Artist Sanford Biggers to open 2019 Anderson Ranch summer series

Anderson Ranch Arts Center’s annual Summer Series will feature acclaimed artists Sanford Biggers, Nick Cave and Taryn Simon among others this summer. The Summer Series also will feature Extraordinary Leadership Award Honoree Doug Casebeer in conversation with Brad Miller and Service to the Arts Award Honoree Sarah Arison in conversation with Anne Pasternak.

The nonprofit announced its full lineup last week.

“These amazing talents enjoy coming to the Ranch to engage in conversation with our community because they believe in our mission to enrich lives through art, inspiration and community,” Anderson Ranch president and CEO Peter Waanders said in an announcement. “They love coming to this special place because it is both meaningful and fun. We are excited to host them. It’s going to be a great summer.”

Reservations are required. All events take place in Schermer Meeting Hall on Anderson Ranch Arts Center’s campus. For reservations, visit andersonranch.org. Online registration opens to the general public on Wednesday, May 29.

The full lineup:

July 3, 12:30 p.m.: Sanford Biggers in conversation with Helen Molesworth

July 11, 12:30 p.m.: Paul McCarthy

July 16, 5 p.m.: Extraordinary Leadership Honoree Doug Casebeer in conversation with Brad Miller

July 17, 12:30 p.m.: International Artist Honoree Nick Cave

July 18, 12:30 p.m.: Service to the Arts Honoree Sarah Arison in conversation with Anne Pasternak

July 25, 12:30 p.m.: Taryn Simon in conversation with Kate Fowle

Aug. 1, 12:30 p.m.: Beth Rudin DeWoody in conversation with Maynard Monrow

Aug. 8, 12:30 p.m.: Elliott Hundley

Aug.15, 12:30 p.m.: Lari Pittman