Ohio-based multimedia American artist, J.C. Fontanive, will discuss his kinetic sculpture practice at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 in the Beren Gallery, Ulrich Museum of Art. His work imaginatively explores physical machines and moving images, and his talk will emphasize his works that are included in the current Ulrich Museum exhibition, “Dream Machine: Fantasy, Surreality and Play.” Join the reception at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome at this free event.