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2022 Events

The Peeler Art Center galleries are proud to present a variety of free programs for students, faculty, staff, and the public each year. These events range from workshops and hands-on demonstrations to lectures and performances. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For more information about a particular event, including special accommodations, please contact Misti Scott: mscott@depauw.edu or 765-658-4336.

Stirrup vessel with Crab and human forms


Stirrup vessel with Crab and human forms
3rd to 6th century CE
Clay
1995.17.20
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jennings
Modeling the Moche Worlds. The Ritual, Natural, and Supernatural Vessels at DePauw’s Art Collection: Talks and Opening Reception 
Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 4:30 - 5:30pm est
Peeler Art Center, 2nd Floor Art History Lounge 

Please join us as the students talk briefly about the exhibition, and then enjoy viewing the objects.

 Participating Students:  Solomon Alhakeem, Richard Beardsley, Trotter Benson, Ella Burrice, Marcus Childs, Abby Fathauer, Cora Gilbert, Josh Krusenklaus, Madison Montero, Anthony Parille, Jack Riggle, Jay'la Teasley, Blake Woodard, Jingze Zhou



“Modeling the Moche Worlds. The Ritual, Natural, and Supernatural Vessels at DePauw’s Art Collection,” curated by the students of the course “Art of the Ancient Americas” (Natalia Vargas Marquez, Visiting Assistant Professor), 

*This event is not a punch card for students enrolled in art & art history courses
A wall covered with orange and beige tags with writing and cities in Arizona such as Tucson and Phoenix written on the wall with vinyl Percussion @ Peeler
Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30pm est
Peeler Art Center, University Gallery (lower level)

The DePauw Percussion Ensemble presents its annual program of contemporary solo and chamber works for percussion, composed and improvised, in a non-traditional concert setting. Directed by Dr. Ming-Hui Kuo, the one-hour performance fuses contemporary art and music in the galleries at Peeler. Refreshments will be served following the event.
Stirrup vessel with Crab and human forms

Stirrup vessel with Crab and human forms
3rd to 6th century CE
Clay
1995.17.20
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jennings
Faculty Roundtable: Collecting, Stewarding, and Exhibiting Indigenous Objects
Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 4:30 - 5:30pm est
Peeler Art Center, Auditorium 

DePauw professors Dr. Lydia Marshall (Anthropology), Dr. Rebecca Schindler (Classical Studies), and Dr. Natalia Vargas Márquez (Art History) will engage in a conversation around some of the ethical and material concerns about the ways Indigenous-made objects are exhibited, studied, and collected, in museums and universities. This roundtable will be moderated by members of NAIPA (Native American and Indigenous Peoples Association).

This event is framed in the context of the exhibit “Modeling the Moche Worlds. The Ritual, Natural, and Supernatural Vessels at DePauw’s Art Collection,” curated by the students of the course “Art of the Ancient Americas”, opening on march 22nd in the second-floor cabinet of Peeler galleries.