Opening Reception: Planting in Place, Time, and Memory
Saturday, January 24 at 12:00 PM
Please join us for the Opening Reception for Planting in Place, Time, and Memory, a landmark exhibition showcasing the full breadth of Syd Carpenter’s artistic journey, highlighting her innovative explorations at the intersection of African American history, land and agriculture, the human body, and...
Opening Reception: Planting in Place, Time, and Memory
Saturday, January 24 at 12:00 PM·12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.·Chestnut Hill·Woodmere Art Museum·9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
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Opening Reception: Planting in Place, Time, and Memory
Sat, Jan 24 • 12:00 p.m.
Woodmere Art Museum
Chestnut Hill
Please join us for the Opening Reception for Planting in Place, Time, and Memory, a landmark exhibition showcasing the full breadth of Syd Carpenter’s artistic journey, highlighting her innovative explorations at the intersection of African American history, land and agriculture, the human body, and the elemental materiality of clay. Admission is FREE.
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Please join us for the Opening Reception for Planting in Place, Time, and Memory, a landmark exhibition showcasing the full breadth of Syd Carpenter’s artistic journey, highlighting her innovative explorations at the intersection of African American history, land and agriculture, the human body, and the elemental materiality of clay. Admission is FREE.
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Opening Reception: Planting in Place, Time, and Memory starts at 12:00 p.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
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