About this Event
ABOUT THE CLYDE BURROUGHS LECTURE SERIES
The Burroughs Lecture Series is a vibrant forum where artists, art historians, members, and guests gather at the Scarab Club to explore American art spanning the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Distinguished speakers have included celebrated figures like Michele Oka Doner, Michael Hodges, Ron Staley, and Barbara Haskell, each bringing their expertise to illuminate different facets of America's artistic legacy. These presentations reveal the depth and complexity of American art, architecture and design through varied scholarly and creative lenses.
The experience extends beyond the lecture itself, beginning with a cocktail reception and an elegant dinner shared with the featured speaker in the Scarab Club's storied Lounge.
The Program:
6p - Cocktails in the garden and/or gallery
7p - Dinner in the Scarab Members' Lounge
8p - Presentation in the Gallery
Lecture Only Tickets Available at a Discounted Rate:
- Scarab Club Member - $20
- Non-Member - $25
- $15/Student with ID
Dinner + Lecture Tickets:
- Scarab Club Member - $70
- Non-Member - $80
The Series:
September 30, 2026 - Casey Granton
Inside the Corridor
Casey plans to explore the Common Ground’s sweet brief time through a little sightseeing in the Corridor
November 11, 2026 - Eric Widing
Pioneer Collectors of American Art: from Richard Manoogian to Alice Walton
Join us as Eric Widing of Christies shares stories & adventures of American art collecting over the past half century.
March 3, 2027 - Norman Stewart
April 14, 2027 - Save the Date
Event venue & nearby stays
Scarab Club, Farnsworth Street, Detroit, MI, USA, United States
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