The Martha Allen Lecture Series in the Visual Arts brings prominent artists, designers, critics, and art historians to campus to deliver a public lecture about art and to meet directly with students and faculty. The Martha Allen Lecture Series in the Visual Arts was established in 1999 by a generous endowment from Mrs. Charles F. Grisham of Huntsville.

This annual lecture series is named in honor of Martha Allen who taught art at the University from 1934 to 1972. Martha was a well-respected artist and educator who worked tirelessly to introduce her students and the State of Alabama to contemporary art. Mrs. Grisham's gift acknowledges and continues this commitment at the University.

Past Lectures:

• 2011 Jiha Moon
• 2011 Julia Bolton Holloway
• 2010 Buzz Spector
• 2009 Sang Duck Seo
• 2008 Alfredo Jaar
• 2008 Joseph Peragrine
• 2007 James Elkins
• 2005 Mel Chin
• 2004 Sue Coe
• 2004 Gunnar Kaldewey
• 2002 Toney Buchen and Jerelyn Goodwin
• 2002 Peter Calla
• 2001 Dori and Joe DeCamillis
• 2001 John Dugdale
• 2000 Ed Paschke
• 1999 Deborah Butterfield and John Buck

Dr. Kelly Wacker
Interim Chair and
Gallery Director & Art History
wackerka@montevallo.edu
(205) 665-6400