Elizabeth Layton exhibition - Curator Talk with Mary Frances Ivey | Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

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Mary Frances Ivey, the Guest Curator for the Nerman Museum exhibition, Elizabeth Layton: Drawing as Discourse, is set to deliver an engaging gallery talk. This enlightening event, which is absolutely free and open to the public, requires an RSVP in order to secure a spot due to limited capacity. The gallery talk will take place on January 25, 2024, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, at the Nerman Museum classroom 212 and Oppenheimer New Media Gallery. Mark your calendars as the exhibition, Elizabeth Layton: Drawing as Discourse, will be showcased at the Kansas Focus Gallery and Oppenheimer New Media Gallery within the Nerman Museum from January 25 to July 28, 2024. Embarking on a journey through 32 of Layton's remarkable drawings, this exhibition pays homage to her influential legacy. By embracing Layton's belief in the transformative power of art to educate, disarm, and captivate, this exhibition invites dialogue and contemplation. Furthermore, Mary Frances Ivey, who is pursuing a PhD in the Kress Department of Art History at the University of Kansas, and also serves as the Sarachek Curatorial Fellow for Wiggins Studies at the Wichita Art Museum, will provide valuable insights throughout the event. Join us for an enlightening experience and gain a deeper understanding of Elizabeth Layton's remarkable body of work. Image 1: Elizabeth Layton, For Don Lambert, 1982, Colored pencil on paper, 22 x 30”, Collection Mulvane Art Museum, Washburn University Image 2: Elizabeth Layton, Aged to Perfection, 1990, Colored pencil on paper, 22 x 30”, Collection Mulvane Art Museum, Washburn University.