Event
Guest Faculty Lecture: Chitra Ganesh & Esteban Del Valle
Aug 23, 2026 7PM-8PM
Schermer Meeting Hall
Join us for an engaging guest artist lecture, part of the Anderson Ranch’s summer of free artist lectures in Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado.
Held on Sunday and Tuesday evenings from June through September, these events highlight renowned contemporary artists and faculty through dynamic slideshow presentations. Artists share insights into their creative process, studio practice, influences, and current work, offering a behind-the-scenes look at contemporary art today. Connect with leading artists and discover new ideas in a welcoming, creative setting.
Event Details
- Admission: Free and open to the public
- Format: In-person and livestream options available
- Audience: Artists, collectors, students, and the general public
Registration is appreciated. All on-campus workshop participants are automatically registered.
Speaker
Chitra Ganesh
Brooklyn-based artist Chitra Ganesh has been exhibiting in New York City and internationally for 25 years. Her work, rooted in painting and drawing, sheds light on the potential of iconic figures and speculative storytelling to offer new modes of relating to both art history and our contemporary moment.
Esteban del Valle
Esteban del Valle received his M.F.A. from the Rhode Island School of Design and has exhibited and produced murals internationally. His work has been featured in various publications, including HiFructose, The New York Times and Washington Post. Esteban has been the recipient of several residencies and fellowships including Skowhegan, Fine Arts Work Center and Smack Mellon.
Chitra Ganesh, In Media Res
Aug 23, 2026 7PM-8PM
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