Visiting Artist Series: The Public Collection Panel Discussion

 

An opportunity to connect with the community is through the Park Tudor Visiting Artist Series.  Hosted by the Fine Arts department, the first event in the series will be a panel discussion on The Public Collection, on Tuesday, October 13 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Ayres Auditorium.

 

The Public Collection is a public art and literacy project developed by Rachel M. Simon to improve literacy, foster a deeper appreciation of the arts, and raise awareness for educational justice in our community.

 

Through a curated process, Indiana-based artists were commissioned to design unique book share stations or lending libraries that are installed in public spaces around Indianapolis. Each book share station holds a varied selection of books for diverse audiences and age groups. The Public Collection stations are free and available to everyone. Passersby can borrow and return books at their leisure. Books are supplied and stocked by the Indianapolis Public Library.
 

Rachel M. Simon is an artist, community leader, and investor. A graduate of Herron School of Art and Design, she is a dedicated advocate for the arts, education, and social justice.

 

The panelists and moderator will be:

• Rachel Simon, The Public Collection & Herbert Simon Family Foundation

• Mindy Taylor Ross, Art Strategies LLC

• Josh Coggeshall, S+CA architecture studio, and member of the collaborative design team on Table of Contents at Horizon House

• Teresa Wessel, Executive Director, Horizon House

• Brian McCutcheon, artist who designed Monument on Monument Circle and co-owner of Indianapolis Fabrications

• Laura Johnson, Director of Public Services, Indianapolis Public Library

• Moderator: Scott Stulen, Curator of Audience Experiences and Performance, Indianapolis Museum of Art

 

This event is free and open to the public.