COURSE DESCRIPTION

Outsider Art originated as the art of the insane and the self-taught. It existed outside the realm of art history. The term was introduced in 1972, although visionary art has always existed. It is not a movement like Cubism, it is a primal expression of the need to create art. The self-taught artist is responding to the bidding of an inner necessity to create. How does it differ from Folk Art and Aboriginal Art? Why has it surged into the mainstream of the artworld? Can the spontaneous creations of the mentally ill be considered art? Is their art the purest definition of art Do we have to redefine art? Can Fine Art come from untrained individuals who could be considered "natural geniuses"? Come explore this unusual world of unique art.

COURSE LEADER

Wendy Worth has taught many art courses for The Evergreen Forum.

GENERAL INFORMATION
This Evergreen Forum course offers a hybrid experience, allowing participants to join the event either in-person or virtually via Zoom. Please carefully select your registration type, as participants are expected to attend programs based on their chosen in-person or virtual status. Should your circumstances change and you wish to adjust your registration, kindly contact us at 609-751-9699. Our CMAP staff will do their best to accommodate your request based on availability.

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS are available. Please submit a request form by following the link here to apply.

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REFUND INFORMATION
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· Payments made electronically will be refunded electronically
· Refund processing time is approximately 2 weeks
· Up to the start of the second week of an Evergreen Forum Course — refunds will be issued minus a $25 processing fee
· No refund will be offered after the second week of class.
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