About this Event
A Rare 56-Year Full-Circle Evening with Paul Murray
Open 2 nights only for 100 people each night - the last exhibit sold out - Hidden Stills, Dangerous Encounters and Fiercely Guarded Secrets
Artist Paul Murray returns to Willistead, 56 years after his first exhibit at age 12 now an internationally celebrated artist with work done for Dolly Parton, Red Skelton, Rosa Parks, and many more stars and causes. Museums and 100 galleries exhibit his work which is a heartwarming way to appreciate who we are and where we’ve come from. Supporting the Alzheimer Society.
Thurs. Nov. 26, 7 p.m.- 11 p.m VIP night
Friday Nov. 27 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. VIP night
Friday, Nov. 27, 11- 5 p.m. Open to the public -TBA small fee at door
Friday, Nov. 27, 10- 1 p.m. Pre-approved student groups
Details: The last original exhibit was a sell-out w/over 3500 patrons attending
• Live painting, music, wine and hors d’oeuvres; cash bar
- free art print
• Paul’s intimate talk, with rare videos and stories behind the art
• Live virtual interview with a legendary Tennessee moonshiner
• Premiere viewing of new works and 56 years of originals, sketches and journals and learnthe behind their scenes adventure
- Revealing his new animal collection Friends of the forest & farm
• Silent auction supporting the Alzheimer Society of Windsor–Essex
An extraordinary intimate chance to discover the depth of the artist, the art and the mysteries behind the masterpieces.
Paul Murray is available for questions and signing of his book and art purchased at the show.
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:40 PM
Welcome; Hors D'uoverse, wine and art review
🕑: 07:41 PM - 08:00 PM
Live Speed painting by Paul Murray w/ Live music
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Intimate artist talk, videos and tales of the experiences behind the art.
Info: Behind the Art: Tales, Trials & Triumphs
Decades of research have taken Paul Murray into some of the most isolated areas of Appalachia — meeting extraordinary people, taking wrong turns, discovering unexpected stories and recording the details of a world few ever get to experience.
In this intimate talk, Murray shares the humorous moments, close calls, unforgettable characters and remarkable chapters behind the paintings — stories so rich they seem written for the movies.
And, if the stars align, one of Murray’s mountain subjects may even join us live for a surprise visit
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Mingle and review the art; Paul Murray will be available to review exhibit
Host: Paul Murray
Info: Paul will be available to review exhibiting originals and speak of the experiences around them. Only
🕑: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Open viewing - Friday Nov. 27, 11-5pm Schools arrive - public welcome
Info: Friday ONLY Open viewing. There may be a nominal entrance fee. Evening patrons have first right of refusal to purchase originals on display. Anyone may purchase and review originals and prints.
Event venue & nearby stays
Willistead Manor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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