Deem Distinguished Lecture Series

Funded by Patrick and Alison Deem, the Deem Distinguished lecture began more than 20 years ago. The annual event helps further the WVU education experience by exposing students and faculty to cutting-edge artists and arts supporters.

Over the years, Alison and Patrick Deem have been true leaders in advancing the arts at WVU, and most especially, the education of students. Their Distinguished Visiting Artist Lecture Series has brought internationally recognized artists and their work to the WVU campus, fostering not only student and faculty engagement, but also free public lectures by these artists, providing community access to thought-provoking examples of contemporary art.

Past Deem Lectures

2023-24 Danielle Krysa, The Jealous Curator
2023 - Marie Cochran
2022 - Roberto Lugo
2021 - Rebecca Morgan
2020 - Eames Demetrios
2019 - Antionette Caroll
2018 - Rachel Sussman
2017 - Bill Strickland
2016 - Jason Freeny
2015 - How & Nosm
2014 - Andrea Polli
2013 - Mel Chin
2012 - Amy Franceschini
2011 - Michael Mercil
2010 - Hasan Elahi
2009 - Mark Klett
2008 - James Luna
2007 - Ann Hamilton
2006 - Willie Cole
2005 - Judy Glantzman
2004 - Carmon Colangelo
2003 - Diana Cooper
2002 - Buzz Spector
2001 - Johanna Drucker
2000 - Pam Logobardi
1999 - Chris Duncan & Peter Dudek
1998 - Judy Linn
1997 - Hachivi Edgar Heap of Birds
1996 - Ann Agee
1995 - Phoebe Adams

Deem Distinguished Lecture Series

Past Deem Lectures

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