SpeakEasy
10.01.09
The Wilde Years [at SPD]
Richard Wilde is co-author with his lovely wife Judith, of books that serve as required reading for design students across the country, and counts the Art Directors Club Special Educators Award among the almost 200 citations and honors he's received (so far). He founded the graphic design department at SVA in 1974 and has served on the boards of the ADC, the TDC and the AIGA. I could go on and on about all the other stuff Richard's done, but for me, the most important is his contribution to American design education.
SVA is celebrating Richard Wilde's 40th anniversary at the school with a special exhibit of work from 200 alumni, a special reception and a fancy dinner. We've got all sorts of other things in the works, too (hopefully, a book!). Left to his grateful students, we'd plan a freakin' parade and put Richard on a float. He's that special to us.
Please join me at the SPD Speakeasy next Tuesday, October 6th, at the Helen Mills Theatre to help kick off the month-long celebration of all things Wilde. And book early online so you can say hello to a truly great guy from Brooklyn--SVA's Richard Wilde.
RICHARD WILDE
Refueling: Putting Myself Back Into My Work
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Helen Mills Theatre
137-139 West 26th Street (between 6th & 7th Aves), NYC
7:00 - 8:30 PM, doors open at 6:30
Tickets:
SPD Members, $10 in advance, $15 at the door, if tickets remain, CASH ONLY
Non-Members, $15 in advance, $20 at the door, if tickets remain, CASH ONLY
Students & faculty with valid ID: $7 in advance, $5 at the door, if tickets remain, CASH ONLY
Register in advance (and save $5 off the door price!) by clicking the button above or the form below OR call SPD at 212-223-3332 by noon on Monday, October 5th for advance tickets; after Monday the 5th, tickets can be purchased at the door Tuesday evening, if they remain, CASH ONLY.
RSVP early! All tickets, and seating, are first come, first served.