Adult Lecture Series

Frida Kahlo’s paintings vividly express the passion, struggle, and pain of her life. Learn about Kahlo’s fascinating art and explore how her personal experiences shaped her powerful and unique expression.

Dr. Elizabeth A. Lisot-Nelson is an associate professor of art history at the University of Texas in Tyler. She specializes in Renaissance and Baroque art and teaches courses on women in art, ancient Greek, Roman, early Christian, Medieval, Latin American, and Islamic art. Her research focuses on aesthetics, Catholic devotional imagery, and post-migration theory, particularly artworks representing marginalized populations. Before joining UTT, Lisot-Nelson was a visiting professor at the University of Dallas’ Rome campus, leading student tours in Italy and Greece. Lisot-Nelson earned her PhD at the University of Texas, Dallas, studying Federico Barocci, and her master’s at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

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Dr. Jay H. Buckley explores the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) through art, highlighting key people, places, and events that bring this historic journey to life.

Buckley is an associate professor of history at Brigham Young University, where he teaches courses on the American West, American Indian history, and U.S. history. He directs the American Indian Studies minor and the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies. He has authored or edited 12 books, including award-winning monograph William Clark: Indian Diplomat (2008) and By His Own Hand? (2006). A past president of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Buckley has received its Meritorious Achievement and Distinguished Service awards for his scholarship and mentorship. His latest research focuses on sheep ranching in Utah and the Intermountain West.