Art Adventures Spring 2026

Florence Arts & Museums is pleased to announce the return of Art Adventures at the Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts. Join us at Southall House at KD this Spring for two new presentations by Art Educator Elizabeth Renault. 

On Feb. 15 from 2-4p.m. Renault will explore the life and works of Thomas Danbo, a Danish artist who creates gigantic troll characters made from recycled materials. His trolls have been installed and displayed throughout the world, including at the Huntsville Botanical Garden in Huntsville, AL. 

Then on March 15 from 2-4p.m. Renault’s presentation will focus on Pointillism and how color can be used to trick the eyes. She will also highlight the artists who discovered and practiced these color techniques. 

Elizabeth Renault grew up in Florence, graduated from Coffee High School, and earned her undergrad degree in art and education from Auburn University. Later she received her master’s in art from UNA, as well as a master’s in special education. Her career has taken her from teaching high school in Birmingham to teaching elementary art throughout the Lauderdale County School System. Now retired, Renault has never stopped pursuing her passion of teaching and sharing her love of art to those who are willing to learn. 

This program is free and is sponsored by Florence Arts & Museums and the Kennedy-Douglass Volunteers. The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts is located at 217 E Tuscaloosa Street, Florence, AL, and is open Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Southall House, just next to the Art Center office, at 209 E. Tuscaloosa St. Call 256-760-6379 for more information.