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Public Opening—Picturing Independence
Picturing Independence marks the semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by bringing together paintings, prints, sculptures, photographs, textiles, and decorative arts spanning the period 1770 to the 2010s, drawn from the Museum’s collection. Celebrate the opening with gallery talks, music, and drinks from a cash bar in Sculpture Hall.
Muriel Nezhnie Helfman, American, 1934–2002; Flaggedy Ann, 1970; wool, tapestry weave, with some plaiting, brass wire form; 58 x 44 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of Thomas Alexander 189:1978; © Estate of Muriel Nezhnie Helfman
Schedule of events
4 pm and 5:30 pm, Shoenberg Gallery 236
Listen to exhibition curator Amy Torbert discuss Picturing Independence.
4–8 pm, Sculpture Hall
Enjoy drinks from a cash bar.
4:30–7:30 pm, Sculpture Hall
Take a break from the exhibition to enjoy old-time music performed by The Mound City Slickers, a St. Louis–based string band.
The Mound City Slickers. Photo by Suzy Gorman.
About The Mound City Slickers
The Mound City Slickers play old-time string band music, often performing at festivals, house concerts, and contra and square dances throughout Missouri and Illinois. Steeped in tradition, their concerts are a unique mix of hard-driving dance tunes, country harmonies, Midwest fiddle tunes, rags, and other surprises that have made them favorites of the old-time, string-band scene. The band includes Sean Belt (ukuleles), Lindell Blackford (fiddle and mandolin), Rich Hibbs (banjo), Rich Egan (piano), and Keith Dudding (guitar).
Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
