The Clyde Burroughs Dinner & Lecture Series

Join us this season as we enjoy a handful of exclusive lectures led by notable figures in Detroit.

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