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Opening Reception for The Struggle and the Glory: The American Experience

Cornelius Carter, Jacob Fontaine, 2021. Collection of the artist.

Cornelius Carter, Jacob Fontaine, 2021. Collection of the artist.

The Struggle and The Glory: The American Experience

Opening Reception

June 12, 2021 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CT

Registration Not Required

This exhibition captures the struggle and glory of living life as an African-American in the United States throughout history, along with the artist’s faith in the dream of equality and opportunity for all. We share that faith and we support all the people who are working so hard today to make the dream a reality.

Taking his inspiration from multiple traditions, Cornelius weaves together imagery from history, mythology, childhood, and life experience to create paintings that are thought-provoking, captivating, and beautiful. He often incorporates historical elements and classical styling, but from his own cultural perspective. People and their relationships are a central theme in his work.

Come celebrate the opening of this exhibition. We will gather throughout the house and lawn to celebrate these works by Cornelius Carter. Still Austin will be on site with their delicious libations.


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