Art and Activism of Sister Mary Corita Kent—her art, and socio-political legacy.

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: July 07, 2009 at the Hammer Museum; With Jim Isermann, Pae White, and Donald Moffett

Moderated by Independent Design Curator Brooke Hodge

A continued conversation about Corita Kent, the co-subject of Julie Ault's 2000 Hammer exhibition Power-Up: Sister Corita and Donald Moffett, Interlocking. Kent gained international fame during the 60s and 70s for her vibrant serigraphs, happenings, and gatherings put to the purpose of social awareness/activism. Artists Jim Isermann, Pae White and Donald Moffett discuss her work, legacy, and influence on the contemporary art scene.

ALL HAMMER PUBLIC PROGRAMS ARE FREE. Tickets are required, and are available at the Billy Wilder Theater Box Office one hour prior to start time. Limit one ticket per person on a first come, first served basis. Hammer members receive priority seating, subject to availability. Reservations not accepted, RSVPs not required.

Museum Day, Saturday September 26, 2009

The Corita Art Center is pleased to participate in the Smithsonian Institution's nationwide
Museum Day on Saturday, September 26, 2009.
We will be open from 11am until 3pm
Admission is free!

Visit the Smithsonian Magazine website for an introduction to our gallery and slideshow of our collection.

Enjoy free general admission to hundreds of other museums and cultural venues nationwide on Saturday, September 26, 2009 with a Museum Day admission card.

The admission card is available in the September 2009 issue of Smithsonian magazine or downloadable via this site.