Lubeznik Center for the Arts' free First Friday honors the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of American sculptor Richard Hunt (1935-2023). Presented in collaboration with Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph, Michigan, the evening features Krasl Art Center Director Tami Fauver and sculptor Eric Stephenson in conversation about their personal experiences working with Hunt and the profound impact he continues to have on the artistic landscape of the region.

Guests will learn about Hunt's remarkable legacy gift to Southwest Michigan through the Richard Hunt Studio Center in Benton Harbor, an initiative preserving his creative legacy while creating opportunities for artists and the broader community. The program also offers an intimate look at Hybrid Figure (1978), a work from LCA's permanent collection, with insight into Hunt's distinctive artistic process. Light refreshments served, cash bar available. Talk begins at 6pm.