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44th Annual
Charles Henry Hackley Distinguished Lecture May 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. Muskegon Museum of Art 296 W. Webster Ave, Muskegon |
PRESS RELEASE
April 16, 2026
Hackley Lecture Will Explore Challenges and Opportunities
in Supporting Our Community’s Cultural Life and Heritage
Contact : Joe Zappacosta, Director
Hackley Public Library
231-722-8003
[email protected]
For 44 years, Friends of Hackley Public Library has worked in partnership with the Library to champion the humanities through the Hackley Distinguished Lecture and Commendation for Service to the Humanities Awards. Every year, someone with ties to Muskegon, and who has distinguished themselves in the humanities, presents a lecture as a means to educate and engage the community.
Our 2026 Hackley Distinguished Lecture will be presented by Frank Bednarek. The title of his presentation is Bad Bunny, Snoop Dogg, & Martha Stewart: Why We Need Them. This talk will connect the challenges to our local cultural institutions with an assessment of our strengths and ways to support and defend our community’s cultural life and heritage.
The lecture will take place on Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m., at the Muskegon Museum of Art, with a reception following at Hackley Public Library. The event is free and open to the public.
Frank is a former Muskegon Administrator, Owner of Frank Bednarek Consulting Services, and Partner/Co-Owner of Hooker DeJong Architects & Engineers. He is also a dedicated patron of the arts. Among his many community involvements, Frank is currently Chair of the Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA) Trustees & Co-chair of its Capital Campaign. The MMA is a place where Frank’s immeasurable contribution of time and talent has had a regional and national impact.
Commendation for Service to the Humanities Awards will be presented to Don Crandall, Nancy Crandall, Kathy Evans, and Phyllis Wahlberg (in memoriam). Each of these individuals has made deep and lasting contributions to the humanities in Muskegon County, which will be celebrated at the event.
Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1973 to support Hackley Public Library. We also strive to stimulate interest in reading and literacy, help develop and promote the Library's services, and enhance the community's cultural life. Friends provides annual financial support for children and adult library programs, and has funded significant projects as stewards of the 130+ year old historic library building. Since its inception, Friends has invested over $1 million in Hackley Public Library.
April 16, 2026
Hackley Lecture Will Explore Challenges and Opportunities
in Supporting Our Community’s Cultural Life and Heritage
Contact : Joe Zappacosta, Director
Hackley Public Library
231-722-8003
[email protected]
For 44 years, Friends of Hackley Public Library has worked in partnership with the Library to champion the humanities through the Hackley Distinguished Lecture and Commendation for Service to the Humanities Awards. Every year, someone with ties to Muskegon, and who has distinguished themselves in the humanities, presents a lecture as a means to educate and engage the community.
Our 2026 Hackley Distinguished Lecture will be presented by Frank Bednarek. The title of his presentation is Bad Bunny, Snoop Dogg, & Martha Stewart: Why We Need Them. This talk will connect the challenges to our local cultural institutions with an assessment of our strengths and ways to support and defend our community’s cultural life and heritage.
The lecture will take place on Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m., at the Muskegon Museum of Art, with a reception following at Hackley Public Library. The event is free and open to the public.
Frank is a former Muskegon Administrator, Owner of Frank Bednarek Consulting Services, and Partner/Co-Owner of Hooker DeJong Architects & Engineers. He is also a dedicated patron of the arts. Among his many community involvements, Frank is currently Chair of the Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA) Trustees & Co-chair of its Capital Campaign. The MMA is a place where Frank’s immeasurable contribution of time and talent has had a regional and national impact.
Commendation for Service to the Humanities Awards will be presented to Don Crandall, Nancy Crandall, Kathy Evans, and Phyllis Wahlberg (in memoriam). Each of these individuals has made deep and lasting contributions to the humanities in Muskegon County, which will be celebrated at the event.
Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1973 to support Hackley Public Library. We also strive to stimulate interest in reading and literacy, help develop and promote the Library's services, and enhance the community's cultural life. Friends provides annual financial support for children and adult library programs, and has funded significant projects as stewards of the 130+ year old historic library building. Since its inception, Friends has invested over $1 million in Hackley Public Library.
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