The artist behind YVR’s signature Thunderbird, a leading performing arts festival boss and an acclaimed Winnipeg architect are the highlights of this year’s 2015 Lulu Series: Art in the City.
The line‑up will feature discussions on art in the city and its importance to establishing connections between citizens and their communities.
On Thursday, March 19, First Nations artist, designer and curator, Connie Watts will present an overview of her experiences working with Aboriginal artists across Canada as well as creating her own work for public spaces in cities.
Preceding her talk will be a short performance by country music artists Damian Marshall and Shanna Lynn performing as Georgia Rain.
On Thursday, April 23, Norman Armour, artistic and executive director of Vancouver’s PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, will discuss projects that show how the arts, and in particular festivals, can be a central player in expressing and shaping a city’s evolving sense of itself. His talk will be preceded by a short performance by stage and recording artist, Veda Hille.
And on Thursday, May 14, Johanna Hurme, founding partner of Winnipeg’s internationally acclaimed 5468796 architecture firm will present a series of case studies, projects and processes to demonstrate how designing for long-term vision can help create a better world. Preceding this talk will a brief performance by the flamenco guitarist Baraa Safaa.
All events will be held at Richmond City Hall Council Chambers, at 6911 No. 3 Rd. at 7 p.m.
They are free to the public and seating is limited. To reserve your seats, email [email protected].
Since 2003, The Lulu Series: Art in the City has presented international, national and regional speakers including acclaimed artists, architects, urban planners and other cultural leaders.
For more information, visit www.richmond.ca/luluseries.
