The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art invites you to an exclusive, art-inspired evening for young alumni featuring celebrated artist James Siena ’79 and the opportunity to make your own hand-made paper in the “wet studio” at Dieu Donné, a leading non-profit cultural institution dedicated to serving established and emerging artists through the collaborative creation of contemporary art using the process of hand papermaking. Food, drink, networking, and fun. It may get a little messy, so come prepared to roll up your sleeves. Aprons will be provided.

Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Dieu Donné
315 West 36th Street New York, NY 10018
Price: $25

The Evening’s Agenda:

6:30 p.m.: hors d’oeuvres and drinks
6:45 p.m.: remarks by artist, James Siena ’79
7:00 p.m.: hands-on papermaking workshop in the “wet studio”

James Siena ’79, is widely celebrated American artist, born in 1957, who works in a wide range of mediums, including lithography, etching, woodcut, engraving, drawing, sculpture, and painting. Mr. Siena will speak about his experience as a “Lab Grant” resident artist at Dieu Donné, along with his continuing involvement with Cornell as a member of the Johnson Museum of Art Advisory Council.

Space is limited to the first 25 registrants, so reserve your spot today. Advance registration is required.

For registration questions, please contact Jenn Ryan, jjr29@cornell.edu or (607) 254-4586.

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