Recognition Dinner Summer Series Schermer

Summer Series

Featured Artists and Conversations

The annual Summer Series: Featured Artists and Conversations program includes some of the most influential artists of our time, explores the work of world-renowned creators and curators, and hosts conversations with today’s most significant critics and collectors in both lecture and Q&A formats.

Past participants include Marilyn Minter (2026), Titus Kaphar (2025), Charles Gaines (2024), Mickalene Thomas (2023), Liz Larner (2022), Tyler Mitchell (2021), Deana Lawson (2020), Sanford Biggers (2019), Njideka Akunyili Crosby (2018), Doug Aitken (2017), The Haas Brothers (2016), among many others.

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Titus Kaphar in conversation with Debi Wisch during the 2025 Summer Series.

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Summer Series Supporters

We want to extend a special thank you to the following donors and sponsors whose generosity helps support the Summer Series programming.

Presented by Melony and Adam Lewis in honor of Toby Devan Lewis

  • Sarah Arison and Tom Wilhelm
  • Jill and Jay Bernstein
  • Melissa and John Ceriale
  • Rona and Jeffrey Citrin
  • Eleanore and Domenico De Sole
  • Sherry and Joe Felson
  • J. Scott Francis and Susan Gordon, Francis Family Foundation
  • Anna and Matt Freedman
  • Jennifer and Brian Hermelin
  • Barbara and Jonathan Lee
  • Katie and Amnon Rodan
  • Ellen Susman
  • Leigh and Reggie Smith
  • Robin Loewenberg Tebbe and Mark Tebbe

Media Sponsors:

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2025 Summer Series participants Issy Wood and Johanna Fateman in conversation.
Summer Series donor brunch.
Summer Series donor brunch.

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