Join us for the opening reception of Vernacular Voices to celebrate the creative spirit and intuitive vision of the American South’s Vernacular artists. Explore the work of Self-taught, Outsider and Visionary artists like Minnie Evans, O.W. “Pappy” Kitchens, Zelle Manning, Eddy Mumma and Sister Gertrude Morgan, while listening to music by Ogden After Hours performer, Kim Carson. The VIP reception takes place from 5 – 6 p.m. and the public reception is during Ogden After Hours from 6 – 8 p.m. Free for members and VIP reception attendees, $13.50 for general admission. Purchase Tickets /// Eddy Mumma, Untitled (detail), c. 1982, Oil on board. Gift of Josh Feldstein, 2016.1.1
Thursday, Mar 14, 5-8 PM
Opening Reception: Vernacular Voices
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