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Visiting Minds. Lasting Influence.
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s (SAIC) Visiting Artists Program (VAP) is pleased to announce the spring 2012 lecture schedule. Join us for one of the city’s leading public forums on the presentation and contemplation of contemporary art, design, and scholarship.
All lectures are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and lectures begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. All seating is first come, first served. Reservations may be accepted for groups of 10 or more made at least two weeks prior to the event. Please contact VAP at events@saic.edu or 312.899.5185 regarding your request.
For podcasts of previous lectures and additional information, including articles, videos, and more, please visit our web page atsaic.edu/vap, sign up to receive VAP e-news, and “Like” us on Facebook!
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation for this program, please contact the Disability and Learning Resource Center at dlrc@saic.edu or 312.499.4278 as soon as possible to allow adequate time to make proper arrangements.Sam Lipsyte and Ben Marcus
Tuesday, February 7, 6:00 p.m., book signing to follow
SAIC Columbus Auditorium, 280 S. Columbus Dr.Emily Pilloton
Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series
Thursday, February 16, 6:00 p.m.
SAIC Columbus Auditorium, 280 S. Columbus Dr.Marilyn Minter
Monday, March 12, 6:00 p.m.
Art Institute of Chicago, Rubloff Auditorium, 230 S. Columbus Dr.Brent Green
Lecture and Live Musical Performance
Wednesday, March 28, 6:00 p.m.
The Art Institute of Chicago, Rubloff Auditorium, 230 S. Columbus Dr.Kellie Jones
EyeMinded: the lives of a curator
Thursday, April 5, 6:00 p.m., book signing to follow
SAIC Columbus Auditorium, 280 S. Columbus Dr.Pearl Fryar
Wednesday, April 18, 6:00 p.m.
SAIC Columbus Auditorium, 280 S. Columbus Dr.Tehching Hsieh
Tuesday, April 24, 6:00 p.m.
The Art Institute of Chicago, Rubloff Auditorium, 230 S. Columbus Dr.
