Spotlight and Outdoor Talks
The Architect of Shadow: Artist Louise Nevelson
Monday, May 14, 1 to 1:45 p.m.
Speakers: Deputy Director of Museum Relations Sandy Edwards and Preparator Clay Little
Closely examine the shadows and shapes in Louise Nevelson's Night Zag Wall, a large-scale wall sculpture of individual boxes and geometric shapes painted black which, when assembled together, form a larger image in its entirety. Meet Deputy of Museum Relations Director Sandy Edwards and Preparator Clay Little to discuss the physicality of the piece and the intricate installation of this artwork. Delve into the artist's fascinating life and philosophy toward art-making, which transformed the tradition of sculpture.
The talk is located in the Twentieth-Century Art Gallery.
Di Suvero, Dance and Glass
Monday, June 11, 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Speakers: Membership Coordinator Catherine Kyle and Public Programs Coordinator Sara Segerlin
Observe the lines and shapes of Mark di Suvero’s sculpture, Lowell's Ocean, through dance and music. In this discussion, Membership Coordinator and choreographer Catherine Kyle and Public Programs Coordinator Sara Segerlin will use modern dance and music to interact with the sculpture. This presentation will include an interpretative dance performance by dancer Meryl Engelke, with a recording by Phillip Glass, whose album North Star was created for a 1970s film on di Suvero. After the talk, there will be a surprise activity!
The talk is located in the middle of the Early Twentieth-Century Art Gallery.
Preserving a Natural Spring's Beauty
Monday, June 18, noon to 1 p.m.
Speaker: Horticulturist Cody George and University of Arkansas Geoscience Professor Van Brahana
Crystal Bridges' name originates from Crystal Spring, a natural spring located just south of the Museum. Gather at Crystal Spring to discuss the Museum's efforts to preserve the area’s rock beds and plant life with Horticulturist Cody George and University of Arkansas Department of Geosciences Professor Van Brahana.
Meet Cody George at the South Lobby entrance at 11:45 p.m. He will lead you to the location near Crystal Spring.