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My Way: African American Art from the Black South

My Way: African American Art from the Black South

Stemming from the roots that gave rise to Blues, Jazz and Gospel music, My Way: African American Art from the Black South surveys a collection of 156 works of art representing the styles and practices of this incredibly unique and inspired group of 46 artists including 8 original quilts constructed by the Gee's Bend quilters in rural Boykin, Alabama.

Artists include: Thornton Dial, Purvis Young, Lonnie Holley, Mary T. Smith, Joe Light, Lorraine Pettway, Mose Tolliver, and more.

Rockford Art Museum
Free
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM, every day through Jan 23, 2022.

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Rockford Art Museum
(815) 968-2787
smcnamara@rockfordartmuseum.org
Rockford Art Museum
711 North Main Street
Rockford, Illinois 61103
(815) 968-2787
smcnamara@rockfordartmuseum.org