Prairie Interlace Symposium

The "Prairie Interlace" symposium will launch a series of pre-recorded, candid conversations between the project writers and featured artists involved in the exhibition.

"Prairie Interlace" is a touring exhibition featuring 60 pieces by 48 artists including Associate Professor and Alum Mackenzie Kelly-Frere, BFA '98, Textiles, former Professor Emeritus Dr. Jennifer E Salahub, former Professor Emeritus Mireille Perron plus more. Although largely overlooked in histories of prairie art and craft, this was a period of intense energy and creativity.

The Symposium will be offered both in-person at Nickle Galleries and livestreamed.

The in-person event will be accompanied by a round table discussion with the curators. Livestream information is TBA.

Symposium Participants include:

Susan Surette talking with Katherine Dickerson
Sherry Farrell Racette talking with Evelyn Goodtrack and Marge Yuzicappi (TBC)
Mireille Perron talking with Phyllis Green
Alison Calder talking with Aganetha Dyck
Mary Beth Laviolette talking with Inese Birstins
Mackenzie Kelly Frere talking with Jane Kidd
Mireille Perron talking Ann Newdigate (TBC)
Cheryl Troupe talking with Margaret Harrison (TBC)
Host: Timothy Long, Head Curator, MacKenzie Art Gallery

Round Table Participants:

Dr. Julia Krueger, Independent Curator
Timothy Long, Head Curator, MacKenzie Art Gallery
Dr. Michele Hardy, Curator, Nickle Galleries

Advanced registration is required.