He speaks Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Eccles Conference Center room 216. A reception follows in the Eccles Conference Center foyer. Organizers remind regular visiting artist patrons that this is a location change from the usual Fine Arts Center site. For the past several years the Visiting Artist Program in the Department of Art has grown, Krannich said. The program brings nationally, and now internationally, known artist to USU's campus for up to five days to teach and interact with students, faculty and members of the community.
All guests offer an open lecture and attendance continues to climb.
Every year we are able to bring in artists at the top of their field. This year's opening guest is a good example. Danto is the recipient of many fellowships and grants including two Guggenheims. He has been a Fulbright Fellow and Fulbright Professor. He has served as vice president and president of the American Philosophical Association, as well as president of the American Society of Aesthetics.