An Interactive Look at Creating a Multimedia Arts Practice

In addition to leading the Eugene Public Library Foundation, Reed is a multimedia designer who weaves tactile design pieces. Learn how to make a basic tapestry weaving loom from objects you may have around your house and how to make your arts and crafts activities more sustainable.

Reed Davaz McGowan grew up in Eugene and first fell in love with reading at the Eugene Public Library, She has since built over 20 years of expertise as a nonprofit leader. As an executive director of organizations in San Francisco and Philadelphia, she has focused on increasing access to and funding for innovative arts and educational programming for underserved and often marginalized youth and communities. Reed received her Master of Arts in Arts Management from University of Oregon in 2007, earning the Walton Research Scholarship for her research on youth leadership in the arts. In 2002, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from University of Oregon. She is also a multimedia designer and public transportation enthusiast.

Presented in partnership with the Eugene Public Library Foundation and Eugene Public Library, all lecture series events are free and open to the public, and begin at 12pm using Zoom on the second Friday of each month. The Zoom room will open at 11:45am. Advanced registration is required by 10am the day of the event.