BECHTLER EVENTS
Storyboarding 101 Wednesday, February 11, 2025 5 - 9 PM: Free Admission 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Workshop Join artists and writers from QC Zine Fest for a hands-on introduction to storyboarding, hosted in conjunction with the exhibition Hansjürg Brunner: The Trial. This guided workshop will walk guests through foundational writing tips and illustration techniques to help bring their stories to life. Local artists will lead participants step-by-step as they create their own original storyboard. All materials are provided—just bring your ideas.
Thursday, February 12, 2025 12 PM Free Admission Join the Bechtler for an ArtBreak tour every second Thursday of the month. Visitors will experience a tour structured around a common theme featuring works of art from the permanent collection or special exhibitions on view.
Tribute to Bessie and Hans Bechtler Sunday, Feb 22 5 PM (Pre-Show by JBT Quartet) 6 PM (Bechtler Ensemble Concert) This annual concert honors the legacy of Bessie and Hans Bechtler, parents of Bechtler Museum of Modern Art founder Andreas Bechtler, as dedicated patrons of both the visual arts and music.
Joe Gransden: A Tribute to Chet Baker Friday, March 6, 2026 6:00 PM and 8:15 PM Join acclaimed trumpeter and vocalist Joe Gransden as he pays tribute to the cool, lyrical style of jazz legend Chet Baker.
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David McGee, Katia Zavistovski, Anita N. Bateman Thursday, March 12 6 PM Free Admission Join us for an engaging public conversation marking the opening of David McGee: The Griot and the Nightingale. Artist David McGee will be in dialogue with exhibition catalogue essayists Katia Zavistovski (Bechtler Curator) and Dr. Anita N. Bateman (Vice President of Creative Direction at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Art + Culture) to explore the ideas, narratives, and inspirations that shape McGee’s work.