussion to address how homeowners can honor the history of their home and use colors that speak to the personality of their family.

 

A selection of past Lectures and Panels

Event Location Date
Understanding Color Pasadena Heritage Arts & Crafts Conference
Pasadena, CA
October 2009
Vintage Interiors: Panel Discussion Architectural Heritage Center
Portland, OR
September 2009
Artistic Couples of the Arts & Crafts Movement: Frances MacDonald & Herbert McNair and Carl & Karin Larsson CJ Hurley Keynote Speaker
Portland Bungalow Show
May 2009
Arts & Crafts in the History of Art: Where Does It Fit? Grove Park Inn Arts & Crafts Conference
Asheville, NC.
February 2009
Understanding Color for Architecture The Architectural Heritage Center
Portland, OR.
CJ Hurley June 2009 & June 2008
The Arts & Crafts Movement: An Important Moment in Art History CJ Hurley Keynote Speaker
Portland Bungalow Show
May 2008
Uniting Design With Nature The Architectural Heritage Center
Portland, OR
March 2008
The Arts & Crafts Movement: An Important Moment in Art History Portland Bungalow Show May 2007
Understanding Art and Design of the Arts & Crafts Movement with a focus on Frank Lloyd Wright Design Lecture for the Docents of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Gordon House
Silverton, OR
April 2006
Art and Design Rejuvenation
Portland, OR
Spring 2006
The International History of the Arts & Crafts Movement (3 Hours) Portland Community College continuing Education Series Quarterly series 2004-2007
The Visionary Aspects of the Arts & Crafts Movement (3 hours) Portland Community College continuing Education Series Quarterly series 2004-2007
The Arts & Crafts Movement in Portland: Understanding How the Ideals of the Movement Were Translated Into Architecture (5 hour Field Study) Portland Community College continuing Education Series Quarterly series 2004-2007
Uniting Design With Nature The Architectural Heritage Center
Portland, OR
November, 2005
The Design History of The International Arts & Crafts Movement; Architecture, Art, Furniture, and Accessories – A training program for Interior Designers Parker Furniture
Beaverton, OR
April 2005 & May 2005
The Arts & Crafts Movement; Bringing The Outside In (2 hours) The Portland Home and Garden Show
Portland, OR
February 2005
Alumni Artists Panel Guilford College
Greensboro, NC
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