Columbia University A’Lelia Bundles Community Scholars Lecture: Carving Architecture and Careers with the Pellettieri Stone Carvers’ Academy
Free and open to the public. Reception to follow.
- IN PERSON: The Forum (west Atrium), Columbia University, 605 West 125th St
- VIRTUAL: Webinar accessible with registration
Presented by the Columbia School of Professional Studies Community Programs and Office of Government and Community Affairs in collaboration with The Forum.
Bundles Scholars’ Project: Developing skills and knowledge in support of his nonprofit Pellettieri Stone Carvers’ Academy, with the goal of being able to expand the training offerings.
Chris Pellettieri, professional stone carver and native of Morningside Heights, is the founder and executive director of Pellettieri Stone Carvers’ Academy, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting stone carving and which offers training in the traditional methods. After attending the Cathedral School and Stuyvesant High School, Mr. Pellettieri found his way to the Cathedral stone yard where he trained in stone carving. In addition to his training in stonework at Cathedral Stoneworks and Artida Atelier, he has a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from New York University.
The Columbia University Bundles Community Scholars Program, administered by the Office of Government and Community Affairs and the School of Professional Studies, enables independent scholars to pursue their lifelong learning aspirations, whether it be completing an independent project or attaining skills in a particular area. The program helps to foster and deepen ties between the University and the many independent members of the cultural and intellectual community surrounding it. The program was named in honor of longtime University Trustee A’Lelia Bundles in 2020.
The Forum is a unique community gathering space that serves as the gateway to Columbia University's developing Manhattanville campus. Open to the entire university as well as the local New York City community, The Forum is a multi-use venue that houses a state-of-the-art auditorium, meeting and event spaces, and communal work areas. This lecture is presented as part of the Conversations at The Forum series.
For questions, please contact George Calderaro, [email protected].
For additional information about program offerings at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, please contact an Admissions Counselor at 212-854-9666 or [email protected].
