Artist Lecture November 18

Portland conceptual artist, Tad Savinar, will present a slide lecture Thursday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Roger Hull Lecture Hall at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University. Admission is free.

Savinar will discuss his work in a variety of media including printmaking and installation pieces, urban design and the design of memorials.

Savinar was born in Portland, Ore., in 1950 and educated at Colorado College where he received his BA degree in studio art. A conceptual artist and playwright who has been featured in dozens of one person and group exhibitions over the years, his work is included in numerous public and private collections.

The Hallie Ford Museum of Art is located at 700 State Street (corner of State and Cottage Streets) in downtown Salem near the campus of Willamette University. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The galleries are closed on Sunday and Monday. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for seniors and students. Children under 12 are admitted free, and Tuesday is an admission-free day. Admission to the exhibition will be free the day of the workshop.