Abstraction Symposium

Explore contemporary topics in abstraction through presentations by keynote speakers and panel discussions focusing on abstract visual art and its relationship with indigeneity, materiality, and ecology. Save these dates and stay tuned for more information on the detailed schedule, student participation, and associated celebratory events.

SCHEDULE

Friday, April 21  

• Art History Student presentations
  5PM–6PM | Horn Center, Lecture Hall 100

• Opening Keynote
  7PM | Horn Center, Lecture Hall 100
• Opening Night Mixer
  8PM | Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum 

Saturday, April 22  

• Panel 1 – Indigeneity and Abstraction
  10AM–11:50AM | University Theatre
  Alicia Carroll (moderator); Melissa Cody (artist panelist); Emma Robbins (artist panelist) 
• Lunch Break (not hosted)
  12pm – 1pm
• Panel 2 – Materiality and Abstraction
  1:10pm – 3pm | University Theatre
  Frances Lazare (moderator); Carmen Argote (artist panelist); Alicia Piller (artist panelist) 
• Panel 3 – Ecology and Abstraction
  3:10PM– 5PM | University Theatre
  James Nisbet (moderator); Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio (artist panelist); Shirley Tse (artist panelist) 
• Closing Speaker –  Analia Saban 
  5:15PM – 6PM | University Theatre
• Spring Celebration
  6PM – 9PM | Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum 
  Music, good eats, and art activities for all return to the Museum during our semester party! Celebrate our spring 2023 exhibitions with us and participate in tile mosaic making sessions, Zentangle activities in the Ed Lab, and open form chalk art on Patron's Plaza. Live sets from 22 West Media student DJs, food truck fare, and a cash bar make this event extra festive.