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November 12, 2025 Lecture and Luncheon
Save the date exclusively for members
YOU ARE INVITED TO
GEORGIA O'KEEFFE, AMERICAN MODERNIST:
FROM LUSH FLOWERS TO THE NEW MEXICO DESERT
A LECTURE AND LUNCHEON LED BY
JANETTA REBOLD BENTON
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
10:30amRIVERSIDE YACHT CLUB
102 CLUB ROAD
RIVERSIDE, CONNECTICUT
Program Year FY 25.26
2025-2026 promises to be another exciting year, with an eclectic range of programs featuring eminent speakers: programs on modern French tapestry from the Mobilier national, 75 years of collecting at Winterthur, the renovation of the Frick, and how the French Revolution changed women’s fashion. One London-based speaker is an internationally recognized tenth-generation jeweler from Jaipur, India. In November, there will be 40th anniversary luncheon at the Riverside Yacht Club, with the speaker focusing on Georgia O’Keeffe. Once again, in addition to the eight regularly scheduled GDAS lectures, there will be two additional bonus lectures at The Bruce, courtesy of the Connecticut Ceramics Circle. Meetings at the Bruce will continue to be on Mondays – when the Museum is closed to the public. Our “Tea” will follow each presentation, and the museum store will be open.
Although costs have risen steadily, we are keeping the membership fee at $200. However, if possible, members are encouraged to join at the Benefactor level ($500), which includes two guest passes and lunch with a speaker, or as a Contributor ($300), with one guess pass, or as a Friend ($250). Payments may be made online or by credit card or check. Guests are charged a $30 fee per lecture; however, a person may attend as a guest on two occasions before they must become a member.
We very much look forward to seeing you in season 2025-2026. What a better way to jumpstart each month than with fascinating lectures that give us a glimpse into the rich and complex world of decorative arts! Click here to be taken to the Program Page
Ellen Brennan-Galvin
President, Greenwich Decorative Arts Society
Disclaimer: All lectures are the property of the speaker and may not be disseminated, shared, recorded or distributed, in print or digitally, without the lecturer's express written permission. Your attendance at any Greenwich Decorative Arts lecture is not permission to disseminate, share, record or distribute.
A DISTINGUISHED GROUP OF 22 MEMBERS AND FRIENDS VISITED THE SEVEN BRIDGES FOUNDATION
Seven Bridges Foundation is a nonprofit established in 1993 by Richard McKenzie supporting established and emerging living artists. Located on 80 acres in backcountry Greenwich we were wowed by the paintings, glass art, sculptures and photography. The outdoor sculpture collection, sited to take advantage of the natural surroundings ,were a visual pleasure.
A GROUP EXPLORED THE PETS IN THE CITY EXHIBITION AT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
GDAS HAD THE PLEASURE OF ATTENDING THE WINTER SHOW AT THE PARK AVENUE ARMORY IN NEW YORK CITY
A large group of members were able to enjoy a private viewing and lunch at the Winter Show in January 2025 held at the Park Avenue Armory, NYC.
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