Art Spots: Leissring Collection with Linda Loveland Ried

June 15, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm

Local “renaissance man” Jack Leissring, MD, saved the McDonald Mansion from the wrecking ball, then hung his art collection there, now housed in a private gallery.

On staff at Memorial Hospital for 31 years, Leissring formed the Sonoma County Medical Society. Retired, he has devoted himself to painting, sculpting, printmaking, building, writing and collecting.

Artists in the collection include notables such as Duchamp’s brother Jacques Villon, John Sloan, James Spitzer, Warrington Colescott, local artist Maria de los Angles, and Jerrold Ballaine, among others.

This lecture takes place via ZOOM. You will receive an invite 24 hours prior to start date.

Linda Loveland Reid is an OLLI instructor for Sonoma State and Dominican Universities. She holds a B.A. in History and Art History from SSU, graduating cum laude. Other interests include published novels, figurative and abstract oil painting, and directing community theater. Linda is chair of the SSU OLLI Art Club with over 200 members. Website: LindaLovelandReid.com