The 25th Annual Helen Clark Berlind Symposium
Saturday, November 5 & Sunday, November 6
Free and open to the public.
How can art explore the paradox of enchantment, presenting a world that is both delight and delusion? The 25th Annual Helen Clark Berlind Symposium, held in conjunction with the 105th Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Art: Threatening Beauty, tackles this question.
The Symposium was established by friends and family of Helen Clark Berlind ’58, to honor her memory on the occasion of the Maier Museum of Art’s 80th Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Art. The event has expanded and extended the educational impact of the Annual Exhibition every year since, hosting scholars and artists to discuss issues relevant to each Exhibition.
Saturday, November 5 | Day 1
9:30 a.m. Light Refreshments
10 a.m. Welcome
Martha Kjeseth Johnson, director, Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College
10:15–11 a.m. Artist Talk: Sharon Horvath
Horvath is one of 10 artists represented in Threatening Beauty
11–11:45 a.m. Artist Talk: Barbara Takenaga
Takenaga is one of ten artists represented in Threatening Beauty
Lunch on your own
1:30–3 p.m. Panel Discussion with Sharon Horvath, Barbara Takenaga, and Judith Schaechter. Moderated by Laura McManus, curator of education, Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College
3 p.m. Coffee Break
3:15–4 p.m. Artist Talk: Judith Schaechter
Schaechter is one of 10 artists represented in Threatening Beauty
4–5 p.m. Closing remarks and reception
Sunday, November 6 | Day 2
1 p.m. Welcome
Martha Kjeseth Johnson, director, Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College
1:15–2 p.m. Helen Clark Berlind Symposium: A Retrospective
On the occasion of the 25th Annual Helen Clark Berlind Symposium, join us for a look back at how this vital program has enriched the Maier and the liberal arts curriculum of Randolph College. Presented by Laura McManus, curator of education, Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College.
2–2:30 p.m. Spotlight Tour: Threatening Beauty
What connections can we make between the 105th Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Art: Threatening Beauty and the Permanent Collection? Brief tour with Laura McManus, curator of education at the Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College.
2:30–3 p.m. Closing remarks and Dessert Reception
