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Grand Central Art Center Curator John Spiak on Vireo

John Spiak discusses the GCAC's role in "Vireo" and the conception of the project.

03/26/2015 | Rating NR

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Grand Central Art Center Curator John Spiak on Vireo

Clip: Season 8 Episode 7 | 8m 19s

John Spiak discusses the GCAC's role in "Vireo" and the conception of the project.

After 17 years as a curator at Arizona State University Art Museum, John Spiak became the director and chief curator of Cal State Fullerton's Grand Central Art Center, which was an essential player in the production of "Vireo." Artbound recently caught up with Spiak to discuss the GCAC's role in "Vireo" and the conception of the project.

03/26/2015 | Rating NR

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