Eastern students will receive a treat at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Tarble Arts Center.

Michael Watts, director of the Tarble Arts Center, said Barry Blinderman, director of the University Galleries at Illinois State University, will talk about a contemporary art exhibit.

“Barry is well known for curating exhibitions that deal with contemporary art,” Watts said. “I’ve known Barry for 15 years. He’s well known in the region if not further.”

Blinderman will concentrate on two major works.

Blinderman exhibits artwork by some of the world’s greatest contemporary artists.

The last time Blinderman spoke at Eastern was eight years ago.

The lecture is sponsored by the art department. Blinderman is the department’s last speaker for the spring semester.

Watts said the Tarble Arts Center also will feature an exhibition by Bo Breada April 25 through May 25, and she will talk about her work May 23 during the closing reception.