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    Where Art Originates - Artists and the Creative Process: Author Viet Nguyen

    Where Art Originates - Artists and the Creative Process: Author Viet Nguyen

    Djerassi Resident Artists Program

    May 1, 2008

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    Where Art Originates: Artists and the Creative Process
    Lecture Series to Feature Artist Performances and Insights to Their Work

    The public is invited to explore the creative process and personal approach to artistic growth in a series of five exciting lecture evenings featuring nine 2008 Djerassi Program resident artists. Participating artists represent a wide range of artistic expression and will perform and speak about their work. Each program will conclude with a Q & A session with the featured artist(s).

    Literary Reading - Viet Nguyen
    Viet Nguyen (Los Angeles) is Associate Professor of English and American Studies &Ethnicity at USC. Nguyen’s work was included in Best New AmericanVoices 2007 (Harcourt Brace, NY) and he is the author of "Race and Resistance: Literature and Politics in Asian America" (2002; Oxford Univ. Press).

    In addition, the following event will also take place:

    Film - Vanessa Woods
    Filmmaker Vanessa Woods (San Francisco), a recipient of an MFA Film Fellowship from the San Francisco Art Institute, will show clips from various works, including "Memory Box, Tomako’s Letter."

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: Free
      RSVP required

      Info Phone: 650-329-2366

    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      May 1, 2008

      Times:
      7pm

    • Venue Info

      Palo Alto Art Center

      1313 Newell Road Palo Alto, CA 94303

      Full map and directions

    • Parking Info

      A free lot as well as free street parking is available at the center.

    • Accessibility Info
      • Wheelchair Access

    • NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate, however it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.

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