FREE TWO-DAY IN-PERSON EVENT Friday, April 21, 2023, 5–9pm Saturday, April 22, 2023, 10am–9pm More information at csulb.edu/museum Explore contemporary topics in abstraction through presentations by keynote speakers and panel discussions focusing on abstract visual art and its relationship with indigeneity, materiality, and ecology. Student presentations examine historical context. Keynote speakers take us on a journey through their innovative practices and personal perspectives on creativity, art, and culture today. SCHEDULE Friday, April 21 Art History Student presentations 5PM–6PM | Horn Center, Lecture Hall 100 (HC-100) Opening Keynote – Timo Fahler 7PM | Horn Center, Lecture Hall 100 (HC-100) Opening Night Mixer 8PM | Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum Saturday, April 22 Panel 1 – Indigeneity and Abstraction 10AM–11:50AM | University Theatre Alicia Carroll, PhD (moderator); Melissa Cody (artist panelist); Emma Robbins (artist panelist) Lunch Break (not hosted) 12pm–1pm Panel 2 – Materiality and Abstraction 1:10pm–3pm | University Theatre Frances Lazare (moderator); Carmen Argote (artist panelist); Alicia Piller (artist panelist) Panel 3 – Ecology and Abstraction 3:10PM– 5PM | University Theatre James Nisbet, PhD (moderator); Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio (artist panelist); Shirley Tse (artist panelist) Closing Keynote – Analia Saban 5:15PM–6PM | University Theatre Part of the Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Multidisciplinary Lecture Series Spring Into Art Exhibitions Celebration 6PM–9PM | Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum Music, good eats, and art activities for all return to the Museum during our semester party! Celebrate our spring 2023 exhibitions with us and participate in tile mosaic making sessions, Zentangle activities in the Ed Lab, and open form chalk art on Patron's Plaza. Live sets from 22 West Media student DJs, food truck fare, and a cash bar make this event extra festive.