smArt speak: Distinguished Artist Series: May 2008

Monday, May 19, 2008

smArt speak: Asheville Art Museum's Distinguished Artist Series

The Asheville Art Museum is a proud recipient of a grant from MetLife Foundation Museums and Community Connections program, allowing us to bring four phenomenal artists to Asheville for our smArt speak: Distinguished Artist Series.

The Guerrilla Girls came on March 31st for a performance and a workshop. Upcoming speakers include Art Spiegelman on Thursday, September 11, 2008; Faith Ringgold on Tuesday, November 18, 2008; and Christo and Jeanne-Claude on Thursday, February 5, 2009.

We will periodically update this blog to let you know about upcoming programs and lectures. You can comment by clicking on the "comments" button below. Tell us what you think of the series. What was your experience like at the Guerrilla Girls performance? What speakers or programs are you looking forward to the most in the smArt speak series? Or you can subscribe to the blog to receive updates.

More information for smArt speak can be found at www.smartspeak.org or www.ashevilleart.org

Sponsors

The smArt speak: Distinguished Artist Series is made possible through a substantial grant from MetLife Foundation and its Museums and Community Connections program. The Asheville Art Museum is one of 13 museums across the country to receive this MetLife Foundation grant to broaden its programming and make art a larger part of everyday life. “MetLife Foundation has a long history of partnering with museums to support learning and development opportunities for people of all ages,” said Sibyl Jacobson, president and CEO of MetLife Foundation. “Museums enrich our lives in many ways, increase understanding of our world and reflect important cultural traditions. MetLife Foundation is pleased to recognize these innovative projects.”

The Buncombe County Public Libraries is a partner with the Asheville Art Mus eum in obtaining this grant. The Asheville Art Museum, Pack Memorial Library and several of the branch libraries will be locations for smArt speak programs including book discussions, films and workshops. “We are pleased to partner with the Asheville Art Museum in these programs,” said Ed Sheary, Library Director for the Buncombe County Public Libraries. “We know this series will benefit not just residents of Asheville and Buncombe County, but all of Western North Carolina and the southeast.”

Additional partners in this series include UNC-Asheville and the Asheville School. In-kind support comes from the Renaissance Asheville Hotel, Haywood Park Hotel, WCQS Public Radio, Malaprops Bookstore / Cafe and Fugazy Travel.

Visit the Asheville Art Museum and www.ashevilleart.org for more information about these events and associated programs as they become available. You can also visit www.smartspeak.org for access to these events and programs as well.

Monday, May 19, 2008

smArt speak: Asheville Art Museum's Distinguished Artist Series

smArt speak: Distinguished Artist Series

The Artists

Blog Archive

Guerrilla Girls

Art Spiegelman

Faith Ringgold

Christo and Jeanne-Claude

Sponsors

Asheville Art Museum