Lecture on World Renowned Kinetic Sculptor George Rickey

The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) welcomes Philip Rickey, son of the late American kinetic sculptor George Rickey (1907 – 2002), to discuss his father's career as a sculpture artist and artistic developer. The lecture titled, George Rickey: A Discussion of His Work and Development, will follow the artist’s journey creating a language where different kinds of movement were synonymous with the colors on a painter’s palette.

Part of the educational component of the 2011 – 2012 Sculpture in the Streets, an outdoor art exhibition walking tour in downtown Albany, the presentation will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Capital Repertory Theatre, 111 North Pearl Street in downtown Albany, NY.  Immediately following the lecture, audience members will have an opportunity to meet Philip at the Bayou Café at 79 North Pearl Street, just stone’s throw from the Theatre.

The event is free and open to the public. Space is limited and RSVPs are requested at http://georgerickeyalbany.eventbrite.com/

For more information please contact Marcie Bergan, Director of Operations| mbergan@downtownalbany.org or 518.465.2143 x13.