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  Text Talks   

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Text Talks

  • Location: Illinois State Museum, Springfield, Springfield
  • Date: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

JOIN US AT THE ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM FOR TEXT-TALKS!

Text Talks is a three-part series of gallery discussions by nine artists exhibited in Pro-Text: When Words Enter Visual Art. Assistant Director of Art and Pro-Text curator Robert Sill will moderate the discussions.

Pro-Text: When Words Enter Visual Art explores the various ways artists choose to combine language in their visual art. This exhibition showcases art that incorporates words, letters, or text for narrative or graphic impact. It features art by self-taught artists and works by academically trained contemporary artists working in both traditional and new media.

WHEN:
Third Thursdays
March 19, April 16,
& May 21
7PM-8PM

WHAT:
Text Talks
3-Part Series of Gallery Discussions
Featuring Artists of Pro-Text

WHERE:
Illinois State Museum
502 S. Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62706
Second Floor

Interact with some of the artists from the Pro-Text show in the intimate setting of the exhibition galleries.
Three artists per night will share insights into their work and practices and will discuss their art from the exhibition in the context of the theme. It is an opportunity to see examples of other works by these artists, ask questions, and tour the show after hours. To learn more about each of the artists visit https://bit.ly/texttalks.

March 19
Terry Rathje - Mixed Media
Brian Sullivan - Pop Art/Painting
Mike Miller - Art & Technology

April 16
Stanley Bly - Painting
Ruthann Mazrim - Mixed Media
Kevin Veara - Painting

May 21
Thom Whalen - Painting
Allison Lacher - Installation
Betsy Dollar - Papermaking

The Illinois State Museum inspires discovery and caring about Illinois’ cultural and natural resources and heritage. The Museum integrates its original research and diverse collections to advance knowledge and create thought-provoking exhibitions and educational programs and resources. These offerings engage people of all ages in their own discovery and lifelong learning about the natural and cultural heritage of Illinois and its place within the world. The Museum promotes stewardship of this heritage to improve quality of life and ensure a sustainable future.

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