Pay What You Wish; $5-$25
LUNCH BREAK is a series of open, insightful, and short discussions about artists. Each LUNCH BREAK is led by a member of the Guild Hall staff, and focuses on the practice and work of the artists on exhibit.
This month’s session is led by Guild Hall Director of Visual Arts, Melanie Crader and will focus on the current Guild Hall exhibition, Leo Villareal: Celestial Garden.
Participants are welcome to join Guild Hall Staff for lunch (bring your own!) in the Guild Hall Pantzer Lobby or Minkes Garden after the discussion. Small bites can also be purchased at Louise & Howie’s Coffee Bar.*
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 12 PM: MELANIE CRADER ON LEO VILLAREAL
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 12 PM: MELANIE CRADER ON 2019 ARTIST MEMBERS WINNER MARY BOOCHEVER
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 12 PM: ANTHONY MADONNA ON THE HISTORY OF THE ARTIST MEMBERS EXHIBITION
*Small croissant sandwiches from Tutto Caffè, first come, first served.
SPONSORS
Leo Villareal: Celestial Garden
Lead Sponsors: Bloomberg Philanthropies, Estrellita and Daniel Brodsky, Amanda and Donald Mullen, Pace Gallery, and an anonymous donor.
Additional Support: Shelley Fox Aarons and Philip Aarons, Jacqueline Brody, and Deborah and David Roberts
Guild Hall's learning + New Works Programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Offices of the Governor and the New York State Legislature
Additional major support comes from the Patti Kenner Arts Education Fellowship, The Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Endowment Fund and the Melville Straus Family Endowment.
Museum Programs are supported by Crozier Fine Arts, and funding from the Michael Lynne Museum Endowment, and the Melville Straus Family Endowment.
FREE GALLERY ADMISSION IS SPONSORED, IN PART BY, LANDSCAPE DETAILS
Pictured: Leo Villareal, Celestial Garden, 2023. LEDs, custom software, electrical hardware, steel, vinyl, audio. 340 x 126 inches (864 x 320 cm). Courtesy of the artist and Pace Gallery. Celestial Garden © Leo Villareal. Photo: Gary Mamay Photography
