Lecture – From Desert Stone to Taliesin West

Lecture – From Desert Stone to Taliesin West Date: Tuesday , March 23, 2027 Time: 5 PM PM to 6:15 PM Location: Mustang Library, 10101 N 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Speaker: Nicole Richard, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archivist Description: Nearly a century ago, architect Frank Lloyd Wright first brought his philosophy to Arizona while consulting on the Arizona Biltmore resort hotel in Phoenix. Later, Wright and his apprentices established Taliesin West at the base of the McDowell Mountains. This talk explores Wright’s early work in Arizona, the search for a suitable site and the early development of Taliesin West. Vivid primary sources will be shared that reveal the triumphs and hardships of a small group that crafted this masterpiece of American architecture. Bio: Nicole Richard is associated with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and serves as the Executive Director of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy. She has extensive experience in cultural leadership and public engagement related to Wright’s architectural legacy. RSVP below to let us know you are coming!