Art Talk with Marilyn Proctor- Givens

The Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery at Florida A&M University is excited to present an art talk with exhibiting artist Marilyn Proctor-Givens.  Proctor-Givens will discuss her current exhibition, Marilyn Proctor-Givens: Exploration of a Process.  Exploration of a Process will feature a collection of works by celebrated artist and art educator Marilyn Proctor-Givens. Proctor-Givens’ featured artwork spans four decades and showcases her exploration of media and processes, including graphic design, photography, glass, wood, fabric, leather, filament, and ceramics. Her ceramic forms use both traditional and Raku firing techniques, bringing together traditional ceramic forms like vessels and platters and her trademark sculptural forms, including distinctive haloed masks and jigsaw puzzle pieces embossed forms. Many of Proctor-Givens’ works draw upon family, culture, religion, and travel. Through her hand, many techniques, materials, and processes are showcased, revealing the connections made with people, places and things.

Join us for an in-depth gallery walk and talk with the current exhibiting artist on Saturday, October 3, from 1 pm – 2 pm.  Participation in this art talk is free and open to the public.  

Marilyn Proctor-Givens: Exploration of a Process will be on view from September 17 to December 4, 2026.