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Clarice Smith Distinguished Lectures in American Art
The Smithsonian American Art Museum established the Clarice Smith Distinguished Lectures in American Art in 2004 to present new insights in American art from the perspectives of the finest artists, authors, critics, and scholars. This annual series is made possible by the generosity of Clarice Smith. Past speakers have included Peter Schjeldahl, William Christenberry, Roberta Smith, Wanda Corn, Maya Lin, James Rosenquist, William Wiley and Bill Viola.
The Clarice Smith Distinguished Lectures in American Art are held in the museum's Nan Tucker McEvoy Auditorium, located at 8th and G Streets, NW. All lectures begin at 7 p.m. Limited space; tickets required. Pick up free tickets beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the G Street Lobby Information Desk. Daily museum hours: 11:30 a.m. — 7 p.m.
2012 Speakers
Scholar Kevin Salatino, September 19, 2012
Critic Adam Gopnik, October 10, 2012
Artist Kerry James Marshall, November 7, 2012
Author Meryle Secrest, 2011
Artist Elizabeth Peyton, 2011
Artist Julie Mehretu, 2011
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Scholar Erica Hirshler, 2010
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Artist Sarah Sze, 2010
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Critic Mark Feeney, 2010
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Artist William Wiley, 2009
Critic Dave Hickey, 2009
Scholar Linda Nochlin, 2009
Artist Bill Viola, 2008
Scholar John Wilmerding, 2008
Critic Michael Kimmelman, 2008
Artist James Rosenquist, 2007
Scholar David Driskell, 2007
Critic Benjamin Forgey, 2007
Artist Maya Lin, 2006
Scholar David Park Curry, 2006
Critic Jed Perl, 2006
Can't make it to the museum? The Clarice Smith Distinguished Lectures in American Art are all web cast live, so you can watch from afar. Visit this page a few minutes before each lecture begins and click on the speaker's name above so you don't miss a thing!
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