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.
Artist Talk with Gioia Fonda
Sunday, November 8, 2-3:30 PM (Free)
Gioia Fonda is a multi-media artist and educator whose new series harkens back to her still-life work from almost 30 years ago. Enjoy a lively talk with Fonda that sets the stage for exploration into her interest in the relationships between objects, the influence of mentors such as Charlie Gill, and more.
Visitors can view portraits of things: Paintings by Gioia Fonda and Charlie Gill at the Pence Gallery from October 9 – November 29, 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.