You are invited to an event on November 14 celebrating Movement, a major installation by the Korean-American artist Yong Soon Min. This important work was acquired for the Smith College Museum of Art by the Korean American Students of Smith (KASS) through their newly established Korean Arts Foundation (KAF).

Movement is the centerpiece of an exhibition of the same name (on view October 17, 2008 – January 11, 2009) featuring works by established and emerging Korean-born artists. Yong Soon Min will present a lecture and will also be on hand in the exhibition gallery to discuss her work. There will be an opportunity to meet other participating artists as well.

The Korean Arts Foundation was formed in 2005 by members of KASS to bring greater awareness of Asian/Korean culture to campus. One of KAF’s first initiatives was to acquire a work of art by a female Korean or Korean-American artist for the museum’s permanent collection. The November 14 events celebrate the students’ remarkable achievement and the generosity of donors who made the acquisition possible.

Program Schedule

Friday, November 14, 2008

3:30 p.m.
Gathering in the exhibition with artist Yong Soon Min and other participating artists
Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA)

4–8 p.m.
Second Friday activities (free and open to the public), SCMA
Children’s hands-on activities (4–6 p.m.)
Light refreshments in the atrium (7–8 p.m.)
Museum and special exhibitions open (4–8 p.m.)

4:30–5:30 p.m.
Alumnae reception, Alumnae House Living Room
Welcome and remarks
Jessica Nicoll ’83, director and chief curator, SCMA
Audrey Paek ’92, Smith Asian Alumnae Connection (SAAC)

6–7 p.m.
Welcome and artist’s lecture, Graham Hall, Brown Fine Arts Center
Linda Muehlig, associate director for curatorial affairs/curator of painting and sculpture, Smith College Museum of Art
Yong Soon Min, artist

Korean Arts Foundation Officers (2006–2007)

• Sohl Lee ’06, founder and chair
• June Park ’07, executive director and president
• Jennifer Lee ’07, executive director and chief financial director
• Minjoo Kim ’07, executive director and chief counselor
• Hyo-won Lee ’05, chief director of donor relations, Smith Club of Korea

Alumnae Advisor

• Audrey Paek ’92, former vice president, Alumnae Association Board of Directors

More information

• View the Movement event on the Smith College Alumnae Association website
• View the full event schedule
• Register on-line to attend the event
• Download the full event brochure
• About the Movement exhibition
• Local Smith College accomodations
• Visiting the Smith College Museum of Art