Lectures | Janet Echelman

TED2011

Testimonials

Janet held a spiritual, inspiring lecture, which moved the audience because of the strong artistic expression in her art installations. We were brought into her artistic life with her warm and gentle voice telling us about all the joy, all the challenges and the hard work behind the success of her art installation … She inspired the students and her Norwegian art colleges with sharing her knowledge and showing her amazing art installations.
Hilde Hauan Johnsen, Professor
Bergen Academy of Art and Design, Bergen, Norway

It is not a small task to impress the Yale World Fellows. Incredibly accomplished leaders from around the world, the Fellows have seen and heard a lot. And Janet had them mesmerized. Her warm and engaging personality, her creativity, the passion she holds for her work captivated the group. Janet is an inspiration!
Valerie Rose Belanger, Director of Programs and Partnerships
Yale World Fellows Program, New Haven, CT

Janet Echelman was simply amazing. Not only was her lecture inspiring, thought provoking, and insightful, she patiently engaged students during her entire visit to Toledo. She exceeded expectations and I hope she revisits our city soon.
John Henry Livingston, Founder of Whirlwind U Motivational Institute
Lifeplan of Toledo for Teens & Conference Host, Toledo, OH

Janet clearly made an incredible impact ... She can provide us with an opportunity to reshape our community artistically.
Peter Gerkin, President
Lucas County Commissioners, Toledo, OH

Janet Echelman's presentation was inspiring, entertaining and thought provoking. Her ability to take what most people would see as a desperate situation, when her art materials didn't arrive, and turn it into an opportunity by being able to see a fishing net in a way that others didn't. Her approach to art showed that without collaboration and research, creativity may never leave the sketch pad. Ms. Echelman was engaging and a delight to hear speak and her message of never giving up and belief in yourself came through loud and clear.
John Adams, Senior Director for Enrollment Brand Strategy
The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Janet was the closing plenary speaker for ICMA’s 2012 Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, which attracted 2,500 attendees. The conference took place just blocks from Civic Space Park, where Her Secret is Patience is the focal point. Janet took the engagement more seriously than most keynote speakers, investing considerable energy in tailoring her presentation to our audience by learning about their responsibilities and taking the time to speak with ICMA leadership and a number of members. She also graciously agreed to a last-minute request to meet with a group of ICMA’s young leaders. In response to Janet’s presentation, which focused on the important role that public art can play in revitalizing communities, one attendee observed that her presentation ‘… was outstanding and I think it would be great to start the conference with someone like that who focused on the right brain plus interesting visuals. I loved how she made the connection between communities and art forms. More of that!’
Ross Hoff, Conference Director, Director of International Programs
International City/County Management Association (ICMA)

Lectures

2013, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

2013, Lamar Dodd School of Art, University of Georgia, Artist Talk

2012, International City/County Management Association, Phoenix, Arizona

2012, American Society of Landscape Architects Annual Meeting and Expo, Phoenix, Arizona

2012, International Hands-On Textiles Conference, Sogn og Fjordane Museum of Fine Arts , Forde, Norway

2012, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio

2011, TED2011, Long Beach, CA

2011, Presidential Speaker Series, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

2011, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA

2011, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA

2011, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Joint Program Presentation, Cambridge, MA

2011, Fairmount Park Art Association, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA

2011, 10th Annual Conversation on the Liberal Arts Conference, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA

2010, The ArtScience Prize, Water Panel, Panel Discussion, Boston, MA

2010, Texas State University, San Antonio, TX

2010, Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO

2010, Aspen Ideas Festival, Aspen, CO

2010, Public Art Network Preconference Roundtable Workshop, Baltimore, MD

2010, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

2010, Western New England College, Springfield, MA

22nd International Sculpture Center Conference, “Language of Sculpture” London, UK April 9, 2010

2010, Biola University Annual Symposium, La Mirada, CA

2010, ArtTable, New York, NY

2010, Art Chicago: NEXT Speaks, Chicago, IL

2009, Build Boston Conference, Boston, MA

2009, Boston Society of Architects Lecture Series, Boston Public Library, Boston, MA

