Artist John Hitchcock, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will present a visiting artist lecture at the WVU Creative Arts Center, Thursday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. in the Bloch Learning and Performance Hall (Room 200A). A reception will follow at the Mesaros Galleries.

Hitchcock is one of the artists participating in the portfolio exchange currently on view in the Paul Mesaros Gallery though Nov. 19.

Dog Head Stew,a recent WVU Art Collection acquisition, is an international portfolio exchange organized by Elizabeth Hanemann. The portfolio celebrates Native American traditions and cultural persistence, which over time and situation have been redefined, honored, manipulated, categorized and stereotyped, but not vanquished. This portfolio invites personal and political expression honoring or criticizing past and present representations of Native American culture.

All Mesaros Galleries events are free and open to the public. The galleries are open Monday through Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. They are closed Sundays and on University holidays. Special viewing times may be arranged upon request.

For more information, contactRobert Bridges, curator, at 304-293-2140, Ext. 3210.