Artists at the Institute Taking advantage of its location in one of the world's leading art centers, the Institute invites artists living and working in the area to come and discuss their work. Begun in 1983 with support from the New York University Humanities Council and continued through the gifts of private individuals, these talks are now funded by the Lila Acheson Wallace Program in Modern Art. The series normally includes two lectures each semester. The meetings, which take place in the Oak Room, are informal, and discussion is encouraged. The program is run entirely by interested students, and volunteers and suggestions are welcome.
Admission is free, and the public is cordially invited to attend.
The contest, inspired by Harry Bober, Institute alumnus and, until his death in 1988, a member of its faculty, is made possible by the generosity of Trustee Leon Levy. Held from time to time, it gives students the opportunity to present objects recently and reasonably purchased, and explain the reasons for purchase and the object's special character, condition and significance to a panel of judges that include the sponsor, faculty, curators and dealers. Cash prizes are awarded.