Department of Art, University of Maryland, College Park

Thursday, February 14, 2008

TASK: your experiences

If you were a participant in Tuesday's TASK project, what were some of the more interesting tasks that you were asked to perform? Do you have any interesting anecdotes from the experience? Respond in the comments section to share with others:

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Hirshhorn Museum Podcasts

A Conversation with Oliver Herring
On April 29, 2008, from Noon to 7 pm, the Hirshhorn presented "Task," an interactive art-making experience organized by New York-based artist Oliver Herring. In this Podcast Assistant curator Kristen Hileman talks to Herring about "Task" and other works. (31:13)

Art 21: Oliver Herring

TASK follow up meeting 02.13.08


On Tuesday 12th February, Artist in Residence, Oliver Herring facilitated TASK, an improvisational art-making event that took place in the Department of Art. TASK brought together undergraduate and graduate students from the Department of Art to create unique site-specific artworks. Simple visual oriented tasks were devised by the artist as catalysts for performance by the participants.

Wednesday 13th February 11.30 am - 12.30 pm, ASY2314

On Wednesday 13th February, students, faculty and staff from the University of Maryland who participated in TASK with Visiting Artist Oliver Herring, reconvened to discuss how the project will develop, and move into the community. If you are interested in becoming involved in the planning and execution of this project, additional information will be posted on this blog, and updated regularly.

Oliver Herring: Artist Lecture



February 13th 2008
ASY2203 5 pm

Oliver was unfortunately not well enough to lecture this evening. We will reschedule his talk for one of his next campus visits. More information to follow.