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September 30–October 6, 2012

1/ Silver Wind Floral Design
Take inspiration from the paintings of Sakai Hōitsu in this two-hour floristry workshop with Emily Thompson, who designed the Christmas 2011 display at the White House.
When: Sunday, September 30, 2012, 11 am
Where: Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street, NYC
Price: $280 Japan Society members, $300 general public (includes exhibition admission & materials)

2/ Pedro Gadanho, Is Curating the New Criticism?
Curator Pedro Gadanho will speak about the impact of working in a large institutional setting such as MoMA, reflecting in particular on the organization of his first collection rotation show 9+1 Ways of Being Political. He will also talk about his past experience as a freelance curator, and ideas he has been developing on the role and relevance of curating as a new expressive medium for architecture.
When: Tuesday, October 2, 2012, 6:00–8:00 pm
Where: SVA MFA Design Criticism Department, 136 West 21 Street, 2nd Floor, NYC
Price: Free and open to the public

3/ Illustrators Who Teach
Exhibition comprised of the published, professional illustrations by college level art instructors.
When: October 2–13, 2012
Where: Society of Illustrators, 128 East 63 Street, NYC
Price: Free and open to the public

4/ desigNYC Annual Exhibition: Recharging Communities
Recharging Communities is a desigNYC exhibition of 15 extraordinary collaborations between nonprofits and designers improving lives of New Yorkers.
When: October 3–15, 2012; Opening Reception October 3, 2012.
Where: GD Cucine, 227 West 17th Street, NYC
Price: Free and open to the public

5/ Salon des Refusés
Exhibition comprised of the published, professional illustrations by college level art instructors.
When: Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 7:00 pm
Where: Toniq @ the Pushpin Building, 207 East 32nd Street, First Floor, NYC
Price: $15 + Eventbrite fee AIGA members and students, $25 + Eventbrite fee general public

6/ Design + Public Space: Times Square
Join us for an evening with Tim Tompkins, Sherry Dobbin and Scott Stowell as they examine the interaction between design, art, innovation, the built environment, and public space. What is the role of design experimentation in Times Square, the crossroads of commerce, culture, creativity, entertainment, media, advertising, and spectacle?
When: Thursday, October 4, 2012, 6:30–8:00 pm
Where: Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, 6th floor classroom, NYC
Price: $10 AIGA members, $20 general public

7/ Josef and Anni Albers: Art is Everywhere
This documentary is the first to present in tandem the lives of two artistic pioneers of twentieth century Modernism. It includes rare footage of Josef and Anni Albers and features a number of unprecedented interviews with many personal friends and colleagues, such as Robert Rauschenberg, Sidney Janis, Denise Rene, John Szarkowski, John Cohen, and architect Philip Johnson. Produced in association with The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation. This screening coincides with the exhibition Josef Albers in America: Painting on Paper.
When: Friday, October 5, 2012, 7pm
Where: The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Avenue, NYC
Price: Free with museum admission

8/ Educators Symposium 2012
Join us at the Society of Illustrators for a weekend curriculum hosted by a panel of illustrious guest speakers.
When: October 5–7, 2012
Where: Society of Illustrators, 128 East 63 Street, NYC
Price: Register for details

9/ Studio Sunday
Join a professional artist to explore the galleries followed by a hands on workshop inspired by the objects in the exhibition. This program is suitable for ages 6 and up. This month’s Studio Sunday will be centered around our special exhibition, Doris Duke’s Shangri La: Architecture, Landscape, and Islamic Art.
When: Sunday, October 7, 2012, 2:00 pm
Where: Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, 6th floor classroom, NYC
Price: $10 general public