Ralph Rapson | Events


	Opening Day Conversation Ralph Rapson with Christopher Monkhouse and Thomas Fisher Sunday, March 28, 2:00 p.m. Pillsbury Auditorium, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts Christopher Monkhouse, Bell Memorial Curator of Decorative Arts, Sculpture, and Architecture at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, and Thomas Fisher, Dean of the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of Minnesota join Ralph Rapson for an afternoon of reminiscences and conversation about the pioneering contribution Rapson has made in the field of modern architecture and design. Book signing to follow. RapsonÕs Designs for Public Buildings: A Gallery Talk Ralph Rapson and Jane Hession Tuesday, April 13, 12:15 p.m. and Thursday, May 13, 12:15 p.m. Exhibition galleries, Weisman Art Museum Tour the Rapson exhibition in the Weisman galleries with architect Ralph Rapson and exhibition co-curator Jane Hession. Book signing to follow. From Glass Boxes to Bunkers: Building America's Embassies Jane Loeffler Thursday, April 15, 7:00 p.m. Pillsbury Auditorium, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts	For more information about the programs at the Weisman, please call 612-625-9494. For more information about the programs at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, please call 612-870-3131 or 1-888-MIAARTS during museum hours. Scroll down for more programs
	Author of the recently published book The Architecture of Diplomacy: Building America's Embassies, architectural historian Jane Loeffler will discuss Ralph Rapson's designs in an international context. The University District: A Guided Tour of Rapson Buildings Saturday, April 17, 1:30 p.m. $20/$10 Weisman members and students; registration limited to 35 Tickets available in the Weisman Museum Store; call 612-625-9495 Visit several of Ralph RapsonÕs major buildings on and nearby the University of MinnesotaÕs Minneapolis campus, including the Southeast Minneapolis Public Library, Rarig Center, and Riverside Plaza. Tickets must be purchased in advance in the Weisman Museum Store. Participants will drive their own cars and meet in the lobby of the Southeast Minneapolis Public Library at 1:30 p.m. The Architectural and Educational Legacy of Ralph Rapson Monday, April 19, 5:30 p.m. College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Court, University of Minnesota Join a distinguished panel of RapsonÕs colleagues, students, and peers with moderator Thomas Fisher, Dean of the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, to discuss RapsonÕs contributions to the built environment and architectural education. Family Day Drawn to Design Sunday April 25, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Minneapolis Institute of Arts Celebrate the art of modern architecture and design during this family program highlighting the work of Ralph Rapson. Free activities, art projects and music at the Institute of Arts. The Weisman Art Museum will serve cider and cookies at their site this day. Preserving Modern Buildings: Prospects and Dilemmas Wednesday, May 12, 5:30 p.m. College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Court, University of Minnesota The recent demolition of RapsonÕs Pillsbury residence points to the vulnerability of notable buildings that are less than fifty years old, the age necessary for them to be eligible for the National Historic Register. As part of Historic Preservation Week, this panel will consider both the compelling reasons to save some modern buildings and the challenges their preservation poses. Ralph Rapson and YesterdayÕs Houses of Tomorrow John Burns Thursday, May 13, 7:00 p.m. William G. Shepherd Room, Weisman Art Museum From Andrew Jackson DowningÕs nineteenth-century designs for American homes to Frank Lloyd WrightÕs Usonian houses to model homes featured at worldÕs fairs and in Life magazine, the design of American homes has drawn the intensive attention of architects. John Burns, Head of the Historic American Buildings Survey, National Park Service, will discuss RapsonÕs residential designs within the broader context of the history of American home design and changing visions of the future. The Guthrie and The Grove: A Guided Tour to Rapson Buildings Saturday, May 15: 10:30 a.m. $20/$10 Weisman members and students; registration limited to 35 Tickets available in the Weisman Museum Store; call 612-625-9495 Learn about Ralph RapsonÕs innovative design for the Guthrie Theatre in a guided tour that will go behind the scenes. Then, visit two private residences in University Grove, a neighborhood in Falcon Heights that features many houses designed by Rapson. Tickets must be purchased in advance in the Weisman Museum Store. Participants will drive their own cars and meet in the lobby of the Guthrie Theatre at 10:30 a.m. Ralph Rapson: A Sixty Year Odyssey of Modern Architecture with Ralph Rapson Thursday, June 24, 7:00 p.m. Pillsbury Auditorium, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts Ralph Rapson presents his personal view of modern architecture in an engaging slide lecture. Book signing to follow.	More programs
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