of art & design
The Gregg Museum of Art & Design sponsors regular events and lectures that relate to the collection and exhibitions. Artists and Objects is a series of discussions that focuses on the Gregg Museum of Art & Design’s permanent collection and exhibitions. Guest artists, scholars, and members of the community join the slate of distinguished speakers for this series. Beginning in September, Gallery Talks will be scheduled on the first Thursday of each month at 6pm in the Gregg Museum of Art & Design.
Artists and Objects Lecture Series
Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 6pm
Kathlyn Sullivan, Curator of Graphic Quilts at the Gregg
Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 6pm
Panel discussion in conjunction with Inspired Design
Participants include: Susan Brandeis, Distinguished Professor of Art & Design, Director of Graduate Programs Art & Design, NCSU College of Design; Vita Plume, Associate Professor of Art & Design, NCSU College of Design; Bethanne Knudson, Founder of the Jacquard Center in Hendersonville, NC; and Pat Mink, Assistant Professor of Art (Fibers), East Tennessee State University.
Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 6pm
Janine LeBlanc, Textile Consultant for Graphic Quilts at the Gregg
Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 6pm
Select participants from Hang It Up! will speak about their work
Wednesday, November 18, 12-1pm
Hang It Up! discussion
The Gregg Museum presents: Hang it Up! Artist walk through on Wednesday, November 18 from 12-1pm. Please join a selection of artists from the Hang it Up! exhibition as they talk about their work and creative process. Select artists include Anthony Casaletto, Mary Hauser, Marie Hermansson, Meghan Holliday, Cameron Laws and Caycee Lee. Other artists may be added.
Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 6pm
Drs. Norman and Gilda Greenberg
Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 6pm
Dale Nish, guest curator for With Lathe and Chisel: North Carolina Woodturners and Carvers, will speak about his selection process and background in woodturning. In addition, there will be informal talks with participating artists.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 6pm
Lia Cook, fiber artist who showcases her most recent Jacquard weavings in Faces and Mazes
Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 6pm
Faculty lecture on object chosen from the Gregg Museum’s permanent collection