The Susan Paul Firestone Lecture Series in Contemporary Art brings noteworthy visual artists and art critics to campus. The three-day residency of the artist or critic includes a public lecture and close interaction with art students through class discussions and critiques. This lecture series was initiated through the generosity of Ray A. Graham III and it honors the creative work and accomplishments of Susan Paul Firestone ’68.
Incoming Lecturers
2021-22 Artist Lesley Dill
Public Lecture
March 28, 2022, 7 p.m.
Francis Auditorium
2022-23 TBD
Public Lecture
Date/Time TBA
Francis Auditorium
Past Firestone Lecturers
2018–19 Joyce J. Scott
2017–18 Sheila Pepe
2015–16 Stephen Vitiello
2014–15 Josef Bolf
2013–14 Mary Reid Kelley and Patrick Kelley
2012–13 Inka Essenhigh
2011–12 Laylah Ali
2009–10 Oliver Herring
2008–09 Judy Pfaff
2007–08 Janine Antoni
2006–07 Margaret Evangeline