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Opening Reception: Ancestral Soil: 1865 – The Foundation of Freeman, Virginia

  • Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 2410 Wickham Ave Newport News, VA, 23607 United States (map)

Christopher Diont'e returns with "ANCESTRAL SOIL: 1865 - THE FOUNDATION OF FREEMAN, VIRGINIA”. This multi-media exhibition will feature a mix of paintings, drawings, textiles, a garment collection and original photographs based upon the history of the artist's family and their journey to freedom.

 

This project honors the legacy of Christopher's 3rd Great-Grandfather, Ira Callis, his brother, Ruffin Callis, and the history of Freeman, Va.

 

Earlier Event: August 4
Summer Movie Series: Elio
Later Event: August 5
Hooks, Needles and Looms Club