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Barry Gurley Huffman, Feeding the Family, 1990, acrylic on canvas, 14 × 18 inches. Gift of the Artist, 2018.57.10. © Barry Gurley Huffman.

Image Gallery

Folk Art Stories – VIRTUAL

Date:
Friday, June 18, 2021
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free for Museum Members; $10 suggested donation for non-members
Tickets:
https://shop.ashevilleart.org/products/slow-art-fridays

Join Megan Pyle, touring docent, for an interactive conversation about three artworks in our special exhibition Huffman Gifts of Contemporary Southern Folk Art. Before the discussion, find a quiet space. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let it out slowly. Now open your eyes, and engage with the artworks in the image gallery; click on the thumbnail for a larger image, and spend about 15 minutes looking slowly at each.

  • What’s going on in this artwork? What do you see that makes you say that?
  • What can you learn about the artist by looking at this artwork? What do you think was the artist’s inspiration?
  • What story or stories does this artwork evoke?
  • Do you think this artwork belongs in a museum? Why or why not?

Slow Art Fridays

Monthly on second Fridays at 12pm, docents lead virtual, in-depth conversations about a few artworks in our Collection or special exhibitions. The goal is simple: slow down, discover the joy of looking at art, and talk about the experience with others. Topics, artworks, and self-guided questions are posted on the Museum's website in advance for participants, or for those wishing to have a self-guided experience on their own. For more information or to add your name to our Slow Art Fridays mailing list, click here or call 828.253.3227 x122.

Contact:
Asheville Art Museum
Phone:
828.253.3227
Venue:
Zoom
Website:
View Venue Website