Oakcrest School to host 9th Annual O’Donovan Humanities Lecture

 

Mr. Wingate is trained in the Boston School tradition of painting and his work primarily features portraits, landscapes, and still-lives. He has received numerous awards, namely First Prize in the American Society of Portrait Artists in 2000 and the Gold Medal of Honor at the Hudson Valley Art Association annual exhibition in 2003. To view his work, visit his website here. 

In 2021, Oakcrest School dedicated an original 8 foot by 9 foot oil on canvas painting of the Nativity by Mr. Wingate, displayed on the wall behind the altar in the Oakcrest chapel. This commissioned work features several nods to the school’s mission and history. Mr. Wingate also painted the portrait of long-time Oakcrest benefactor Debbie Duffy, which hangs in the school lobby. 

The O’Donovan Humanities Lecture features scholars and artists each year, aiming to instill a deeper appreciation of the importance of the humanities in everyday life. The lecture series is named after the first Headmistress of Oakcrest, Pat O’Donovan, who opened Oakcrest in 1976 with 22 girls in Washington, D.C.  Each year, the lecture seeks to honor her legacy as a gifted teacher who continually conveyed the joy of learning to her students.

Past speakers at the O’Donovan Humanities Lectures Meghan Cox Gurdon on “The Family That Reads Together: Healing the Culture One Story at a Time,” as well as Dr. Arthur Brooks on “Life Lessons from the World’s Greatest Composers.” Learn more about the O’Donovan Humanities Lecture Series on our website, Oakcrest.org. 

To join us for the lecture and reception on Saturday, March 2 please register on our website.