Talks & LEctures
Talks and demonstrations by exhibiting artists provide the community with insight into an exhibiting artist’s work and process. Lectures by local and regional art historians shed light on contemporary concerns and current issues and provide the public with opportunities for discussion and engagement with the visual arts.
Upcoming Talks & LECTURES

Artist Talk with Robert Ortbal
Saturday, October 18, 3-4:30 PM
Join us for an Artist Talk with Robert Ortbal in conjunction with his solo exhibition, Encounters. He will lead a dialogue about the work on display, sharing images and videos highlighting the evolution and development of his previous work. Encounters is on display at the Pence Gallery from October 10 – November 30, 2025.
This event is FREE for Pence Members & students. Non-Members may attend by paying $10 at the door.




Are you passionate about education? Support the Pence by sponsoring an an artist talk, art history lecture, our ArtSmart series, or another educational program. Email Katharine Schultz at [email protected] for more information.