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 Mercy Hawkins
Saturday, October 17, 2-3:30 PM (Free)
Mercy Hawkins will speak about the development and trajectory of several bodies of recent work, including its connection to craft. She will also explore the intersection of painting and music.
Mercy Hawkins’ exhibit, Waltz of Life & Limb, is on display at the Pence Gallery from October 3 – November 6, 2026.
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.