Lectures and Symposia
Clarice Smith Distinguished Lectures in American Art
The Smithsonian American Art Museum established the Clarice Smith Distinguished Lectures in American Art in 2004 to present new insights in American art from the perspectives of the finest artists, critics and scholars. This annual series is made possible by the generosity of Clarice Smith. Past speakers have included Peter Schjeldahl, William Christenberry, Roberta Smith, Wanda Corn, Maya Lin, James Rosenquist, Michael Kimmelman and Bill Viola. This year's speakers are:
Artist William Wiley, September 30, 2009
Critic Dave Hickey, October 21, 2009
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Scholar Linda Nochlin, November 18, 2009
The Clarice Smith Distinguished Lectures in American Art are held in the museum's Nan Tucker McEvoy Auditorium, located at 8th and G Streets, NW. All lectures begin at 7 p.m. Limited space; tickets required. Pick up free tickets beginning at 6 p.m. at the G Street Lobby Information Desk. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Daily museum hours: 11:30 a.m. — 7 p.m.
Can't make it to the museum? The 2009 series will be web cast live, so you can watch from afar. Visit this page a few minutes before each lecture begins and click on the speaker's name above so you don't miss a thing!
Watch past lectures!
Artist Bill Viola, 2008
Scholar John Wilmerding, 2008
Critic Michael Kimmelman, 2008
Artist James Rosenquist, 2007
Scholar David Driskell, 2007
Critic Benjamin Forgey, 2007
Artist Maya Lin, 2006
Scholar David Park Curry, 2006
Critic Jed Perl, 2006
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