Arts and Humanities Presenters Series Showcases Leading Artists, Scholars

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The Buffalo State College School of Arts and Humanities has inaugurated a presenters series, “Innovations in Creative Expression” (ICE). Featuring distinguished regional, national and international presenters, the series is designed to inspire students and complement the innovation and diversity of expression indigenous to the School’s eleven departments: Art Conservation; Art Education; Communication; Design; English; Fine Arts; Interior Design; Modern and Classical Language; Music; Philosophy and Humanities; and Theatre.



“Supporting the School’s overarching goal of gaining recognition for leadership in creative expression, the topics addressed by ICE presenters reflect the variety and uniqueness of our departments and disciplines through lectures, workshops and performances,” says Dean Benjamin C. Christy. “We are delighted to share their creative talents and perspectives with our students and the community.”



With a focus on cutting-edge modes of communication, ICE presenters include theatre directors, choreographers, visual artists, designers and musical performers, authors, poets, teachers, researchers philosophers and media professionals. The presenters interact with Buffalo State students, faculty and staff and with selected K-12 students and the community as appropriate. The presentations are free and open to the community.



The lineup includes:



Tom Muir Birth of Containment: Ceremony, Ornament and the Vessels of Tom Muir Feb. 22, 7 -8 p.m., Bulger Communications East.

Renowned metalsmith and jewelry maker discusses the inspiration and techniques behind his award-winning work, covering 25 years.



Chuck Regier Exhibit Design: Artifact, Materials, and Process

March 4, 12:15 – 1:40 p.m., Upton Hall 211

Curator of Exhibits for the acclaimed Kauffman Museum discusses the elements and process for creating compelling heritage exhibits that engage and inspire. The lecture is sponsored by LTD - Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited in conjunction with the Communication Design area of the Design Department at Buffalo State College.



Frank Zuccari (’75) Connoisseurship and Conservation

March 7, 10:30 – 12:00, Rockwell Hall 208.

Executive director of the Department of Conservation at the Art Institute of Chicago discusses sensitive versus mechanical conservation and the importance of understanding how an artist worked and manipulated materials.



Richard Aerni Throwing Large: How to Work in Sections

March 7, 12 – 1 p.m., Upton Hall 128

Nationally acclaimed ceramic artist gives a slide lecture on his work, in particular his single firing technique and the wood ash glazes for which he is recognized.



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