The Plowhaus Artists Cooperative presents Contrast: A Celebration of African American History Feb. 7-28 at the Tennessee Art League building, 808 Broadway.
A reception for the exhibit will be held from 6-10 p.m. Feb. 7.
In this group exhibit, Plowhaus artists join with members of the Lost Boys of Sudan and students currently enrolled in the YMCA artEMBRACE program to reflect on how African-American history has impacted and influenced their lives.
Artists include: Natalie Larson, Linda McDaniel, Terrell Thornhill, Susan Striepe, Franne Lee, Diane Stockard, Kevin Brock, Lee Wilson, Landry Butler, Franco Scaramuzzo, John Holland, Chris Gdaniec, Candice Brett, Brandt Hardin, Jon Downs, Marlynda Augelli, Ayjey, Barry A. Noland, students currently enrolled in the YMCA artEMBRACE program and members of the Lost Boys of Sudan: Gabriel Wal, Johnson Chang, John Kur, Chol Garang, Manyang Jok, James Makuac Lang Biel, Paul Mator Manyok, Deng Mabil and James Bol.
Belle Meade restaurant Martha’s at the Plantation will provide food for the reception.
For more information, visit Plowhaus' Web site.
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