Part of the Art and Design’s unique program lies in the fact that we are constantly exposed (on a weekly basis) to different creative thinkers. Every Thursday at five o’clock, the entire student body of the art school gathers at the Michigan Theatre for the Penny Stamps Lecture Series. We stay there for an hour and a half and allow ourselves to be exposed to the great ideas put forth by the artist/designer/politician on stage. This year we have had visits from Stasys Eidrigevićius, Michael Moore, Sir Ken Robinson, Cary Fowler, Cheyenne Medina & Gretchen Schulfer , Jane Atwood, and Antanas Mockus. All of these people have been wonderful and exceptionally inspirational. The best part about the Lecture Series is that it encompasses so many types of creative thinkers, extending far beyond studio artists. These lectures are free for everyone, and you can visit their website to check out upcoming lectures. 

 

Here’s a photo from tonight’s lecture, of Antanas Mockus from Colombia.

 

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