Stafford Smith and Ritsu Katsumata, artists-Public Lecture and Reception
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 5:00–6:00 PM
- LocationHolmes Hall, 116 - Hislop Family Auditorium
- DescriptionStafford Smith and Ritsu Katsumata– Public Lecture and Reception
- Websitehttps://calendar.bucknell.edu/art/event/67088-stafford-smith-and-ritsu-katsumata-artists-public
- CategoriesArts and Entertainment, Open to the Public
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