Public Art Symposium Planned for April

Ursula von Rydingsvard's Doolin Doolin on the
sculpture terrace of the UW Art Museum
Photo courtesy of the UW Art Museum

The UW Art Museum in partnership with the Wyoming Arts Council is planning a 2-1/2 day symposium to consider the importance of public art in our communities and on our campuses.

Public Art and Community: Inspiration and Reflection is scheduled for April 2 - 4, 2009 at the UW Conference Center in Laramie. Ten of the sculptors in Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational will present sessions on their work with nearly 30 additional presenters discussing other public art programs in Wyoming, various aspects of planning and installing the sculpture exhibition in Laramie, how the exhibition has been used in the classroom, and offer creative responses to the sculpture.

SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE

Thursday, April 2

1 - 5 pm
Symposium Registration & Check-in
UW Conference Center

5 - 7 pm
Welcoming Reception for Conference Attendees
University of Wyoming Art Museum
Sponsored by the UW Presidents Office, UW Office of Academic Affairs, and the UW Art Museum

7:30 pm
Art Slam: John Henry, Jesus Moroles, and Ursula von Rydingsvard
UW Conference Center
Open to the Public at No Charge

10:00 pm
Open Forum (working title): A Fast-Paced Session of Short Presentations by Conference Attendees
UW Conference Center
Open to the Public at No Charge

Hear Wyoming artists, community leaders, UW Faculty, and other conference attendees present their work and what they are doing to support public art in Wyoming. 20 images, 20 seconds each in a PowerPoint format.
Note to conference attendees: This is a first come first served opportunity, advanced sign-up required, and no fee. For more information, contact Rachel Miller, Interim Assistant Curator, UW Art Museum, 307-766-6621.

Friday, April 3

7 am
Visual Arts Roundtable with the Wyoming Arts Council
Coal Creek Coffee (adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn on Grand Ave)

7:30 am - 5 pm
Symposium Registration & Check-in
UW Conference Center

8 am - 12 noon
Symposium sessions
UW Conference Center

Lunch for all conference participants
Visual Arts Roundtable for Wyoming artists and the Wyoming Arts Council
Discussion of WAC Programs for the Visual Arts
UW Conference Center
Sponsored by the UW Presidents Office and the UW Office of Academic Affairs

1 pm - 5 pm
Symposium sessions
UW Conference Center

5:30pm
Dinner on your own
Visual Arts Roundtables for Wyoming artists and the Wyoming Arts Council
Various restaurants in Laramie
Sign-up required at check-in; limited to 10 at each restaurant

Evening options
Self-guided walking tour of the sculpture on Prexy's Pasture
Time to meet and greet old friends and new in any number of interesting locations in Laramie (list available at the registration table)

Saturday, April 4

7 am
Visual Arts Roundtable with the Wyoming Arts Council
Coal Creek Coffee (adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn on Grand Ave)

7:30 am - 3 pm
Symposium Registration & Check-in
UW Conference Center

8 am - 12 noon
Symposium sessions
UW Conference Center

Lunch for all conference participants
Visual Arts Roundtable for Wyoming artists and the Wyoming Arts Council
Discussion of WAC Programs for the Visual Arts
UW Conference Center
Sponsored by the UW Presidents Office and the UW Office of Academic Affairs

1 pm - 5 pm
Symposium sessions
UW Conference Center

5 pm
Wyoming Arts Council Fellowship Awards Ceremony and Closing Reception
UW Conference Center

Information on fees and lodging will given in the next posting.

Public Art and Community: Inspiration and Reflection is funded in part by Richard & Judith Agee, UW Presidents Office, UW Office of Academic Affairs, National Advisory Board of the UW Art Museum, Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, adn the Wyoming Arts Council through the Wyoming State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts which believes a great nation deserves great art.