Public Events --
Text Talks
- Location: Illinois State Museum, Springfield, Springfield
- Date: Thursday, May 21, 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
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