Renowned Architect MICHAEL GRAVES Delves into the
The Necessity for Drawing
at a Public Lecture Devoted to Classical Ruins
and the Creative Process
in New York City, February 7, 2002

Sponsored by Target Stores
Lecture is Co-Hosted by the American Academy in Rome
and The Institute of Classical Architecture

The internationally renowned architect and product designer Michael Graves is beloved for his unique blend of classical allusion with whimsy-qualities often in evidence whether the design is a teakettle for Alessi, a toaster for Target Stores or a major museum expansion or library. In an illustrated lecture entitled The Necessity for Drawing, Graves will offer insight into his creative process through a selection of early drawings from his travels spent recording significant classical buildings and places in Rome, including his time as a Rome Prize Fellow. He will discuss how that experience has affected his professional work to date and will reflect on the importance of drawing in an architect's education and practice.

Adele Chatfield-Taylor, President of the American Academy in Rome, will provide introductory remarks. This event is co-organized by the American Academy in Rome and The Institute of Classical Architecture and sponsored by Target Stores.

Michael Graves
Winner of the 2001 AIA Gold Medal Award
Trustee, American Academy in Rome
Advisory Council, The Institute of Classical Architecture
Fellow, American Academy in Rome, 1962
Resident, American Academy in Rome, 1978

Adele Chatfield-Taylor
President, American Academy in Rome
Fellow, American Academy in Rome, 1984
Advisory Council, The Institute of Classical Architecture

The Metropolitan Club (Business Attire Required)
1 East 60 Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues, New York City

Thursday, February 7, 2002
6:00 PM Reception
7:00 PM Lecture
$50 per person

8:15 PM Dinner
to benefit The Institute of Classical Architecture
Ticket $250 per person ($50 tax-deductible)
Benefactor Ticket(s) $350 per person ($150 tax-deductible)
Patron Table $2,500 for ten people ($500 tax-deductible)

Space is limited. To reserve your place call (917) 237-1208 before February 1, 2002.

SPONSOR: Minneapolis-based Target Stores serves guests at 1,055 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. The largest division of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), Target Stores gives back more than $1.5 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.

CO-HOSTS: The American Academy in Rome is one of the leading centers for independent study and advanced research in the arts and humanities. For over 100 years, the Academy has offered support, time and an inspiring environment to some of America's most gifted artists, architects, landscape architects, design professionals, composers, writers, and scholars. In 1994 The President of the United States signed a joint Resolution of Congress in recognition of the Academy's contribution to America's intellectual and cultural life.

The Institute of Classical Architecture was founded in 1991 to provide a comprehensive educational resource for the classical tradition in architecture for students, design professionals and the general public. Offering a wide array of programs including continuing education classes, an intensive six-week summer program in classical architecture, travel programs, lecture and salon series, annual design conferences, an award winning annual journal, a popular website, and professional and individual membership programs, the Institute attracts participants from all around the world. For more information please visit www.classicist.org.

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