Visiting Artist Lecture - Hermenegilde Chaisson

Friday, January 15th, 2010, 7:30 pm

The Mary (West) Pratt and Christopher Pratt Visiting Artist Lecture

Herménégilde Chiasson, Crabtree Auditorium. A reception at Owens Art Gallery< 61 York Street, directly follows lecture. January 15, 2010. 7:30 pm

Herménégilde Chiasson is considered one of the most important representatives of modern Acadia. A leading arts and cultural figure, Chiasson has written more than 25 books and 30 plays, and directed more than 15 films. As a visual artist (painter, printmaker, and photographer) he has produced 40 solo exhibitions and participated in more than 100 group shows. His work can be found in many public and private collections. Chiasson was recently appointed Artist in Residence at both Mount Allison University and the Université de Moncton for the 2009-2010 academic year. He has also served as New Brunswick’s Lieutenant Governor (2003-2009), worked as a journalist and producer for Radio-Canada, and instructed as a professor and film director at the Université de Moncton. He holds honorary degrees from Mount Allison University and Laurentian University. As well, he has received numerous grants, awards, and prizes for his work as an artist and with the Acadian community, including twice being awarded the Prix France-Acadie. He has also acted as an executive member of the Canada Council for the Arts.

The Mary (West) Pratt and Christopher Pratt Visiting Artist Lectures are supported by an endowment established by Mount Allison University’s Class of ’57 in recognition of their classmates Mary (West) Pratt and Christopher Pratt. The lecture is also supported by the Marjorie Young Bell Distinguished Visitors Fund. These annual lectures explore the role of art in the human experience.

For additional information contact: Joy Wilbur, 364-2608, jwilbur@mta.ca