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Iain Baxter&, the nationally and internationally
renowned artist and professor emeritus at the School
of Visual Arts, and art historian and popular lecturer
Prof. Michael Farrell will be among the honoured
guests of the 50th anniversary weekend celebration of
the School of Visual Arts Sept. 3-5, 2010.
The event, Intersections: 50 Years of Production, will
include art, music, the unveiling of the new name for
the LeBel Gallery, and a dedication ceremony.
Baxter& will deliver a keynote speech at an exhibition
opening Friday evening. Baxter&, a Governor
General’s Award winner and Officer of the Order of
Canada, recently teamed up with the Art Gallery of
Ontario to tour Toronto schools and libraries with
his ECOARTVAN, a glassed-in cube van running on
biodiesel fuel and featuring works inspired by his
interest in the environment.
Nationally and internationally renowned artist Iain Baxter&.
Art House, a historic property located in downtown Detroit.
INTERSECTIONS :
Saturday’s highlights will include a panel discussion
with some of the School’s most accomplished
graduates. The evening gallery dedication will be
followed by a barbecue, dance and art auction.
On Sunday, Farrell will conduct tours of his extensive
collections at Art House, a historic property located in
downtown Detroit.
Alumni have until August 9 to RSVP.
For more information, visit
or contact Julie Sando,
519-253-3000 ext. 2829.
