Press Release

Darrell West to assess Obama Administration

Friday, December 18, 2009

Newport Art Museum 83rd Winter Lecture Series
Saturday, January 9, 2010 - 2pm

NEWPORT, RI: Darrell West returns to Rhode Island on January 9 to launch the 2010 Newport Art Museum Winter Lecture Series. West will offer an assessment of the Obama administration in his lecture entitled "Politics of the Times." An expert on public policy, West is the Vice President and Director of Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC. His talk begins at 2 pm in the Museum's Griswold House at 76 Bellevue Avenue. A tea reception follows. Cost is $10 for Newport Art Museum members; $15 for non-members. Attendees who sign up for the entire lecture series receive reserved seating. Inclement weather cancellations will be announced on WADK 1540 and Newport Art Museum on Facebook.

West is a familiar face in Rhode Island. Prior to his tenure at the Brookings Institution, he was the John Hazen White Professor of Political Science and Public Policy and Director of the Taubman Center for Public Policy at Brown University. He has authored fifteen books dealing with elections, media, technology and public policymaking. This is the fifth year in a row that West has offered his political commentary during the Newport Art Museum's Winter Lecture Series.

The Newport Art Museum is hosting its 83rd annual Winter Lecture Series in January and February with an entertaining, provocative and informative line-up of speakers and topics. The Winter Lecture Series is generously sponsored by Ronald Lee Fleming II, Felicia Fund, Inc., Cynthia and Robert Sinclair, The Hope Foundation, and Anita and George Furbish. Call (401) 848-8200 or visit www.NewportArtMuseum.org for more information.

About the Newport Art Museum: The Newport Art Museum's collections and exhibitions focus on the visual artists of Newport and southeastern New England, reflecting both the rich heritage of the past and the lively art scene of the present. The Museum also offers art classes and camps, concerts, talks, trips, and special events throughout the year. The Newport Art Museum is fully accredited by the American Association of Museums and receives support from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. The Newport Art Museum is situated in Newport's Old Quarter at 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island. Admission: $10 adults; $8 seniors; $6 Military and students with valid ID; Museum members and children under 5: no charge. By donation Saturday from 10 am to noon. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 12 - 4 pm. Open most major holiday Mondays. Check website for details. To learn more visit www.NewportArtMuseum.org or call (401) 848-8200.

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