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Join Works on Paper Curator Andi McKenzie for a conversation with collectors Wes and Missy Cochran of LaGrange, Georgia. Wes, a retired stonemason, and Missy, a retired high school math teacher, are ardent supporters of Black artists and African American art, built a collection comprised of works created by both prominent and under-recognized artists including Romare Bearden, Camille Billops, Elizabeth Catlett, David Driskell, Faith Ringgold, Alma Thomas, Mildred Thompson, Hale Woodruff, and so many others. This conversation will center on relationships turned friendships; salon, workshop, and studio visits; and growing a collection ethically.This program is held in conjunction with the exhibition "Together: Selections from the Cochran Collection of African American Art," curated by Andi McKenzie, curator of works on paper, and Alexandra Nelson, Schulz Intern, Spelman C25. The exhibition will be open for viewing prior to the program, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Learn more about the exhibition by visiting the link below. This event is free; registration is required.
Learn more about the exhibition: https://bit.ly/4am98X1
Register for the curatorial conversation: https://bit.ly/3VtOIXI
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA, United States, Georgia 30322, 571 S Kilgo Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30322-1120, United States,Druid Hills, Georgia
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