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Exhibition on Screen Presents, Renoir: Revered and Reviled

2026-02-21 16:00:00 2026-02-21 17:30:00 America/Chicago Exhibition on Screen Presents, Renoir: Revered and Reviled ‘‘There ought to be a similar film for every gallery in the world, enabling access for people who would never get to visit them otherwise.” - Jonathan McAloon, Apollo Magazine ‘‘Unmissable.” - Irene Olivio, Film-News Ron Robinson Theater - Ron Robinson Theater

Saturday, February 21
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-21 16:00:00 2026-02-21 17:30:00 America/Chicago Exhibition on Screen Presents, Renoir: Revered and Reviled ‘‘There ought to be a similar film for every gallery in the world, enabling access for people who would never get to visit them otherwise.” - Jonathan McAloon, Apollo Magazine ‘‘Unmissable.” - Irene Olivio, Film-News Ron Robinson Theater - Ron Robinson Theater

Ron Robinson Theater

Ron Robinson Theater

‘‘There ought to be a similar film for every gallery in the world, enabling access for people who would never get to visit them otherwise.” - Jonathan McAloon, Apollo Magazine ‘‘Unmissable.” - Irene Olivio, Film-News


Pierre Auguste Renoir is known and loved for his impressionist paintings of Paris which rank among the world’s favorites. Renoir, however, grew tired of this style and changed course.       

This stunning film – based on the remarkable Renoir collection at Philadelphia’s Barnes Foundation – explores the artist’s new approach. These later works still provoke extreme reactions – some people are repulsed by them and others seduced. 

Two 20th century titans – Picasso and Matisse are intriguingly among the many artists who were clearly influenced by Renoir’s later direction. This film is a new biography of an artistic giant – Renoir – but also uncovers an untold story that identifies him as a significant link between the art world’s old order and the new.

Important Information:

Film Start Time: Doors open at 3:00pm, and Exhibition on Screen will begin promptly at 4:00pm. As our films are general admission seating, please be sure to arrive early to secure your seat. Beer, wine, and concessions will be available.

Free Parking: We’re pleased to offer complimentary parking for all attendees. Simply bring your parking ticket from the library parking lot (across from the Main Library on Rock Street) or the parking deck (next to the Main Library on Rock Street) inside the theater, and our friendly box office staff will validate it for you. Validations are for paid ticket holders only.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Society & Culture | Film |

TAGS: | RonRobinsonTheater | FilmScreening |

Ron Robinson Theater

Phone: 501.320.5715

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We're open 9:00AM to 5:30PM


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100 River Market Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
Tel: 501.320.5715

About the branch

The Ron Robinson Theater is a 315-seat multi-purpose event venue. Part of the Central Arkansas Library System’s (CALS) Main Library campus, it is designed to provide programs for all ages including films, music performances, plays, readings, lectures, speakers, and children’s activities. The theater is equipped with a state-of-the-art DCI-compliant Barco digital cinema projection system and 32′ wide retractable screen; and, a versatile sound system capable of Dolby 5.1 surround audio for movies, with a CL3 digital mixing console with ample inputs for traditional music concerts.

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