Join us for a reception celebrating the opening of Vernacular Voices: Self-taught, Outsider and Visionary Art from the Permanent Collection. This exhibition highlights 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, and stay afterwards to enjoy music by Ogden After Hours performer, Kim Carson. Free for VIP reception attendees. Please see RSVP information on your electronic invite. ///O.W. “Pappy” Kitchens, Freedom, 1974, Oil on board, Gift of the Roger Houston Ogden Collection, 2003.1.29
Thursday, Mar 14, 5-6 PM
VIP Reception
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