The Custard Institute’s Inaugural Symposium 

Get ready to mark your calendars! The opening of The Custard Institute is just around the corner, and to commemorate this exciting milestone, the institute will be hosting its Inaugural Symposium on October 5 and 6. This event is a must-attend and is free for all faculty, staff, students, and attendees.

About the Symposium

Please join the symposium on Thursday, October 5, from 6:00–8:00 P.M. for an exciting event featuring two keynote speakers who will explore the rapidly evolving world of virtual visual realities. You won’t want to miss the insights of Anne Balsamo, the arts and humanities distinguished university chair at the University of Texas at Dallas, as she discusses “The Distributed Museum: How Objects Matter,” and Maurizio Forte, the William and Sue Gross Distinguished Professor of Classical Studies, Art History, and Visual Studies at Duke University, who will explore “The Invisible Museum: Performing Objects in Between AI and Human Brains.” The event begins with an introduction from Gregory Warden, the Mark A. Roglán Director of the Custard Institute for Spanish Art and Culture and Emeritus Professor of Art History at SMU. Get your Day One tickets now!

Day two of the symposium on Friday, October 6, from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. promises also be exciting. Local experts will continue discussing the rapidly evolving world of virtual realities, culminating in an open forum for lively discussion. Michael Corris, art critic and an emeritus professor at SMU, will discuss “The Long Road to the Transfiguration of the Museum of Art,” followed by Anthony Elia, J.S. Bridwell Foundation Endowed Librarian and director of Bridwell Library at SMU, who will reflect on “Virtue Ethics or Vulture Ethics? Reflections on Our Confessional Distance from Culpability in the Arts.” Take advantage of this exciting and informative event! Get your Day Two tickets now!

About the Custard Institute

The Custard Institute for Spanish Art and Culture (CISAC) is dedicated to advancing research in Spanish art and culture. Established in 2021, it owes its existence to the generous gifts of Linda P. and William A. Custard and The Meadows Foundation. The Custard Institute seeks to deepen our understanding of the impact of Spanish art and culture by fostering interdisciplinary collaborations with peer institutions and facilitating new teaching and learning methods. Leading as the inaugural Mark A. Roglán Director of the Custard Institute, Professor Gregory Warden will guide the institute in its mission to significantly increase the museum’s research activities and build on its current research and educational programs.

How to Attend the Event

Attending the inaugural symposium presents an excellent opportunity to learn and engage with various topics. Please note that you must register in advance for each day’s session, even though they are free.