The Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series at the University of Michigan
The Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series brings respected leaders and innovators from a broad spectrum of creative fields to the historic Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. Events take place Thursdays at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted, and are free, non-ticketed, and open to the public.
In partnership with Detroit Public Television and PBS Books, each week’s events will be released online the following Friday at 8pm on this page, and on the Penny Stamps Series Facebook page for on-demand viewing. Some programs may not be available online, depending on artist requests.
Watch Past Penny Stamps Episodes
Spring 2024 Season
Sopheap Pich | Wading, Ploughing, Waiting
Live event Thursday, February 1 at 5:30 p.m.
Streaming Friday, February 9 at 8 p.m.
Nkeiru Okoye | When the Caged Bird Sings
Live event Thursday, February 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Streaming Friday, February 16, 2024 at 8 p.m.
Kelli Anderson | The Hidden Talents of Everyday Things
Live event Thursday, February 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Streaming Friday, February 23 at 8 p.m.
Artemio Rodríguez | Skeletons’ Riot
Live event Thursday, March 7 at 5:30 p.m.
Streaming Friday, March 15 at 8 p.m.
CW&T | House of Make
Live event Thursday, March 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Streaming Friday, March 29 at 8 p.m.
Lynn Hershman Leeson | BIO-DOT-BOT: Lynn Hershman Leeson Shorts
Live event Thursday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m.
Streaming Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m.
Fall 2023 Season
About the Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series
Established with the generous support of alumna Penny W. Stamps (1944−2018), the Penny Stamps Speaker Series brings respected leaders and innovators from a broad spectrum of creative fields to Ann Arbor to conduct weekly public lectures and engagements.
Design professional, arts advocate, philanthropist, and friend Penny W. Stamps dedicated herself to elevating opportunities for the culture-makers of tomorrow. In 2012, the U‑M Board of Regents named the School of Art & Design in her honor, creating the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan. The Stamps Gallery and Stamps Creative Work Awards are also named in her honor.