Event
Guest Faculty Lecture: James Estrin and Mike Lyon
Aug 17, 2025 7PM-8PM
Schermer Meeting Hall
Sunday and Tuesday evenings, June through September, Anderson Ranch features a slideshow presentation by distinguished faculty members and visiting artists. These insightful talks dive into the artists’ inspiration, their creative process, and more.
This presentation is free and open to the public and is available in person or via livestream.
Registration is appreciated. All on-campus workshop students will be pre-registered for this event.
Speaker

James Estrin
James Estrin is a staff photographer for The New York Times. He is a founder of Lens, The New York Times’s photography blog, and has been its co-editor since it launched in 2009. He has worked for The New York Times since 1992 and was part of a Pulitzer Prize-winning team in 2001. James is a co-producer of the HBO film “Under Fire: The Untold Story of Pfc. Tony Vaccaro”.

Mike Lyon
Mike Lyon is a pioneering figure in the field of post-digital printmaking. He programs and adapts computer-controlled machinery to create prints, paintings, and other cool stuff in his huge Kansas City studio. Lyon’s work is in numerous museums and other public collections.

Mike Lyon, Madz
Aug 17, 2025 7PM-8PM
While You're On Campus

Eat
The Ranch Café
Open to the public for lunch from June to September.
The Café is a social hub where students and visitors gather to discuss ideas, plan for new creative experiences, and reflect on shared teachings. Join us for a beautiful buffet lunch offering fresh salads and rotating hot items.

Shop
ArtWorks Store
Art supplies, fine crafts, and gifts.
Store Hours (October – May): Monday – Friday, 1-5PM

Explore
Patton-Malott Gallery
This gallery space on the Anderson Ranch campus is home to contemporary and rustic ranch architectural elements and provides the backdrop for rotating exhibitions throughout the year.
Gallery Hours (October – May): Monday – Friday, 1-5PM