Hidden in Plain Sight with MONA

In this presentation MONA Executive Director Corrie Siegel will use neon art from Glendale and surrounding areas as a model to consider what we save and build from as we rewrite our past and present.

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Thursday, September 30 | 7:30 PM
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The Museum of Neon Art (MONA) was founded by artists who saw value in historic signage destined for the dump and highly skilled neon craftswork no longer in commercial demand. MONA is still run by artists who recognize the aesthetic and cultural value of neon and its ability to serve as a cipher in the landscape. A museum dedicated to sharing stories of communities, families, and individuals who lit up the dark, MONA also serves as a community center that trains the next generation of artists and preservationists to light the future. Due to the Museum's unlikely founding and democratic collecting practices it's collection is reflective of the multifaceted and diverse cultural landscape of Los Angeles County.

Corrie Siegel’s Bio

Corrie Siegel‘s work as a museum professional is rooted in collaboration, creativity, and pedagogy. Siegel’s community-based approach is informed by her experience as a gallery director, exhibit curator, museum educator, museum administrator, and artist. As Co-Founder and Director of Actual Size Los Angeles, Siegel championed contemporary art and audience engagement for over a decade. In addition, she worked in museum education and administration at LACMA, The LA Philharmonic, The Armory Center for the Arts, The Norton Simon Museum, The Fowler Museum, and The Corita Art Center. Siegel received her BA from Bard College and her MFA from UC Irvine. She was a fellow at the Armory Center for the Arts, Six Points, and DreamLab. In her role as Executive Director of the Museum of Neon Art, Siegel deepens community connections, supports new artistic production and experimentation, and safeguards historic signage and art through new educational, artistic, and funding initiatives.