Anderson Ranch Arts Center 2014 Annual Report | Page 13

“Having visited Anderson Ranch numerous times over the years, I’m amazed at its continued growth
and maturity. I’ve always had a rewarding experience when I visit.” – Wendell Castle

featured artists series
The Featured Artists Series hosts world-renowned artists
and curators who visit Anderson Ranch to present,
perform and discuss their work. It continues to be one
of Anderson Ranch’s most popular programs, fostering
a broader understanding of contemporary art for a wideranging audience. In 2014 the Ranch welcomed Wendell
Castle, Charles Gaines, Theaster Gates, Michael Golec,
Catherine Opie and Ron Nagle. Additionally, the Ranch
also hosted a special presentation by Massimiliano
Gioni for National Council members. In addition to giving
presentations, Featured Artists Series participants
engaged in roundtable discussions, interacted with
students and faculty and attended receptions with
supporters of Anderson Ranch at top collectors’ homes.

conversations series

We are thankful for the generous and gracious support of
those who enabled us to provide these programs to the
public, free of charge. They include: Bunny and Charles
Burson, Marilyn and Larry Fields, Friends in honor of Lee
and Mel Eagle and the recent exhibition of their collection
at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The Good Works
Foundation and Laura Donnelley, Sue Hostetler and
Donald Drapkin, Pamela Joseph and Robert Brinker, Toby
Devan Lewis and Evan Snyderman and Zesty Meyers/R
& Company, New York.
Additional support was provided by Susan Beckerman,
Rona and Jeffrey Citrin, Bunni and Paul Copaken, Jody
Guralnick and Michael Lipkin, Janet and Robert Hoffman,
Ann and Tom Korologos and Nancy and Bruce Stevens.

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New to Anderson Ranch for summer 2014 was the
Conversations Series. The Conversations Series involves
key figures of the contemporary art world in conversation
with expert moderators. Discussions include seminars,
panels and Q&A formats with some of today’s top critics,
artists, curators, collectors and more. Conversations
bring a more casual format that is interactive, engaging
and relevant to the contemporary art community. The
2014 series included three conversations: A Conversation
with Debra and Dennis Scholl moderated by Dean Sobel,
Director of the Clyfford Still Museum; Navigating the Art
World for Artists: Petah Coyne, Artist, and Dede Young,
Gallery Director; and A Conversation with Anne Pasternak
moderated by Jennifer Stockman.
2014 summer series

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