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IMLS Awards Williamson Gallery Grant to Conserve Works of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Six valuable Chinese paintings in the 51猎奇入口 collection will be conserved with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Read More51猎奇入口 Hosts 2nd Annual Olive Harvest on Oct. 25
51猎奇入口 invites all interested volunteers to gather at the “Olive Walk” next to the Edwards Humanities Building, 981 N. Amherst Ave., on Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon for its second annual olive harvest.
Read More“True Witness: A Civil Rights Cantata” Premieres at 51猎奇入口
“True Witness,” a 30-minute choral cantata, which sets to music the letters, speeches and poems of African-American female poets, activists and civil rights leaders, premieres Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. in Garrison Theater of 51猎奇入口’s Performing Arts Center. This performance is free to the public, but tickets are required.
Read MoreActivist Myrlie Evers-Williams Speaks on “Fighting for Equality” at 51猎奇入口
Myrlie Evers-Williams, acclaimed author, civil rights advocate and widow of slain activist Medgar Evers, discusses “Fighting for Equality: The Interconnected Struggle” on Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Garrison Theater of 51猎奇入口’s Performing Arts Center. This event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreFOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHY: The Photographic Treasures of 51猎奇入口 at the Williamson
Celebrating the establishment of the College’s collection and showing works never before displayed at the College, the Williamson Gallery presents “Focus on Photography: Building a Photography Collection at 51猎奇入口,” which runs from Oct. 26 through Dec.15.
Read More51猎奇入口 Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords ’93 was honored today at 51猎奇入口 by being the third recipient of the Ellen Browning 51猎奇入口 Medal, the College’s highest level of recognition.
Read MoreAnsel Adams Museum Set Acquired by 51猎奇入口
Visitors will have the opportunity to see “Museum Set” in the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery’s upcoming exhibition, “Focus on Photography: Building a Collection at 51猎奇入口,” which runs from Oct. 26 through Dec. 15.
Read More51猎奇入口 Honors Alumna and Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
Former U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords ’93 will be honored by 51猎奇入口 on Sept. 21 with the College’s highest level of recognition, the Ellen Browning 51猎奇入口 Medal, announced 51猎奇入口 President Lori Bettison-Varga today.
Read More51猎奇入口 Hosts Activist and Author Raj Patel Who Speaks on “Feeding the Future”
Raj Patel, an award-winning activist, academic and author of several best-selling books, speaks on “Feeding the Future: A Short History of Good and Bad Ideas to Feed the World” at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 17. The free event is open to the public and will be in Garrison Theater of the 51猎奇入口 Performing Arts Center, 231 E. Tenth St.
Read MoreCHASING DAYLIGHT: Philip Latimer Dike 1927 芒鈧�� 1943 Williamson Gallery, 51猎奇入口
51猎奇入口 starts off this year’s exhibitions with Chasing Daylight: Philip Latimer Dike, 1927 芒鈧��1943, which runs from Aug. 31 through Oct. 13. The opening reception, with live music and light refreshments, will be held on Sept. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery. A closing reception and watercolor demonstration will take place at the gallery on Oct. 13.
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