Film Screening/Lecture with Celia Bertoia
When & Where
Wednesday, Oct. 29
5:30-9 p.m.
Wegmans Theater, MAGIC Spell Studios
Reception to follow in the lower level of the SHED
Food and drinks provided
Schedule of Events
- 5:30 p.m. — Opening remarks by Celia Bertoia (Wegmans Theater, MAGIC Spell Studios)
- 5:45-6:45 p.m. — Documentary screening: Harry Bertoia: Master of Metal
- 7 p.m. — Ribbon cutting for the Gilt Dandelion sculptures
- 7:15 p.m. — Panel discussion
- 7–9 p.m. — Reception (lower level of the SHED; food and drinks provided)
Overview
Join the Vignelli Center for Design Studies for a special evening celebrating the legacy of Harry Bertoia — visionary designer of the iconic Diamond Chair and sculptor of the newly restored Gilt Dandelion works in RIT’s collection.
RIT is delighted to welcome Celia Bertoia, Harry’s youngest daughter and founder of the Harry Bertoia Foundation, for opening remarks and a screening of the documentary Harry Bertoia: Master of Metal. The evening continues with a ribbon cutting for the restored sculptures, a panel discussion, and a community reception.
This event is free and open to the public.
About Celia Bertoia
Celia Bertoia is the founder and director of the Harry Bertoia Foundation. She lectures widely on her father’s life and work, is an ASA-accredited fine art appraiser, and authored The Life and Work of Harry Bertoia: The Man, the Artist, the Visionary. Celia served as a producer for Harry Bertoia: Master of Metal and continues to champion Bertoia’s legacy internationally.
Event Snapshot
When and Where
Who
Open to the Public
Interpreter Requested?
No