# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sunday Series - Dorothy Gillespie: Courage, Independence, and Color
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Discover the remarkable life and seven-decade career of Roanoke-born artist Dorothy Gillespie with a special screening of "Dorothy Gillespie: Courage, Independence, and Color."

A painter, sculptor, installation artist, educator, and advocate for women in the arts, Gillespie forged her own path through a rapidly changing art world. Her career touched many of the major artistic movements of the 20th century, from abstract expressionism and decorative abstraction to site-specific installations and public art. Her unmistakable use of brilliant color and sweeping, ribbon-like forms made her work instantly recognizable to legions of admirers.

Gillespie also believed art belonged beyond gallery walls. Her vibrant sculptures appeared in museums, universities, airports, civic spaces, and other public settings across the country, bringing art directly into people’s everyday lives.

Following the film, Gary Israel, Gillespie’s son and co-producer of the documentary, will take questions from the audience and share personal stories and insights into his mother’s art, life, and legacy.

In addition, you can visit the galleries to see examples of Gillespie’s work on view.

Experience the story of an artist who spent a lifetime creating on her own terms—and whose journey began right here in Roanoke.

Free and welcoming to all, though registration is required to reserve your seat.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/roanoke/sunday-series-dorothy-gillespie-courage-independence-and-color/200030599092934
- **Event Categories**: Art, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Roanoke
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 110 Salem Avenue, SE, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24011
- **lat**: 37.27274
- **long**: -79.93833
- **full address**: 110 Salem Avenue, SE, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24011

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sunday Series - Dorothy Gillespie: Courage, Independence, and Color being held?
  - **A:** Sunday Series - Dorothy Gillespie: Courage, Independence, and Color takes place on Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 110 Salem Avenue, SE, Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24011.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sunday Series - Dorothy Gillespie: Courage, Independence, and Color?
  - **A:** Sunday Series - Dorothy Gillespie: Courage, Independence, and Color is organized by Taubman Museum of Art.

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