Queer Eye's Tan France to Deliver Next Distinguished Lecture

Provided by Tan France

The moderated Q&A will be free and open to the public, but a free ticket must be reserved to attend in-person. Tickets can be reserved starting at noon Wednesday, Jan. 26, through the Faulkner Performing Arts Center at https://uark.universitytickets.com.

Tan France, one of the stars Queer Eye, will deliver a moderated Q&A as part of the Distinguished Lectures Committee's series at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center.

The event will be free and open to the public, but anyone planning to attend in-person must reserve a free ticket. Ticket reservations will be available starting at noon on Jan. 26. A live stream link will also be available as an alternative to in-person attendance. More information will be shared closer to the event.

As the successful fashion designer and witty wardrobe wiz Tan France leads the charge in the fashion department on the Emmy-winning makeover hit and Netflix reboot, Queer Eye. One makeover at a time, France showcases how the experience is so much more than just new clothes; it's about real-life issues, changes and acceptance on all sides.

Following the global success of Queer Eye, France released his New York Times bestselling memoir, Naturally Tan, which reveals what it was like to grow up gay in a traditional South Asian family, as one of the few people of color in South Yorkshire, England. France also released the first season of his viral YouTube series, Dressing Funny, which features him making over his celebrity friends, including Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Nick Kroll, Miranda Sings, Pete Davidson and John Mulaney. He also co-hosts a Netflix competition series Next in Fashion and a MasterClass Style for Everyone. He is the host of the Queer Icons podcast and has a gender-neutral clothing line, "Was Him."

With his trademark wit, humor and radical compassion, France shares empowering lessons on creativity and innovation, diversity and inclusion, and what it takes to break down barriers to foster human connection and acceptance. He provides a unique perspective on the happiness found in being yourself. 

To reserve a ticket please go to www.uarkartstickets.com. Any questions about the event should be directed towards Distinguished Lectures Committee Chair Michael Fuhrman at lectures@uark.edu or to the Office of Student Activities.

If you have issues with ticketing, please contact faulkner@uark.edu or leave a message at (479) 575-5387.

The U of A currently has a mask mandate requiring the wearing of face coverings in all indoor venues. All audience members attending this event will be required to wear a face covering. 

This event is sponsored by the Distinguished Lectures Committee through the Office of Student Activities and is supported by the Student Activities Fee. For questions or for accommodations due to disability, please contact the Office of Student Activities at osa@uark.edu or call 479-575-5255. The Distinguished Lectures Committee is a program in the Division of Student Affairs.

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