2009, Azusa Pacific University, Guest Lecture, Los Angeles, CA

2009 Transcultural Exchange, “Exploring Careers in Creative Arts”, Boston, MA

2009 Next American City URBANEXUS Salon, “Urban Art in Public Spaces”

2008 Montclair State University, “Shaping Public Space”, Montclair, NJ

2008 The City University of New York, Macaulay Honors College Seminar, New York, NY

2008 University of North Carolina Public Art 360 Symposium, “Art and Public Art: What’s the

2008 Difference: The Artist’s Roundtable”, Chapel Hill, NC

2007 Tampa Museum of Art, Visiting Artist Lecture, Tampa, FL

2007 Textile Study Group of New York, Inc., Visiting Artist, New York, NY

2007 Woodbury University, Visiting Artist Lecture, Burbank, CA

2007 Museum of Arts and Design, “Air is Fluid” Exhibiting Artist Lecture, New York, NY

2007 Vancouver Architecture League, Visiting Artist, Vancouver, Canada

2007 Americans for the Arts Annual Convention, “Risk & Reward: Balancing Acts in Arts & Community”, Las Vegas, NV

2006 Rhode Island School of Design, Visiting Artist Lecture, Providence, RI

2006 New York Foundation for the Arts, Visiting Artist Lecture, New York, NY


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	TED2011 Testimonials Janet held a spiritual, inspiring lecture, which moved the audience because of the strong artistic expression in her art installations. We were brought into her artistic life with her warm and gentle voice telling us about all the joy, all the challenges and the hard work behind the success of her art installation … She inspired the students and her Norwegian art colleges with sharing her knowledge and showing her amazing art installations. Hilde Hauan Johnsen, Professor Bergen Academy of Art and Design, Bergen, Norway It is not a small task to impress the Yale World Fellows. Incredibly accomplished leaders from around the world, the Fellows have seen and heard a lot. And Janet had them mesmerized. Her warm and engaging personality, her creativity, the passion she holds for her work captivated the group. Janet is an inspiration! Valerie Rose Belanger, Director of Programs and Partnerships Yale World Fellows Program, New Haven, CT Janet Echelman was simply amazing. Not only was her lecture inspiring, thought provoking, and insightful, she patiently engaged students during her entire visit to Toledo. She exceeded expectations and I hope she revisits our city soon. John Henry Livingston, Founder of Whirlwind U Motivational Institute Lifeplan of Toledo for Teens & Conference Host, Toledo, OH Janet clearly made an incredible impact ... She can provide us with an opportunity to reshape our community artistically. Peter Gerkin, President Lucas County Commissioners, Toledo, OH Janet Echelman's presentation was inspiring, entertaining and thought provoking. Her ability to take what most people would see as a desperate situation, when her art materials didn't arrive, and turn it into an opportunity by being able to see a fishing net in a way that others didn't. Her approach to art showed that without collaboration and research, creativity may never leave the sketch pad. Ms. Echelman was engaging and a delight to hear speak and her message of never giving up and belief in yourself came through loud and clear. John Adams, Senior Director for Enrollment Brand Strategy The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH Janet was the closing plenary speaker for ICMA’s 2012 Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, which attracted 2,500 attendees. The conference took place just blocks from Civic Space Park, where Her Secret is Patience is the focal point. Janet took the engagement more seriously than most keynote speakers, investing considerable energy in tailoring her presentation to our audience by learning about their responsibilities and taking the time to speak with ICMA leadership and a number of members. She also graciously agreed to a last-minute request to meet with a group of ICMA’s young leaders. In response to Janet’s presentation, which focused on the important role that public art can play in revitalizing communities, one attendee observed that her presentation ‘… was outstanding and I think it would be great to start the conference with someone like that who focused on the right brain plus interesting visuals. I loved how she made the connection between communities and art forms. More of that!’ Ross Hoff, Conference Director, Director of International Programs International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Lectures 2013, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology 2013, Lamar Dodd School of Art, University of Georgia, Artist Talk 2012, International City/County Management Association, Phoenix, Arizona 2012, American Society of Landscape Architects Annual Meeting and Expo, Phoenix, Arizona 2012, International Hands-On Textiles Conference, Sogn og Fjordane Museum of Fine Arts , Forde, Norway 2012, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio 2011, TED2011, Long Beach, CA 2011, Presidential Speaker Series, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 2011, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA 2011, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA 2011, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Joint Program Presentation, Cambridge, MA 2011, Fairmount Park Art Association, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA 2011, 10th Annual Conversation on the Liberal Arts Conference, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA 2010, The ArtScience Prize, Water Panel, Panel Discussion, Boston, MA 2010, Texas State University, San Antonio, TX 2010, Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO 2010, Aspen Ideas Festival, Aspen, CO 2010, Public Art Network Preconference Roundtable Workshop, Baltimore, MD 2010, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 2010, Western New England College, Springfield, MA 22nd International Sculpture Center Conference, “Language of Sculpture” London, UK April 9, 2010 2010, Biola University Annual Symposium, La Mirada, CA 2010, ArtTable, New York, NY 2010, Art Chicago: NEXT Speaks, Chicago, IL 2009, Build Boston Conference, Boston, MA 2009, Boston Society of Architects Lecture Series, Boston Public Library, Boston, MA 2009, Azusa Pacific University, Guest Lecture, Los Angeles, CA 2009 Transcultural Exchange, “Exploring Careers in Creative Arts”, Boston, MA 2009 Next American City URBANEXUS Salon, “Urban Art in Public Spaces” 2008 Montclair State University, “Shaping Public Space”, Montclair, NJ 2008 The City University of New York, Macaulay Honors College Seminar, New York, NY 2008 University of North Carolina Public Art 360 Symposium, “Art and Public Art: What’s the 2008 Difference: The Artist’s Roundtable”, Chapel Hill, NC 2007 Tampa Museum of Art, Visiting Artist Lecture, Tampa, FL 2007 Textile Study Group of New York, Inc., Visiting Artist, New York, NY 2007 Woodbury University, Visiting Artist Lecture, Burbank, CA 2007 Museum of Arts and Design, “Air is Fluid” Exhibiting Artist Lecture, New York, NY 2007 Vancouver Architecture League, Visiting Artist, Vancouver, Canada 2007 Americans for the Arts Annual Convention, “Risk & Reward: Balancing Acts in Arts & Community”, Las Vegas, NV 2006 Rhode Island School of Design, Visiting Artist Lecture, Providence, RI 2006 New York Foundation for the Arts, Visiting Artist Lecture, New York, NY