FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Wright Design Series was inspired by master designer Frank Lloyd Wright, who, although known for his architectural designs, also created designs in furniture, clothing, textiles and tableware. The free lecture/discussions highlight a wide array of design topics, including architecture. Relevant topics relating to design in everyday life are addressed, including the design of objects, environments, information, and experiences. Topics for the series are chosen with input from an advisory committee comprised of professionals and experts in the fields of architecture, interior design, graphic design/visual communication and industrial design. The series is intended to appeal to everyone with an interest in design... from design professionals to the avid learning enthusiast.
The lecture series is sponsored by Southwest Chapter AIA Wisconsin, Monona Terrace, Frank Lloyd Wright® Wisconsin, and is supported by a grant from the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission with additional funds from the Overture Foundation.
Thursday, March 15
7:00pm - Lecture Hall
"An Architectural Impact on Community: New Orleans"
Presented by Allen Eskew, FAIA, Principal of Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
Allen Eskew has earned a national reputation for excellence in architectural design through a wide variety of projects. He has been involved in downtown development and waterfront revitalization efforts in Louisiana for over 30 years and spent four years directing the 1984 Louisiana World’s Fair Exposition Design. Following Hurricane Katrina, Allen was heavily involved with a number of recovery planning efforts and is currently working on The New Orleans Riverfront Development Plan. The firm’s growing reputation reflects its effort to connect every project to community and environment. The collaborative, intensive design process promotes the ability of architecture to touch the lives of its users in profound and powerful ways.
Thursday, March 29
7:00pm - Lecture Hall
"Organic Cotton - The Journey is the Prize"
Presented by Harmony Susalla, Designer
Harmony Susalla left a successful career designing for the largest and best-known companies in the world (Walmart, Target, Williams-Sonoma,etc.) to start Harmony Art, her own organic-cotton fabric company. Her designs are inspired by nature, and particularly the northern California coast she calls home. Harmony will share her production challenges and manufacturing decisions in producing certified organic fabric and convey her passion for revolutionizing the textile industry.
Thursday, April 12
7:00pm - Madison Ballroom C
"Great Un-expectations x PechaKucha"
Sometimes the best laid plans go awry. Sometimes, this is the best thing that could possibly happen. Join us at our spring “PechaKucha: Great Un-expectations” to discover the happy accidents and serendipitous events that have led ten of the most creative local professionals towards surprising and unpredicted outcomes.
What is PechaKucha? The concept is simple: Each of 10 presenters shows 20 images for 20 seconds apiece to describe the role played by the unforeseen in their work and in their lives. It’s an event that is never the same twice, so leave your expectations at the door. Monona Terrace is proud to serve as the official Madison site for PechaKucha International.
PechaKucha Night – Devised and shared by Klein Dytham Architecture
Tuesday, May 1
7:00pm - Lecture Hall
"Design Excellence: A Catalyst for Invention & Transformation"
Presented by Monica Ponce de Leon, Architect, MPdL Studio
Monica Ponce de Leon, founding partner of MPdL Studio, is internationally recognized for innovation and excellence in design. MPdL Studio has established a unique design process that encourages invention and sustainable design. Her firm consistently seizes on the unique challenges of each project--the peculiarities of a site, requirements of program, and cultural specificity—as the catalysts for transformation. Monica will present her views through a body of work ranging from furniture to architecture, urban design to infrastructure. She is currently the Dean of the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban planning at the University of Michigan.
Here's what some past participants had to say:
**“I wish these went year-round. Always impressed by the audience gathered and Qs asked.” --Anonymous, winter 2010
**Beautiful meeting room; these lectures are a gift to all who enjoy the marvelous design of this facility - Steve, Madison 2010
Wisconsin Film Festival
Wednesday to Sunday
April 18-22 - Lecture Hall
Presented by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arts Institute, Co-sponsored by Monona Terrace.
Monona Terrace will once again serve as one of the numerous Madison hosts for the Wisconsin Film Festival. Presented by the University of Wisconsin-MadisonArts Institute for the past 13 years, this five-day festival welcomes over 35,000 movie-goers to downtown theaters each spring. The full schedule and ticket prices and information will be available on the Festival's web site (wifilmfest.org) in early March.
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