OGDENSBURG — The Frederic Remington Art Museum’s “Consider This” program returns in May featuring Remington’s 1876 painting “The Captive Gaul” – painted on a window shade when the artist was only 14 years old.

This program offers guided exploration of a single work of art on display at the Remington Museum, 303 Washington St.

“Consider This” is for all ability levels, and no art background is required. Participants simply need an interest in joining the conversation.

Each session features 30 minutes of focused looking, consideration, conversation, and interpretation of the artwork.

Programs are offered at noon, so that even working people can join the conversation during their lunch and bring art into their workday.

Museum Experience Manager & Educator Julie Pratt and docents Luanne Herzog, Anne Skelly, and Kathy Crowe will present three 30-minute lunchtime conversations about Remington’s early work:

• Friday, May 10 at 12 p.m. with Luanne Herzog (at the Museum only);
• Thursday, May 16 at 12 p.m. with Julie Pratt and Anne Skelly (at the Museum and via Zoom);
• Friday, May 31 at 12 p.m. with Julie Pratt and Kathy Crowe (at the Museum and via Zoom).

Participation via Zoom is free; on-site participation is free with admission to the Museum, thanks to generous support of The Enchanted Edible Forest at Cross Island Farms.

To learn more and to register, call 315-393-2425 or email jupratt@fredericremington.org.

“It will be fun to look at Fred’s early paintings and drawings, especially ‘The Captive Gaul,’” said docent Anne Skelly. “Even as a boy, Fred loved soldiers of all types, inspired by his dad, a bona fide Civil War hero. We’ll explore Fred’s school days in Ogdensburg and other experiences that not only inspired his youthful art, but also propelled Remington to become one of the biggest influences in how we still think about America’s Western frontier.”

Info: fredericremington.org.