Dianne Smith, "How It All Began," 2022. Vlisco West African Textile, upcycled fabric, rope, wooden bowl. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Arturo Sanchez.

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Sep 24, 2022
Nolan Park - Nolan Park - Building 7B

Join Nation­al Acad­e­my of Design for a con­ver­sa­tion about the trans­for­ma­tive pos­si­bil­i­ties of work­ing with dis­card­ed mate­ri­als and the aes­thet­ic choic­es that counter dom­i­nant art world nar­ra­tives, with exhibit­ing artists Jane Ben­son, Camille Rouza­ud, and Dianne Smith, mod­er­at­ed by Natalia Viera Sal­ga­do, Nation­al Acad­e­my of Design Asso­ciate Cura­tor, and Sophia Neitsch, Nation­al Acad­e­my of Design NA Affairs Manager.

Please note that weath­er per­mit­ting, this pro­gram will be held out­doors on the grass of Nolan Park; guests are encour­aged to bring a blan­ket. Admis­sion is free but RSVPs are request­ed. RSVP below.

Sep 24, 2022
Nolan Park - Nolan Park - Building 7B