The Gibbes Museum of Art Offers Studio Hours with Jonathan Green

New Generation, 1992

The Gibbes Museum of Art is offering guests a chance to meet Jonathan Green, one of the most important contemporary painters of the Southern experience. Guests will learn about what inspired Green’s artwork and experience a rare glimpse into his aesthetic interests behind the exhibition Building a Legacy: The Vibrant Vision Collection of Jonathan Green and Richard Weedman, currently on display at the Gibbes.

A South Carolina native, Jonathan Green is best known for his vibrant depictions of Gullah culture or the descendants of enslaved Africans who settled between northern Florida and North Carolina in the 19^th century. After serving in the United States Air Force, he attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and received a BFA in 1982.

Schedule:

• October 7th – 2 pm and  3 pm
• October 10th – 10 am and 11 am
• October 14th – 2 pm and  3 pm
• October 21st – 2 pm and  3 pm

Guests must register for one of the 1-hour timeslots above. This event requires registration and capacity is limited. The cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. For more information, click here.

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