Conversations at the JNBC - Fall 2021

357 Benefit Street,Providence RI 02903

23 September, 2021

Description

Weekly "Conversations at the JNBC" series. This weekly series brings together local artists, architects, writers, thinkers, musicians at the John Nicholas Brown Center to discuss their work with the public, every Thursday at 6 pm. A short presentation will be followed by Q&A and a convivial gathering in a fairly intimate setting. Advance registration is required for these events. *All individuals – regardless of vaccination status – must wear masks indoors, unless in a private, non-shared space or when actively eating. In addition, social distancing of at least six feet must be maintained when unmasked.  Unvaccinated individuals must continue to wear a mask outdoors when social distancing of at least six feet is not possible. Event attendees, including visitors and guests, must comply with all COVID-19 University policies and protocols in place at the time of the event. Fall 2021 ScheduleSept. 9: Martha L Werenfels, FAIA, Senior Principal at DBVW Architects, will discuss some of her favorite, and often quirky, projects as a preservation architect in Providence. (One of those was the restoration of the JNBC in 1995). Sept. 16: The Avenue Concept’s Fran Loosen (Engagement and Advancement Strategist) and Nick Platzer (Mural Program Manager) will talk about the work of the art organization that has altered the face of Providence over the previous decade like no other. Sept. 23: Bob Azar, Deputy Director, Providence Department of Planning and Development and Professor of the Practice of Urban Studies at Brown University will present challenges and ideas for our city’s urban future. Sept. 30: Bonnie Honig, Nancy Duke Lewis Professor for Political Science and Modern Culture and Media will talk about her new book: Shell Shocked: Feminist Criticism after Trump. Oct. 7: Marthe Rowen, architect, educator and artist, will present some of her recent travel drawings at the intersection of time and space, and in particular her unique panorama drawings on a transcontinental Amtrak journey. Oct. 21: Ultramoderne’s principals Yasmin Vobis, Assistant Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and Aaron Forrest, Associate Professor in Architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design will talk about some of their work and their interest in ‘Vacant Providence.’ Oct. 28: Eric Nathan, Associate Professor of Music, Brown University, will discuss and present some of his recent work on the JNBC’s 1942 Steinway Baby Grand Piano in the music room. Nov. 4: Becci Davis, an Artist, Adjunct Lecturer at Brown University, and 2021 Guest Lecturer at Mount Holyoke College will talk about her recent projects that use water as a medium to explore collective memory through interactive installation, performance, and multisensory experiences. Photo © Liam McCormack. Nov. 11: Njaimeh Njie, artist and multimedia producer from Pittsburgh, and the inaugural Edward Mitchell Bannister Artist in Residence at the JNBC will present some of her recent work and discuss her thoughts about a work for Brown University. Nov. 18: Priyadarshini Himatsingka, a Providence-based jewelry artist with degrees from NYU and RISD, will present her work and discuss the impact of her cultural heritage. Dec. 2: Thalia Field, Adele Kellenberg Seaver Professor of Creative Writing and Faculty Director of the Brown Arts Institute will discuss her new book, ‘Personhood.’ Dec. 9: Brett Smiley, former Chief of Staff for Governor Raimondo and Director of the Department of Administration is a candidate for Mayor of Providence and will talk about his vision for our city. Dec. 16: The Steelyard’s Howie Sneider, Executive Director, and Islay Taylor, Associate Director, in charge of residency programs, will talk about the work of this organization, one of the most exciting educational artistic enterprises in our city.