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Lectures and Events

Spring 2026



January 28-February 27

Janelle VanderKelen (digital art, animation)

Paul Mesaros Gallery

Lecture and Reception: January 28, 5pm, Bloch Hall/6pm CCAC Lobby

February 12

Kim Richter

J. Bernard Schultz Endowed Lecture in Art History

Lecture Only: 5pm, Bloch Hall

April 1

Emily Baker (sculpture, public art)

WVU Sculpture Tour Invitational Artist-in-Residence

Lecture Only: 5pm, Bloch Hall


Alloy Orbit, 2025, UV print on plasma cut steel, 19.5” x 6” x 43”

Fall 2025



August 27

Myers Foundation Faculty Distinguished Research Award Presentations

Lecture Only: 5pm, Bloch Hall

September 25

Roman King (graphic design alumni)

MLS Creative Director and former WNBA Creative Director

Lecture Only: 5pm, Bloch Hall

September 18-October 16

Liz Collins (fibers)

Deem Distinguished Lecture

Laura Mesaros Gallery

Lecture and Reception: October 2, 5pm, Bloch Hall/6pm CCAC Lobby

October 15

Dr. Janet Snyder (art history)

J. Bernard Schultz Distinguished Lecture in Art History

Lecture Only: 5pm, Bloch Hall

August 20-November 7

Steve Rossi (sculpture, GPS)

Paul Mesaros Gallery

Lecture and Reception: October 23, 5pm, Bloch Hall/6pm CCAC Lobby

October 29-November 19

Tom Bartel (ceramics)

Laura Mesaros Gallery

Lecture and Reception: November 12, 5pm, Bloch Hall/6pm CCAC Lobby

Featured Lecture Series

Deem Distinguished Lecture Series

Funded by Patrick and Alison Deem, the Deem Distinguished lecture began more than 20 years ago. The annual event helps further the WVU education experience by exposing students and faculty to cutting-edge artists and arts supporters.

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J. Bernard Schultz Endowed Lecture Series

Each year, the lecture series brings a leading art historian to WVU, to enhance the Art History program, as well as engage the intellectual life of the University. The J. Bernard Schultz lectures are free and open to the public.

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