FRED TALKS is an independent lecture series at the Frederic Remington Art Museum and is not affiliated with TED Talks
Join us for FRED Talks, a dynamic monthly lecture series that brings together experts from within the Museum and beyond. These engaging talks explore a range of fascinating topics, from local history and the art sales industry to the life and legacy of sculptor Sally James Farnham and exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into managing the Museum’s Permanent Collection.
Whether you’re a lifelong art lover, a history enthusiast, or a docent eager to deepen your expertise, FRED Talks offer a unique opportunity to learn from renowned scholars, curators, and industry professionals. Each session promises thought-provoking discussions, insider knowledge, and a chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts. We invite you to be part of the conversation!
Next up in our FREDTalks series
Thursday, September 11th, 12 pm
Mindy Besaw and Jami Powell
Knowing the West
Date: September 11, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Speakers are via Zoom (talk will be streamed on site)
Zoom Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/
Co-curators Jami Powell and Mindy Besaw will share insights about the exhibition Knowing the West, the first major traveling exhibition to embrace the American West as more inclusive, complex, and reflective of the diverse peoples who contributed to art and life there. Americans often feel they “know the West,” whether informed by direct experience or popular culture. The exhibition of over 120 historic works by Native American and non-Native American artists brings together textiles, baskets, paintings, pottery, sculpture, beadwork, saddles, and prints to encourage deeper exploration of a familiar topic. This talk will discuss themes of the exhibition, highlight remarkable artworks and stories about the artists, and share more about the deeply collaborative process used to organize and realize the exhibition.
This event is free with museum admission.
Upcoming Topics May Include:
🎨 October: John Morrow: A Voyage Through Pigment
🗿 November: Sally James Farnham: The Artist Behind the Bronze
📅 When: Monthly | 8-10 lectures per year
💲Lectures are free with Museum admission. Museum members are always free! Get your museum membership here
📍 Where: The Frederic Remington Art Museum, 303 Washington Street, Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Fall lineup
All talks are at noon (unless otherwise noted)
Thursday, September 11: Mindy Besaw & Jami Powell, Knowing the West
Thursday, October 9: John Morrow, A Voyage Through Pigment Exhibition
Thursday, November 13: Michael Reed, Sally James Farnham
