South Franklin Circle Dialogues continues with Grafton J. Nunes of the Cleveland Institute of Art, February 15, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Jan 25, 2012
The 2011-2012 South Franklin Circle Dialogue Series continues with "From Columbia to Cuyahoga: An Arts Odyssey" presented by Grafton J. Nunes, President and CEO of The Cleveland Institute of Art, February 15, 7:30 p.m., at South Franklin Circle, 16600 Warren Court, Bainbridge Township. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP required. Please call (440) 247-1300, or visit www.southfranklincircle.org.
Mr. Nunes will discuss his journey from film and theatre
producer to art school president, with side trips in journalism and
higher education administration, culminating in his engagement with
and observations of the cultural marvel that is Cleveland.
About Grafton J. Nunes
Mr. Nunes came to The
Cleveland Institute of Art from Emerson College where he served
as dean of the School of the Arts, a school he founded and led for
12 years. Prior to Emerson, Nunes served for 22 years at Columbia
University concluding his time there as Associate Dean of
Columbia's School of the Arts. At both Emerson and Columbia, Nunes
was centrally involved in the development, implementation, and
fundraising for extensive capital projects including a $77 million
complex of theaters, residence halls, and classrooms at Emerson. In
addition to his work in higher education, Nunes has had an active
career as a film writer and producer, including his production of
the film The Loveless, directed by Oscar-winning director
Kathryn Bigelow.
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rlucarelli@judsonsmartliving.org.
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About the South Franklin Circle Dialogue
Series
The South Franklin Circle Dialogue Series presents
stimulating forums designed to inform and inspire the community.
Future speakers and topics will cover the arts, culture, current
events and social and political issues.
About South Franklin Circle
South Franklin Circle is a new lifestyle model for people seeking
an alternative to a traditional retirement community. Owned and
operated by Cleveland-based Judson Services, Inc., a non-profit
organization which has been creating living choices for older
adults in Northeast Ohio for more than 100 years.