LUNCHTIME LECTURES

“Artivist”, Ya LaFord

Lunchtime Lectures is a grab bag of artist talks, panel discussions, and art historical lectures that focus on contemporary themes during the lunch hour on the first Monday of each month.

Self-described “artivist” La’Ford will discuss her social engaged artwork, particularly Blue Sunnel, created during the inaugural SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival. Her work has been exhibited at the Studio Museum in Harlem, the Lawndale Art Center in Houston, and the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, St. Petersburg College. La’Ford holds her BFA from Florida State University, an interdisciplinary MFA from the Art Institute of Boston, and a JD from the University of Florida.

Lunch is always included:
$10 for members of The Contemporaries
$15 for non-members of The Contemporaries
$5 lecture only (no lunch)

Tickets may be purchased in advance by CLICKING HERE.

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