smArt speak: Distinguished Artist Series: November 2008

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Faith Ringgold: More Than 50 Years is TODAY!!

Today, Tuesday, November 18th, brings the highly anticipated event Faith Ringgold: More Than 50 Years at 7:00 p.m. at Diana Wortham Theatre. Tickets are still available at the Diana Wortham Theatre Box Office or by calling 828. 257.4530. Get your tickets now and then join us after the lecture for a book signing and raffle! Raffle tickets are available at the event for $5.00 each for a chance to win a pair of Patron Tickets to Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Works in Progress with Q+A, these tickets include a special dinner with the artists, or Dancing at the Louvre: Faith Ringgold's French Collection and Other Story Quilts signed by Faith Ringgold and Faith Ringgold notecards. Don't miss this exciting evening!

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.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Faith Ringgold: More Than 50 Years is TODAY!!

smArt speak: Distinguished Artist Series

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