BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Focus on European Art - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Focus on European Art X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://focusoneuropeanart.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Focus on European Art REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260128T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260128T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T142313 CREATED:20251106T214158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T215437Z UID:1330-1769619600-1769619600@focusoneuropeanart.org SUMMARY:CARVED SPLENDORS: Florentine Baroque Frames at the Medici Court DESCRIPTION:Davide Gasparotto\, Senior Curator of Paintings\, Getty Museum\nTours of Exhibition “The Florentine Baroque” from the Haukohl Family Collection\,”\nRefreshments and Lecture URL:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/event/carved-splendors-florentine-baroque-frames-at-the-medici-court/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jan-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227 DTSTAMP:20260525T142313 CREATED:20240325T195135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T195135Z UID:854-1770681600-1772150399@focusoneuropeanart.org SUMMARY:FOCUS Travels to Venice for Carnevale DESCRIPTION:FOCUS friend Paola Vojnovic takes FOCUS to La Serenissima\,\n\nQuestions:  email FOCUSonEuropeanArt@outlook.com URL:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/event/focus-travels-to-venice-for-carnevale/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/venice-carnival-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260224T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260224T183000 DTSTAMP:20260525T142313 CREATED:20251229T170825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T185645Z UID:1389-1771954200-1771957800@focusoneuropeanart.org SUMMARY:Real or Ideal: The Boundaries of Naturalism in the Italian Renaissance DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Adams\, PhD Italian Art History\n\n\nJim Clark Contemplative Chapel\, Saint Barnabas\, Scottsdale URL:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/event/italian-art-history/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/wp-content/uploads/Jennifer-Adams_image_2_24_26-talk.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260305T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260305T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T142313 CREATED:20260126T194742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T205725Z UID:1438-1772728200-1772737200@focusoneuropeanart.org SUMMARY:Special Event For Philanthropists: The Extraordinary (and Unexpected) Career of Grand Duke Cosimo I de’ Medici DESCRIPTION:Due to the special role Philanthropists played in enabling FOCUS to be able to sponsor the exhibition:  Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection\, the FOCUS Board is delighted to be able to include Philanthropists in this invitation:\n\n\nJ.P. Morgan\, together with Jeremy Mikolajczak\, the Sybil Harrington Director and CEO\, and the Board of Trustees of Phoenix Art Museum\, invite you to an exclusive evening with Alessio Assonitis\, Director at Medici Archive Project. \n  \nDiscover the remarkable story of Cosimo de’ Medici\, who rose from hardship and obscurity to become the founder of the Grand Ducal dynasty of Tuscany. Despite limited resources in his youth\, Cosimo’s financial ingenuity—honed through necessity—became central to his success. Alessio Assonitis will explore how Cosimo’s shrewd management\, innovative investments\, and strategic alliances restored Florence’s prosperity and stability\, transforming the city into a dynamic and modern state. The discussion will also offer insights into Cosimo’s personal life and enduring legacy\, including unpublished artifacts from the Medici Archive Project. URL:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/event/special-event-for-philanthropists-the-extraordinary-and-unexpected-career-of-grand-duke-cosimo-i-de-medici/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/wp-content/uploads/medicifamily.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTSTAMP:20260525T142313 CREATED:20240325T195400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T125851Z UID:858-1774915200-1775001599@focusoneuropeanart.org SUMMARY:SALON: Gladiators: Male and Female in the Roman Empire DESCRIPTION:Best-selling author Ross King speaks about the Roman gladiatorial scene with emphasis on Phoenix Art Musuem’s “Police Verso.” URL:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/event/salon-gladiators-mail-and-femail-in-the-roman-empire/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/March-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260415T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T142313 CREATED:20240325T195549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T200303Z UID:861-1776274200-1776279600@focusoneuropeanart.org SUMMARY:Spring Social at Larsen Gallery DESCRIPTION:Members\, wear your name badge proudly and invite someone that should get involved with our group as your guest. \nMix and mingle with other FOCUS members\, their guests\, as we enjoy the public preview of the upcoming Larsen Gallery Spring art auction. \nLater\, take in Old Town for browsing other fine galleries or dinner. URL:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/event/member-guest-reception-at-larsen-gallery-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261113T173000 DTSTAMP:20260525T142313 CREATED:20260512T201745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T161748Z UID:1653-1794591000-1794591000@focusoneuropeanart.org SUMMARY:Salon: Tetra String Quartet DESCRIPTION:Enjoy these talented local musicians for an Interactive\, fun-filled evening at a private home.  The special treat is that the lead will be guest violinist\, Dr Spencer Ekenes.  Bring your ears first and your questions later!\n\nPrivate Home\nRefreshments will be served URL:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/event/salon-tetra-string-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/wp-content/uploads/Tetra-2025-Headshot-Mountain-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261208T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261208T180000 DTSTAMP:20260525T142313 CREATED:20260512T202524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T161848Z UID:1658-1796749200-1796752800@focusoneuropeanart.org SUMMARY:For Patrons and Philanthropists | Engaging the Senses: Medieval Art in the Cathedral of Santiago Compostela DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026\, at 5:00 pm\n\nZee Wilson\, PhD Candidate in Art History at ASU and 2025-26 FOCUS Scholarship Recipient\n\nEngaging the Senses:  Medieval Art in the Cathedral of Santiago Compostela\n\nPrivate Home\, Wine and hors d’oeuvres URL:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/event/for-patrons-and-philanthropists-engaging-the-senses-medieval-art-in-the-cathedral-of-santiago-compostela/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/wp-content/uploads/Cathedral-Santiago-Compostela-scaled.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270128T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270128T180000 DTSTAMP:20260525T142313 CREATED:20260512T202737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T161711Z UID:1660-1801155600-1801159200@focusoneuropeanart.org SUMMARY:Collaboration with Phoenix Art Museum DESCRIPTION:Tentatively Thursday\, January 28\, 2027\, at 5 pm\n\nTo celebrate the recent acquisition of “Trifle” by contemporary British artist Flora Yukhnovich\,\n\nFlora will discuss her inspiration and her process in creating her large-scale abstract paintings in colors reminiscent of the Rococo.\n\nRefreshments provided URL:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/event/collaboration-with-phoenix-art-museum/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/wp-content/uploads/Trifle.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270223T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270223T163000 DTSTAMP:20260525T142313 CREATED:20260512T202927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T205220Z UID:1661-1803400200-1803400200@focusoneuropeanart.org SUMMARY:Salon: What\, How and Why of Museum Acquisitions DESCRIPTION:Gloria Groom\, Chair and Winton Green Curator\nPainting and Sculpture of Europe\nExecutive Director of Initiatives in France\nChevalier\, Légion d’honneur\n\n\nWhat\, How and Why of Museum Acquisitions.\n\nGloria will present some recent additions in the Department of Painting and Sculpture of Europe at the Art Institute of Chicago and the philosophy\, pragmatism and the HUNT for the transformative object.\n\nRefreshments will be served\n\nLocation to be determined URL:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/event/salon-what-how-and-why-of-museum-acquisitions/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://focusoneuropeanart.org/wp-content/uploads/Art-Institute-Chicago.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR