Expert Art

Expert Art

These informal talks at the Ball State University Museum of Art invite experts to explore the museum's collection and use it as inspiration for the discussion of related topics. Presenters include university faculty and other guest speakers. The talk or tour is approximately 30 to 45 minutes long and is held during Ball State's fall and spring semesters.

Admission is free. Receive an Art Card stamp when you attend these events.

Expert Art: Chocolate Heritage of the Americas

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

12:00 PM

Food geographer Dr. Lou Griveti, Professor Emeritus, Department of Nutrition, UC Davis, talks about the introduction of chocolate into California during the Mission Period and will examine chocolate use during the Gold Rush Era. The presentation will conclude with information about how chocolate spread throughout Africa, Asia, and Europe. Introduction by assistant professor Dr. Deanna Pucciarelli.

In partnership with BSU Family and Consumer Sciences.

Art High at Noon

Edmund F. Petty Memorial Lecture

Exhibition Previews

Family Day

First Person

Friday with Friends

Reel Time