S25-34 The Art of Trader Joe's
Class | Registration opens 3/3/2025 9:00 AM
Trader Joe’s is a treasure trove of art. Hidden in plain sight, artwork animates everything from the eye-catching product packaging to handmade murals and signs. After visiting 150+ Trader Joe's stores nationwide, Julie Averbach uncovers the secret and surprising stories behind Trader Joe’s art, inspiring us to appreciate the grocery store as an art gallery. In this lively lecture, Averbach presents discoveries from her award-winning Yale Art History thesis and new book The Art of Trader Joe’s.
Julie Averbach
Julie Averbach recently graduated from Yale University with a double major in History of Art and Psychology. Her interests encompass areas as diverse as Indian graphic novels, activist poster art, and decorative arts of the Belle Époque. Julie leads smARTee, a virtual arts enrichment platform that promotes museum access and emotional well-being. To date, she has led virtual art museum tours for 4,000+ people from over 21 countries.